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COVID-19: Oyo Gets Diagnostic Centre As NCDC Trains Health Officials
Oyo state government is to set up Diagnostic Centre for the testing of patients or victims of Coronavirus also known as COVID-19. To this end, a team of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has trained officials in Oyo state who will man the Diagnostic Centre. According to a statement by Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary …
Coronavirus: Oyo Pacesetters Transport Company Fumigates Buses, Equips Operators With Safety Gear, Sanitisers For Users
As the fear of Coronavirus spreads across Nigeria with more cases recorded in Lagos, and the FCT, two governors stand out in their preparedness to combat an outbreak of the virus. They are Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State who has already set up a COVID-19 Task Force and Babajide Sanwoolu of Lagos who has …
COVID-19 Oyo Update: Makinde directs workers to stay at home, issues new public transport guidelines, charges transport operators to maintain standard hygiene, hints no new case
By Lashley Oladigbolu. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has directed all civil servants except those on essential duties to stay at home as from Friday for a period of 2 weeks. The Governor also hinted that there has been no new case of Coronavirus in Oyo State while giving out new guidelines to transport …
When OYRTMA Chairman Akin Fagbemi receives Mukaila Lamidi (Auxiliary) Chairman, Oyo State Park Management Disciplinary Committee
The Executive Chairman, OYRTMA, Mogaji (Dr.) Akin Fagbemi today received in working visit, Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi (Auxiliary), The Chairman, Oyo State Park Management Disciplinary CommitteeDiscussions centered on how the Park Management Committees and its numerous Members across the thirty-three local government areas could partner OYRTMA to sensitize transporters and enforce the State Government’s directive and …
Nigeria Army Sets For Lockdown Over Coronavirus
Authorities of the Nigeria Army are preparing for a lockdown following the outbreak and continued spread of Coronavirus in the country. In a classified document from the office of Chief of Army Staff, Yusuf Buratai, addressed to Army Headquarters as reported by SaharaReporters on Tuesday, personnel were advised to be on the alert as …
Auxiliary fires back at critics of PMS activities in Oyo State, frowns at indisciplines.
Auxiliary fires the critics of PMS activities in Oyo State By Ajao Musa Bolaji The Chairman Disciplinary Committee of Park Management System (PMS), Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi (Auxiliary) had fired back those criticizing the activities of PMS in oyo state that, “they are those who never want peace in the state”. Paypal KBJOJO via https://paypal.me/kbjojonewsbox?country.x=GB&locale.x=en_GB CurrencyRate …
Auxillary Dimisses Park Managers Over Gross Misconduct Allegations
Some managers of the Park Management System (PMS) in Oyo State have been dismissed on the grounds of misconduct allegations. Briefing the newsmen on the outcome of the disciplinary hearing of the Park Management System (PMS) held on Friday (March 20, 2020) Chairman, Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi Auxiliary said that some of the Park Managers concerned …
Coronavirus: Oyo Activates Emergency Operating Centres, Appoints Ladipo As Incident Manager
In its determined effort to stop the spread of the novel corona virus in the State, the Oyo State Task Force on COVID-19 has activated emergency Operating Centres (EOCs) in the State. The Task Force headed by the State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde also on Sunday named Dr. Taiwo Ladipo of the Ministry of …
Coronavirus: Nigeria Suspends International Flights Into Abuja, Lagos Airports Amidst 10 New Cases
International flights into two major airports in Nigeria has been suspended. With effect from Monday, the two international airports – Murtala Muhammed Airport Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikwe Airport, Abuja – will remain closed for all international flights, according to a statement Saturday by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Director-General, Musa Nuhu. Mr Nuhu said …
IBADAN: ”I am coronavirus-free” UK Returnee Taye Currency dismisses rumour
Yes, I was in the United Kingdom earlier this week to receive an Award but I was tested upon my arrival into the country and also during my brief stay.
Most importantly, I was also tested at the Airport right before my departure and upon landing in Lagos. I want to inform everyone that all tests results came out Negative and that I am 100% Coronavirus Free.
Covid-19 : Makinde Orders Immediate School Closure, Emergency Surveillance, Sets Up Diagnotic Centre & Infection Disease Hospital In Oyo State
We received the result of the suspected case which our Commissioner for Health, Dr B. V. A. Bello, discussed in his press conference on Thursday, March 19, 2020. The result is negative for Coronavirus. So, we currently don’t have any confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Oyo State.
Makinde orders immediate renovation of classrooms in worst-hit Ibadan schools
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has ordered the immediate renovation of blocks of classrooms and supply of furniture to St John Secondary School, Ode-Aje, Aremo, Ibadan and other worst-hit schools in the metropolis. The governor, who made the order during an on-the-spot assessment to St. John’s School Aremo, Ode-Aje, Ibadan, said government …
Oyo ’ll Be Known for Good Governance Throughout My Tenure—Makinde
Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has declared the State would be known for good governance all through his tenure. Makinde, who stated this while addressing members of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) during a stakeholders’ meeting of the party at its state secretariat, Molete, Ibadan, added that his administration was bent …
CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY OF THE ALAAFIN OF THE OYO EMPIRE (c.1210-2022)
The Alaafin was an absolute king; his word was law. He had the power of life and death. He’s iku baba yeye, alase ekeji orisa (the almighty, the ruler and companion of the gods). In the actual working of the government, however, the Alaafin was an absolute monarch. He governed in conjuction with a council …
PRESS STATEMENT BY THE LEGAL TEAM OF MALLAM MUHAMMADU SANUSI, II, CON ON HIS ILLEGAL DETHRONEMENT, DEPORTATION AND BANISHMENT TO NASSARAWA STATE BY THE KANO STATE GOVERNMENT
..We have not spoken to the Emir since yesterday but we understand they are at their destination somewhere in a remote part of Nassarawa State after driving for nearly seven hours in the night and arrived at about 2.00 am this morning. We understand the choice of location to detain HH Muhammadu Sanusi II was intended to cause maximum trauma and distress. This again is illegal and unconstitutional.