Coronavirus taken a new twist with at least 14 people escaping from Coronavirus quarantine centre. According to reports, Gambian authorities were on Friday searching for 14 people who broke out of a hotel where they had been quarantined as a coronavirus precaution and escaped, health officials, said. The 14 people were among 32 passengers who … Read more
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer ( PPRO), DSP Bala Elkana in a press statement said: “The command wishes to inform the public that the command in compliance with the guidelines and directives issued by both the Federal Government and Lagos State government on prevention of the spread of coronavirus popularly known as Covid-19 which … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Office has arrested one Taiwo Oreagba (Mrs) for her alleged involvement in obtaining money using the Commission’s name. Oreagba was arrested on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, after one Henry George Umoh, relative of a suspect, Kelechi Uka, in EFCC custody alleged that Oregba collected the sum … Read more
The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, (MFM) a leading healing and deliverance ministry, has released prayers “vomited” by the Holy Ghost to arrest the continuing spread of the dreaded coronavirus disease, advising Nigerians not to take panic. It has also, in compliance with the ban on gatherings and religious activities by the Lagos and … Read more
Ebonyi State magistrates’ court sitting in Abakaliki has remanded a 48-year-old man, Ogbonna Nwaforor in prison custody on Friday for allegedly killing his wife. EKOHOTBLOG gathered that the suspect allegedly killed his wife after they quarrelled the previous night. It was alleged that the suspect lifted his wife and hit her on a wheelbarrow which … Read more
At the recent inauguration of the newly elected National leaders of Samzuga international, Bishop Sam Zuga of House of Joy ministry, also known as Jehovah Field Marshall pleaded with Nigerians to embrace change and become agents of change in order to make the Nation a better place. The renowned Bishop well known for his philanthropy … Read more
Nigerians have gone to Twitter to slam the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu for inviting Nigerians to an event amid the Coronavirus outbreak. On Saturday, Shehu tweeted: “Please find time to join us at the Barewa Old Boys Association (BOBA), 2020 Annual Leadership Lecture, where I will … Read more
The spiritual and traditional head of the Aborigine Ogboni worldwide, Oba Olakisan Adetoyese has asked the federal government to go traditional in tackling the coronavirus disease. He also offered to perform rituals to appease to gods in bid to end the scourge of coronavirus in the country. In a statement made available to journalists in … Read more
As part of efforts to sustain the ongoing public health campaign to curtail the spread of the novel Coronavirus in the country, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has again admonished all drivers of vehicles to carry only one passenger at the front and no more than three in a row of the public transport … Read more
The Ondo American returnee who was suspected of having coronavirus in the state has tested negative. The 70 years old returnee simply identified as David was rushed unconscious to the Ondo State University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital. Some symptoms he presented like coughing, pneumonia including the fact that he just returned from Maryland, made … Read more
Amid fear of coronavirus spreading to Ondo State due to its proximity to Lagos and Ekiti states, the Ondo State Government have initiated some measures to curb the spread. Among the measures is the indefinite postponement of the convocation ceremony of the Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa earlier scheduled for today, according … Read more
Imo has joined the list of states closing down its primary, secondary and tertiary institutions as part of efforts to nip the spread of the Corona virus pandemic in the bud. In a broadcast to the people of Imo State on Saturday, Governor Hope Uzodimma stated that he is taking elaborate steps to ensure that … Read more
The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo has advised parents against allowing their wards to patronize private tutorial centres during the period of schools closure. She stated this in her office at the Alausa Secretariat on Friday, 20th March during a meeting with Private Schools Association. According to the Honourable Commissioner, Parents should ensure … Read more
Worried by the increased number of Nigerians infected by the Coronavirus pandemic, a former PDP senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye, has disclosed that the quickest cures and preventions from contracting the virus is true repentance. Melaye, in a post on his Twitter page, faulted use of nose masks and hand sanitizers that … Read more
As many states across the federation have banned social and religious gathering to curb the Coronavirus pandemic, the Edo state government has said that it has no plans of shutting down schools and worship centres. While receiving religious leaders from the state in his office on Friday, Governor Godwin Obaseki said there is no need … Read more
Following orders by the Italian government for all citizens to observe self-quarantining to curb coronavirus, an unidentified man has lamented on the problems he will face for staying indoor with his wife for the meantime. In a viral video, he noted that his wife’s problems are bigger than the Coronavirus, as such he is not … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, March 21st, 2020 1. Italian Index Case Of Coronavirus In Nigeria Discharged The Lagos State Government has announced that the Italian index case of the coronavirus disease is finally negative. READ MORE 2. Makinde Orders School Closure Over Coronavirus Oyo state governor, Seyi … Read more
Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde has directed the immediate closure of all schools in the state till after Easter break with all other things being equal, as part of measures to curb possible spread of coronavirus. The Governor gave the directive at a press briefing held at the government house following a meeting of the … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced that the Italian index case of the coronavirus disease is finally negative. This was made known by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday. The Commissioner of Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, earlier this week revealed that the Italian had tested negative but would still be under observation to determine if he … Read more
AKWA Ibom State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Dominic Ukpong, on Friday dispelled the widely circulated rumour that some allegedly infected Chinese nationals had brought the killer disease into the state. The rumour had generated fear and tension in the state, causing people to avoid public gatherings even as they started avoiding handshakes and physical contacts. … Read more