COVID-19: No Need To Ban Religious Activities Yet – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Lagos state chapter has stated the level of coronavirus infection in the nation does not yet warrant ban on religious gathering and activities. It however said religious organisation, especially churches and mosques, must take proactive measures to safeguard members from infection. It also urged governments to stop at nothing to secure the borders and contain...
BREAKING: Reps Bans Open Worships, Visitors To NASS Over Coronavirus
The House of Representatives, after a two-hour debate on Wednesday, banned all forms of open worships across the country over the corona virus pandemic. It said the measure was based on cues from Saudi Arabia, Iran and the Vatican that have banned open worship. The lawmakers said Nigeria should act and suspend such large gatherings. They also banned all visitors from the...
Amidst Coronavirus Status: “My Wife Wants To Be By My Side”, Says Idris Elba
British star actor, Idris Elba has reacted to criticism for having his wife beside him while he was announcing his coronavirus status. It was reported that the actor announced that he tested positive to the virus but was yet to show any symptoms. All through his announcement, his wife was right beside him as seen in a video he shared to break the...
COVID-19 Ban: Police Storm Church, Arrest Pastor [VIDEO]
The police in Ghana has arrested a pastor for opening his church despite ban on social gatherings by President Nana Akufo-Addo amid the fight against coronavirus otherwise known as COVID-19. According to reports by GH Page, the Ashanti Regional Police Command of the Ghana Police Service arrested and whisked away Kofi Nkansah Sarkodie, the head pastor of Open Arms Ministry,...
Coronavirus: Ban Religious Gatherings, Reps Tells FG
The house of representatives has asked the federal government to ban all religious gatherings in the country to curb the spread of coronavirus. The green chamber made the request at Wednesday’s plenary session after deliberating on the pandemic. A prayer for the federal government to shut all schools for two weeks and to ban all foreign airlines from entering Nigeria was...
Coronavirus: Senate Urges Buhari To Address Nigerians
The Senate on Wednesday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to personally address Nigerians on the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The upper chamber also urged the Federal Government to take more drastic precautionary measures against the spread of the disease. The resolutions adopted by the Senate are as follows: “Senate should call on President to personally address this nation on this issue. Bigger...
BREAKING: Nigeria Confirms 5 New Cases Of Coronavirus
The Federal Ministry of Health has confirmed five new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases to eight. This was announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in a tweet on Wednesday. The development is coming on the heels of Nigeria’s imposition of travel restriction on thirteen countries with over 1,000 cases...
BREAKING: FG Imposes Travel Ban On 13 Countries From Saturday (See List)
The Federal Government has issued a travel ban on 13 countries over the spread of the Coronavirus. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha made the announcement at a media briefing on Wednesday. The affected countries are the United State of America, the United Kingdom, China, Japan, Iran, Switzerland, Norway, Netherland, France, South Korea, Germany, Italy and Spain.
BREAKING: NYSC Shut Down Orientation Camp Over Coronavirus
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate closure of the ongoing National Youth Corps Service camps nationwide over coronavirus fears. The 2020 Batch A Stream One NYSC members arrived on camp on March 4 and are expected to leave on March 29. But the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, on Wednesday, said the NYSC members would be released...
Mikel Obi’s Club Ends His Contract For Refusing To Play Over Coronavirus Scare
Former captain of the Super Eagles, Mikel Obi, on Tuesday, March 17, had his contract with the Turkish football club, Trabzonspor, terminated over his refusal to play for the club against Basaksehir on Sunday, March 16. Mikel Obi had last week said he was not ready to toy with his life by playing for his club, querying why the Turkish...
