COVID-19: Curfew now 8pm to 5am in Oyo …mass testing to commence weekend—Task Force The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force, on Sunday, relaxed the existing curfew imposed on the state in respect of the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic to between 8.p.m. and 5 a.m. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, confirmed that the decision was reached at the COVID-19 Task Force meeting presided over by the governor on Sunday. According to the statement, the state has so far recorded 233 COVID-19 positive cases, while 171 of them are active cases. It stated…
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Oyo Deputy Governor Rauf Olaniyan has put to rest the speculations of rift between him and Governor Seyi Makinde. Olaniyan, who described the relations between himself and his boss as ‘cordial’, said he has chosen to disregard all those who want to cause disaffection and rancor between them. The Deputy Governor spoke during a chat with journalists in the state, who were in his residence to celebrate Sallah with him. Speaking on achievements of the administration, which would be a year in a matter of days, the Deputy Governor noted that there is no need to begin to banter…
The jubilation that followed the declaration of Engr. Seyi Makinde of PDP the duly elected governor of Oyo State was unprecedented. That election has been described in some quarters as a referendum. The people came out to vote for a man that promised to deliver unto them the dividends of democracy. I was part of the campaign and I diligently followed all the campaign promises made by Engr. Seyi Makinde to the people of the State. It is very important to note that Governor Seyi Makinde is not a man that talks for talking sake. During the campaign, He…
Oyo State Government Women of Substance has felicitated Muslim faithful in Oyo State for successful fasting, through which they fulfilled one of the five pillars of Islam. In a press release issued by the group coordinator, Hon Hellen Adebakin, she reminded Muslims that a day l like this calls for sharing of love through charity and compassion. She also said it calls for understanding and devotion to the progress and development of Oyo state and Nigeria. She urged Muslims to explore the spiritual content of the Eid-el-Fitri celebration by letting its essence bring them into greater love for one…
RAMADAN GREETING ASALAMU ALAIKUM WARAMATULILLAH WA BARAKATUHU The Chairman of the Nigerian Youths Congress in Oyo state Hon Abdulfatai A OLAGBENRO popularly known as Legacy has sent an appeal to the state government and the Religious Leaders across the State. As the special month of every year that comes just once in a year has come and trying to leave again, Am talking about the Holy month ALLAH personally crowed to be the king of every other months. Remember this is the only Month that comes and cleanse out of us our sins and wrongdoing. It’s Godly to remind…
I Want to use this medium to felicitate with our Muslim brothers and sisters over the successful completion of this year Ramadan, indeed this year Ramadan is unique due to coronavirus pandemic,may Almighty Allah accept all our ibadat during the holy month.I also facilitate with his Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde and the entire cabinet members,may Oyo state continue to witness more growth and development during your tenure.let me also facilitate with my leader and Boss Hon.Kunle Yusuff MON,may Almighty Allah in his infinite Marcy continue to be with you and your family,may I also facilitate with the following people…
The Lawmaker representing Oluyole Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Tolu Akande Sadipe has congratulated all muslim faithful in Oyo State and the world on this year’s Eid-el-Fitri which marks the end of the Ramadan period. The astute parliamentarian who doubles as the Chairman House Committee on Diaspora in a message sent to newsmen in Ibadan and obtained by GOALPOACHER NEWS reads: “I felicitate with Muslims, across the world and rejoice as we mark another Eid-el-Fitr although under unusual conditions occasioned by the Corona virus pandemic.” “I urge Muslims and adherents of other religions to live in…
As Muslims all over the world mark the end of this year’s Ramadan fasting, the Governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress Party in Oyo state, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has enjoined Muslims to continue to pray for the nation in this trying times. Chief Adelabu made the call in his Eid el Fitri message sent to Muslim faithfuls in the state on the successful completion of Ramadan fasting ushering in the Shawwal which is the 10th Month of Muslim Lunar calendar year. In the statement made available to journalists by one of his Media Aides, Comrade Femi Awogboro, Chief Adebayo…