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An Ogbomoso born politician Shittu Olaitan Abede (SOA), fondly called IRE A'KARI has splashed N1million on Members of All Progressive Congress(APC) from Ogbomoso North Local Government of Oyo state through his foundation, Shittu Olaitan Foundation (SOF) as part of his Christmas and new year give away. Shittu who hails from Abogunde ward' 01 in Ogbomoso North LG, surprised 100 members of APC with a minimum of #10,000 each. The event which was held on Monday in Ogbomoso at the office of Honourable Minister of Youth and sports development, Chief Sunday Dare attracted a large crowd of Ogbomoso enthusiasts, who cheered as beneficiaries smiled home with cash.           Presentation of Cash to Beneficiaries. While flagging off the distribution of the Cash, Shittu stated that the gesture is in line of the principle of his late father Chief Shittu Abede, who was a titan philanthropist and among the 12 founders of Ogbomoso central mosque. He said the p

...Bear with the team as we grief over the demise of our dear father...-Wolekanle Chairman, Ajilete Carnival Concept, Hon Akinwale Akinwole has announced reschedule of the proposed Ajilete Carnival 2021. The event, billed to hold on 26th December, has been shifted to honour the late Soun of Ogbomoso Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Soun Ajagungbade 111 who joined his ancestors on the 12th of December 2021. Akinwole, in a statement, said Oba Oyewumi’s demise is a paintful and unexpected event, and as cultured and responsible indigene of Ogbomoso, the committee considered it a mark of honour to hold the carnival on 17th April 2022.( Easter Sunday)         Advertisement,Click here  to follow page. “Though this is regrettable, we have to honour our late father because if he were alive he was to play the traditional host for the event, national insightnews reported. “I want to appeal to all indigenes of Ogbomoso home and abroad who have been preparing to participate in the event

..."Baba is an epitome of peace"...-Hon Ajao. Hon (Capt) Jacob Ajaó Adejumo MHR , in a statement of condolence to the press at Aafin Ogbomoso, said the demise of His Imperial Majesty (Oba) Oladunni Oyewunmi Ajagungbade III of Ogbomosoland, at this time was indeed a great loss not only to Ogbomoso traditional council but to the people of his Constituency and government of Oyo state as well as Nigeria at large. Hon Ajao, the lawmaker representing Ogbomoso north, south and oriire federal constituency, at the 9th assembly, described the late monarch as a highly respected monarch, and a visionary leader whose 48-years reign on throne helped in promoting unity and peace in Ogbomosoland, as well as attracting significant development and progress to his people. "Baba will be greatly missed and the vacuum left behind is huge, because he's an epitome of peace and a father for all&qu

Gov AbdulRahman and Entourage at Aafin Ogbomoso. Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq visits the Aafin Ogbomoso to commisserate with the good people of Ogbomosoland and government of Oyo State over the demise of HRM Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, the Soun of Ogbomosoland. According to him, the late Oba Oyewumi brought grace, candour, reverence and dignity to the ancient throne he occupied for 48 years and made his town a centre of attraction in culture and tradition.                             Advertisement Abdulrazak, also hailed the peacebuilding efforts of the late oba, the father to son relationship he has with the monarch and his contributions to the unity of Nigeria at the critical periods of its development, he submitted. -InsideOgbomosonews

How Soun of Ogbomoso Rejected N90m from Gov Seyi Makinde and What He Told Oyo Gov before His Death (Full Letter). His Imperial Majesty, the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, joined his ancestors.   Oba Oyewumi, described as a peace loving monarch, died at the ripe age of 95, In October 2020, Soun of Ogbomoso rejected N90m from Governor Seyi Makinde after some portions of his palace were destroyed by protesters. This acts in October 2020, warmed the hearts of many Nigerians when he rejected N100 million donated by Governor Seyi Makinde for the repair of portions of his palace that was damaged during an #EndSARS protest in Ogbomoso.  Some youths protesting against the killing of an #EndSARS protester, Isiaka Jimoh, had invaded the palace and damaged it. Governor Makinde visited the palace the day after and announced a donation of N100 million for the repair of the damaged portions of the palace. The governor also immediately disbursed N10 million

Hon.Afolabi Olushola Joshua AFOO  have commiserated the family of the departed king of Ogbomosoland Oba (Dr) Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III JP CON CFR, which sad event took place early Sunday  morning. In a condolence message personally signed by the his media Director, and made available to newsmen the late monarch was described as a legend who would be sorely missed by Nigeria and Ogbomoso people in particular. It was noted that Oba Oladunni Oyewumi really impacted the world with his landmark achievements asserting he was a monarch that would consistently occupy a place of pride in the annals of leadership in Ogbomosoland. “We are shocked by the demise of our amiable Kabiyesi, Oba (Dr) Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, JP, CON, CFR, who transited sunday morning at the age of 95 years. ”Nigeria will miss him greatly and Ogbomoso people in general for his exceptional leadership role .  “He’s a legend, a unique man whose exploits will never be erased from history. He did s

     Gov Makinde at Soun's palace, Ogbomoso Governor Seyi Makinde said the death of Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, is a great loss to the Oyo state. This, he said while noting that the deceased ruler made a lasting impact on his domain and indelible marks on Oyo State. In a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa, the governor described him as a quintessential oba, a man of peace and a passionate supporter of development. According to him, Oba Oyewunmi used his wealth of experience to develop Ogbomosoland over the past decades. The statement read in part; “I received the news of the passage unto the glory of our father, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, with shock. “Though Kabiyesi lived up to the age of 95, his death at this time is still a huge loss to the state and the traditional institution, because he has created a vacuum, not only in