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Comedian Mr. Jollof has called out some Nigerian Governors who have reportedly turned the ongoing coronavirus pandemic into a fashion parade. Ekohotblog understands that many states across the country have been taking steps to curb the spread of the coronavirus in their region, and one of them is an order mandating citizens to use face … Read more
Jemibewon, Bayo Ojo, Jamodu, Lambo, others named in elders’ council Smart Adeyemi, Tunde Ayeni, Jide Omokore, Dino Melaye, others appointed committee members Prominent indigenes of Okunland in Kogi West Senatorial District have launched an initiative aimed at providing relief for inhabitants of the area from the ravages of the coronavirus pandemic. Known as the Okun … Read more
Apostle Johnson Suleman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries (OFM), has released powerful prophecies for the week amid Coronavirus in Nigeria. Ekohotblog reports that the Apostle Johnson Suleman released the powerful prophecies on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Monday, April 27, a day after Nigeria recorded 91 Coronavirus cases. This online news platform understands … Read more
A Nigerian man identified as Jide Arije has been reported to have lost his life to the deadly pandemic coronavirus disease a few hours to his birthday. It was said that the deceased was going to be 60 years old before he took his last breath due to coronavirus. His friend, Sola Salako Ajulo wrote … Read more
Amid COVID-19 lockdown, Nollywood actress Lillian Okolie has advised her sex-starved colleagues to use vibrator. Reacting to some of her colleagues complaining of loneliness and lack of sex due to the COVID-19 lockdown, the script interpreter said: “My honest advice to them is that they should pray and fast for COVID-19 to be over or use … Read more
According to The Nation, there is the fear of death currently rampaging the ancient city of Kano. News spread on Saturday that various prominent people died, some from the Coronavirus, others from an unknown disease Ekohotblog reports that the state is currently on lockdown, imposed by Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The prominent persons, who died … Read more
China has confiscated over 89 million poor quality face masks, a government official said Sunday, as Beijing faces a slew of complaints about faulty protective gear exported worldwide. Demand for protective equipment has soared as nations across the globe battle the deadly coronavirus, which has infected around 2.9 million people. But a number of countries … Read more
The Lagos State chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has alleged shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for nurses and other healthcare workers in the state. They claimed that in their “collective battle to contain the COVID-19 global pandemic, many nurses are exposed to risks as the PPE is not readily … Read more
The State Government of Osun says it has conducted fresh 167 Coronavirus tests, out of which 12 returned positive. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Rafiu Isamotu who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, revealed that the 12 new cases were recorded in Osogbo, Ife, Ede, Ikire and Ejigbo. Isamu said the fresh tests … Read more
Governor Atiku Bagudu declared Thursday that there would be no lockdown in Kebbi state, as agreed by Nigeria Governors Forum. Instead, the people would continue to observe all the precautionary measures against COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor disclosed this at a meeting with the State Task Force Committee on COVID-19. The meeting at Medical Centre Kalgo, … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has commemorated with Muslims in the country and all over the world as they commence this year’s 30-day Ramadan fast, following the sighting of the moon. Buhari in a letter by his special aide, Mr Garba Shehu, described Ramadan 2020 as a challenge as it falls in the period of the global … Read more
Plateau state has joined the growing list of states battling with the COVID-19 pandemic, this is as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control disclosed that the country has confirmed 108 cases of the virulent infection. The agency made the disclosure in its daily situation report of COVID-19 on its official twitter page on Thursday. According … Read more
Doctors in the U.S have discovered a new symptom of coronavirus. They say the symptom lies in the toes or fingers of the afflicted, especially in white people. It is called the Covid toe. The good part is that it appears in both asymptomatic and severe cases. The World Health Organisation listed fever, tiredness, dry … Read more
The Director-General (DG) of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, on Thursday said the strategy currently being employed in testing Nigerians for COVID-19 is ethical as only the right set of people are being tested. Ihekweazu also reacted to critics who are comparing a number of people tested in Nigeria to … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said there is no proof of a cure for Covid-19 after Madagascar’s president has launched a herbal coronavirus “cure”. The country’s national medical academy (Anamem) has also cast doubt on the efficacy of Andry Rajoelina’s touted prevention and remedy. It said it had the potential to damage people’s health … Read more
Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church says coronavirus is here to stay. It is not going anytime soon and that it may become airborne soon. Ekohotblog reports that Primate Ayodele issued this to media houses inline with his new prophecy. Primate Ayodele said “Coronavirus is here to stay. It is not going anytime … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the country has recorded 91 fresh cases of the coronavirus disease. The agency made the announcement via its verified Twitter account on Wednesday. “91 new cases of #COVID19 have been reported; “74 in Lagos, 5 in Katsina, 4 in Ogun, 2 in Delta, 2 in … Read more
Human trials of a potential vaccine for the coronavirus will this week begin in the U.K. later this week. British Health Minister Matt Hancock said Tuesday that a vaccine developed by researchers at Oxford University will be tested on people on Thursday. “In normal times, reaching this stage would take years, and I’m very proud … Read more
According to reports, residents of Mushin local government on Monday countered the notorious robbery unit identified as One Million Boys in Ilupeju area of Lagos State amid the Coronavirus lockdown. Specifically, the youths in Mushin, both male as well as female charged towards Ilupeju vicinity to defend the neighborhood. Reports emerged that the infamous coterie … Read more
The Lagos State Government has confirmed that it recorded fresh COVID-19 related deaths. The State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi said this in a tweet on Tuesday. He noted that although no fresh cases of the coronavirus disease had been recorded on Monday, April 20, there were related deaths from the pandemic. READ ALSO: … Read more