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Makinde Signs Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency Bill Into law

Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has signed the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) Bill into law. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the signing ceremony took place at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, the state capital. Speaking shortly after signing the bill into law, Governor Makinde said: “I ... Read More »

BREAKING: Fire Guts Ibadan Market

Fire has gutted popular Dugbe Market in Ibadan, Oyo State. Dugbe market known as a major hub for transport and trading was gutted by fire on Wednesday. The firefighters from the Oyo State Fire Service are currently at the scene of the incident to put the fire out.   More Details later Read More »

COVID-19: Kwara gets Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the constitution of a nine-person Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy to advise him on the modalities for release of some prison inmates as part of the national strategies to contain COVID-19. Members of the Advisory Council comprises the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Bar Salman Jawondo (Chairman); Gabriel Deji (member); Oluwole ... Read More »

After 3 weeks in isolation Lagos international marathon boss Bukky olopade tests negative to coronavirus

Former Ogun State Commissioner of Youth and Sports, Bukola Olopade has tested negative twice for the coronavirus disease. Olopade made this known on Wednesday in a video posted on Instagram. He had announced in March that he tested positive for the disease and checked himself in at the isolation centre to get proper medical care. “I tested positive some weeks ... Read More »

COVID-19: OGUN MOLECULAR LAB READY

• To announce lockdown relaxation window for coming weeks The Ogun State Government said it has purchased a molecular laboratory as part of its efforts towards flattening the curve of the Coronavirus pandemic in the Country, just as it is working on reviewing relaxation windows for people of the State during the 14-day lockdown extension recently ordered by the Federal ... Read More »

BREAKING: Lagos Records Another COVID-19 Related Death

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced the death of another COVID-19 related patient, barely 24 hours after the sixth death was recorded. It also announced that 25 new cases were recorded, bringing the total confirmed cases in the state to 217. The State Ministry of Health made this known through its verified Twitter account. The ministry, however, did not ... Read More »

SANWO-OLU ROLLS OUT BUMPER PALLIATIVES AS LAGOS BEGINS EXTENDED LOCKDOWN

…State Govt To Transfer Cash To The Indigent, Feed 100,000 Youths Daily …Governor Addresses Security Breaches In Border Communities, Declares War On Hoodlums. Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, introduced a bumper scheme to cushion the effect of the ongoing lockdown of the State on its residents. The new palliatives were rolled out by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu less than 24 hours ... Read More »

Opinion: Coronavirus don’t wait till by wale Olaleye

Truth is, if we do not take this Covid-19 challenge as seriously as it requires, Melinda Gate’s predictions are nearer home than we can imagine. And like a friend said to me this morning, if people do not start seeing bodies littering the streets, they won’t believe this is real and comply. But that would be too bad for us. ... Read More »