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COVID-19: Niger Declares Lockdown
Niger state Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has announced a shut down in the state, declaring restriction of movement from 8 am to 8 pm. The restriction of movement, according to the Governor in a state broadcast on Monday, would begin from Wednesday. He said that this move became necessary due to the new cases emerging from Abuja, of which Niger...
BREAKING: Another Senator, Oko Is Dead
Senator representing Cross River North, Rose Oko is dead. She was aged 63. She was a second-term member of the upper chamber and served as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Trade and Investment. She was said to have passed on last night at a United Kingdom (UK) medical facility where she had been receiving treatment in the last month. “She...
Coronavirus: Bishop Oyedepo, Others Apologise For Flouting Ban – Ogun Govt
Ogun State Government on Monday said religious leaders who flouted a ban on high-density gatherings and held services both on Friday and Sunday have tendered an apology to the government and the people of the state. The affected leaders, according to the government, equally promised to adhere strictly to the directive and to henceforth observe all measures associated with the...
Nigeria To Recall Retired Doctors, Nurses As Coronavirus Cases Rise – Health Minister
The Federal Government, on Monday, said retired doctors and nurses could be reabsorbed in states to help in the fight against coronavirus. This was made known by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, in Abuja while giving an update on the virus in Abuja. According to the minister, 36 persons had so far been infected in the country, with 26 of...
CJN Orders Courts To Close From Tuesday Over COVID-19
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has ordered all courts in the country to shut down from Tuesday. The CJN, in a statement he issued on the official website of the National Judicial Council, NJC, said the measure became necessary, in view of the reality of the COVID-19 in the country.
COVID-19: Oyo Govt Orders Closure Of All Night Clubs, Limits Gatherings At Wedding, Burial Ceremonies
The governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde on Monday night announced a limitation on gatherings for religious services, weddings, parties, burial ceremonies, among others to not more than 30 persons. This is just as he announced that all night clubs are to be closed until further notice. The governor made this known in a statewide broadcast he made on Monday night, saying...
COVID-19: FG Orders Civil Servants On Levels 1 To 12 To Work From Home
As part of measures to curtail the coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Government on Monday night directed all its non-essential civil servants from grade level 12 and below to stay and work from home from Tuesday. This was contained in a circular issued by the Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs. Folasade Yemi-Esan, in Abuja. It recalled the steps already taken...
BREAKING: FG Shuts Land Borders Over Coronavirus
The Federal Government has directed that all land borders should be closed with immediate effect. Chairman of the Task Force, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, who addressed the media, accompanied by some other members of the group, announced the closure of all land borders for four weeks. He said the Head of Civil Service of the...
[BREAKING] Coronavirus: South Africa To Lockdown For 21 Days
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced 21 days lockdown in South Africa over fears of COVID-19. During the lockdown, which will last until midnight on Thursday, April 16, all South Africans will have to stay at home, though there will be exemptions for health workers in the public and private sectors; emergency personnel; and those working in security services such as...
Access Bank Shut Down Branch After Visitor Tested Positive To COVID-19
Access Bank Nigeria has shut down its Ligali Ayorinde branch in Victoria Island, Lagos after a certain ‘individual’ who visited the branch some days backtested positive for Coronavirus. The bank made the announcement on Twitter, they wrote: The health of all our stakeholders remains paramount at Access Bank Plc, as we are adopting all necessary measures to ensure your safety at...
