Lockdown: Kwara considers pilliatives for poor

Ilorin Kwara state government says it is considering pilliative measures for the poor in the state, to cushion the effects of luckdown, occasioned by the spread of COVIF-19 across the world. The Deputy Governor and Chairman of the State Technical Committee on COVID-19, Mr Kayode who Alabi, gave the hint during a news briefing in…

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COVID-19:Kogi begins lockdown Saturday—-Onoja

Lokoja Kogi state government says it will commence lockdown on Saturday, to prevent the spread of the pandemic Corona Virus, (COVID19) to the state. The Deputy Governor of the state, Edward Onoja, disclosed this at a news conference at the Police state headquarters Lokoja. According to him, there will be no movement of any kind…

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Jummat prayer: Kogi, kwara Muslims heed order

Lokoja/Ilorin The Muslim community in Kogi state and their counterparts in the neighbouring Kwara state on Friday, complied with the order suspending Jummat prayer to check the spread of coronavirus the state. The online publication reports that though kogi has not recorded any reported coronavirus case since the pandemic disease broke out in Wuhan city…

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Coronavirus 2019: South Africa kicks-off three-week lockdown

South Africa South African security forces have begun enforcing a three-week nationwide lockdown as part of efforts aimed stemming the spread of the coronavirus in that country which has registered some cases of COVID-19. Duaglobalnews reports that alll but essential movement is forbidden while the army and the police are enforcing the measures. Ahead of…

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COVID-19 (Ghana): Council declares local lockdown

Ghana The Kwahu Traditional Council in the Eastern Region of Ghana has announced lockdown of the traditional area to prevent the spread of coronavirus, as Nigerian government looks for 4,370 of persons who had contacts with those contracted COVID-19. Duaglobalnews gathered that the directive is binding on all five Municipal and District Assemblies under it:…

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