COVID-19 Lockdown: Buhari’s declaration requires no legal backing ― APC Govs Forum DG
By Omeiza Ajayi Director-General of the Progressive Governors Forum PGF, Salihu Moh. Lukman has again asked those still debating the legality of the lockdown imposed on Abuja, Lagos and Ogun states to focus on the bigger picture, saying asking President Muhammadu Buhari to have consulted a National Assembly that is on recess is unrealistic, simplistic and […]
Oyo denies Atiku’s son infected by Coronavirus attends PDP S/West unification rally in Ibadan
THE Oyo State government has denied the widely spread reports that the son of Nigeria’s former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar infected by the Coronavirus, attended last week’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Southwest zonal unification rally, held in Ibadan to welcome some defectors back to the party, describing the reports as false.
Oyo PDP suspends political activities, gatherings over coronavirus
By Adeola Badru THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State has directed its members to suspend all political meeting at the ward and local government levels, following the reported case of the virus in the state at the weekend. This was contained in a statement made available by the party’s secretary, Mr Wasiu Adeleke […]
Oyo to boost IGR with N500m from gaming, lottery industry
THE Oyo State government has planned to increase its revenue generation in the gaming and lottery industry by N500 million annually, just as the government said the interest to protect consumers and keep gambling fair and save, was high on its agenda.
Dickson commends Gov Makinde, others for moving to unite PDP
Former Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Henry Dickson has commended the efforts of Oyo State governor, His Excellency, Seyi Makinde for initiating a reconciliatory rally to unite the opposition People’s Democratic Party, the PDP in South-west and across the country. Dickson, in a statement made available to newsmen, said: “The move by the leadership of […]
COVID-19: I take responsibility for lapses in conducting PDP S/West rally ― Makinde
Sets up task force on Coronavirus in Ibadan today By Adeola Badru Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has stated that he took responsibility for whatever lapses in judgement occasioned by the conduct of the Southwest Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rally in Ibadan. The governor’s statement followed series of backlashes he received from members of […]
