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By: Idris Tele-Olukoya A non- governmental association, Epe Club 70’s, on Thursday, embarked on free food distribution drive for old and the needy within the community as part of their community social responsibility during restriction of movement directive by government. Mr Ibrahim Sanuth, the Club President, said that the support was part of measures took … Read more
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has announced that his latest test of coronavirus has returned negative on Thursday evening. Mohammed has been under treatment since Monday, March 25 after he was tested positive for the COVID-19. Mohammed was the first governor to contracted the virus in Nigeria. “I just received the green light. My second … Read more
Nigeria has recorded 14 new coronavirus cases, bringing the number of infections in the country to 288. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control announced this on its Twitter handle on Thursday. In the new figures released, the total number of coronavirus-related deaths recorded in Nigeria has increased to seven while seven more patients have also … Read more
Lagos has discharged 7 more covid-19 patients after they tested negative twice consecutively today. Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo Olu made the disclosure on his twitter handle, he said, ” Today, we discharged 7 more patients who have fully recovered and tested negative twice consecutively for COVID19″. “The patients include one female and six males; … Read more
The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu, has asked state governors to desist from releasing figures and identities of COVID-19 patients in their states. The NCDC boss said the governors should liaise with appropriate body before disclosing coronavirus cases in their states. He made this known in the wake of … Read more
In a video Ekohotblog obtained from reubenabati news, Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has announced Special intervention packages for its citizens as the country continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. In his 5th state-wide broadcast since the pandemic began, President Akufo-Addo announced that the government will cover the water bills of its citizens for the months … Read more
Professor Benedict Ayade is going hard on citizens to ensure that they abide by all the measures aimed at curtailing the spread of Covid-19 in the state. Recently, the governor was spotted sitting on a chair with a group of security operatives watching out on Calabar-Itu bridge, that links Cross River State with Akwa ibom … Read more
Despite the ban on public gatherings to curb the spread of Coronavirus, churches in Ondo State have been granted permission to hold Easter Sunday which is to commemorate the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. In a statement released by the chairman of Ondo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN), Reverend John Oladapo … Read more
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), and the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria (NARD), have said that they will not allow the Chinese doctors who arrived Nigeria on Wednesday evening attend to any patient. However, NMA and NARD described any attempt by the Chinese medical team to manage any patient as unethical and illegal. … Read more
Under the directive of the Embassy of China in the country and in response to the Federal Government’s request, Chinese Medical doctors have arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The 15- member team were warmly received by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire. The personnel, who are experts in infectious diseases, respiratory illness, … Read more
A few hours after the inauguration of a 60-bed isolation centre for Coronavirus (COVID-19) patients, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, says it has admitted four patients with the virus. Prof. Wasiu Adeyemo, the LUTH Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Lagos. According to him, they are … Read more
A 27-year-old Kaduna man who just returned from Lagos is apparently confused as his family members took to their heels because he vomited. Instead of caring for him, the family left their home in Kurmi Village in Igabi LG of Kaduna state for him, afraid that he might have contracted the virus because he was … Read more
Nollywood actress, Adaeze Ameh has expressed her disappointment at the low supply of electricity in Nigeria as the lockdown continues. The veteran actress said she understands that the reason for the sit-at-home order is to curb the spread of the virus, but the Federal Government has failed in the provision of social amenities such as … Read more
Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has announced the discharge of seven people who had been on treatment for Covid-19 at the Isolation Centre in Abuja. This was as he expressed optimism that the 39 who are still on admission would soon be discharged, commending the health personnel for their dedication to … Read more
Controversial Anambra-based prophet, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere alias Odumeje ‘The Lion’ was again spotted showcasing his dancing skills over defeat of deadly coronavirus. This time, he was obviously in a crowded place as the onlookers cheered him up while he performed some acrobatics to the secular music. See This: Coronavirus Lockdown: Osun Student Hails Landlord For Distributing … Read more
As the statewide lockdown ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari entered the third day, the Ogun State Government Monday evening confirmed that it had uncovered two fresh cases of the coronavirus pandemic in the state. The state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, who addressed journalists at his private residence in Iperu Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area of … Read more
Award-winning comedian, Ayodeji Richard Makun Stage names A.Y. reacts to Funke Akindele’s judgment as he claimed nobody is above the law. Ekohotbog recalls that Funke Akindele and husband, JJC Skillz were sentenced to two weeks community service with N100,000 fine each for defying the lockdown rules ordered by the federal government READ ALSO: VIDEO: Funke … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has berated recent comments made by scientists suggesting a vaccine for the new coronavirus should be tested in Africa as “racist” and a hangover from the “colonial mentality”. “Africa cannot and will not be a testing ground for any vaccine. We will follow all the rules … Read more
Six new cases of coronavirus in Nigeria has been reported, this brings the case toll to 238. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Monday announced this via its Twitter handle. Of the six new cases, the NCDC said two were recorded in Kwara State, two in Edo, one in Rivers and one in the … Read more
A couple in Taraba state, John Lawrence Ogwuche and Faith Nathaniel Odang have gone against all odds to have their wedding on Saturday, April 4th. They held the mini occasion in their living room with only close members of their family in attendance as a way of abiding to the statewide restriction of movement and … Read more