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Just in: NSCDC relaunches counter-terrorism unit, deploys 150 personnel in Oyo State

Just in: NSCDC relaunches counter-terrorism unit, deploys 150 personnel in Oyo State

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has relaunched its Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) in Oyo State and deployed 150 personnel to tackle farmers and herders clashes in the state. The NSCDC Commandant in the state, Iskilu Akinsanya, disclosed this on Monday after reviewing the performance of the corps in the state in January. […]

Oyo orders private health facilities to stop managing COVID-19 patients

Oyo orders private health facilities to stop managing COVID-19 patients

The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and the COVID-19 Technical Task Force, in Oyo State, on Saturday, directed owners of private health facilities to stop managing COVID-19 cases in their facilities. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Saturday, in Ibadan, by Mr Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Seyi Makinde, and […]

Infection rate will determine COVID-19 vaccine distribution ― NPHCDA

Infection rate will determine COVID-19 vaccine distribution ― NPHCDA

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency, (NPHCDA), has announced a distribution plan for the COVID-19 vaccine in the country, saying that the rate of infection in each state was the criterion used in the distribution. It revealed the plan alongside the publication of the latest infection rates for the disease by the Nigeria Centre […]

How we are reducing Oyo infrastructure deficit despite Covid-19

How we are reducing Oyo infrastructure deficit despite Covid-19

As 2020 closes, I am reminded of the words of the very popular 1897 hymn by Johnson Oatman Jr, “Count your Blessings.” This song encourages us to take stock of the good things that happened in our lives. When we do this, we often find that we have overlooked many positives.

Ekiti PDP slams Makinde for mocking Fayose with EFCC trial

Ekiti PDP slams Makinde for mocking Fayose with EFCC trial

By Adeola Badru The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has chided the Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, for mocking the immediate-past Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, by what it called his politically motivated trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement on Saturday, by the state’s Publicity […]