The Ondo State Government has announced the immediate closure of all entry points into the state as part of moves to curb the spread of Coronavirus pandemic in the country. The announcement was made on Wednesday in a statement by spokesperson for the state government, Donald Ojogo. The statement reads, “Having observed COVID-19 and…
A United States citizen, who tested positive for Coronavirus in Lagos, has been moved back home to America. Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, made the disclosure on his Twitter handle on Wednesday. He said, “The total #COVID-19 cases in Lagos is now 82. Eight patients have so far been discharged following their…
The Ondo State Government has shut down all markets including the ones selling essential commodities in the state. The government said the closure was part of measures to stem the spread of Coronavirus pandemic in the country. In a statement, the Ondo Government said, “It has been observed that residents have flagrantly disobeyed this directive…
Properties worth millions of naira were on Wednesday destroyed by a windstorm that accompanied a rainfall in Yenagoa, capital of Bayelsa State. On Tuesday, a fierce windstorm had destroyed the broadcast mast of Glory FM, a radio station owned by state government. See Also News Windstorm Destroys Broadcast Mast In Bayelsa 0 Comments 1 Day…
The Chadian Army has killed dozens of Boko Haram terrorists in retaliation for the terror group’s ambush of its soldiers. The ambush killed at least 90 soldiers last week. Earlier this week, Chadian President, Idriss Deby, directed commanders of a multi-national joint task force to embark on operations against the Islamic sect. In a video…
A lot of legal issues are bound to arise as an aftermath of the outbreak of Coronavirus otherwise referred to as COVID-19. There is therefore a need to shed light on some of the issues that may arise and how to navigate them. This article will x-ray the rights of patients, the rights of health…
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) has set up a guideline (SOP) to enable non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to help distribute donations to those in need during the Movement Control Order (MCO). Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun (pix) said the ministry, through the Department of Social Welfare Malaysia (JKM), would…
KOTA BARU: The Kelantan State Executive Council (Exco) today decided that the Mentri Besar, his deputy and all Exco members will give two months of their salary to the Tabung Serambi Mekah to fight Covid-19. Mentri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob said apart from the salary contribution, the state government also decided to give RM20,000 to…
PETALING JAYA: The coalition for clean and fair elections (Bersih 2.0) has expressed concern over the faces and names of elected politicians appearing on Covid-19 gifts for constituents such as rice and hand sanitisers. They alleged some may involve abuse of government funding and has called on all involved representatives to publicly declare the cost…
JOHOR BARU: Only immediate family members are allowed to accompany a body when it is taken to a Muslim cemetery, in efforts to contain Covid-19 virus, during the Movement Control Order (MCO) which has been extended until April 14. Johor Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Tosrin Jarvanthi said this is one of the guidelines which…