UPDATE: Lagos Government Stops Planned Reopening Of Worship Centers

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The Lagos State Government has stopped the planned reopening of worship centers (mosques and churches) on Friday, June 19 and Sunday, June 21.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the decision at a press briefing on Tuesday.
According to him, the development is as a result of the rising cases of COVID-19 in the state

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