Peoples Democratic Party, PDP), governorship candidate in Ondo State, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, has described the death of Madam Abigail Makinde, mother of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, as a great loss for both the people of Ondo and Oyo States. In a statement by the Head, Media Research, Eyitayo Jegede Campaign Organisation, EJCO, […]
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Ex military governor, Popoola asks police to be humane Ogbomoso Community Foundation (OCF) has cautioned law enforcement agents especially men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to always apply professionalism in the discharge of their duties. A statement by OCF’s leader , Gen Oladayo Popoola , former military Governor of Oyo and Ogun states also […]
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Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde has confirmed the death of one Jimoh Isiaka who died during the #EndSARS protest in Ogbomoso part of the state on Saturday. The Governor, who also confirmed that at least seven other persons were seriously injured during the protest, said the situation is highly regrettable. Makinde, who is in Ondo in […]
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Project to cost N5.5b Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has flagged off the remodeling of Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan to be at par with international standard. During the flag-off, held at the main bowl of the stadium, he noted that the event was a step in the right direction to positioning the state […]
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After 56 days in isolation, Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, has revealed how he recovered. He said he took not less than 25 bottles of black seed oil, a bowl of black seed, lots of alligator pepper, bitter cola and different brands of herbal concoctions to beat coronavirus. On […]
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Oyo State Government on Tuesday approved N59 .7 million as grant for the take-off of the State Security Network Agency code-named ‘Operation Amotekun’. The fund, according to the government would be for the procurement of 3000 units of uniforms, combat boots, lanyard, baseball hats, security belts and worsted socks. It will also cover the production […]
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says the state will ensure the repatriation of all its indigenes found to have been trafficked to Lebanon. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa. Makinde reportedly stated this while receiving a brief on […]
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Oyo State Government has directed all workers in the factory, where a University of Ibadan student died, to exit the premises. Its officials later locked all the gates and sealed off the factory. Speaking, yesterday, the Permanent Secretary of the state Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Dr. Bashir Olanrewaju, said journalists and ministry officials, […]
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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde In conformity with the agreement reached by the Federal Government and the West African Examination Council on the commencement of the 2020 West African School Certificate Examination, Oyo State Government has announced an adjustment to its school reopening. This indication was given in a statement made available to journalists, on […]
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The death of former Oyo State Governor, Senator Isiaq Abiola Ajimobi has deepened cleavages and rivalries in the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC. No fewer than four groups within the party are in a battle of wits to produce a successor to the late leader, who died of COVID-19-related complexities. Indeed, […]
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