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Communications Day: Clergy Tasks Journalists on Professional Ethics

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The Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Abeokuta, Dr Peter Odetoyinbo wants journalists in the country to use their various platforms to disseminate information devoid of bigotry, discrimination and exploitation. Bishop Odetoyinbo made the call while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Abeokuta on the Continue Reading

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Ogun Ends Current Phase of Ease of Lockdown on May 31

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that the present phase of the ease of lockdown in the state would end on the 31st of May. Governnor Abiodun, who made this known while briefing newsmen in his Okemosan Abeokuta office, said that the second phase of easing lockdown, which would be accompanied with a further ease […]Continue Reading

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Cooperative Society Donates Infrared Thermometer to Radio Nigeria

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Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN Ibadan, Alhaji Muhammed Bello says the corporation would this weekend be decontaminated as part of efforts in the protection of the health of the staff against the Covid-19 pandemic. Alhaji Bello stated this while receiving an infrared body thermometer, for checking people’s temperature donated by Radio Continue Reading

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Ondo NYSC Donates Facemasks, Sanitisers, Food Items to Motherless Homes, Others

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The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, have distributed over two thousand facemasks to residents of Ondo state to stop the spread of Covid-19 and in commemoration of the 47th anniversary of the scheme. The scheme also donated food items to major motherless homes in the state capital to celebrate the day with a theme: “Deepening […]Continue Reading

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Failure to wear facemask to attract 20,000 Naira Fine – Oyo Covid-19 Task Force

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Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force has said failure to wear facemasks in the state will soon begin to attract penalty. Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun stated this while leading members of the Media and sensitisation committee of the task force to Oke Ogun zone in continuation of enlightenment drive on COVID-19. Dr Olatunbosun Continue Reading

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Prepare for heaven with good deeds – Alhaji Bello

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Death has been described as inevitable, hence the need for people to be of good characters in order to benefit from Allah’s blessings in the hereafter. Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN Ibadan, Alhaji Mohammed Bello stated this when he paid a condolence visit to the family of Abiola who lost their son, […]Continue Reading

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Alhaji Tajudeen Abiola Passes On, Laid to Rest

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The death of Alhaji Tajudeen Abiola has occurred today in Ibadan during a brief illness. Alhaji Abiola died at the age of sixty six years. He has been buried in his residence according to Islamic rite. Alhaji Abiola was survived by aged mother, wife and five children including a Radio Nigeria staff, Tawakalit Ibrahim of […]Continue Reading

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Mixed Reactions Trail Partial Lockdown Extension

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The two weeks extension of partial lockdown announced by the Federal Government has continued to attract mixed reactions from Nigerians. The respondents, who spoke with Radio Nigeria in Abeokuta said total lockdown was needed to contain the spread of the deadly infectious virus especially community transmission. A public affairs analyst, Mr Ola Raheem, who noted […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Pensioners Donate 1 Million Naira to Covid-19 Fund

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Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo State branch has donated one million naira to the Oyo State COVID-19 Endowment fund.  At the presentation of the cheque to the officials of the state Ministry of Finance in Ibadan, the state secretary of the union, Mr. Olusegun Abatan, explained that the union decided to donate the one million […]Continue Reading

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Oyo NOA Decries Traders Attitude to Covid-19 Measures

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Oyo State Director, National Orientation Agency, Mrs Dolapo Dosunmu has expressed displeasure over the nonchalant attitude of traders in Ibadan to precautionary measures against the community spread of coronavirus.  Mrs Dosunmu made this known in an interview with newsmen after a tour of sensitization campaign in some markets like Mokola, Ayeye, gate spare part market […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Assembly Pays Condolence Visit to Late Ayoola’s Residence

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….says former Speaker will be giving a befitting legislative burial._ The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, has led a delegation of the House on a condolence visit to the family of the late Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr Kehinde Ayoola at their Gbekuba, Apata Ibadan residence. Mr Ogundoyin, said […]Continue Reading

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Picture Speak: Makinde Visits Kehinde Ayoola’s Home

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Ikareland Prays for Solution to Coronavirus

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There was an inter-religious prayers at the palace of Owa-Ale of Ikare Akoko, against the coronavirus pandemic as a substitute for the popular annual Aringiya Festival which was supposed to hold today in the ancient city but was cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. The maiden festival was cancelled for this year due […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Govt. Extends Lockdown by a Week

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Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that his administration decided to retain the lockdown of the state for additional one week in view of the evidence of the community transmission of Covid-19 and poor compliance with the lockdown order. Governor Abiodun, who made this known while briefing newsmen in his Okemosan, Abeokuta Office, emphasized that […]Continue Reading

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NCDC Trains Journalists on Reportage of Covid-19 Outbreak Response

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About one hundred and twenty journalists across Nigeria have been trained on Effective Reporting on Covid-19 Outbreak Response by the National Centre for Disease Control. Organisers of the training, the Lani Foundation adopted virtual training through the use of Zoom application to conform with the social distancing approach to reduce the spread of Covid-19 in […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Govt. Honours Deceased Commissioner, Flies Flag Half at Mast

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Oyo State Government, in honour of the late Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Kehinde Ayoola has flown flag at half-mast with official activities also at low key. This is contained in a Press Release by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa.             Continue Reading

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Kehinde Ayoola: Oyo Government Pays Condolence Visit to Family

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Oyo State Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan has led the state delegation on a condolence visit to the family of the State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Kehinde Ayoola who died on Thursday morning. The Deputy Governor while condoling with the wife of the deceased, Professor Olukemi Ayoola, described the demise of Ayoola as a great […]Continue Reading

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Families have a lot to do to combat Covid-19 – Mrs. Abiodun

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Wife of Ogun State Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun has described family unit as strategic in the development process and in containing the spread of Covid-19 in the society among other aspects of societal welfare. Mrs. Abiodun stated this in Abeokuta in statement through her Press Officer, Kemi Oyeleye on the occasion of International Day of Families. The […]Continue Reading

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‘We lost an Asset’ – Oyo Speaker Mourns Late Commissioner Ayoola

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The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin has expressed grief over the death of the state’s Commissioner of Environment and Natural Resources, Rt. Hon. Kehinde Ayoola. Mr Ogundoyin in a statement described the late Ayoola as a hardworking man with selfless personality, who always offered his time, expertise and resources when needed. […]Continue Reading

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Friends, Political Associates React to Kehinde Ayoola’s Death

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Family, friends and political associates have been reacting to the death of Oyo State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr Kehinde Ayoola. Some of those who spoke in an interview with Radio Nigeria described his death as a colossal loss to Oyo State. Confirming the death of the Oyo Alaafin-born politician, Governor Seyi Makinde on […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Commissioner for Environment is Dead

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Oyo State Commissioner for Environment and former Speaker House of Assembly, Mr Kehinde Ayoola is dead. Mr Ayoola died this morning during a brief illness. Mr Ayoola was also the Director General, Seyi Makinde Campaign Organization under the umbrella of Social Democratic Party in 2015. Details later Iyabo AdebisiContinue Reading

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Nigerian Artistes and Lyrics on Covid-19

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Nigerians are known for their ingenuity and creative abilities in all situations of life. This quality has earned them a pride of place among their counterparts in the world. And characteristically, this natural endowment is being reflected in the ongoing fight against covid-19 through various songs composed by Nigerian artistes as their contributions to efforts […]Continue Reading

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Mrs Makinde Distributes Palliatives to Muslim Women

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Wife of the Oyo State Governor, Mrs Tamunomini Makinde has distributed palliatives to Muslim women in Oyo State. Presenting the palliatives, Mrs Makinde said the gesture was borne out of the need to felicitate with Muslims during the Ramadan. Represented by the Oyo State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Alhaja Faosat Sanni, Mrs Makinde said women were the […]Continue Reading

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COVID-19: PMB Appreciates Donations by Individuals, Organisations

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President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed appreciation for the donations given by public-spirited individuals and organisations to support the fight against Covid-19. In a statement, the President says the citizenry is facing a national challenge, which calls for a collective push to successfully conquer the effects of the virus. Citing the provision of isolation, treatment Continue Reading

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Ogun Govt. Extends Lockdown

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Ogun State Government has extended lockdown of the state for another one week. The State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun who made this known while briefing newsmen in his Okemosan Abeokuta office, said that relaxation window are Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 7 am and 5 pm. He explained that the lockdown was subject to review […]Continue Reading