Breaking: Buhari Declares a Nationwide Curfew, 8 pm to 6am

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Buhari said that there will be new nationwide measures that will be strictly followed;

“There will be an overnight curfew from 8 pm to 6 am.

This means all movements will be prohibited during this period except for essential services;

Read Full Speech of President Buhari on COVID-19 today 27th April 2020

“There will be a ban on non-essential inter-state passenger travel until further notice;

“Partial and controlled interstate movement of goods and services will be allowed for the movement of goods and services from producers to consumers; and

“We will strictly ensure the mandatory use of face masks or coverings in public in addition to maintaining physical distancing and personal hygiene. Furthermore, the restrictions on social and religious gatherings shall remain in place.

State Governments, corporate organisations and philanthropists are encouraged to support the production of cloth masks for citizens.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the lockdown in the FCT, Lagos and Ogun States shall remain in place until these new ones come into effect on Monday, 4th May 2020”