Religion

Coronavirus: Ramadan Preparations at Low Ebb in Akure

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Few days to this year Ramadan the usual preparation ahead of religious obligation such as renovation of mosques, electrical gadgets for call to prayers, pre and Ramadan lectures, stocking homes with food stuffs have been missing among Muslim folks in Ondo State. This is due to the lockdown Continue Reading

Economy

Customers Bemoan Poor Banking Operations Amidst Social Distancing

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Despite the social distancing precaution and other measures to contain the spread of Covid-19, some banks in Ibadan have continued to attend to a large number of customers. Radio Nigeria observed that, some banks along Challenge, Dugbe, Apata, Iwo road were overcrowded. Two of the customers, Mrs Mary Omoyeni and Mr. Babajide Okunola who lamented the […]Continue Reading

Health

Oyo Records 1st Covid-19-Related Death

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Oyo State has recorded its first coronavirus-related death. Governor Seyi Makinde made this known via his Twitter handle, @seyimakinde. The governor said the patient died at the University College Hospital, Ibadan before the confirmation test for the virus came back positive. He added that contact tracing has commenced. Governor Makinde said there are currently five […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Abba Kyari: Tributes Continue to Pour in

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In Ekiti State, relevant personalities have continued to pay tributes to the chief of Staff to the president Mallam Abba Kyari who died recently from Covid-19 complications. Those who spoke with Radio Nigeria explained that the death of the Chief of Staff had again attested to the fact that Covid-19 is real and it is […]Continue Reading

Health

Oyo Launches Covid-19 Pre-Screening Platform

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Oyo State Government has released a number and a service code for pre-COVID-19 screening in the state.  A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicates that the number and service code platforms offer preliminary screening opportunities to determine who needs to get tested for COVID-19. The statements says the platform […]Continue Reading

Health

Ekiti Govt. Unveils COVID-19 Response Hub

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The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has unveiled the COVID-19 Response Hub as part of measures to address the spread of the virus in the state. The website is www.covid19.ekitistate.gov.ng Performing the exercise in Ado-Ekiti, Governor Fayemi who explained that the technological advancements would help to effectively manage the Coronavirus, said every resident Continue Reading

Health

COVID-19: Journalists Make Case for Hazard Package

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A cross-section of journalists has implored the Federal Government to consider their plights as that of front line health workers in the face of COVID-19. They made the call while speaking with Radio Nigeria on challenges of journalists on duty during COVID-19 pandemic. Radio Nigeria reporter, Adedayo Adelowo captures the mood of the media men:- Just […]Continue Reading

Health

COVID-19: Wearing of face masks now compulsory in Lagos – Sanwo-Olu

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Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, yesterday, declared that the enforcement of wearing of face mask in public places in the state will commence next week. Sanwo-Olu said this during a statewide media briefing on the fight against the COVID-19 in the state at the State House, Marina. He said the measure will help […]Continue Reading

Security

COVID-19: No More Inmates- Nigerianc Correctional Service Oyo State Command

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Nigerian Correctional Service, Oyo state command says it will not take new inmate till the end of Coronavirus pandemic. Controller of the service in the state Mr. Tosin Akinrojomu stated this while speaking with news men in Ibadan. Mr. Akinrojomu said the service had informed the judiciary to remand suspects in police custody, instead of […]Continue Reading

Politics

COVID-19: Oyo Assembly Agree on 30% Pay Slash

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Chairman, Oyo State House of Assembly Committee on Media and Information, Mr Kazeem Olayanju has said the decision of the 9th assembly to agree to the slash on its monthly allocation by the executive is in the interest of the state.  The lawmakers agreed to a thirty percent slash in their monthly allocation effective from […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

IPI Mourns Mallam Abba Kyari

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The International Press Institute, IPI – the global network of editors, media executives and Communication experts – receives with profound shock the passing away of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari from complications arising from Covid-19 pandemic.  We mourn the loss of this statesman, an accomplished journalist, an astute public Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Covid-19: UNESCO Clamors for Improved Access to Information

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In the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the four Groups of Friends on the Safety of Journalists at UNESCO in Paris, France are calling on all states to protect journalists and media workers’ safety, safeguard a free and independent media and ensure unhindered access to information, both online and offline.  According to a statement, by the […]Continue Reading

Health

Another Patient Succumbs to COVID-19 in Lagos

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Another patient has died of COVID-19 in Lagos State bringing to 11 the number of deaths related to the virus. Lagos State Ministry of Health made the announcement on Saturday via its verified Twitter account. However, the ministry did not disclose further information about the sex, age and medical history of the deceased patient. Reports […]Continue Reading

Health

Chief of Staff Abba Kyari is Dead

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The Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina has announced the news of the death of Abba Kyari, the chief of staff to the Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in a state House press release.According to the press release:The Presidency regrets to announce the passage of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari.The deceased had tested […]Continue Reading

Health

Covid-19 Case Update: 51 New Cases Reported

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Fifty-one new cases of COVID-19 have been reported: 32 in Lagos6 in Kano5 in Kwara2 in FCT2 in Oyo2 in Katsina1 in Ogun1 in Ekiti As at 10:10 pm 17th April there are 493 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Nigeria. Discharged: 159Deaths: 17 As at 10:10 pm 17th April, number of states with confirmed […]Continue Reading

Education

Oyo SUBEB to Commence On-Air Lessons for Primary School Pupils

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Oyo State Government will commence radio lessons in English Language and Mathematics for Primary school pupils next week from Monday, April 20th. Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Oyo SUBEB, Dr. Nureni Adeniran said the step was in fulfilment of Oyo State Government’s promise to reduce the negative impact of schools’ closure as […]Continue Reading

Health

Covid-19 Case Update: 19 New Cases Recorded, 99 Discharged

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Nineteen new cases of COVID-19 have been reported as follows: 14 in Lagos2 in FCT1 in Kano1 in Akwa Ibom1 in Edo As at 09:20 pm 14th April there are 362 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Nigeria. 99 have been discharged with 11 deaths. Current:Lagos- 203FCT- 58Osun- 20Edo- 16Oyo- 11Ogun- 9Bauchi- 6Kaduna- 6Akwa Ibom- […]Continue Reading

Economy News

Customers Decry Poor Banking Services in Ibadan

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Bank customers in Ibadan, Oyo state have lamented the difficulties experienced at different banks in the metropolis. Speaking with Radio Nigeria, some customers who were at the banks for different transactions said that social and physical distancing rules were not observed as people pushed each other to enter banking halls. One of them, Mr Kofoworola […]Continue Reading

Health

Delta Govt. Extends Lockdown

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Delta State government has extended the lockdown in the state for another two weeks to prevent the spread of Coronavirus after the initial deadline elapsed today. The State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa made this known in a broadcast in Asaba, where he announced the imposition of a curfew from 7pm to 7am. Dr. Okowa observed […]Continue Reading

Economy News

Ogun First Lady Distributes Another Batch of Palliatives to Vulnerable

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In a bid to soften the harsh effects of the lingering lockdown on vulnerable members of the society, wife of the Ogun state governor, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun has offered support to widows and children in the state through the provision of basic materials for their use.  Mrs Abiodun while giving out the palliatives, including food […]Continue Reading