Abiola Ajimobi

January 22, 2017

Reopen LAUTECH within 7 days or …, NANS tells Ajimobi

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a one week ultimatum to Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State to open the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology in Ogbomosho or face a mass protest. NANS also gave the Vice Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Prof. Francis Otunta seven days to resign... Read More

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January 17, 2017

Opinion: Abiola Ajimobi- Belligerent, bellicose, bully

by Bayo Oluwasanmi “Is this one a student? You there? It’s a pity…” – Governor Abiola Ajimobi If we can scan the Nigeria political horizon, it is difficult to spot anyone that might be described as an unambiguously great leader. Our great leaders are long gone – dead. This accounts for the short... Read More

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January 14, 2017

The ‘Part 2’ of the Ajimobi video is even worse (WATCH)

Oyo State governor, Abiola Ajimobi in a recent video that went viral had told protesting students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) to go do their worst. The students were protesting the closure of the institution for over 8 months. In the video which was shared by SaharaTV, Ajimobi said the constituted authority... Read More

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January 14, 2017

Gov. Ajimobi apologised to Lautech students in full video clip (WATCH)

A video clip of Oyo State governor, Abiola Ajimobi addressing students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) who were protesting the 8 months closure of the institution recently went viral. In the video, Ajimobi was heard threatening to deal with the students if they continued to protest instead of begging. He also said... Read More

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January 14, 2017

Opinion: Abiola Ajimobi, Ladokites and a worrisome case of inebriety from power

by ‘Kunle Adebajo My edge of the social media was abuzz with conversation yesterday following Sahara Reporters’ upload of a clip which shows Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo state addressing a crowd of students from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH). Ordinarily, he has been infamous for his unparliamentary – or in this case... Read More

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January 13, 2017

Oyo Governor, Ajimobi dares protesting LAUTECH students, says ‘Do your worst’ (WATCH)

Oyo Governor Abiola Ajimobi has told protesting students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) that the closure of the school for over eights month is not the first time a higher institution will be closed. In a video shared by Sahara TV, Ajimobi who was addressing the students said as the constituted authority in the... Read More

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December 9, 2016

The Complaint Box: My encounter with SP Abubakar of the Area command Ogbomoso

This is a complaint we have just received from Oladimeji Opayomi (also known as Demex), a student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso regarding the unrest being experienced by students and staff of the school. ________________________________________________ My encounter with SP Abubakar of the Area command Ogbomoso on the 9th of December, at Ogbomoso-Ilorin Expressway. LAUTECH... Read More

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LAUTECH

December 5, 2016

[The Complaint Box] LAUTECH: Forever on strike?

by Okike Samuel After a long Thursday filled with uncertainty of what was going on in LAUTECH, the students had retired to their hostels holding onto a glimmer of hope that whatever storm was developing would soon be resolved. Examination season was just weeks away, yet, everyone could sense a tension in air, signs of... Read More

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November 25, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. APC crisis: Amosun, Aregbesola, Ajimobi, Akande meet Governors Ibikunle Amosun, Rauf Aregbesola, Abiola Ajimobi and a former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande met behind closed doors to discuss the crisis in the party. 2. Probe alleged killing of Biafra agitators – Southeast... Read More

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November 25, 2016

APC crisis: Amosun, Aregbesola, Ajimobi, Akande meet

A former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande has held a closed door meeting with three governors of the party in the southwest, The Punch reports. The meeting which held on Wednesday night at the Government House, Isale-Igbein, Abeokuta had in attendance governors of Oyo and Osun states, Abiola Ajimobi and Rauf Aregbesola, alongside... Read More

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November 8, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Troops kill 13 terrorists in Borno | Kogi gov, Bello in Germany for eye surgery

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Kogi gov, Bello in Germany for eye surgery – YNaija Ajimobi reduces salaries of political appointees by half in Oyo – YNaija Troops kill 13 terrorists in Borno – YNaija Kano blasphemy: CAN demands justice for Bridget Agbahime – YNaija $29.96bn loan not a debt trap –... Read More

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November 8, 2016

Gov. Ajimobi slashes political appointees’ by half in Oyo

The Government of Oyo on Monday reduced the salaries of all political appointees in the state by 50 per cent. The Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Olalekan Ali, said the decision was taken at the last Executive Council meeting in the state. Ali said the continued drop in revenue in the state was the... Read More

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“I’m not afraid of him and he knows that” – Bode George speaks on his relationship with Tinubu

by Kolapo Olapoju PDP chieftain, Bode George, says he is not afraid of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress. George who had initially stated that he would go on exile if Tinubu gets into government, said he is not worried because the APC chieftain can’t do anything to him. In an interview with... Read More

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Abimbola Adelakun: Time to scrap state-sponsored pilgrimages

by Abimbola Adelakun There is no logic to government sponsoring people on something as personal as pilgrimages. I consider the beneficiaries no different from those who pay tithe from stolen wealth. Nigerian governors are fond of calling attention to their own prudence by insisting they run their states on shoestring budgets. They say the... Read More

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How politicians plotted evil against me during the last election – Ajimobi shares a tale

by Anike Jacobs Abiola Ajimobi who broke the jinx of being a governor for the second time in Oyo State on April 11, 2015, has opened up on how God fought for him. While attending the eighth-day Fidau prayer for the late Chief Imam of Ibadan land, Sheikh Baosari Haruna on Thursday, in Ibadan, Ajimobi said: “They... Read More

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Now this is transform-ation! Gov. Ajimobi replaces the controversial ‘transformer’ (LOOK)

by Anike Jacobs A certain transformer is causing a lot of controversy… Governor, Abiola Ajimobi has replaced the transformer previously donated and then removed by PDP’s Governorship candidate, Teslim Folarin, in Sabo, Oyo state, after losing in the ward and in Oyo State as a whole earlier last weekend. Although Folarin had subsequently released a... Read More

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The jinx is broken as Ajimobi becomes first Oyo governor to get elected twice

by Kolapo Olapoju Oyo state governor, Abiola Ajimobi has become the first governor of the state to be elected twice. Ajimobi defeated two Alao-Akala and Rashidi Ladoja, two former governors in the state to coast to the victory in the governorship election of the state. Although INEC is yet to officially declare him winner, Ajimobi... Read More

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9ice appointed special adviser to Oyo state governor

by Anike Jacobs His political foray wasn’t in vain after all… Singer turned politician, 9ice (Abolore Akande) has been appointed as a Special Adviser to the Oyo state governor, Abiola Ajimobi. He just confirmed it by re-tweeting a tweet to that effect. 9ice has remained active in the political scene despite losing the APC house of representatives... Read More

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February 25, 2015

Ajimobi swears in new HOS, 18 permanent secretaries

by Ranti Joseph Oyo State governor, Abiola Ajimobi on Tuesday swore in new Head of Service (HOS) Soji Eniade and 18 permanent secretaries among who is the wife of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senator from the state, Alolade Agboola as well as a new accountant-general, Oludele Oyadeyi. The ceremony was witnessed by the PDP... Read More

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January 14, 2015

“Joseph Mbu, the village-destroying radical” – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju 1. Nothing stolen! No 500 million refunded! Former Governor of Oyo state, Rasheed Ladoja has denied refunding N500 million he supposedly stole to the EFCC. The present governor, Abiola Ajimobi, had alleged that Ladoja was arrested, detained and forced to return his N500 million loot to the graft body. But Ladoja says it never... Read More

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January 9, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Forget it, GEJ doesn’t do Kirikiri business | OBJ’s in no mood to die for anyone | Farmers endorse another candidate – guess who | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Forget it, GEJ doesn’t do Kirikiri business. Premium Times This is the GEJ speech that got everyone talking. YNaija Things fall apart in Akwa Ibom PDP. YNaija Read GEJ’s speech in 18 quotes. YNaija Fashola’s... Read More

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December 19, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Don’t fret, 2015 will go just fine – GEJ | Koro is possessed, he needs psychiatric help – George | My statement wasn’t blasphemous – Okupe | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. PDP’s trying to figure out this Osinbajo guy. Nation Amaechi gets APC campaign assignment. Nation Oshiomhole congratulates Osinbajo. Nation Fayemi follows suit. Nation Even Fashola shows Osinbajo love. Nation No chill: Aspirant sues APC &... Read More

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December 4, 2014

Classy: This Ibadan lady is breaking fashion boundaries everywhere (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs Gone are the days when Ibadan girls are mocked for not having a high fashion taste – Governor Ajimobi’s daughter, Abisola Kola-Daisi is sure setting pace. Abisola Kola-Daisi, nee Abiola-Ajimobi, who runs a boutique in Victoria Island, Lagos, is not only breaking boundaries in the fashion world but also on the foreign... Read More

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October 22, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Peter Obi has some explaining to do | Guess who wants to be president under the MPPP | Fayose is on a sacking binge | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Ex-Gov. Obi has some explaining to do. Vanguard That ominous moment when the APC would “not be comfortable”. Vanguard APC cries out over Dokubo’s threat to Lai Kohammed. Leadership Guess who wants to be president... Read More

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September 9, 2014

How a randy Soldier raped me thrice under a tree – Poly student seeks justice

by S’ola Filani A soldier, attached to Operation Burst set up by Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, has been arrested for raping a female student while on duty. A 23 year old student of Mass Communication Department, Ibarapa Polytechnic, is currently seeking justice after being raped repeatedly for five hours by the randy Nigerian... Read More

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Dele Momodu: So my own Alhaji is gone!

by Dele Momodu I discovered his staying power was the ability to accommodate everyone while minding his own business. Those were very delicate days when it was dangerous to make wrong friends. But Alhaji stuck out his neck and made us feel welcome. Fellow Nigerians, this is not the best of seasons in our dear... Read More

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Tunde Fagbenle: My encounter with Oyo State’s Ajimobi

by Tunde Fagbenle However, to my relief and joy, he turned out to be someone completely different once the interview got underway.He certainly is smarter and more knowledgeable than his initial gaffe and momentary absence of mind would suggest. He exuded charm and confidence and, apparently, he had been a big player in the corporate... Read More

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February 23, 2014

Akin Osuntokun: The good roads in many South-west states come at what cost?

by Akin Osuntokun Everything about the contemporary state of Osun State is fevered and frenzied. From the superfluous rechristening of Osun State to the state of Osun; to the self-destructive and the even more superfluous instigation of religious fracturing; to the impossible to ignore landmark infrastructural development accomplishment, the state has become a byword for... Read More

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November 6, 2013

No ‘bow and go’: Oyo House of Assembly set to screen cabinet nominees

by Adeola Balogun Following the dissolution of his cabinet in September of this year, the Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, has nominated 12 candidates to fill the vacant positions. The governor reportedly sent the list of nominee commissioners to the state House of Assembly for confirmation yesterday. The nominees are: Barrister Adebayo Ojo, Mr.... Read More

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September 23, 2013

The purge: Gov. Ajimobi dissolves Oyo cabinet

The governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has dissolved the state executive council. According to a statement issued by the Director, Cabinet, Mr. Dotun Omokemi, the decision was taken after the state executive council meeting held on Monday. In the statement, Governor Ajimobi said there was the need to inject fresh blood into the... Read More

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