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Oyo Govt. Relaxes Curfew

By Web News May 25, 2020 17 0

Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force has relaxed the existing curfew imposed on the state in respect of the ravaging coronavirus pandemic to 8:00 pm and 5:00 am The new directive replaces the initial order which pegs the curfew at between 7:00 pm and 5:00 am A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo […]Read More...

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NAF Airstrikes Kill 135 Bandits in Katsina, Zamfara

By Web News May 23, 2020 15 0

The Nigerian Military on Saturday said it has killed at least 135 armed bandits and neutralised their camps during air-raids across Katsina and Zamfara states. The air raids, according to statement by the military spokesman, Major General, John Enenche, was executed by the air component of Operation Hadarin Daji, took place between May 20 and […]Read More...

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Eid-el-Fitri: NSCDC Deploys Personnel to Strategic Places in Oyo State

By Web News May 23, 2020 18 0

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, says it has deployed officers and men of the corps to strategic places for a crime-free Eid-el-Fitri celebration. This is contains in a statement signed in Ibadan by the corps public relations officer, Mr Oluwole Olusegun for the NSCDC Commandant, Alhaji Iskilu Akinsanya. Alhaji Akinsanya called on officers […]Read More...

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NSCDC Activates Amphibian Force in Delta

By Web News May 22, 2020 150 0

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, in Delta State says it has activated five Anti-Vandal teams, especially along the River Niger, making the amphibian force of the NSCDC operational in all the waters across the state. The State Commandant of the NSCDC, Chike Ikpeamonwu, stated this in a news briefing at the command […]Read More...

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Gov. Akeredolu Appoints Chief Adeleye as Amotekun Corps Commander

By Web News May 21, 2020 27 0

Governor  Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has approved the appointment of Chief Adetunji Adeleye as the Corps Commander of Ondo State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Segun Ajiboye indicates that Mrs Toyin Akinmoyo will be the governor’s Senior Special Assistant, SSA on Women Affairs, Mr Bosun Oladimeji Read More...

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Gov. Makinde Appoints General Togun, Col. Olayinka to Oversee Amotekun

By Web News May 21, 2020 35 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has appointed General Ajibola Kunle Togun (Retired) and Retired Colonel Olayanju Bisiriyu Olayinka as Chairman and Commandant of the Oyo State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun. A statement signed by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Print Media Moses Alao, indicates that the retired military officers will Read More...

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Communal Clashes: Anambra Refugees Appeal for Resolution of Dispute

By Web News May 16, 2020 23 0

Refugees from Allah-Onugwa Communities in Anambra State, taking refuge in Delta State, have appealed to the State and the Federal Government to resolve the longstanding communal dispute between neighbouring Odekpe community, which has led to the loss of lives and displacement of residents. The Secretary to the Ata-Akakwu of Allah kingdom Mr. Uzor Anayor, stated […]Read More...

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Coronavirus: Oyo NSCDC Boss Charges the Public on Adherence to Government’s Directives

By Web News May 15, 2020 100 0

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have called on the public to adhere strictly to the guidelines/rules of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, to stop the spread of Coronavirus across Oyo State. NSCDC Commandant in Oyo state, Alhaji Iskilu Akinsanya made this known while declaring open a day training exercise for […]Read More...

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OYRTMA Impounds 67 Vehicles from Northern States

By Web News May 12, 2020 67 0

Oyo state government has impounded 67 articulated vehicles conveying non-essential goods and travellers from the Northern part of the country into the state. Chairman Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority, OYRTMA, Dr Akin Fagbemi stated this at the agency headquarters, Agodi, Ibadan pointing out that they were smuggled under the pretence of trading. Dr Fagbemi Read More...

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Oyo Govt. Demands Strict Compliance to Interstate Lockdown

By Web News May 12, 2020 122 0

Oyo state government has expressed displeasure over operations at the Oyo/Osun Boundary at Oko, Ogbomoso axis of the state despite the interstate lockdown. Commissioner for Information, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun condemned the level of compliance at the borders while speaking with journalists after a campaign train against COVID-19. Dr Olatunbosun said government would beef up Read More...