The Oyo State Deputy Governor, Mr Rauf Olaniyan has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Olaniyan announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in his private office, Ojoo, Ibadan in a chat with reporters on Sunday. The announcement of his defection puts to rest insinuations on his estranged relationship with Governor […]
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Oyo govt. cancels COVID-19 curfew
With a considerable successful battle against the scourge of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force has announced the cancellation of the 10:00p.m. curfew imposed on the state in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Task Force which is headed by Governor Seyi Makinde revealed that the necessity of the lockdown […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Oyo govt. Opens Eid praying grounds for Muslims
….. says ‘social distancing compulsory’ .…Worshippers must observe all COVID-19 protocols The Oyo State Government has said Muslim Praying Grounds across the state will be opened for the 2020 Eid-el-Kabir prayers, warning, however, that Muslim faithful must ensure strict compliance with COVID-19 protocols in the state. According to the state government, it has become imperative […]
Breaking: Three Executive Members of Oyo State Test Positive For COVID-19
By Raji Olatunji, Ibadan Three members of the Oyo state Executive Council have tested positive for COVID-19. This was made known by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Wednesday on his twitter handle. He tweeted: “Earlier today, we received COVID-19 confirmation tests for all members of the Oyo State Executive Council (EXCO). Sadly, three […]
Oyo Governor, Makinde commissions model school
By Amidu Arije The Oyo Staye Governor, Eng Seyi Makinde, has commissioned a newly built model school in Itesiwaju Local Government area of the state. Makinde while commissioning the school yesterday stated that his administration will continue to do all within his power to make life lot easier for the people of the state. He […]
Oyo reopens secretariat Monday
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced that the state’s secretariat will from Monday, April 27, be opened for civil servants to resume duty.The governor who disclosed this in series of tweets on his Twitter handle at Seyi Makinde @seyiamakinde said only civil servants on grade levels 13 up would be resuming duty from […]