Nigeria, May 18 -- Moments after the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 announced the extension of the total lockdown on Kano State for two weeks in order to further curb the spread of the virus, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje amended the conditions for the lockdown.

Mr Ganduje, on Monday, said Friday congregational and 'Eid' prayers would be held in the state while physical distancing rules would be obeyed.

The Eid prayers are expected to be said Saturday or Sunday to mark the end of this year's Ramadan fast.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, had earlier announced President Muhammadu Buhari's decision at the daily COVID-19 briefing.

Mr Mustapha said President Buhari approved a two-weeks extens...