The number of persons affected by COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Lagos has risen to 11. The state government on Thursday announced that four more people have tested positive. The 12th case and the only one outside Lagos, is the driver of an American citizen who died in Ekiti State. The government revved up its efforts to … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has apologised for allowing a Peoples Democratic Party ‘mega rally’ hold in the state even in the face of an emerging threat and fast-spreading coronavirus disease in Nigeria. No fewer than a thousand persons were present at the PDP rally, which had other governors of the party in attendance including … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration says though antimalarials have not been formally approved as cure for the Coronavirus, still the agency is expanding access so that authorities could gather more data. President Trump had on Thursday said that the US is fast-tracking antimalarial drugs for use as a treatment against the new coronavirus. FDA Commissioner … Read more
A former Senator representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District, Ben Murray-Bruce, has lost his wife, Evelyn Murray Bruce to cancer, She was 43-years-old. Ben made this disclosure on Friday via his verified Twitter handle. He wrote, “I’m broken. Just lost my beautiful wife to cancer. She was my best friend for 43 years and my wife … Read more
Oyo State government has admonished social workers in the State to maintained social distances, high level of hygiene and other health guidelines enacted to ensure that COVID-19 (Corona virus) was contained both at home and work environments. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs. Christiana Abioye who is herself a social … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, March 20th, 2020 1. Coronavirus: FG Orders Closure of Varsities, Schools Nationwide As part of reinforced preventive measures to curb the further spread of Coronavirus, the Federal Ministry of Education has ordered the immediate closure of tertiary institutions, secondary and primary schools nationwide. … Read more
A woman who tested positive for coronavirus gave birth to a healthy baby at an Athens hospital, Greek media reported on Thursday. The 24-year-old woman and her partner had both tested positive before the delivery on Wednesday, but the first test on the baby came back negative for COVID-19. “The virus is not transmitted by … Read more
The National Identity Management Commission on Thursday ordered the immediate shutdown of all its enrollment centres. According to the commission, the move is part of the measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The commission said all its centres in Lagos, Ekiti, Ogun, Katsina and Anambra states had been ordered to shut down. … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has directed churches in Nigeria to observe March 22 and March 29 as days of prayers against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Nigeria and globally. A statement by CAN President, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, on Thursday, called on all churches to follow the guidelines for combating COVID-19 in all gatherings. … Read more
Following calls from certain quaters to make a national broadcast on the Coronavirus disease, President Muhammadu Buhari has cautioned Nigerians against falling into the ploy to politicise the global crisis. Instead, he told everyone to stay calm and not panic, assuring that his administration was managing the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Buhari’s … Read more
The Governor of Taraba State, Mr. Darius Ishaku thursday returned to Jalingo, the state capital, after spending 87 days outside the state. The governor has also urged the residents of the state to stop handshakes and unnecessary movement in order to check the spread of COVID-19 in the state. The governor disclosed he had fallen … Read more
The list of nominees for the position of caretaker secretaries and members for the 33 local government and 35 local council development areas have been confirmed by the Oyo House of Assembly. The list include 68 secretaries and 340 members. The number comprises one secretary and four other members for each of the council areas. … Read more
Following Lagos state government’s instruction to shut down all worship centres to stop gathering of a crowd, the General Overseer of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations, TB Joshua has reacted to the new rule, knowing fully well that lots of people troop into his church every Sunday. Ekohotblog understands that the rule was made … Read more
The Federal House of Representatives hosted schoolchildren on Thursday at its complex in Abuja. On Wednesday, the lawmakers had passed a resolution to stop visitors due to the coronavirus outbreak across the world. It is yet unclear why the House allowed the students to proceed with their visit. Read Also: Coronavirus: Muslim Society Suspend Activities … Read more
In the last 24hours, Africa has recorded 17 deaths from the Covid -19 outbreak the World Health Organization Africa Region has said. The UN Health Agency said so far, there have been 633 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 33 African countries leading to 17 deaths. Meanwhile, in the past 24 hours, the Gambia, Mauritius, and Zambia … Read more
The National Executive Council, Trustees and the National Council of Missioners has announced the suspension of all Mosque activities particularly weekly Asalatu, Jum’ah prayers and any gathering of up to fifty people. According to a statement made available to Ekohotblog, the suspension of activities shall take effect immediately until further notice. This decision was informed … Read more
Oyo state government has reiterated it’s commitments towards ensuring a disease free Oyo state In a statement issued by oyo state ministry of health, the commissioner of health Dr Bello Bashiru confirmed a suspected cases of coronavirus a UK returnee who is currently on self isolation Some tests currently being carried out on samples collected … Read more
The Niger State Government has directed the closure of Public and Private Schools as well as Tertiary Institutions across the State from Monday, 23rd March, 2020. A statement issued by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane further stated that all public gatherings are hereby suspended by the State Government. Ahmed Matane disclosed … Read more
The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) has cancelled its annual camping programme over coronavirus fears. The President (Amir) of the Association in Lagos state, Dr Saheed Ashafa, who disclosed this on Wednesday, said that after due consultation with stakeholders, the association decided to cancel the programme. He said: “The leadership of MSSN in Lagos … Read more
OYO State Government is set to announce restrictions on public gatherings, it was learnt yesterday. It followed the discovery of a suspected coronavirus case in Ibadan, the state capital. The affected man, who is in his 50s, has been placed on isolation in his Bodija, Ibadan home. Read Also: Coronavirus: Government Confirms One Suspected Case … Read more