COVID-19: Wike threatens to re-impose lockdown in Rivers
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has threatened reimpose lockdown across the state due to rising cases of COVID-19.
The governor gave the warning on Monday as he made a statewide broadcast to Rivers residents.
Mr Wike said he may be forced to re-introduce the extreme measure if citizens do not adhere strictly to COVID-19 protocols.
“We may be constrained to re-impose the suspended COVID-19 lockdown measures across the state if the transmission of diseases continues to increase beyond tolerable limits,” Mr Wike said.
The governor also urged the residents to help curtail the situation by getting vaccinated.
“I therefore appeal to all residents to ensure to help protect yourself and loved ones and the rest of the citizens by getting your jab at designated health centers in 23 local government areas of the state as available”, he added.
Rate of COVID-19 infections has increased rapidly in the state in the past two weeks
According to data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, the state ranks third with 137 deaths and 1004 cases so far.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Education
Education ministry, NIMC to provide digital identity to 80 million Nigerian learners
Mr Alausa said a credible national identity system was essential for effective governance, quality education and sustainable economic growth.
Abuja
NRC targets better rail services through reviewed SOP
NRC has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing efficiency and delivering improved services by institutionalising robust standard operating procedures.
Sport
Mbappe, Dembele score as France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach World Cup semi-finals
Speaking after the match, Mbappe said, “There’s still a long way to go. We know that what’s coming is tougher than what we went through. We are ready for what’s next.”
Hot news Home top
I won’t betray Nigerians’ trust; my reforms will deliver better future: Tinubu
Mr Tinubu insisted that the ongoing reforms would eventually deliver lasting national prosperity.
Economy
Stock market transacts 1.66 billion shares, gains N962 billion
The uptrend was driven by broad-based buying interest across banking, consumer goods, industrial, insurance and telecommunications stocks.
Kano
Kano govt inaugurates 2025/2026 annual school census
The commissioner presented sample census questionnaires and other data collection materials to key education agencies.
