Tag: Oyo
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COVID-19 lockdown: FG reacts to accusations of releasing spoilt palliative rice to states
The Federal Government has said the bags of rice distributed to Oyo and other Southwestern states were inspected and certified fit for human consumption by the National Agency for Food Drugs and Administration Control (NAFDAC). The reaction came, following allegations that the rice distributed by the Federal Government to Oyo State to cushion the effect…
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Oyo ensures safety of indigene put up for sale in Lebanon
The Oyo State Government has pledged to ensure the safe return of an indigene of the state identified as Peace Ufuoma Busari who was recently put up for sale on the internet in Lebanon for $1000. The government’s pledge was contained in a statement issued in Ibadan by Mrs Bolanle Sarumi-Aliyu, the Senior Special Assistant…
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BREAKING: Oyo records second COVID-19 death
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has confirmed the second COVID-19-related death in the state. Makinde gave the confirmation via a post on his Twitter handle early Monday. He said, sadly, “one of the new COVID-19 cases announced yesterday, passed away this morning. This brings the number of COVID-19 related deaths in the state to…
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‘Double wahala’ in South-West over handling of Buhari’s expired palliative rice, Covid-19 pressures
Like the immortal lyrics of Afro legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, ‘double wahala for dead body and the owner of dead body’, some South West governors were at the weekend faced with double jeopardy of handling the burden that comes with supposed expired palliative rice sent to the region by President Muhammadu Buhari-led government while still struggling…
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Covid-19 relief: Customs faults rejection of 1,800 bags of rice by Oyo government
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Oyo/Osun Area Command, has declared that the Oyo State government is not being fair to the Customs service over the rejection of 1,800 bags of rice it gave to the state. Public Relations Officer of the command, Abdullah Lagos, made this declaration while speaking with DAILY POST Saturday evening. Lagos,…
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COVID-19 Lockdown: Why we are returning FG’s 1,800 bags of palliative rice – Oyo Government
The Oyo State Government on Friday said it will be returning the 1,800 bags of rice delivered to it as part of palliative measures to cushion the effect of the COVID-19 lockdown amongst its residents by the Federal Government. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that three trailer loads of rice containing 1,800 bags sent to the State…
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Monarch’s wife, daughter kidnapped in Oyo
Olori Funbi Ojo, the wife of Oba Olusanjo Ojo, the Baba-Aso of Igboole in Igboora area of Oyo State, was on Monday evening kidnapped alongside her daughter by unknown gunmen. According to reports, the monarch is the Matron of Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH) health centre. Eyewitness account said that the duo…
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Covid-19: Oyo Gov. Makinde shares own secret cure of Coronavirus
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Monday revealed the types of food and supplements that he consumed to boost his immunity against Coronavirus, also known as Covid-19, while in isolation. Makinde, who said that there are local solutions to boost immunity, urged people not to fret about the Coronavirus. Recall Makinde on Sunday announced…
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Gov Makinde to resume work today
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says he has tested negative for the coronavirus in a second test and promised to resume work on Monday. Makinde confirmed this on Sunday night through his twitter handle after he received the result of his second test. The governor had on March 30 through his twitter handle confirmed…
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BREAKING: Oyo Gov. Seyi Makinde recovers from COVID-19
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has announced his recovery from COVID-19 after testing negative to the virus two times. Makinde made the announcement on his official Twitter handle a few minutes ago. “I am deeply moved by your prayers and support throughout this period. I am so thankful. This evening, I received my second…