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Seyi Makinde Sacks Works Commissioner, Swaps Two Others

David Adeoye Aug 10, 2020 0

Gov. Seyi Makinde Oyo State has sacked his Commissioner for Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Prof. Raphael Afonja. SEE ALSO: BREAKING: Pantami Orders NIPOST To Suspend License Fees Mr Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to the…

News

Oyo Dep Gov denied access to Ajimobi’s Fidau prayers

Adefemola Akintade Jul 5, 2020 0

Rauf Olaniyan, Deputy Governor of Oyo state has been denied access to participate in the Fidau prayers of late Abiola Ajimobi, former Oyo state Governor. Fidau is a prayer done for devout Muslims after their demise. Olaniyan and his…

Metro

Oyo Government Is Playing Politics With The Death Of My Husband- Florence Ajimobi

Akeem Abas Jun 28, 2020 0

Mrs Florence Ajimobi, wife of late former Gov. Abiola Ajimobi, has alleged that the Oyo State Government was playing politics with the death of her husband. SEE ALSO: Plateau Speaker Says House Ready To Support Measures To Combat…

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Former Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State Finally Buried in Ibadan (Photos)

Tony Abu Momoh Jun 28, 2020 0

Former Governor of Oyo State, Late Senator Abiola Ajimobi has been laid to rest in Ibadan on Sunday morning. The late Ajimobi died on June 25 of COVID-19 complications after contracting the virus two weeks earlier. See Also: Seeing APC in…

Metro

How Ajimobi died – Lagos Health Commissioner, Akin Abayomi

Adefemola Akintade Jun 26, 2020 0

Akin Abayomi, Lagos state Health Commissioner has revealed the details that led to the demise of former Oyo state Governor, Abiola Ajimobi. According to Abayomi, Ajimobi died of multiple organ failure in First Cardiologist private…

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BREAKING: Former Oyo Gov, Abiola Ajimobi is dead

Adefemola Akintade Jun 25, 2020 0

Former Oyo state Governor, Abiola Ajimobi has died after a short battle with the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Ajimobi who had been on life support since he slipped into a coma last Friday has succumbed to the cold hands of death at the…

Agriculture

FG Begin Distribution Of Farm Inputs To Oyo State Farmers

Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko Jun 24, 2020 0

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture on Wednesday began distribution of farm inputs to farmers in Oyo State to ensure food security and economic growth amid the COVID-19 pandemic. SEE ALSO: NLC Urges FG To Unveil Blueprint To Address…

Government

Oyo State Reopens Religious Centre After Three Months

Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko Jun 21, 2020 0

Churches in Oyo State have reopened after three months of closure due to the ban placed on religious gatherings by the government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the state government had in March, placed a ban on…

Government

COVID-19: Oyo State Records Highest Single-Day Increase of 103 New Cases

Oluwabukola Akanni Jun 19, 2020 0

Oyo State has recorded its highest single-day increase in new coronavirus cases after the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Thursday, announced 103 new cases in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…

Education

NAPPS, NUT Disagree Over Schools Reopening In Oyo State

Ibukun Emiola Jun 15, 2020 0

Some stakeholders have expressed divergent views as Oyo State Government on Monday released its plans to reopen some arms of schools. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Gov. Seyi Makinde had directed that Primary…

Government

Oyo State Govt. Calls On Residents for Collaboration to Fight Against Rape

David Adeoye Jun 9, 2020 0

The Oyo State government has called on residents to join hands with it in the fight against rape cases in the state and in Nigeria as a whole. The state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Alhaja Faosat Sanni, made the…

Health

COVID-19: Oyo Records 31 New Cases

David Adeoye Jun 7, 2020 0

Oyo State has recorded 31 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the latest figures released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have revealed. SEE ALSO: Customs Seizes Smuggled Items Worth N253m In Kebbi In the…

Government

Sen. Folarin Worried Over Increased Insecurity in Oyo

Akeem Abas Jun 6, 2020 0

Following Saturday ‘s killing of a pregnant woman, Azeezat Somuyiwa, Sen. Teslim Folarin(APC- Oyo Central) has expressed worry over increased insecurity in Oyo State. Folarin, in a statement issued in Ibadan on Saturday by his media…

News

Gov. Makinde Inaugurates Marble Mining Company Board

David Adeoye Jun 5, 2020 0

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Friday inaugurated the board of the Nigerian Marble Mining Company. SEE ALSO: Delta Govt. Appoints State Index, Austin Eruotor, as COVID-19 Ambassador Makinde charged the board members to attract…

Health

COVID-19 : Oyo Records 7 New Cases

David Adeoye May 25, 2020 0

Oyo State has recorded seven new confirmed cases of the COVID-19, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the state to 240. SEE ALSO: Don’t Stigmatise Health Facilities Exposed to COVID-19 Cases- Lagos Govt The seven new cases were…

Security

COVID-19: Curfew Now 8p.m. To 5a.m. In Oyo- State Task Force

David Adeoye May 24, 2020 0

The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force said it has relaxed the existing curfew imposed on the state to between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. SEE ALSO: Australian Border Force Extends Cruise Ship Ban Mr Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Seyi…

Health

Oyo Records 9 More COVID-19 Cases As Infections Hit 199

David Adeoye May 23, 2020 0

Oyo State has recorded nine more confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the state to 199. SEE ALSO: Keyamo denies prosecuting Akpabio as EFCC lawyer According to the latest figures released by the Nigeria…

Health

COVID-19: Oyo State Records 28 New Cases

David Adeoye May 22, 2020 0

Oyo State has recorded 28 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to the latest figures released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Thursday night. SEE ALSO: Trump Lauds Wisconsin Court For Striking Down Lockdown order…

Health

COVID-19: Oyo Records 6 More Cases

David Adeoye May 20, 2020 0

Oyo State has recorded six new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number recorded in the state to 143. SEE ALSO: Lagos Health Commissioner breaks silence on death of Dubai returnee According to the latest figures released by…

Government

COVID-19 Cases in Oyo Increase to 137

David Adeoye May 19, 2020 0

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Oyo State have increased to 137 as 19 more people tested positive on Monday, latest figures released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) have revealed. In the figures released on Monday night, the…

Health

COVID-19: Oyo Records 31 New Cases, Total Now 107

Akeem Abas May 17, 2020 0

COVID-19 cases in Oyo State have gone up to 107 with 31 new cases now confirmed, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. SEE ALSO: COVID-19: FMC Abeokuta Confirms Death Of Pregnant Woman Gov. Seyi Makinde confirmed the additional 31…

News

COVID-19: Oyo NUJ Seeks Makinde’s Support To Avert Journalists’ Retrenchment

Akeem Abas May 14, 2020 0

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has urged Gov. Seyi Makinde to assist media houses and journalists in cushioning the economic effects of COVID-19 to avert retrenchments. SEE ALSO: Nigerian Military Apologises…

News

Security Agents Nab 7 For Impersonation In Oyo

David Adeoye May 13, 2020 0

A joint security team has arrested seven members of a syndicate in Oyo State for allegedly impersonating government officials and impounding vehicles in the state. SEE ALSO: Lockdown: Lagos State Mobile Courts to Prosecute Owners of…

Government

Travel Ban: NSCDC Intercepts 70 Violators in Oyo State

Suleiman Shehu May 13, 2020 0

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, on Wednesday, intercepted 70 travellers for allegedly violating the ban on interstate travelling. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the travellers,…

Health

COVID-19 : Oyo Records 4 More Cases, Discharges 3 Patients

David Adeoye May 13, 2020 0

Oyo State has recorded four new confirmed cases of COVID-19, the latest figures released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have revealed. SEE ALSO: 101 Prison Inmates Granted Amnesty In Kwara State Amid Coronavirus Pandemic…

Government

COVID-19: Oyo State Records 8 More Cases

David Adeoye May 7, 2020 0

Oyo State has recorded eight new confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), according to the latest figures released by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). In the figures released by NCDC on Wednesday night, the eight cases in Oyo…

Health

COVID-19: Oyo Records 5 New Cases

David Adeoye May 5, 2020 0

Oyo State has recorded five new confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), according to the latest figures released by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC). SEE ALSO: Traditional Cure for COVID-19 Ready Soon – Ooni of Ife In the…

Agriculture

Agriculture To Remain Backbone of Oyo Economy– Makinde

David Adeoye Apr 27, 2020 0

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reiterated his commitment to ensuring that commercial agriculture remains the backbone of the state’s economy. SEE ALSO: Akeredolu Approves UNIMEDTH Laboratory as COVID-19 Testing Centre Makinde stated…

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BREAKING: Oyo Governor announces Second COVID-19 Death

Adefemola Akintade Apr 27, 2020 0

Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde has announced the death of a patient who died from Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) complications. Makinde who made the announcement via his verified Twitter account wrote; "Sadly, one of the new…

Features

COVID-19 Palliatives: Oyo Govt rejects 1800 bags of “Infested” rice from FG

Adefemola Akintade Apr 25, 2020 0

Oyo state government is set to return 1800 bags of rice donated as palliatives by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management over weevil infestation. This was made known by Dr. Debo Akande, Executive Assistant to the…

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