The Jigawa Government says worshipers for Friday congressional prayers in the state must wear facemasks and ensure the two-metre gap between one another to avoid the spread of Coronavirus. Gov. Muhammad Badaru said this on Thursday while speaking with newsmen shortly after a meeting with traditional leaders and members of the state Council of Ulama in Dutse. Badaru said the meeting was held following the emergence of the COVID-19 in neighbouring Kano State. “Seeing what...

Pastor Olayinka Emmanuel of Christ Glory Church, Ilorin, has advised Christians to be obedient and celebrate Easter indoor, in compliance with the government’s sit at home order. Emmanuel gave the advice in Ilorin on Saturday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). “With the situation at hand, we must learn to celebrate it indoors without going out merrying. Make it colourful with the members of your family. “We are celebrating the resurrection...

The Ondo State Government has approved the request of the Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN), to hold Easter Sunday worship in Churches across the state “based on precautionary measures and guidelines earlier put in place to contain the spread of the coronavirus”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Christians would celebrate Easter on Sunday to mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Commissioner for Information, Donald Ojogo, said in a statement in Akure that...

Some Christians in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Sunday, celebrated Palm Sunday indoors in compliance with the Federal Government’s directive against public gatherings. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), observed that few families placed palm fronds and other branches outside their doors as a symbol that it was Palm Sunday. Mr John Odoh of Dakwo District told NAN that he placed the palm frond in front of his home as a reminder to others that...