Gov Makinde calls for prayers, sacrifice at Easter
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Saturday, implored residents of the state to be prayerful, while imbibing Christlike sacrifice this season of Easter. Makinde said that residents, especially those of the Christian faith, should use the opportunity of the Easter season to engage in more prayers for the state and Nigeria in general. Makinde […]
NCDC confirms 4 new coronavirus cases in Oyo State
By Rasheed Sobowale The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Saturday confirmed 4 new coronavirus cases in Oyo State bringing the total in the state to seven (7). This was contained in the Centre’s report of eight (8) new confirmed coronavirus cases in Nigeria, as total cases rise from 89 to 97. A breakdown of […]
COVID-19: Makinde declares partial lockdown in Oyo
The Oyo state governor on Friday declared a partial lockdown in the state. Makinde said that from Sunday night, March 29, 2020, all markets will be closed except those selling perishable food items. He went further to say that interstate transportation into and out of the state will be suspended except vehicles carrying food items, medical, […]
Makinde fires media aide over misleading information
GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Friday, fired his Special Assistant on Digital Media, Mr Muritala Olajide Adigun, with immediate effect over what was gathered as feeding the public with misleading information.
Lock down Oyo now, NMA tells Makinde
Ibadan—THE Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, in Oyo State, yesterday, urged Governor Seyi Makinde to lockdown the state, in a bid to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, and to expedite action on the refurbishment of facilities that were converted to isolation centers.
COVID-19: Oyo govt tells civil, public servants to stay off work for two weeks
As part of measures put in place by the Oyo State government to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state, the government, on Wednesday, directed civil and public servants in the employment of the state, local governments and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to stay off work for two weeks.
