Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has announced the suspension of the traditional homage during the upcoming Eid-el-fitr sallah celebration over the COVID-19 threat in the state. A statement signed by the chief of staff to governor Fintiri, Prof. Maxwell Gidado said the suspension became imperative as a way of curbing the spread of the novel COVID-19 disease in the state. The statement entitled: ” Notification of suspension of Sallah homage on the governor...

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) says the significance of Easter is more compelling now that the world is facing the consequences of COVID-19. This is contained in a statement by the apex Islamic body signed by the head of administration of the council, Mr. Yusuf Nwoha, in Abuja, to felicitate with Christians as they mark 2020 Easter. Nwoha noted that the global pandemic had impacted greatly on lifestyles, particularly religious worship. ”In...