Religion

CAN Declares July 2 Special Day of Prayers Against Insecurity In Oyo State

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Christian Association of Nigeria, Oyo State chapter has declared that July 2, 2021 will be set aside as a day of intercession against insecurity in Oyo State and the country. This was part of resolutions reached today, between Oyo State government and Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo Government Adopts Report on Review of Ajimobi’s Government Contracts

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Oyo State Government has adopted the report of the committee set up to review projects and contracts signed between 2017 and 2019 by the last administration in the state. The state Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun stated this after the state’s weekly executive council meeting. Dr Olatubosun explained that the report […]Continue Reading

Health

Covid-19: Oyo State Government Begins Mass Testing

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Oyo State government has commenced community mass testing for Covid-19. The community testing began in the three local government areas of Lagelu, Oluyole and Ibadan South East. Speaking at the flag-off, Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun who noted that the state had tested over 3000 persons, said the mass testing would assist […]Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo Govt. Approves Law Enforcing Social Distancing

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Oyo State Executive Council has approved a law to provide a legal framework for the recommendations of the state task force on Coronavirus disease in the state. The regulation tagged “Oyo state Coronavirus Disease Emergency Regulation 2020” would give legal backing to the ban on social activities and enforcement of social distancing to guide Continue Reading

Politics

Stakeholders Stress Need For More Awareness On FOI Act

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Participants at a stakeholders meeting on the Freedom of Information, FOI Act have advocated adequate sensitization campaign on the application of the act to enable members of the public make their political officeholders accountable. The programme organized by the Oyo State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, which had in attendance stakeholders from Continue Reading

Education

Oyo Govt. set to Reintroduce Open-Day in Public Primary Schools

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Oyo State Government has announced plans to reintroduce Open-day system in public primary schools across the State. Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran said this during his State-wide interactive session with Head-teachers, recently. Dr. Adeniran opined that Open-day, when introduced will give parents the opportunity to visit Continue Reading

Security

Oyo Approves 179 Million Naira to Procure Communication Gadgets for Security Personnel

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Oyo state government has approved about One Hundred and Seven Nine million naira for the procurement of radio communication gadget for security personnel in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun stated this while briefing journalists after the weekly Executive Council Meeting. The commissioner explained that the Continue Reading

Lifestyle News

Journalists are an indispensable part of the society – Hon. Peller

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Welfare of journalists should be considered paramount by stakeholders to ensure media men discharge their duties effectively to the society.  Member House of Representatives, Honourable Shina Peller made the call during a speech at the inauguration of Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Chairman’s office, at Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan. Continue Reading

Security

Security: Oyo State to Get 100 Patrol Vehicles

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Oyo State Executive Council has approved the procurement of 100 units patrol vehicles worth Eight Hundred Thirty-Two million Naira ₦832m to beef up security in the state. The council equally ratified the purchase of exercise books to be distributed freely across public schools in the state for the new session.   Briefing newsmen at the end of […]Continue Reading