Nigerians have been reacting differently to the Federal Government announcement of reopening of places of worship after the Covid-19 lockdown. Those who spoke with Lasgidi FM Correspondent, NAJITE ATIRENE on the streets of Lagos said they had missed worship in a congregation. Other members of the public said they would not be taking part in worship in…
The next phase of the easing of the lockdown to check the spread of the new Coronavirus in Nigeria will last for four weeks. The Federal Government has therefore approved the full reopening of the economy, as both government and private offices are allowed to maintain up to seventy percent of their work force. Hotels are allowed…
As part of continuing measures to control the spread of Coronavirus, the Lagos State Government has commenced the periodic disinfection of its Ministries, Departments and Agencies across the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tunji Bello explained in a statement that the exercise was part of the resumption protocols for the gradual opening of government…
The Presidential Task Force on Covid-19 has warned against self-medication by persons with symptoms of the new coronavirus. This PTF gave the warning following the observation of widespread purchase of high dosage of the chloroquine by some citizens. The Chairman of the task force and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, BOSS MUSTAPHA, made this known…
The Lagos State Government is considering home isolation of Covid-19 patients due to the problem of stigmatization. This is because of many persons who test positive for Covid-19 usually fail to present themselves for admission into isolation centres. The Commissioner of Health, Professor AKIN ABAYOMI, said many confirmed Covid-19 cases could not be traced because of false…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, is reviewing a new strategy for the operation of interstate transport companies in compliance with the Covid-19 guidelines. NCDC Director General, CHIKWE IHEKWEAZU, confirmed the development while speaking on a television programme monitored in Lagos. IHEKWEAZU commended the transporters for the move, stressing that it was necessary for every organization…