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Oyo Records First COVID-19 Patient Delivery, 19 New Cases

Tony Abu Momoh Jul 4, 2020 0

The Oyo State COVID-19 Task force has announced its first COVID-19 patient delivery at the state Infectious disease centre, Olodo. According to a statement released on Twitter, by Governor Seyi Makinde, both mother and child are doing…

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…

Health

COVID-19: Oyo State Conducted 3,065 Tests Within 8 Days- Makinde

Oluwabukola Akanni Jun 19, 2020 0

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Friday said that the state carried out 3,065 coronavirus tests in eight days. SEE ALSO: COVID-19: Nigerians flout Safety Guidelines despite rising cases - PTF Makinde disclosed this via his official…

Government

Seyi Makinde Relaxes Curfew, Directs All Workers to Resume June 22

David Adeoye Jun 15, 2020 0

The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force, on Monday, announced the relaxation of the curfew imposed on the state, following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the curfew will now…

News

Oyo Doctors Issue 14 Day Strike Ultimatum to Seyi Makinde

Tony Abu Momoh Jun 12, 2020 0

Doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital have issued a 14 day strike Ultimatum to Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde. The Association of Resident Doctors of the institution issued the ultimatum in a…

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…

Security

Operation Burst apprehends 7 suspected robbery gang members in Ibadan

Suleiman Shehu May 23, 2020 0

The Oyo State joint security outfit, Operation Burst, has apprehended seven suspected members of an armed robbery gang in Ibadan. The Director-General of the outfit, Col. James Ajibola (rtd.), while parading the suspects on Friday in…

Features

Commissioner For Environment In Oyo State Is Dead

Oritsetsemaye Akapa Esq May 14, 2020 0

The Commissioner for Environment in Oyo State, Rt Hon Kehinde Ayoola has died at the age of 55. According to a report by Vanguard, the late commissioner died after an illness that lasted two weeks. The…

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

Governor Seyi Makinde Confirms Five New Coronavirus Cases In Oyo State

Faith May 10, 2020 0

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday confirmed five new coronavirus cases in the state. The Governor made the announcement on his official twitter page via a series of tweets on Saturday night. Governor Seyi Makinde, who is…

Politics

COVID-19: Ondo State Rejects Expired Rice as Relief Package from FG

Tony Abu Momoh Apr 27, 2020 0

The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has rejected bags of rice sent to the state by the Federal Government as COVID-19 palliatives because the rice has expired. Ondo state becomes the second state after Oyo to reject expired rice…

Breaking

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…

News

COVID-19: Oyo to Test 2,000 Per Day within One Week

Tony Abu Momoh Apr 14, 2020 0

The government of Oyo State has stated that it intends to test 2,000 individuals per day and about 10,000 within one week for the COVID-19 disease. Governor Seyi Makinde who revealed this through his Twitter handle said the outcome of…

Features

COVID-19: Oyo State Records Two Fresh Cases

Oritsetsemaye Akapa Esq Apr 7, 2020 0

Two fresh cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Oyo State on Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases to 11 so far. Seyi Makinde, governor of the state announced this in a tweet on his official twitter handle. He wrote;…

Breaking

BREAKING: Oyo Gov, Seyi Makinde tests Negative for COVID-19

Adefemola Akintade Apr 6, 2020 0

Executive Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde disclosed that he has tested negative for Coronavirus (COVID-19). This is coming six days after the Governor announced he tested positive to the deadly Coronavirus However, Seyi Makinde…

Entertainment

Coronavirus: Davido Tests Negative Again

Tony Abu Momoh Apr 1, 2020 0

Nigerian pop star, Davido has tested negative to the Coronavirus after taking another test. This comes after fans had advocated that he take another test after meeting with the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde who tested positive to the…

News

I Never Doubted The Existence of Coronavirus – Seyi Makinde

Tony Abu Momoh Mar 31, 2020 0

The Governor of Oyo State has stated that he never doubted the existence of the Coronavirus despite contrary reports making the rounds on social media. The Governor who was diagnosed with the deadly virus stated this in a radio interview…

Health

Governor Seyi Makinde Tests Positive To Coronavirus

Faith Mar 30, 2020 0

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has tested positive to the deadly coronavirus. He took to his twitter page to share the news. He revealed that although he tested positive, he is asymptomatic and has promised to remain in self-isolation.…

News

COVID-19: Oyo Imposes Dusk to Dawn Curfew, Close Markets

Tony Abu Momoh Mar 28, 2020 0

The government of Oyo State has imposed a dusk to dawn curfew on the state following the confirmation of three COVID-19 cases in the state. The Seyi Makinde led Government also closed markets, and banned all incoming and outgoing travel…

Government

Makinde Approves Rehabilitation, Reconstruction of 8 Roads in Oyo

David Adeoye Mar 27, 2020 0

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved, for immediate rehabilitation and reconstruction, a total of eight roads in various zones of the state. Prof. Raphael Afonja, the state Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, made…

Health

Coronavirus Hits Oyo, Ibadan case Tests Positive

Tony Abu Momoh Mar 22, 2020 0

Coronavirus has spread to Ibadan the Oyo state capital as the largest city in West Africa has recorded its first case of the disease which tested positive yesterday. This was confirmed in a series of tweets by the Governor of Oyo State,…

Government

COVID-19 : Oyo Govt Orders Closure of Schools Till After Easter

David Adeoye Mar 21, 2020 0

Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has ordered the closure of all schools in the state till after Easter celebration. Makinde gave the order on Friday while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the meeting of the State Task Force on…

Government

Seyi Makinde Apologises for Oyo PDP Rally, Address Coronavirus Fears.

Tony Abu Momoh Mar 20, 2020 0

Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has addressed the people of the state regarding the Coronavirus epidemic and the preventive steps being taken to control the spread of the disease into Oyo State. The Governor also used the…

Health

“Seyi Makinde, PDP are thoughtless for holding Rally amid COVID-19 crisis”

Adefemola Akintade Mar 19, 2020 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned opposition party Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for convening a rally amid the Coronavirus pandemic. World Health Organization (WHO) has advised against mass…

Government

Amotekun: AGF can’t make his own laws – Seyi Makinde

John Ogunsemore Jan 16, 2020 0

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has said he would not pay any serious attention to a statement purportedly from the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami SAN, condemning the launch of 'Operation Amotekun'. He…

Security

PHOTOS: South West Governors Launch “Amotekun”

John Ogunsemore Jan 9, 2020 0

Governors Seyi Makinde, Rotimi Akeredolu and Kayode Fayemi of Oyo, Ondo and Ekiti states respectively launched "Amotekun", the Western Nigeria Security Network, today. The Governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, was represented by his…

Government

I will break some toes to serve Oyo People – Makinde declares

David Dec 27, 2019 0

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has disclosed that he would not mind breaking some toes to serve the ordinary people of the state. Makinde made this known while speaking at the thanksgiving service to mark his 52nd birthday, saying he…

Government

Ajimobi’s administration took N5.2bn, left N19,000 for my govt – Makinde

David Dec 23, 2019 0

Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, has disclosed that Abiola Ajimobi, his predecessor, left a balance of N19,000 from N5.2 billion he allegedly withdrew three weeks to handing over power. Makinde made this known during a live programme…

Government

Finally, Supreme Court declares Makinde winner of Oyo governorship election

David Dec 18, 2019 0

The Supreme Court has upheld the victory of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, in the 2019 gubernatorial election. The apex court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Ukaego Mary Peter-Odili, declared that the appeal court had earlier…

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