This brings the total confirmed cases in Ekiti State to thirty-four (34), of which six (6) active, twenty-six (26) discharged, and two (2) deaths.
Sunday, 21 June 2020
COVID-19: Ekiti State Case Update
FG reacts to demolition of High Commission building in Ghana
Some armed men had invaded the Nigerian High commission in Accra, Ghana on Friday, destroying some apartments under construction.
The affected buildings were reportedly being constructed to house staff and visitors.
A Ghanaian businessman had accused the commission of encroaching on his land.
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The minister of foreign affairs on his tweeter handle condemned the act, says Nigerian government is engaging the Ghanaian government on the dastardly act
He demands urgent action in finding the perpetrators and ensuring protection of all Nigerians in Ghana
The demolition of the Nigerian high commission officers residence is an action that could spark diplomatic tussle
According to foreign policies, Ghana is supposed to protect properties including residences of other countries within their domain
This is not the first time Ghanaians have been violent to Nigerians, Nigerian traders in Ghana have also complained of their properties been destroyed several times.
Churches in Oyo state reopen after three months Nigeria
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the state government had in March, placed a ban on religious gathering as part of measures to curb the spreading of the novel coronavirus disease.
The government, however, announced recently that churches and mosques in the state could reopen with some guidelines.
It directed that religious centres must operate, at not more than 25 per cent capacity, while wearing facemasks throughout the service among other measures.
The NAN correspondent, who visited some churches including the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and Winners Chapel among others on Sunday in Ibadan, observed that the churches maintained the guidelines set by the government.
It was observed that there were buckets of running water and liquid soaps placed at entry points for members to wash their hands before and after the service.
Some of the churches had earlier fumigated their environments while all members were sighted putting on face masks as sitting arrangements gave room for social distancing.
Some of the churches held multiple numbers of services so as to allow social distancing while thermometers were used to check members’ temperature before they entered the church.
Also, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Chairman in Oyo state, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, urged churches to maintain the guidelines set by the government.
“While appreciating the governor for allowing churches to worship, Christians must endeavour to abide by all the government’s guidelines to that effect.
We should remember that the Bible enjoins us in Hebrew 13:17, to obey those that have the rule over us.
“Now that government has lifted the ban on religious centres with conditions attached, it behoves us, as religious leaders, to ensure absolute compliance to protect the government from being blamed for its leniency,’’ Akinyemiju said.
Also, the Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Jesus Assembly Parish, Ibadan, Pastor Vincent Ajiboye, thanked God and the government for the opportunity to reopen churches.
“It’s good really to open in phases because of all we have gone through.
“Our church is open and to the glory of God we are fully prepared.
“May the Lord see us through in Jesus name, amen,’’ Ajiboye prayed.
A Christian faithful, Mr Ademola Ilori, expressed gratitude to God for giving him and family the grace and opportunity to worship again.
“We thank the government also for this, but we will appreciate them to increase the time/hours given for churches to operate, so as to enable us to express our profound gratitude and service to God,’’ he said.
NAN
Resident Doctors Suspend Nationwide Strike
The organisation said it took the decision in order to enable the government time to fulfill outstanding demands following an appeal by the Speaker of the House of Representatives , Femi Gbajabiamila, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors ’ Forum and other stakeholders.
NARD made the announcement in a communique read to journalists by its President, Dr. Aliyu Sokomba , on Sunday in Abuja after its National Executive Council meeting attended by over 300 members .
VIDEO: Are you APC or PDP chairman? Ondo Dep Gov asks CP
VIDEO: Are you APC or PDP chairman? Ondo Dep Gov asks CP
I’m not involved in my deputy, police saga – Akeredolu
Ondo Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has denied allegations that he was responsible for the action taken by the Police against his Deputy, Hon Agboola Ajayi, on Saturday night.
Ajayi was held back at the Government House as Ondo Police Commissioner, Bolaji Salami, insisted that he would not leave with his official vehicles.
Akeredolu, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Segun Ajiboye, described the report as a complete falsehood intended to play victim by the principal actors involved.
Akeredolu said it was a concorted and devious lie meant to discredit him that he directed the Police Commissioner to restrain the Deputy Governor from leaving the Government House.
He explained it was a time-tested code in government’s business for officials to take inventory of offices and quarters before and after an official is moving in or out of offices or quarters.
The governor said the CP’s intervention, which was at the instance of an almost manipulated security apparatus at the Government House, was most desirable to restore law and order.
He stated that it became worrisome and suspicious when aides of the Deputy Governor insisted on leaving the premises with items wrapped in unclear ownership as late as 11 pm.
“Governor Akeredolu reiterates his commitment to the rights of all, including the Deputy Governor governor. But he has a duty to be firm and dispassionate in exercising the roles assigned to him,” he said. (The Nation)
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