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Nigeria: Kidnapped Twin Children of Islamic Cleric Akewugbagold Released
The twin children of an Ibadan-based Islamic cleric, Taofeek Akewugbadold, have been freed by their abductors. PREMIUM TIMES gathered on Sunday that the twins, a male and female, were released to the cleric at a bush path in the early hours of Sunday. The children were kidnapped at gunpoint at the cleric's residence located at Abatakan area in Ojoo, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, a week ago. Mr Akewugbagold on Wednesday begged the abductors for the release of his children.
Kidnapped twin children of Islamic cleric Akewugbagold released
The twin children of an Ibadan-based Islamic cleric, Taofeek Akewugbadold, have been freed by their abductors. PREMIUM TIMES gathered on Sunday that the twins, a male and female, were released to the cleric at a bush path in the early hours of Sunday. The children were kidnapped at gunpoint at the cleric’s residence located at Abatakan area in Ojoo, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, a week ago. Mr Akewugbagold on Wednesday begged the abductors for the release of his children.
COVID-19: Makinde slashes salaries of senior political appointees
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Friday announced a slash of the salaries of all his senior political appointees by 50 per cent. He said that was their contribution to the fight against COVID-19 in the state. Mr Makinde said the cut takes immediate effect. He disclosed this while addressing workers at a Workers’ Day event at the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Secretariat in Ibadan, the state capital. He also announced that the state’s lawmakers had agreed to cut their salaries by 30 per cent.
Customs reject 1,800 'contaminated' bags of rice from Oyo officials [PHOTOS]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has denied Oyo State government an opportunity to return the 1,800 bags of rice the state claimed were not fit for human consumption. Both Oyo government and the Oyo/Osun Command of NCS have been trading blame since last Friday over the bags of rice customs supplied to the state government as parts of federal government palliatives to the state.
Nigeria: COVID-19 - Three Togolese Arrested After Illegally Entering Nigeria
Three Togolese were on Wednesday arrested in Iseyin town in Oyo State, after allegedly bribing their way into Nigeria amidst the coronavirus lockdown, security operatives and sources have said. The trio according to an indigene of Iseyin who begged not to be named, entered Nigeria through Saki town, though the Nigeria Immigration Service in Oyo State said they came through Ilesha Baruba, a border town in Kwara State.
COVID-19: Three Togolese arrested after illegally entering Nigeria
Three Togolese were on Wednesday arrested in Iseyin town in Oyo State, after allegedly bribing their way into Nigeria amidst the coronavirus lockdown, security operatives and sources have said. The trio according to an indigene of Iseyin who begged not to be named, entered Nigeria through Saki town, though the Nigeria Immigration Service in Oyo State said they came through Ilesha Baruba, a border town in Kwara State.
Nigeria: Cleric Pleads for Release of Kidnapped Twins
An Ibadan-based-Islamic cleric, Taofeeq Akewugbagold, on Wednesday appealed to the abductors of his twins to release the two children. Mr Akewugbagold made this appeal while speaking with PREMIUM TIMES in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. PREMIUM TIMES reported the kidnapping of the twins, a male and a female, at gunpoint at Abatakan area of Ojoo, Ibadan, last Saturday. Police spokesperson in the state, Olugbenga Fadeyi, confirmed the abduction.
Cleric pleads for release of kidnapped twins
An Ibadan-based-Islamic cleric, Taofeeq Akewugbagold, on Wednesday appealed to the abductors of his twins to release the two children. Mr Akewugbagold made this appeal while speaking with PREMIUM TIMES in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. PREMIUM TIMES reported the kidnapping of the twins, a male and a female, at gunpoint at Abatakan area of Ojoo, Ibadan, last Saturday. Police spokesperson in the state, Olugbenga Fadeyi, confirmed the abduction.
Nigeria: One Dead As Storey Building Collapses in Ibadan
One person on Sunday died when a story building collapsed in Ibadan, the Oyo State's capital, police said. <a target="_blank" href="http://premiumtimesng.com">PREMIUM TIMES</a> gathered on Monday that the woman was trapped when the building collapsed at Onipasan area, behind Oluyoro Hospital, Ibadan. The woman is the wife of the owner of the building.
Nigeria: Customs Urges Oyo Govt to Probe How Govt Donated Rice Became Contaminated
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has urged the Oyo State government to investigate how 1,800 bags of rice it delivered to the government became contaminated. The NCS Oyo/Osun command had on Tuesday supplied the rice to the state on the order of its comptroller-general, Hameed Ali, as part of efforts to cushion the effects of Coronavirus on the people of the state. Other states that received the commodity were Osun which also got 1,800 bags, Ekiti, 1,800 bags; and Ondo which received 800 bags.
Nigeria: Hospital Where Oyo's First Coronavirus Patient Visited Shuts Down
One of the hospitals where the first patient who died as a result of coronavirus in Oyo State visited, Lafia Hospital, Apata Ibadan, has been shut down for two weeks. The management of the hospital, in a statement, said it will shut down its operations for two weeks. This is coming few days after the COVID-19 patient reportedly visited the hospital for treatment over hypertension.
Customs urges Oyo govt to probe how FG-donated rice became contaminated
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has urged the Oyo State government to investigate how 1,800 bags of rice it delivered to the government became contaminated. The NCS Oyo/Osun command had on Tuesday supplied the rice to the state on the order of its comptroller-general, Hameed Ali, as part of efforts to cushion the effects of Coronavirus on the people of the state. Other states that received the commodity were Osun which also got 1,800 bags, Ekiti, 1,800 bags; and Ondo which received 800 bags.
One dead as storey building collapses in Ibadan
Menu One person on Sunday died when a story building collapsed in Ibadan, the Oyo State’s capital, police said. PREMIUM TIMES gathered on Monday that the woman was trapped when the building collapsed at Onipasan area, behind Oluyoro Hospital, Ibadan. The woman is the wife of the owner of the building. It was however gathered that authorities of Ibadan North East local government have taken an excavator to the scene of the building collapse for rescue operation.
Hospital where Oyo's first coronavirus patient visited shuts down
One of the hospitals where the first patient who died as a result of coronavirus in Oyo State visited, Lafia Hospital, Apata Ibadan, has been shut down for two weeks. The management of the hospital, in a statement, said it will shut down its operations for two weeks. This is coming few days after the COVID-19 patient reportedly visited the hospital for treatment over hypertension.
Oyo records second coronavirus death - Governor
Menu Oyo State has recorded another death from coronavirus, Governor Seyi Makinde has said. The state recorded its first fatality case from coronavirus also known as COVID-19 last Wednesday. The state recorded the second fatality on Sunday. Mr Makinde announced the second fatality Sunday night via a post on his Twitter handle. The governor said the victim was one of the three coronavirus cases confirmed in the state on Saturday.
Nigeria: Coronavirus - Oyo Rejects 1,800 Bags of Rice Donated By FG
Four days after it received 1,800 bags of rice from the federal government, the Oyo State government has rejected the rice saying they are not good for human consumption. The federal government ordered the Nigeria Customs Service to donate 1,800 bags of rice each to Oyo, Osun and Ekiti States, and 800 bags to Ondo State as parts of efforts to cushion the effects of coronavirus on residents of the four states.
Makinde confirms three new cases of coronavirus in Oyo
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has confirmed three new cases of coronavirus in the state. Mr Makinde, who is the chairman of the state’s COVID-19 task force, made the announcement Saturday night in a series of tweets on his Twitter handle. He announced the new cases shortly after the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said Oyo State had no new case on Saturday and had recorded a total of 18 cases. The three new cases are expected to be announced by the NCDC in its Sunday daily report.
Twin children of popular Islamic cleric kidnapped
Twin children of a popular Islamic cleric in Oyo State, Taofeeq Akewugbagold, have been kidnapped. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the children, a male and a female, were abducted at gunpoint in Ibadan, the state capital, Saturday night. Mr Akewugbagold, who disclosed the kidnap in a post on his Facebook page in the early hours of Sunday, announced that the children were kidnapped at gunpoint at his Ojoo residence on Saturday night.
Coronavirus: Oyo rejects 1,800 bags of rice donated by FG
Four days after it received 1,800 bags of rice from the federal government, the Oyo State government has rejected the rice saying they are not good for human consumption. The federal government ordered the Nigeria Customs Service to donate 1,800 bags of rice each to Oyo, Osun and Ekiti States, and 800 bags to Ondo State as parts of efforts to cushion the effects of coronavirus on residents of the four states.
Nigeria: Oyo Records First Death From Coronavirus - Governor
Oyo State has recorded its first death from coronavirus, an official has said. A coronavirus patient died at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Wednesday night, the governor said. Governor Seyi Makinde made this announcement in a series of tweets Wednesday night. He noted that the patient died before the result of the test showed he was positive. Mr Makinde said, "The COVID-19 confirmation test for one suspected case came back POSITIVE.
Oyo records first death from coronavirus - Governor
Oyo State has recorded its first death from coronavirus, an official has said. A coronavirus patient died at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Wednesday night, the governor said. Governor Seyi Makinde made this announcement in a series of tweets Wednesday night. He noted that the patient died before the result of the test showed he was positive. Mr Makinde said, “The COVID-19 confirmation test for one suspected case came back POSITIVE.
COVID-19: Oyo Assembly members take 30 per cent pay cut
Members of the Oyo State House of Assembly have agreed to a 30 per cent cut in their monthly allocation. PREMIUM TIMES understands that the slash in the allocation takes effect from April. The agreement was reached when the state governor, Seyi Makinde, met with the lawmakers at the government house, at the weekend in Ibadan, the state capital.
Nigeria: Coronavirus - Oyo to Produce One Million Face Masks As UCH Doctor Tests Positive
The Oyo State Government says it has concluded arrangements for local production of one million face masks for the people of the state even as it confirmed another case of coronavirus in the state on Saturday. Governor Seyi Makinde announced the developments in Ibadan, the state capital on Saturday. The government wants to introduce compulsory use of face masks in public in a state with a population of 5,580,894, according to the 2006 population census.
Coronavirus: Oyo to produce one million face masks as UCH doctor tests positive
The Oyo State Government says it has concluded arrangements for local production of one million face masks for the people of the state even as it confirmed another case of coronavirus in the state on Saturday. Governor Seyi Makinde announced the developments in Ibadan, the state capital on Saturday. The government wants to introduce compulsory use of face masks in public in a state with a population of 5,580,894, according to the 2006 population census.
Covid-19: Oyo begins radio lessons for primary school pupils
The Oyo State Government on Friday said it will begin airing lessons in English Language and Mathematics on the radio for primary school pupils in the state from Monday. The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Nureni Adeniran, said the step fulfils a promise by the state government to reduce the negative impact of school closure on pupils as a result of COVID-19. The state had earlier ordered the closure of all schools until after Easter.
Nigeria: Coronavirus - How We're Coping With Lockdown Without Salaries - Nigerian University Lecturers
Some Nigerian university lecturers said they are facing serious economic hardship after being denied their salaries for two months for refusing to enrol in the federal government's centralised payment platform. Their situation has been compounded by the lockdown of the economy over the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a> pandemic.
Fire razes radio station
A radio transmitter, studio equipment and office materials were destroyed on Saturday when a radio station, Agidigbo Radio, was gutted by fire in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The online radio station, which belongs to an Ibadan-based radio presenter, Oriyomi Hamzat, is located along the Iwo-Ibadan Road in Monatan area of Ibadan. There was no one in the station when the fire started, PREMIUM TIMES learnt.
Coronavirus: Oyo discharges three more patients - Official
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Friday said the state had discharged three more coronavirus patients. It would be recalled that Mr Makinde and the Chief Medical Director of University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, Jesse Otegbayo, who had earlier tested positive were discharged after they later tested negative twice to coronavirus.
Ex-Oyo Senator, Robert Koleoso, is dead
Menu The lawmaker who represented Oyo North senatorial district between 2003 and 2007, Robert Koleoso, is dead. Mr Koleoso, who hails from Saki area of Oyo, died on Thursday at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, the state capital. The deceased is the elder brother to Michael Koleoso, former Secretary to Oyo State government during the administration of late Lamidi Adesina between 1999 and 2003.
COVID-19: Oyo impounds 36 trailers, articulated vehicles for flouting restriction on movements [PHOTO]
Menu The Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA) on Thursday said it has impounded 36 trailers and other articulated vehicles for flouting the stay-at-home order in the state. The agency said it seized the vehicles during its routine operations and surveillance in the state. Governor Seyi Makinde had earlier ordered a 7 p.m-6 a.m curfew in the state as part of efforts to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus also known as COVID-19.
Nigeria: Petroleum Stations in Oyo Towns Selling Above N123.50
Petroleum stations in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, and other towns in the state are currently ignoring the directive of the federal government to reduce the price of petrol from N125 to N123.50 per litre. Investigations by PREMIUM TIMES in major areas of Ibadan on Friday and Saturday revealed that majority of the petroleum stations are still selling at the old price of N125. The Nigerian government had earlier in March announced the reduction of the pump price of petrol to N125.
Nigeria: Oyo Records Two More Cases of COVID-19
The Oyo State government said it has recorded two more confirmed cases of COVID-19. The state governor, Seyi Makinde, said this late Tuesday. Mr Makinde who also doubles as the head of COVID-taskforce confirmed the two new cases in a series of tweets on his official Twitter handle. He said "The COVID-19 confirmation test for two suspected cases came back POSITIVE, today. One of the new cases is a 28-year-old woman who returned to the country from the United Arab Emirates on March 22, 2020.
Oyo records two more cases of COVID-19
The Oyo State government said it has recorded two more confirmed cases of COVID-19. The state governor, Seyi Makinde, said this late Tuesday. Mr Makinde who also doubles as the head of COVID-taskforce confirmed the two new cases in a series of tweets on his official Twitter handle. He said “The COVID-19 confirmation test for two suspected cases came back POSITIVE, today. One of the new cases is a 28-year-old woman who returned to the country from the United Arab Emirates on March 22, 2020.
Petroleum stations in Oyo towns selling above N123.50
Petroleum stations in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, and other towns in the state are currently ignoring the directive of the federal government to reduce the price of petrol from N125 to N123.50 per litre. Investigations by PREMIUM TIMES in major areas of Ibadan on Friday and Saturday revealed that majority of the petroleum stations are still selling at the old price of N125. The Nigerian government had earlier in March announced the reduction of the pump price of petrol to N125.
#COVID-19: Nigeria to evacuate stranded citizens abroad
The federal government on Friday announced its plans to evacuate stranded citizens abroad in the wake of the coronavirus ravaging many nations. The citizens would, however, be made to pay for the cost of evacuation back home, an official has said. The government has subsequently directed missions abroad to compile a list of Nigerians willing to return home.
Nigeria: Days After Testing 'Positive' to COVID-19, UCH Chief Tests 'Negative' - Official
Four days after he received his coronavirus test which indicated he was positive, the Chief Medical Director of University College Hospital, Jesse Otegbayo, has tested negative after undergoing another test, an official has said. PREMIUM TIMES had earlier reported how Mr Otegbayo on Sunday announced that his result was positive. Mr Otegbayo made the declaration in a statement he personally signed.
Days after testing 'positive' to COVID-19, UCH chief tests 'negative'- Official
Four days after he received his coronavirus test which indicated he was positive, the Chief Medical Director of University College Hospital, Jesse Otegbayo, has tested negative after undergoing another test, an official has said. PREMIUM TIMES had earlier reported how Mr Otegbayo on Sunday announced that his result was positive. Mr Otegbayo made the declaration in a statement he personally signed.
Coronavirus: UCH CMD tests positive
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University College Hospital (UCH), Jesse Otegbayo, on Sunday announced that he has tested positive for Covid- 19. Mr Otegbayo made this announcement in a statement obtained by PREMIUM TIMES in Ibadan. He enjoined Nigerians to take precautions to avoid the spread of the virus.
Nigeria: Coronavirus - UCH Shuts Down Major Operations As Doctors Self-Isolate
The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan Oyo State, has suspended key services due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The suspension of consultation services to regular outpatients was announced by the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, Jesse Otegbayo, on Wednesday. Mr Otegbayo said other departments in the hospital will also stop rendering services till further notice. The units affected are outpatients clinics, medicine and surgery and paediatric departments.
Coronavirus: UCH shuts down major operations as doctors self-isolate
The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan Oyo State, has suspended key services due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The suspension of consultation services to regular outpatients was announced by the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, Jesse Otegbayo, on Wednesday. Mr Otegbayo said other departments in the hospital will also stop rendering services till further notice. The units affected are outpatients clinics, medicine and surgery and paediatric departments.
Oyo confirms first case as Nigeria's total increases
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country has risen to 26, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) disclosed on Sunday. This was disclosed some few minutes after three new cases of the virus were confirmed. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Nigeria as at the time of reporting to 26. However, more cases are still expected to be confirmed as the government has intensified contact tracing of the people who might have had contact with those infected.
Nigeria: No One Died, Customs Says About Clash With Motorcyclists in Ibadan
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oyo/ Osun states Command, on Wednesday said that no one died when its officers had a faceoff with some commercial motorcyclists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that some commercial motorcyclists on Tuesday engaged the Customs officers when a truck seized by the Customs lost control and hit some motorcyclists. A protest later ensued at the NCS barracks in Ijokodo area of Ibadan, Tuesday evening.
Nigeria: Protest As Customs Officers Allegedly Kill Four Ibadan Residents
No fewer than four people were, on Tuesday, allegedly killed by Customs officers in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Residents of the area gave two different narratives of the incident. While some said the victims were killed when a seized truck controlled by Customs officers hit road users, others said the victims were shot during a protest following the truck accident. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the protest occurred opposite the NCS barracks in Ijokodo area of Ibadan.
No one died, Customs says about clash with motorcyclists in Ibadan
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oyo/ Osun states Command, on Wednesday said that no one died when its officers had a faceoff with some commercial motorcyclists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that some commercial motorcyclists on Tuesday engaged the Customs officers when a truck seized by the Customs lost control and hit some motorcyclists. A protest later ensued at the NCS barracks in Ijokodo area of Ibadan, Tuesday evening.
Protest as Customs officers allegedly kill four Ibadan residents
No fewer than four people were, on Tuesday, allegedly killed by Customs officers in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Residents of the area gave two different narratives of the incident. While some said the victims were killed when a seized truck controlled by Customs officers hit road users, others said the victims were shot during a protest following the truck accident. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the protest occurred opposite the NCS barracks in Ijokodo area of Ibadan.
Again, Makinde, sacked LG chairpersons clash over N495 million 'grassroots system of government' secretariat
A decision by the Oyo State Government to build a secretariat in Ibadan for the “grassroots system of government” in the state has added fuel to the crisis between the government and the elected local government chairpersons in the state. The government directed the 33 local government caretaker committees to contribute N15 million each for the project, but the elected local government chairpersons have kicked against the project.
Nigerian Govt Moves to Flush Out Unlicensed Teachers From Schools
The Nigerian government will next week begin enforcement of the policy that allows only teachers licensed by the Teacher Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) to teach in schools in the country. Segun Ajiboye, TRCN Registrar, said the first phase of the compliance monitoring and documentation will take place nationwide between March 9 and 17. The council had earlier set December 31 last year as the deadline for teachers in both public and private schools to get their licence from the council.
Nigerian govt moves to flush out unlicensed teachers from schools
The Nigerian government will next week begin enforcement of the policy that allows only teachers licensed by the Teacher Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) to teach in schools in the country. Segun Ajiboye, TRCN Registrar, said the first phase of the compliance monitoring and documentation will take place nationwide between March 9 and 17. The council had earlier set December 31 last year as the deadline for teachers in both public and private schools to get their licence from the council.
Amotekun: Oyo Assembly passes new security outfit bill into law
The Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the Oyo State Security Network Agency Bill 2020 into law. This followed the presentation of the report of the House Committee on Security and Special Duties by the committee’s chairman, Akeem Obadara, who represents Ibadan North-West constituency.
Nigeria: Ex-House of Reps Member, Alli Sarumi, Is Dead
A former member of the House of Representatives, Alli Sarumi, is dead. Mr Sarumi, fondly known as "Alli Bay" in his younger days as a politician, passed on in his sleep Tuesday morning in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. He represented Ibadan North Federal Constituency between 1999 and 2003 under the platform of the Alliance for Democracy (AD). He died at the age of 81. He has been buried according to Islamic rites at his Bashorun, Ibadan residence on Tuesday.
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