The Aviation Industry to reopened this month. The federal government on Monday asked some businesses to begin commercial operations following the commencement of the phase two of the ease of lockdown by gradually reopening the economy. Financial institutions got the nod to commence full operation. Hotels were also cleared to reopen “but must observe all … Read more
The Nigerian Government has finally lifted the ban on religious gathering across the country. The ban on religious gatherings had lasted for two months, a move taken to check the spread of Coronavirus. However, at the briefing of the presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19 on Monday, Chairman of the task force, Boss Mustapha, announced … Read more
Ogun Sate Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, relaxed the lockdown imposed on the state to flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic. Governor Abiodun, who stated this while addressing newsmen on the efforts of government to fight the spread of the deadly virus said the state residents can now move around from June 1. … Read more
The Kaduna state government on Tuesday announced the extension of its 60 days lockdown by two weeks. It, however, made some modifications to the extension. Hadiza Balarabe, deputy governor of the state, announced the extension in a broadcast. She said during the two week extension, the state will continue to expand its public health … Read more
World Health Organization, WHO has warned that many countries could begin to see the ”second peak” of the Coronavirus pandemic if the lockdown restrictions are lifted too soon. WHO Head of Emergency, Mike Ryan, who issued the warning in a press conference, said epidemics often come in waves, which means that outbreaks could come back … Read more
Following the announcement by the Lagos state police command that it will not spare doctors from the curfew imposed on the state by the federal government, doctors in the state have proceeded on sit-at-home protest. The development is sequel to the directive of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State Chapter, enjoining its members to immediately … Read more
As the second face of the gradual lockdown commences, the Nigerian Police headquarters said on Tuesday that Journalists and essential workers are exempted from the lockdown but not the curfew. Recall President Muhammadu Buhari had declared a curfew from 08:00pm and 06:00am from May 4, while easing the lockdown, saying, “All movements will be prohibited … Read more
The Federal Government, has said that the gradual ease of lockdown in Lagos, Federal Capital Territory and Ogun would continue for another two week. According to the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, he said the ‘May 4’ order of the president remains and there will be a ban on all … Read more
Nigeria has witnessed a spike in its number of active COVID-19 cases after relaxing the five weeks lockdown. According to data from Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, the country recorded more than half of its total confirmed COVID-19 cases within two weeks of relaxing the lockdown President Muhammadu Buhari had, In March, declared a … Read more
The Borno State government on Wednesday announced that it had suspended Indefinitely the lockdown declared in state. In statement issued by the state’s deputy governor, Umar Kadafur, the state government also said the ban on religious gatherings has been relaxed. He, however, called for strict adherence to guidelines on maintaining physical distancing in mosques and … Read more
The introduction of another lockdown in the country would be counterproductive, we just must learn to leave with it, says Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, (SAN). Ekohotblog understands that the Minister could be reacting to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s statement on the level of compliance in the state. Recall on Saturday, Lagos State … Read more
Senior pastor of the Daystar Christian Centre (DCC), Sam Adeyemi, has encouraged Christians to remain calm during this period of the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic. Adeyemi who expressed displeasure over the devastating effect of the pandemic, said he is quite pained churches are closed but however everyone must bear with the situation and hold on for … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development said it will commence the school feeding programme Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Abuja. The ministry also noted that Lagos and Ogun states will commence shortly after FCT before the other states of the federation partake. Despite the closure of schools, President Muhammadu Buhari … Read more
As part of an attempt to limit the spread of Covid-19 in Lagos State and in Nigeria at large, the Federal and State Governments have instituted lockdown measures by shutting down schools and banned operations of public gatherings. The Lagos State Government on March 25th, 2020, announced its ban on public gatherings that are more … Read more
Zambia has recorded 100 new COVID-19 cases within 24-hours of lifting the lockdown order in the country. President Edgar Lungu had reopened the economy after citing adverse economic and humanitarian effects of the coronavirus-induced lockdown on the country. As of yesterday, Zambia had recorded a total of 252 coronavirus cases including 7 deaths and 112 recoveries. … Read more
Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the state may be forced to review the lockdown easing if flouting of public health directives by residents persist. President Muhammadu Buhari had eased the five-week lockdown he imposed on Lagos, Ogun and Abuja to check the spread of COVID-19. But there have been complaints of non-adherence to … Read more
The Lagos state police command has ordered the removal of some checkpoints in the state to ease transportation of essential commodities and workers. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Hakeem Odumosu, gave the order on Wednesday in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bala Elkana. Also read: COVID-19: I’ve Not … Read more
The Youth Task Force on COVID-19 has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to lockdown the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja again. According to the Youth Task Force, the advice was necessitated by the number of coronavirus cases and deaths so far recorded. Ango Suleiman, Chairman of the Task Force, made this know while speaking at a … Read more
A trailer loaded with cow and about forty people coming from Zamfara State was blocked at the Berger end of Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Monday. The Lagos State security personnel has however ordered the return of the trailer truck from the state. READ ALSO: Father Smashes New Born Baby On The Ground Over Gender https://www.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Trailer.mp4 Recall … Read more
Nollywood actress, Hilda Dokubo has expressed her concern over the government’s decision to ease the lockdown. Hilda Dokubo said someone is lying to the president about what is actually going down. She posted a video with the caption: “Who is lying to the President? “They have relaxed the lockdown. Your safety and life is now in … Read more