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Soun Of Ogbomoso Laid To Rest As Alao-Akala, Ladoja and Makinde's Deputy Visit Palace.

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...BECAME KING AT 48, REIGN FOR 48 YEARS. The remains of the Soun of Ogbomosoland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi, Ajagungbade III, has been committed to mother earth, he was buried according to Islamic rites at about 4:30pm inside a vault in the palace. Oyo State Deputy Governor, Rauf Olaniyan, Ex-governors Rashidi Ladoja, Adebayo Alao-Akala, Governor Seyi Makinde’s Chief of Staff, Segun Ogunwuyi, Senator Fatai Buhari; Senator Ayo  Adeseun, Hon Segun Odebunmi, among others dignitaries on Sunday visited the palace to condole with the family of the late monarch.           Ex-Gov Alao-Akala, and Ex Gov Ladoja. Recall that news had filtered Sunday morning of the demise of the monarch. The oldest Southwest Paramount ruler, was said to have breath his last on Sunday at the age of 95 after reigning for 48 years. The burial prayer was conducted by the Chief Imam of Ogbomoso, Tholiat Oluwasina Ayilara. Thousands of Ogbomosho indigenes and residence

Became King at 48, Reign For 48, Soun Of Ogbomosoland Joins Ancestors.

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Became King at 48. Reign for 48 years. His Imperial Majesty (Oba) Oladunni Oyewumi, JP, CON. Ajagungbade III, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, has died. The 96-year-old traditional king died on Sunday morning, according to sources close to the monarch at the palace (today). He was born on May 27, 1926, in Ogbomoso to Oba Bello Afolabi Oyewumi Ajagungbade II and Olori Seliat Olatundun Oyewumi Oba Oyewumi ascended the throne on October 24, 1973. More details shortly…

Happy Birthday Prince Wasiu Olukan; A Man Of Great Honour -Adeyemo

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On this special day Prince Jimoh Wasiu Olukan, i am writing to wish you a happy birthday sir also to thank you for your service to humanity, thank you for your brave and fearless leadership, you are an inspiration and I pray you have many more years to keep the good works. The streams of honour flowing your way is a clear testament of your matchless loyalty and unwavering devotion, come rain come shine to the Otun of the source His Excellency Fmr Gov Adebayo Alao-Akala, the prowess which you brought to bear in the management of Akala's political dynasty with its members spanning Oyo state and beyond offshore, the house is indeed united in supporting our dynamic leader. You are a fantastic role model for all those seeking to understand how to make an impact with their life, you have proven yourself to be a leader of ethics and morality, you have been an inspiration to progressive youths like me as we strive to improve our democracy, there is no better time to appreciate

What you should know, Ogbomoso South LGA At 30, Glancing Backward; Periscoping The Future.

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Ogbomoso South is a reservoir of a rich history beyond 30 years of her creation, the statement signed and made available to InsideOgbomosonews by the  council secretary Aremo Abduljelil Busari read thus. The Federal Government on September 27 1991 created  Ogbomoso South Local Government with the Headquarter at Arowomole t o hasten the social and economic development of the peace loving and hard working people of the area, It  was however carved out of the defunct Ogbomoso Local Government,  The Local Government is naturally sited in the  savannah region of the North-Easter part of Oyo State.Ogbomoso South Local Government Area Covering about Sixty-eight square  Kilometres and  has an average temperature of 28 degrees centigrade.  The total precipitation in Ogbomoso South Local Government at an estimated 1830 mm of rainfall per annum while the average wind speed in the Local Government is put at 9 km/h.  The Local Government is bounded in the North by the Ogbomoso North Loc

Hon Ajao, Congratulates Fmr Gov Alao-Akala On Appeal Court Victory.

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...Long overdue victory Hon. (Capt) Jacob Ajao Adejumo, member house of Representatives Ogbomoso south, North and Oriire Federal Constituency has  congratulates H/E Adebayo Alao-Akala over his victory at the Appeal court. Hon. Ajao in the statement made available to InsideOgbomosonews through his Media Aide, Olusola Paul, described the verdict and victory as “Long overdue victory" Ajao in  his statement says i salute the courage of the Appeal court judge, in acquiting and dissmisming the unfounded 11 scores charges brought before the court. “This decision has no doubt strengthened faith in the Judiciary as a sanctuary of justice and defender of rule of law, It has once again, distinguished the judiciary as the bastion of democracy and last hope of the masses. He added that the victory, “not only for the former governor but for his political dynasty which I am one of it across the nation, also importantly to the people of Oyo state, I salute my leader and mentor Otunba Alao-Ak

Appeal Court Victory: Olukan, Others Congratulate Akala

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...Akala's victory was expected-Olukan Akala Vanguard support group, of the All Progressive Congress, APC has congratulate the former governor of oyo state, H/E Adebayo Alao Akala over the Thursday's rulling by the appeal court verdict, discharging and acquiting him of the N11.5Bn fraud charges. APC chieftain in oyo state and Akala's Loyalist Alh Wasiu Olukun, while speaking to  InsideOgbomosonews  correspondence, has it that, the appeal court ruling is a confirmation both of the perfect will of God and It also reinforces the confidence we have in the judiciary system.  This is a good development for the advancement of democracy in our nation Nigeria and Africa at large as it goes a long way to pattern true democracy for Africa at large . Akala's multi-level victory, starting from the high court to the appeal court victory, did not come as a surprise because the case at first has no weight, a popular yoruba saying has it that "Bi iro ba lo ni ogun odun,

Breaking: Court Discharges, Acquits Ex Gov Alao-Akala of N11.5bn Fraud Charges

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A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, on Thursday, discharged and acquitted former governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala of corruption charges. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecuted Alao-Akala, Hosea Agboola, a former Commissioner for Local Governments under the administration and Femi Babalola, a businessman, for 11.5bn fraud charge. InsideOgbomosonews NG reports that the defendants faced 11-count charge of conspiracy, fraud, awarding contract without budgetary provision, acquiring property with money derived from illegal act among others. The defendants had pleaded not guilty to the charges, the judge ruled that Alao-Akala was cleared because the case against him was too low on credible evidence. More Details to Follow…