Gov. Dapo Abiodun, who made this known while addressing journalists on Friday in Iperu, said that violators risked being arrested or even isolated for 14 days. He, however, said the distribution of over 2 million masks would begin soon after which the enforcement would begin. “We have always encouraged the use of face masks but let me add that with the reality facing us, the use of face mask in public by all individuals in...

Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo has donated foodstuff to various churches in Imo to cushion the economic effects of the lockdown occasioned by the Coronavirus pandemic. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Oguike Nwachukwu made the disclosure in a statement he issued in Owerri on Friday. Nwachukwu said the donations were borne out of the governor’s concern for the welfare of the masses and his determination to provide succour to the people. According to him, the state...

The Ekiti government says the 29- year-old pregnant woman, who died in the state on Wednesday as a result of complications arising from the COVID-19, had been buried according to Islamic rights. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mojisola Yaya-Kolade, made this known in Ado Ekiti on Friday while giving an update on the COVID- 19. He said the deceased was buried in Ado Ekiti by the government and the family in strict compliance with the...