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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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) …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

ALLOCUTION ON THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OR OTHERWISE OF THE DETHRONMENT AND BANISHMENT OF MUHAMMAD SANUSI II, THE 14TH EMIR OF KANO | KAYODE AJULO
In the circumstance, it is imperative to state that if those entrusted with the power to govern or rule Nigeria have no respect to the traditional institution or the citizens, how could these personalities be respected abroad? That will not be possible as charity must begin at home.