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LG: Group urges Makinde to review irregular promotions under Ajimobi

 A rights group, Justice for Good Governance (JGG) has called on Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to investigate and review irregular promotions made across the local governments under the immediate past administration. The group made the call in a statement signed by its Coordinator, Mr Dotun Olayiwola and made available to newsmen on Thursday…

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Oyo records 10 new cases of COVID-19, says Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Friday night announced ten (10) new cases of COVID-19 in the state in a series of tweets, which revealed that the new cases were parts of the pending confirmation tests conducted in the state. In his tweet, the governor said two tests came back positive on Thursday, April…

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COVID-19: Oyo schools may resume July 15- Makinde declares

The Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde on Friday stated that schools in the state may reopen July 15 while noting that the administration remained hopeful. The governor made this known during a special programme to mark this year’s Worker’s Day at the Secretariat at the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Oyo State branch, located at…

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COVID-19: Oyo records first death from new case as cases rise to 17

Oyo state has recorded first death from a new patient tested positive for coronavirus pandemic as the patient died at the University College Hospital, Ibadan. With this new development, the number of confirmed cases in the state is now 17 according to the report by the Nigerian Center for Disease Control, (NCDC). OYO STATE COVID-19…

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Oyo Govt to explore local solutions to address COVID-19 pandemic—Makinde

….Says govt ready to make law on wearing of masks Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, said on Wednesday that the State will explore home-grown solutions towards the prevention and cure of COVID-19. He stated that the State was not ruling out local solutions to cure the virus, adding that since Nigerians have always had…

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COVID-19: PDP elders support Makinde, say total lockdown not necessary

Elders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oyo State chapter, have thrown their weights behind the governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on the measures being put in place to prevent the spread of Coronavirus in the state. The elders, who spoke through a statement signed by Dr. Saka Balogun, a member of the…

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COVID-19: Makinde resumes work, inspects 100-bed Infectious Disease Centre says state will test 10,000 samples

…appreciates residents’ prayers, support during isolation Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, formally resumed work on Monday and immediately conducted an inspection tour of the state’s largest isolation centre- Infectious Disease Centre, Olodo, Ibadan. The governor, who appeared calm and relaxed, said that he was thankful to the people of the state for their fervent…

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Former Oyo Dep. Governor, Gbolarumi speaks from London, prays for Seyi Makinde’s quick recovery

The former Deputy Governor and PDP Chieftain in Oyo State, Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarumi, has called on the good people in the state to show concern over the health of the incumbent governor of the state, Engr. Seyi Makinde to pray fervently for his quick recovery. Gbolarumi who is presently in London made the statement through…

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COVID-19: Oyo Fed. Rep, Jagaban advises Makinde on safety tips to combat novel disease

The lawmaker representing Ibadan Nirth Federal Constituency at National Assembly, Abuja, Prince Akinremi Jagaban has advised Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde on safety steps in combating novel coronavirus as he also wished him quick recovery. The lawmaker in a release made available on his official Facebook page, advised on issues which includes his…

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COVID-19: Makinde Has Shown Exemplary Leadership Qualities …He Will Bounce Back Soon – Oyo PDP Chair

Governor Seyi Makinde has been described as an exemplary leader of people, who would rather face the battle and win it instead of delegating in the face of crisis. The Chairman, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Alh. Kunmi Mustapha stated this while reacting to the news of the governor testing positive to the…

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