Tag: Rotimi Akeredolu

Mr Akeredolu has tested positive for the dreaded virus.

The immediate past governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, died last week from complications triggered by COVID-19.

The deputy governor had been at loggerheads with his party over the coming governorship election in the state before finally ...

Suspected political thugs stormed a meeting, shot sporadically, and destroyed vehicles branded with the inscription "Akeredolu for second term."

Mr Ajayi's defection occurs a day after he had an altercation with the commissioner of police in the state over ...

The police stopped the deputy governor from leaving the government house with an official vehicle.

A police commissioner claimed the action was because the deputy governor was planning to defect to an opposition party.

"The APC is not in the business of endorsing aspirants," the party said

Unless the party acts on time, it may suffer the same fate it suffered in Zamfara and Rivers States.

This brings the total number of confirmed cases so far in Ondo State to 18.

The case was a patient with a renal condition.

While Ekiti recorded three cases, Ondo recorded two.

The commissioner said the suspect "made efforts to escape from the centre, but the security operatives prevented him."

The almajiris walked through bush paths after entering the state to beat the blockades by security officials enforcing the lockdown.

All the contending groups agree that until there is a certainty on the time the pandemic will be brought under ...

The palliative committee will deliberate and make recommendations on how to cushion the harsh economic impact of the lockdown on ...

Mr Akeredolu took the test after refusing to embark on self-isolation for being in a group with a person who ...

Nigeria now has over 50 cases of COVID-19.

The development comes a day after the state assembly passed the bill.

Mr Falana says although the constitution provides that Nigeria shall be a federal republic, the political elites ruling the country ...

The state government declares the day a public holiday.

The announcement was made after the governors met with the Inspector-General Police, Mohammed Adamu, at the Lagos State House, Alausa, ...

The state government said it is spending a total of N1.6 million to treat a patient.

Mr Akeredolu said the governors, however, agreed with Mr Osinbajo to put a legal framework in place for the security ...

In the last few weeks, 16 persons have been confirmed dead, while over 80 cases have been recorded.