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Makinde rejects 1,800 bags of rice donated by FG, says it’s pest-infested

Ihesiulo Grace 25 April 2020 0

The Oyo State Government has rejected and returned a total of 1,800 bags of pest-infested rice back to the Federal Government. Dr. Debo Akande, Executive Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Agribusiness, disclosed this in Ibadan, the state capital after the state committee on distribution of

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Covid-19: Makinde urges NCDC to certify IITA lab for testing

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2020 0

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to certify the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) laboratory in the state as a testing centre for COVID-19. Makinde made the call on Tuesday when the NCDC Director-General, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu led other management staff of the agency on […]

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Oyo NYSC members develop semi-automated hand washing device

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2020 0

Three corps members serving in Oyo state have developed a semi-automated hand washing device with soap dispenser and underground draining system to aid in curtailing spread of coronavirus pandemic. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the trio, Victor Afolabi, Victor Ogunmoye and Olamide Adeyanju developed the device with sponsorship by the Oyo state […]

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Kidnapped Oyo monarch’s wife, daughter regain freedom

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2020 0

 The kidnapped wife of a traditional ruler in Oyo State, Funbi Ojo, has regained freedom from her abductors. Also released was the monarch’s daughter. Coronavirus: A Lot Of Things Not Said The release of the victims, the wife and daughter of Oba Olusanjo Ojo, the Baba-Aso of Igbole in Igboora, was confirmed by the Oyo […]

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COVID-19: Oyo farmers lament drop in sale of food items

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2020 0

Farmers in Oyo state are lamenting over the drop in the sale of food items due to hike in prices caused by restriction measures to curtail the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Oyo state General Secretary, Mr. David Ogundele made this known in an interview on Wednesday in Ibadan.Ogundele […]

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Churches deserted as Christians mark low key Easter in Oyo

Ihesiulo Grace 12 April 2020 0

Churches were deserted in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital on Sunday, as Christians celebrated the Easter in their homes in compliance with the state government’s directive to curtail the spread of the coronavirus. The state government had placed a restriction on gatherings as well as imposed a 7pm–6am curfew on the state among other measures […]

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Covid-19: Don’t Panic over unconfirmed information-Esan

Ihesiulo Grace 7 April 2020 0

Residents of Oyo State have been implored to refrain from panic caused by uncoordinated and unconfirmed information on the COVID-19. Mrs Omolara Esan, the State Director, Federal Ministry of Information, Ibadan Centre, gave the advice in a statement. Funke Akindele’s prosecution overbearing, unnecessary – Fani-Kayode She said that unnecessary panic as a result of 

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COVID-19: Oyo Govt. takes sensitisation campaign to markets, streets

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2020 0

As part of efforts to stem the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Oyo State Government has taken its sensitisation campaign on preventive measures to markets and streets in Ibadan metropolis. News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the government task force and other stakeholders in the state on Saturday led the campaign to the major markets […]

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NGO demands sexual assault referral centres in Oyo

Ihesiulo Grace 15 March 2020 0

The Hug Place, a non-governmental organization has appealed to the Oyo state government to create sexual assault referral centres in all the 33 local government areas of the state. Founder of the non-governmental organization, Ms. Jesudunsin Okewunmi, made this appeal on Saturday in Ibadan during the maiden edition of the colour conference tagged: “Oyo SARC: […]

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Ekiti court hears suit against Ajimobi’s appointment as APC national officer

Ihesiulo Grace 12 March 2020 0

A Federal High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti in Ekiti state on Thursday began the hearing of the suit filed by a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Michael Akinleye against the appointment of former Oyo state Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi as the party’s deputy national chairman (south). The suit with registration number: FHC/AD/C8/8/2020 […]

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Oyo govt to synergise with FG, stakeholders on tourism development — Commissioner

Ihesiulo Grace 7 March 2020 0

 Dr Wasiu Olatubosun, Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, says Oyo State Government will collaborate with Federal Government and other stakeholders to develop tourism in the state. In a statement after visiting some abandoned sites in the state, the commissioner said that the synergy was poised to make the state a tourists hub in Nigeria. […]

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Develop your creative skills, Makinde tells NYSC members

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2020 0

 Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Thursday urged the 2019 Batch A NYSC members not to relent in developing their creative endowments. Makinde, represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Seun Fakorede, gave the advice in Ibadan at the Passing Out Parade of the corps members deployed to the state. READ ALSO: Makinde […]

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Makinde directs ex-office holders to return govt. property

Ihesiulo Grace 29 February 2020 0

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has warned former office holders in the state still in possession of the state’s property to return them or risk being reported to the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) for prosecution. Gov. Makinde gave the warning in Ibadan while receiving the Chairman of the ICPC, […]

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Miyetti Allah seeks members’ inclusion in ‘Operation Amotekun’

Ihesiulo Grace 25 February 2020 0

The Myetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Oyo State chapter, has called for the inclusion of its members in the proposed ‘Amotekun’ initiative in the state. Alhaji Yaqub Bello, a former Chairman of MACBAN in the state, made the call on Monday during a public hearing on the Oyo State Security Network Agency […]

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LG crisis: Police arrest 1, recover sack containing cutlasses, charms

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2020 0

The Oyo state Police Command has arrested a suspect at the gate of Ibadan South West Local Government headquarters at Aleshinloye with a locally made pistol and charms. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Fadeyi Olugbenga, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Tuesday in Ibadan. Olugbenga said that a sack containing eight cutlasses, […]

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Amotekun As Southwest’s Saddest Slide Into Medieval Leadership

Ihesiulo Grace 19 January 2020 0

Day break has caught some Nigerian leaders on the wrong side of history. Aspiring for public office is as easy as dreaming dreams. But the most difficult aspect of dreams is the consummation of its reality. Most Nigerians have found themselves on the leadership plane. But their actions and utterances depict a frustrating departure from […]

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Akesan market: FG hands over building materials to Oyo govt.

Ihesiulo Grace 17 January 2020 0

The Federal Government has handed over building materials to the Oyo State Government for the reconstruction of the razed Akesan market in Oyo town. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the materials were handed over to the state government on Thursday evening in Oyo town through the National Emergency Management Agency(NEMA). Nanono Lauds Collaborative […]

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New Emirates: Ganduje did not follow due process, says Court

Ihesiulo Grace 21 November 2019 0

A High Court sitting in Kano state has dismissed the appointment and creation of four additional Emirates in Kano forwarded by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. Justice Usman Na’abba, who is the presiding judge, on Thursay, ruled that due process was not followed in the creation of the Emirates. Ganduje who assented the bill in May, sought […]

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Juctice John Tsoho’s name not missing as NJC council member

Ihesiulo Grace 4 October 2019 0

The name of Justice John Tsoho, the Acting Chief Judge of the Federal High Court is not missing as a member of the National Judicial Council (NJC). This development is contained in the updated list on the NJC website. A visit to the website; https://njc.gov.ng/current-council-members by our reporter revealed that the name of Justice Tsoho […]

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Media Panache’s Peniel Ajuka delivers exclusive PR insights at ‘The Entrepreneurial Mindset’

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2019 0

Recently at the Oduduwa Hall,Obafemi Awolowo University, an audience of students and entrepreneurs was treated to an exclusive session of useful tips and insights into the use of Public Relations as a tool for building businesses. The session was facilitated by Peniel Ajuka, General Manager and Team lead at Media Panache Nigeria, a frontline Public […]