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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Saturday declared that he is now in self isolation. Makinde made this declaration during a live radio program on Fresh FM Ibadan. Makinde while responding to some questions during the radio program tagged “South West political update” on Fresh FM Ibadan, said that the disease is no respecter of anyone. He said that he took the decision based on the advice given to him by the National Centre for Disease Control. He further noted that all the governors who attended a meeting in Abuja had been advised by the Nigerian Governors’ Forum to isolate themselves. Makinde who spoke for about twelve minutes to address the people, noted that he will make the result of the test known to the public. He said, “I am now in self isolation. Yes. I have been advised by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to isolate myself because I had contacts with some people. “All the governors who had contacts with some of the people who have it have b...

The Caretaker Chairman of Iseyin South, Local Council Development Area(LCDA), Iseyin Area of Oyo State, Hon.Abdul-Raheem Ajibola FM has distributed sufficient numbers of hand sanitisers to the people of the area and equally sensitised them against contraction of corona virus pandemic ravaging the country and the world at large. FM distributed the hand sanitisers on Friday, 27th March at the sensitisation programme accompanied with handbills and posters,which took place at the strategic places like Oja Agbe, Kara Area, Custom Area, Olepate Oluwole, Orita Iserin, Atori, Oja Adabo, KM 1 along Ibadan road and Ikere Garage among other places in Iseyin. At a sensitization programme sponsored by FM and coordinated by Mrs Akintunde Florence Folake and other health officers called attention of the people of Iseyin Local Government to the prevalent corona virus pandemic ravaging Nigeria, Africa and world at large. At its flag off that took place at Oja-Agbe Motor Park, FM said that it...

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has ignored the impeachment threat rumour orchestrated by some online media in the last few days. The Speaker, instead of making comment on the rumour, was canvasing for government support from the people in the fight against the spread of coronavirus in Oyo State. It was reported by some online media who could not establish the source of their information and where the impeachment story emanated from that some lawmakers are planning to impeach the Speaker, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin. The attention seeker journalists have been sampling opinion of some lawmakers on the unconfirmed report including the House Majority Leader, Hon. Sanjo Adedoyin, Chairman, Parliamentary Council, Ayotunde Fatokun and Hon. Isiaka Tunde, who is a member from the opposition party, All Progressive Congress, as well as Deputy Speaker, Hon. Muhammed Fadeyi. The lawmakers in their separate reactions, described the impeachment report...

The Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde has terminated the appointment of Muritala Olajide Adigun popularly known as 'Adigun Ibadan' as  Special Assistant, Digital Media. In a letter of termination of appointment issued and signed by Olabemiwo Adeosun, Secretary to the State Government, Makinde appreciated Adi gun's contribution within the short time of sojourn, equally commended and therefore wished  him success in his future endeavours.

The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has ordered the arrest of group of policemen who destroyed goods belonging to a beer parlour owner in order to enforce compliance of stay-at-home order of the Lagos State government. Nigeria Police Twitter Page (@policeNG) monitored by SOJ WORLDWIDE ONLINE NEWS, the IGP said, “….Police officers involved in the enforcement of restriction orders and other law enforcement functions must therefore exercise their discretionary powers with utmost sense of professionalism“. “Police officers involved in the enforcement of restriction orders and other law enforcement functions must therefore exercise their discretionary powers with utmost sense of professionalism, compassion and respect for the citizens.” “Police officers involved in the enforcement of restriction orders and other law enforcement functions must therefore exercise their discretionary powers with utmost sense of professionalism, compassion and respect for the citize...

Oyo State Commissioner of Police, CP Shina T. Olukolu Psc(+) has commiserated with the family of his personal assistant, ASP Olusegun Popoola over untimely and unfortunate death that took him away. Olukolu in his message of commiseration issued, signed and made available to Naija Today News by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP. Fadeyi Olugbenga equally appreciated the governments at all levels for the role played before and after the demise of the late Police Officer. In his message, "The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command, CP. Shina T. Olukolu psc(+) on behalf of himself, family and the family of the deceased wishes to express his profound gratitude and immense appreciation to the entire government and the good people of Oyo State, Officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force at the Force Headquarters and Oyo State Command, the Police Community Relations Committee, (PCRC) Oyo State, PCRC South-West, friends, colleagues and associates from all walk...

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has approved for immediate rehabilitation and reconstruction, a total of eight road projects in various zones of the State. The State’s Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Professor Raphael Afonja, who revealed this development on Friday, said that infrastructural development remained a key focus of the present administration. A statement made available on Friday by the Commissioner quoted the governor as saying that his administration was prepared to ensure the uplift of infrastructure in State, adding the government would ensure that adequate attention is given to road infrastructure that target the economic expansion drive of the state. The statement further indicated that the determination to ensure infrastructural growth in the state informed the decision of Governor Makinde to devote a large chunk of the 2020 budget (23.93 percent) to that sector. It reinstated the decision of the administration to institute a ...