Nigeria orders 14-day cessation of movement in Lagos, Abuja

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday ordered the cessation of movement in Lagos and the capital Abuja for 14 days.

In a televised address, Buhari said the restrictions would begin at 11 p.m. (2200 GMT) on Monday, March 30. He said the restriction would also apply to Ogun State, which neighbours Lagos. Nigeria has 97 confirmed coronavirus cases and has recorded one death.