ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE COVID- 19 PANDEMIC SUNDAY 29TH MARCH, 2020 Fellow Nigerians,From the first signs that Coronavirus, or COVID-19 was turning into an epidemic and was officially declared a world-wide emergency, the Federal Government started planning preventive, containment and curative measures in the event… Continue reading Full Text of President Buhari’s Adress on Covid-19 Pandemic_Ada Nkong

The Lagos State Government will be providing staple foods like rice, beans, garri, pepper and water to the indigent and the most vulnerable in the society. The state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this while briefing journalists Friday. He, said that it is part of efforts to cushion the effects of the 14-day stay-at-home directive, in… Continue reading Covid-19: Lagos State Government to Distribute Food, Establish Food Banks_Ada Nkong

The Lagos State government says it is considering the imposition of curfew, as part of efforts to curtail the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this during a press conference Friday while giving an update on the disease. “Are we moving in the direction of curfew soon? Yes, we are,”… Continue reading Lagos Government Considering Curfew to Curb the Spread of Coronavirus_Ada Nkong

In a bid to intensify efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate release of N15 billion to the Lagos State government and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) .The President explained on his twitter handle on Thursday, that the approval follows the extensive briefings he has… Continue reading President Buhari Orders Release of N 15 Billion Covid-19 Intervention Fund_Ada Nkong

TEXT OF THE PRESS CONFERENCE ADDRESSED BY THE HON MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND CULTURE, ALHAJI LAI MOHAMMED, IN ABUJA ON THURSDAY, 26 MARCH, 2020. Good afternoon gentlemen, and welcome to this press conference, called to update you on the measures being taken by the Federal Government to tackle the #Coronavirus pandemic. I want to say… Continue reading Full Text of Lai Mohammed’s Address on Covid-19 Measures_Ada Nkong

The Abuja Municipal Area Council, Amac has ordered an immediate closure of all markets within the council's jurisdiction as part of effort to curtail the spread of the coronavirus in the country. This was disclosed in a statement by the According to a statement by Council's Secretary, Mrs. Rahmat Abdullahi, "the closure is inline with… Continue reading Covid-19: Abuja Municipal Council Closes Markets_Ada Nkong

The Governor of Cross River State. Prof. Ben Ayade has in response to the need to take proactive measures to stem the tide of Covid-19, Postponed Local government elections in the state indefinitely.A statement signed by Chris Ita, Senior Special Assistant, Media and publicity to the Governor reports that the Governor gave the following directives:… Continue reading Cross River State Postpones Local Government Elections_Ada Nkong

Public officers from Grade level 1 to 12 in Lagos state have been asked to stay at home for the next 14 days as part of precautions to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease. The State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, gave the order on Sunday in a statewide address. Sanwo-Olu who gave assurance that all… Continue reading Covid-19: Lagos Civil Servants Get Sit at Home Order_Ada Nkong