Lagos State Safety Commission Takes Action, Warns Nightclubs Against Overcrowding 

Overcrowding Could Lead to Safety Risks Lagos State Safety Commission has Started Inspections to Enforce Compliance Government Taking Non-compliance to Overcrowding Serious The Lagos State Safety Commission has recently expressed concerns over a growing trend of overcrowding in numerous clubs and lounges across the city. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Director-General/CEO Lanre Mojola stressed … Read more

Many Feared Dead, Houses, Churches, Mosques Burnt In Fresh Plateau Crisis

Plateau Crisis

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a recent upheaval in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State has resulted in loss of lives. Disturbingly, numerous residences, along with churches and mosques, were set ablaze during the turmoil. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: FG Gives Fresh Update On ‘Soon-To-Take-Off’ Student Loan Scheme FG: New Minimum Wage Committee To … Read more

‘No Campaigns In Churches, Mosques’ – INEC Says Violators Risk Imprisonment

Campaigns

INEC has warned against campaigning in churches and  mosques, says violators risk imprisonment   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission has warned political parties and candidates against the use of masqueraders, public facilities and religious centres for campaigns. EDITOR’S PICK: 2023 Election: Be Careful Of Your Statements, Nigerians Are Watching – … Read more

Ogun Govt Reopens Churches, Mosques

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– Ogun government announced the reopening of worship centres – The Governor of the State confirmed this in a statement today, August 14 – The reopening is subjected to the COVID-19 guidelines  The Ogun state government has ordered churches and mosques in the state to be reopened. This was disclosed by the State Governor, Dapo … Read more

COVID-19 In Nigeria: Religious Centres To Remain Closed In Lagos

The Lagos State Government has announced that Churches and Mosques in the state will remain closed. The Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, made this known on Tuesday that Lagos being the epicentre of the COVID-19 in Nigeria would only reopen worship centres until there is a “clear coast for the state to do … Read more

Saudi Arabia Mosques Reopen After Two Months Of COVID-19 Lockdown

Across Saudi Arabia 90,000 mosques have reopened for the first time in more than two months, Saudi state news agency SPA reported. Worshipers have been ordered to follow strict guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The government has asked people to keep a distance of two meters between rows, wear face masks and … Read more

COVID-19 Lockdown: Ban On Religious Gatherings Lifted

The Katsina State government has approved the relaxation of the COVID-19 lockdown for religious gatherings in the State. Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State has instructed that Muslim faithfuls are allowed to observe Friday congregational prayers in the State henceforth. He made this known in a statement signed by Alhaji Mustapha Inuwa the Secretary to … Read more

COVID-19: PTF Gives Condition To Reopen Schools, Churches, Mosques, Others

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) has given condition to reopen schools, churches and mosques amid COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. Ekohotblog reports that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has explained that the President Muhammadu Buhari’s “Next Level” administration’s decision to extend the eased lockdown for another two weeks is to try … Read more