COVID-19 lockdown

Ekiti Govt Finally Resolves Obas’ Dispute Over LG Allocation

Ekiti State Worship Centres Reopen Today

August 14, 2020 6:15 am

As Mosques reopen in Ekiti after the COVID-19 lockdown, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), said individuals are expected to come with private praying mats and ablution kettles.

Alhaji Kunle Sanni, President, NSCIA Ekiti chapter, in a statement on Thursday, said the services in the Mosque would be in line with directives of government on COVID-19 protocol.

Sanni said investigation by the religious body had confirmed that a substantial number of Mosques operating in the state were ready to reopen.

He, however, noted that only Mosques that met conditions set by the government, which include fumigation of premises, …

NCDC Rolls Out New Guidelines For Employers, Businesses

May 6, 2020 3:38 am

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has rolled out additional preventive measures for individuals, employers, and businesses following the easing of COVID-19 lockdown in parts of the country.

Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General of NCDC said, on Tuesday, that the new directives resulted from evolving knowledge of COVID-19 locally and nationally.

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Ihekweazu said that these will be applied nationwide to individuals as well as businesses, employers, and employees.

“Mandatory use of non-medical face mask/covering for all persons and an overnight curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

“This means …

Be A Dangote If You Want Exemption – Abiodun Replies FFK

April 8, 2020 7:14 am

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has slammed Femi Fani-Kayode and others who have been criticising him for granting exemption to Dangote trucks to move around during this period of COVID-19 lockdown.

The former Aviation Minister, Fani-Kayode, berated Gov Abiodun, for exempting Dangote trucks from the restriction order.

The state government had, through a letter by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Tokunbo Talabi, Saturday, told security agents to exempt Dangote trucks from vehicles that would be barred from moving on the road.