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Muslim Community of Oyo State praises governor Makinde for declaring Hijra holiday

July 20, 2023 0 Comment

The Muslim Community of Oyo State, south west Nigeria, has praised the state governor, Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, FNSE, for declaring Wednesday, 19th July, 2023 (1st of Muharram, 1445), as public holiday. The group...

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Oyo Govt denies rumours of Cholera outbreak, urges adherence to preventive measures

July 14, 2023 0 Comment

The Oyo State Government has denied reports of a cholera outbreak making the rounds, stating that the state has no record of the deadly disease. Dr. Olusoji Adeyanju, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, stated...

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Chief of Army Staff restates commitment to reposition Nigerian Army

July 4, 2023 0 Comment

Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, the recently appointed Chief of Army Staff, has restated his goal for repositioning the Nigerian Army to adopt a higher level of professionalism in handling the country’s security problems. He...

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Oyo governor appoints DG Operation Burst, other aides

June 30, 2023 0 Comment

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Friday approved the appointment of Col. Oladipo James Ajibola as the Director-General, Operation Burst. This was disclosed in a press statement by the Chief Press secretary to...

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Oyo, Borno, 6 others get new police commissioners

admin June 30, 2023 0 Comment

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment and deployment of eight commissioners of police to state commands in the country. In a statement by its spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, the Commission also commended...

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EFCC apprehends 49 internet fraud suspects in Ekiti, Oyo

June 26, 2023 0 Comment

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) Ibadan Zonal Command says it has arrested 47 (forty-seven) accused internet fraudsters as part of its relentless efforts to sanitise the country clean from economic and financial...

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Muslim Community of Oyo State raises concerns on lopsided appointments of Permanent Secretaries

June 3, 2023 0 Comment

The Muslim Community of Oyo State has expressed worries over the latest appointments of Permanent Secretaries that favour Christians above Muslims in the state, while stressing that the margins can be temporarily overlooked in...

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Oyo: Kingmakers debunk emergence of new Alaafin

admin April 26, 2023 0 Comment

Kingmakers have debunked emergence of a new person to ascend the vacant throne of Alaafin of Oyo. A source in the palace confirmed that the throne still remains vacant. The source confirmed this while...