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 I join other well meaning citizens of Oyo state and  Nigeria to rejoice with the family, friends and political associates of an experienced politician and a Leader of All Progressive Congress in Oyo state, Senator Olufemi Solagbade Lanlehin who adds a year today. On countless occasions, you have proven your good, enviable heritage. Your political journey has been one of selfless service devoid of desperation which has characterized the polity. Your Life is a testimony of doggedness. With you and other leaders in our great party, we can look forward to the future with hopes. On behalf of my family, I wish you a happy birthday. I also pray many more years for you, in good health, strength and greater wisdom. _Mogaji Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe_

The Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board (Muslim Wing) has been called out for its refusal to expedite the refund of all Hajj charges of already cancelled 2021 pilgrimage exercise. It was gathered that the board under the leadership of Prof. Malik Sayed Hamzah had earlier opened application for the pilgrimage and had recieved a sum of N1.2milion as Hajj charges and N245,000 for PTA. One of the victims while recounting the ordeals and like to claim anonymity said that the Saudi government had cancelled 2021 pilgrimage, hence the need for the refund of all charges but the board has been used as an appendage for partisan politics in the state.  "After the cancellation of the exercise from the Saudi government, Oyo state Pilgrims Welfare Board instructed that a form be filled for those who are willing to get refund of their Hajj charges and it would be refunded or whoever wants to use the same charges for next year's pilgrimage would also be refunded but in exemption of PTA charges. ...