Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update for April 26 – May 2, 2020
Kidnapping for ransom is a prevailing human security threat in Cross River state. Recent trends indicate an increase in the frequency of kidnap- pings for ransom in the state, particularly in Calabar, the state capital. According to data (see map below), over 30 incidents of kidnappings for ransom were reported in Cross River state between […]
Akwa Ibom Has Spent Close To 1Billion Says Governor Udom
The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has said that the state government has so far spent close to N1 billion in the fight against the Covid-19 in the state. Speaking during a press conference in Uyo on Tuesday, the governor stated that the state government had received monetary donations and equipment from individuals […]
Lockdown: Abia Taskforce intercepts vehicle conveying suspected cannabis
The Abia State combined team of the COVID-19 Task force and youths of Ogbudiukwu, Umuopara in Umuahia South local government area of the State, Wednesday, intercepted a Siena vehicle conveying bags of weeds suspected to be cannabis at Ogbudiukwu community.
Akwa Ibom lockdown continues indefinitely – State Govt.
The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced its decision to continue enforcing the Quarantine and Restriction of Movement order 2020 indefinitely. Lockdown in the state started on May, 30, 2020 and was expected to end on Thursday, April, 30 making it one month.
Akwa Ibom embarks on decontamination of strategic locations, LGs
IN line with the recommendation of World Health Organisation to avert the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, Akwa Ibom State government has embarked on decontamination of some major cities and strategic locations across the state.
kpeazu imposes curfew on Abia
Abia Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has imposed a six -hour curfew on the 17 local government areas of the state. Ikpeazu made the pronouncement during a media chat at the Abia State Governor’s Lodge in Aba, the commercial nerve of the state on Sunday.
Imo Gov Assents to Bill on Prevention of Covid-19
The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has signed into law, a bill to introduce and enforce measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) disease and other dangerous infectious diseases and related matters.
Imo panel raises COVID-19 test from three to 10 weekly
Imo State Task Force on COVID-19 Prevention and Control Committee under the chairmanship of Professor Maurice Iwu, on Thursday said it was raising the sample test of suspected cases from three to 10 per week.
Akwa Ibom extends lockdown to April 27
UYO – Akwa Ibom state government has announced the extension of ongoing total lockdown put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the state w till Monday April, 27, 2020.
Cross River bars people without face mask from entering hospitals
The Cross River State Government has said that its policy on face mask is also applicable to all the hospitals in the state. Cross River is one of the first states in Nigeria that made it mandatory for residents to wear face mask whenever in the public because of the novel coronavirus.
