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Many residents were seen on Sunday walking about or congregating in the streets of Uyo as if there was really no restriction order at all.

The officer was on duty to enforce the stay-at-home order of the Akwa Ibom government because of coronavirus.

The five confirmed cases of coronavirus in Akwa Ibom are said to be mostly healthcare professionals.

Officials expressed doubt that the men are soliders but promised to investigate.

The government says the gesture will cushion the effects of the restriction order in the state.

Mr Emmanuel said the affected persons have been moved to the isolation centres in the state “for proper management.”

The Delta State government has identified the slain youth.

The seating guidelines for transporters are now that cars must carry one passenger in front and two at the back.

The NCDC on Wednesday said there were five confirmed cases of the virus infection in the state.

Starting from midnight on April 3, no person will be allowed in public without a nose or face mask, the governor said.

The journalists were monitoring the stay-at-home order by the Delta State Government when they were attacked.

Mr Diri said the restriction order was relaxed to allow foodstuffs, drugs and vehicles conveying personnel on essential duty into the state.

The N1 billion is to be disbursed to the nine states in the Niger Delta region.

“All public parks, shops, eateries, clubs, restaurants, markets and offices within the State shall remain closed except for the sale of foodstuffs, drugs and other essential commodities.”

Confirmed cases of coronavirus in Nigeria have risen to 97 as at March 28. No confirmed case has been reported in Delta.

Cross River is yet to record a case of coronavirus

Mr Nkereuwem Akpan replaces Uche Anozia the Bayelsa State commissioner of police.

The governor explains the circumstances around the confirmed case of coronavirus in the state.

The politician said he rejected the appointment because it was “too demeaning” for him.

There is yet no suspected or confirmed case of the virus in the state.

The government tells private and public hospitals to adopt uniform protocol in handling patients.

The COVID-19 Response Committee says the fumigation is meant to check the spread of the virus in the state.