Audio By Carbonatix
Nigerian musician Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley has pleaded guilty to breaching Covid-19 lockdown restrictions when he travelled to the capital, Abuja, for a concert.
The musician was arrested on Thursday alongside his manager for the offence committed in June when government had banned non-essential travel to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
They pleaded guilt and were each fined 100,000 naira ($258; £197).
The airline that flew them from the commercial hub of Lagos to Abuja was suspended indefinitely by the aviation minister, but later allowed to resume operations.
The airline said that it mistook the musician's surname for a judge who was on essential travel.
Nigeria's Channel television tweeted:
Naira Marley, Manager Plead Guilty To Violating COVID-19 Lockdown Order https://t.co/2s0cbdxe9Q pic.twitter.com/xNwzJINw7S
— Channels Television (@channelstv) August 6, 2020
Latest Stories
-
WASSCE decline reveals deep gaps, there’s need to overhaul education system – Franklin Cudjoe
19 minutes -
JOY FM Drive Time host Lexis Bill leads fans up Aburi Mountain in energetic ‘Walk With Lexis’ fitness experience
27 minutes -
2026 World Cup: Ghana to open campaign in Toronto against Panama
41 minutes -
President Mahama, Lordina support retired Assemblies of God pastors, widows with medical care and Christmas gifts
56 minutes -
2025/26 GPL: Nations FC fight back to claim 2-1 win over Heart of Lions
59 minutes -
Tanzania responds to international criticism over October post-election events
1 hour -
Burkina Faso plans to restore death penalty for treason, terrorism, espionage
1 hour -
One killed, 27 arrested in Tamale police operation
1 hour -
GTDC calls for synergy as its marketplace gains global traction
1 hour -
ADB lauds gov’t’s agricultural initiatives, commits to providing needed support
2 hours -
US Embassy hosts World Cup draw watch party, fans upbeat about Ghana’s chances
2 hours -
If Sammy Darko were in Police Service, he wouldn’t even be a Superintendent – Martin Kpebu
2 hours -
Minister rejects claims of political bias as NDC Regional chair is named North East Best Farmer
2 hours -
Notorious Ashaiman robber arrested in joint police operation
2 hours -
OSP says probe into SML predates Manasseh Azure Awini’s petition
3 hours