National Population Commission (NPC) in Anambra state said it would not be overwhelmed by the increasing number of births recorded during the lockdown occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. The NPC Federal Commissioner in the state, Mr. Chidi Ezeoke gave the assurance during the ocassion of the 2020 World Population Day, with the
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Don’t open Churches now, CAN President advises
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has explained why churches should remain closed despite the lifting if ban in worship places by some state governors as well as the mounting pressure in many quarters for their re-opening. The Federal Government and State Governments have banned religious gathering since the outbreak of COVID 19 in Nigeria
Read moreBREAKING: FG to reopen schools, worship centres, businesses soon, says PTF
There are indications that the Federal Government of Nigeria will open schools, worship Centres, tourism sector, hotels and all other business places in a fortnight. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, Mr Boss Mustapha, gave the explanation, during Tuesday’s
Read moreCOVID 19: Nigeria not yet ready for full lockdown easing – PTF
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID 19 on Monday said Nigeria was not yet ready for full opening of the economy, insisting that tough decisions had to be taken for the good of the greater majority. The PTF Chairman and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha who stated this
Read moreLockdown: Luxury Bus owners cry out, say we are dying of hunger staying at home
…say they lost over N12bn to lockdown Association of Luxury Bus Owners of Nigeria (ALBON) has called on the federal government through the ministry of transportation to assist her with loan facility and other palliative interventions to sustain the business after Coronavirus pandemic. It said it lost over N12 billion from the COVID-19 lockdown, closure
Read moreBREAKING: Obiano relaxes lockdown, re-opens Churches, food, drug markets
The Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has ordered for the re-opening of church services in the state. Governor Obiano stated this during a statewide broadcast stressing that worshipers must wear face masks and enforce all WHO guidelines during worship, including, regular hand washing, avoiding handshakes, application of hand sanitizers, social distancing and others. The
Read more1,909 lockdown violators arrested in Abuja, 1,736 convicted, sentenced
No fewer than 1,909 persons have been arrested by the police in Abuja for violating the presidential lockdown order. The Commissioner of Police in the FCT, Bala Ciroma, disclosed on Friday that 1,736 were convicted by 13 mobile courts, adding that 145 persons were discharged and 28 cases adjourned. Ciroma said, “In the last couple
Read moreSGF begs Nigerians to obey lockdown order to curb COVID-19 spread
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha has appealed to Nigerians to embrace the lockdown imposed by governments at all levels to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Mustapha who is also the Chairman, Presidential Taskforce (PTF) on COVID-19, made the appeal while answering questions on Wednesday in Abuja against the
Read moreStay-at-home palliative: Remove charges on transfers below N5000, Chidoka tells CBN
A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidoka has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to work with banks to urgently remove charges on transfers below N5000 to deepen the cashless policy. Chidoka made the call on his Twitter handle on Tuesday. He said that removing the bank charges will further encourage those
Read moreLockdown: 7 friends fined $7000 for violating sit-at-home order
Reports from California has it that seven young men who were assumed to be friends have been fined $7000 (seven thousand dollars) for violating the sit at home order as palliative to fighting the corona virus pandemic. The seven friends (names withheld) drove 50 miles to drink together. After being caught the Police in Santa
Read moreLockdown: Buhari to address Nigerians today
The Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari will at 7 pm today broadcast to the nation as the stay-at-home directive caused by the COVID-19 outbreak expires on Monday. Buhari had on Friday, met with the members of the Presidential Task Force, led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha. In a tweet, Buhari
Read moreSocial unrest looms in India as Modi looks to extend lockdown
Key industries are warning of social unrest unless India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes concessions when he announces any extension Tuesday to a three-week pandemic-lockdown for the country’s 1.3 billion people. The lockdown ends at midnight Tuesday, but several state chief ministers have already said they plan to extend it for at least two more
Read moreNSCDC begins enforcement of lockdown in Anambra, releases emergency help lines
NSCDC emergency help lines: Headquarters: 07038924664, 08058922941, 08036011552 or 08035771835. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command has deployed its officers to ensure total enforcement of the state’s government directive for a total lock down of all forms of activities and movements within the state to avert the spread of the Coronavirus
Read moreLockdown: Driver critically injured in lone accident on third mainland bridge
A Toyota Rav4 Sport Utility Vehicle was involved in a lone accident on Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State. According to a tweet by the police, the accident happened on Sunday night. This was just as the lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus in the state entered day 13 THE DAILY VENDOR gathered that
Read moreLockdown: NSCDC deploys officers to seal all entry points to Anambra
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command has ordered immediate deployment of officers to ensure total enforcement of directives of the State Government for a total lock down to avert the spread of the pandemic and it’s fatal nature. This was made known through a press release by the Civil Defence Public
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