Following an earlier report that essential workers on Tuesday were restricted from moving within Lagos at the beginning of the 8 pm curfew imposed by FG to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has voided an order restricting the movement of essential workers during the COVID-19 lockdown. The officers claimed they were enforcing an order, which directed that health workers and media personnel were not allowed to move beyond 8 pm.

The Senate has today applauded President Buhari for his directive to the military to launch an onslaught against bandits in Kastina state.

President Muhammadu Buhari has yesterday Monday directed that the easing of the gradual lockdown is still under observation and therefore should still be sustained for the next two weeks.

Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. YemiOsinbajo in a commendable move has declared a huge cut down on registration cost for products with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The VP announced that the 80% slash is for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and that will last for up to six months. He also mentioned that the registration has been simplified as interested parties can register via NAFDAC e-Registration platform from the comfort of their homes.  

The Federal Government has yesterday warned sates governors who on their own accord decided to lift the ban on the lockdown order, calling on them to retrace their footsteps.

The Nigerian Army has continued to sustain progress in the fight against insurgents in the North-East axis. Troops of the Nigerian Army attached to Sector 1, Operation Lafiya Dole, have neutralized 9 Boko Haram terrorists during an ambush staged for the insurgents along the Mainok-Jakana Road in the Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State on Wednesday, May 13, about 6 pm. This is coming as the state Government called-off the three weeks lockdown imposed to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.