The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed five new cases of coronavirus in Lagos, Rivers, and Abuja, taking the national total to 51. NCDC recorded two cases in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, two cases in Lagos and one case in Rivers state. Five new cases of #COVID19 have been confirmed in Nigeria: … Read more
The General Secretary, National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has threatened that the union would be forced to embark on strike to protect its members against COVID-19. Ajaero made this known on Wednesday in a letter to the Minister of Power, Mr Sule Mamman, after he reported to work on March 23 … Read more
The Police Command in Katsina State says it has arrested two suspects- Emmanuel Obi, 28 and Nura Halilu, 38, in connection with over 679 bottles of cough syrup, codeine and 2,000 sachets of Tramadol. The command Public Relations Officer, SP Gambo Isah, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Katsina. Isah said that the … Read more
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank on Wednesday called for governments to put a hold on debt payments from the world’s poorest nations so they can battle the coronavirus pandemic. “The World Bank Group and the IMF believe it is imperative at this moment to provide a global sense of relief for developing countries … Read more
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the 2019 general elections, Atiku Abubakar has begged the owners of International Cancer Centre to make it available for use following the increasing number of coronavirus cases in Nigeria. Atiku’s son is one of the 46 cases that have tested positive for coronavirus in Nigeria. … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar whose son, Mohammed, has tested positive to the novel Coronavirus, has announced a 50 million relief fund for Nigerians as the world continues to battle the Coronavirus pandemic. In a statement released today, Atiku called on the Federal government to fashion out a way to distribute N10, 000 to families … Read more
Heavyweight world champion, Anthony Joshua is self-isolating after meeting Prince Charles 16 days ago before he tested positive for coronavirus. The 30-year-old IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight world champion met the Prince of Wales and The Queen on 9 March at the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey. On Wednesday morning, it was announced that … Read more
The Lagos State Building Investment Company, LBIC plc (Mortgage Bankers) has immediately commenced skeletal operations to ensure the safety of customers and members of the public. Speaking in his office today, Mr. Oluwatobi Lawal states that the new LBIC operational guidelines are to support the efforts and proactive leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the … Read more
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state has shared a video in which he denied claims that he has contracted the novel Coronavirus. Rumors were rife online on Tuesday that he may have contracted the virus after reports emerged that the Chief of Staff to President Buhari, Abba Kyari, had reportedly tested positive for the vrius. … Read more
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has ordered the closure of all markets that do not sell essential commodities such as food item, medical equipment and medicine from 5pm on Thursday, March 26. He said the decision to close down all markets in the state was to reduce the spread of the coronavirus … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said Nigeria must not lose sight of its war against Boko Haram, even as the nation battles the novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Atiku disclosed this in a tweet on his verified Twitter handle on Tuesday Night. He said, “The ambush and killing of scores of our gallant soldiers by … Read more
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has given an update concerning his health status, saying that he is doing fine in isolation with no symptoms of the coronavirus. The Governor stated this while replying to a message sent to him by the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara. The PUNCH reports … Read more
The Nigerian Government has received its share of test kits and protective gears donated to Africa by Chinese business tycoon, Jack Ma. The materials arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Wednesday morning. They include 100,000 masks, 20,000 test kits, PPEs, among others. Read Also: Lagos CJ Orders Courts Not To Remand suspects According … Read more
Although no sign of the virus has been shown, the Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has gone into self-isolation so as to protect people that may otherwise come in contact with him. This is following his close contacts with the Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed and President Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, who … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari is allegedly in a critical condition with persistent coughing which has raised fears in Aso Villa despite earlier testing negative to Coronavirus. Ekohotblog understands that after Abba Kyari, Buhari’s Chief of Staff, tested positive for the deadly virus, all had not been the same in the Presidential Villa. According to tweet obtained … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, March 25th, 2020 1. Coronavirus Cases Rises To 46 In Nigeria Two cases of Coronavirus have been confirmed in Nigeria with 1 in Lagos and 1 in Osun READ ALSO 2. Abba Kyari Seriously Ill, Presidency To Move Him To Lagos Disease Centre Chief … Read more
As coronavirus spreads to the Presidency, the coverage of the State House has been limited to 13 media houses with effect from today. The decision by the presidency was in compliance with the “social distancing” rule and accommodation of not more than 50 persons at any gathering. The restrictions will be in place “until further … Read more
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has temporarily suspended all activities requiring physical contacts in all its offices and centres nationwide. This is contained in a statement by the board’s Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Lagos. According to the statement, the development is in line with the … Read more
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is currently in self-quarantine amid the spread of the new coronavirus in the country, according to his spokesman Laolu Akande. In a tweet on Tuesday, Akande said the Vice President has been “conducting his meetings via video conferencing while observing social distance.” Mr Akande’s tweet comes after it emerged that the … Read more
African nations have ordered curfews and lockdowns in response to the growing coronavirus epidemic, raising fears of turmoil for low-income workers and cash-strapped governments across the continent. Cases have risen across the world’s poorest continent over the past week to a total of 2,137 and 62 deaths, according to an AFP tally, prompting countries to … Read more