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In the second medical investigation that was carried out, music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has tested negative for Covid-19. Davido, made the disclosure in a tweeton Wednesday afternoon. Recall that his fiancee, Chioma, tested positive for COVID-19 on the 27th of March, which warranted his first test. Apparently, Davido wanted double check … Read more
In a bid to cushion the harsh effects of the present economic realities in Nigeria, the federal government on Wednesday, began the disbursement of N5,000 to one million indigent Nigerians in the country. It is worthy to note that N20,000 was paid to each beneficiary from the Conditional Cash Transfers Scheme, covering payments for four … Read more
Twelve new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Nigeria. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control announced on their official Twitter page on Wednesday. “Twelve new cases of COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria; 9 in Osun, 2 in Edo and 1 in Ekiti State “As at 12:30 pm 1st April there are 151 confirmed … Read more
Today is April Fools’ Day, the global day for pranks. Unfortunately, some governments have warned citizens not to fool around with coronavirus pandemic-themed jokes or else they pay heavy fines or go to jail. The world is just not in the mood for jokes as the global death toll mounts and billions remain under some … Read more
Delta State is one of the Nigerian states yet to record any case of the COVID-19 since its outbreak in the country as three new suspected cases in the state have tested negative for the virus. Recall that the governor during his public update broadcast on Coronavirus on Tuesday, said that the state was expecting … Read more
Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci has predicted there will be another coronavirus outbreak from fall, that is 22 September to 21 December. He said the U.S. will be better prepared to combat the virus. “In fact, I would anticipate that that would actually happen because of the … Read more
Former Senate President of Nigeria, Bukola Saraki has mourned a renowned medical practitioner, Dr Alfa Saadu who died after contracting Coronavirus while treating victims of the virus. Taking to his Facebook page, the ex- Senate President, described the late UK based doctor as one who provided leadership for the people in diaspora as he served … Read more
Bauchi State has recorded another positive case of COVID-19 bringing the number of positive cases in the state to three including Governor Bala Mohammed. The State deputy governor, Sen Baba Tela while briefing journalists on the daily updates of the virus in the state , said the new case is a 55-year-old man who had … Read more
Ekiti State government on Tuesday announced that the only coronavirus index case recorded in the state had recovered. Commissioner for Health, Dr Mojisola Yaya-Kolade, while briefing newsmen in Ado-Ekiti, said that the index case, who had been in isolation, was discharged after he had fully recovered. Yaya-Kolade said: “He has now tested negative. Everything is … Read more
Africa’s largest city Lagos was deserted Tuesday after Nigeria locked down its economic hub and shuttered its capital, in the continent’s latest effort to brake the juggernaut of coronavirus. Businesses were closed, markets abandoned and streets empty as the usually chaotic megacity of 20 million, along with the capital Abuja, shuddered to a halt on … Read more
In an unprecedented turn of event in Rivers State, Governor Nyesom Wike has suspended the Chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area and his deputy for failing to enforce his directives to curb the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic in the council. In a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, Governor … Read more
Alcohol Won’t Protect You Against COVID-19, WHO Warn The World Health Organization (WHO) Nigeria has warned that taking alcohol does not protect against coronavirus. This warning came from a tweet on WHO’s Nigeria official handle on Monday where it explained that it can, in fact, be dangerous to drink alcohol. According to WHO, taking alcohol … Read more
Medical Doctors in Nigeria have lamented the high cost of medical consumables in the country, following the outbreak of the novel COVID-19, global pandemic. The Doctors who spoke under the aegis of the Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (GPMPN), on Monday, appealed to governments at all levels to come to their … Read more
For Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi, Monday, 30 March 2019 will linger in her memory, that was the day she was discharged from the Infectious Disease Hospital, IDH, Yaba where she battled to live. Ekohotblog understands that Oluwaseun Osowobi was struck down by the deadly Coronavirus. Her journey to the dreaded IDH, began when she tested positive … Read more
In Ogun state, Governor Dapo Abiodun, said the lockdown of the state has been shifted to Friday. Abiodun said the state government made a request to President Buhari, to shift the lockdown which was supposed to take place on Monday night to Friday, April 3, 2020, and it has been granted. He said the request … Read more
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has urged residents to comply with directives aimed at curbing the deadly coronavirus in the state. This is following his status as a carrier of the virus. Ekohotblog recalls that the governor made the announcement on Monday afternoon via his Twitter page. “I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. … Read more
As countries impose strict lockdown measures and travel restrictions to combat the coronavirus pandemic, couples all over the world are facing similar predicaments. While some are choosing to stay apart, during this compulsory lockdown, others have decided to move closer together. The question of how couples should handle lockdowns is so widespread that it was … Read more
After spending 7 days in self-isolation from Wednesday, March 25th 2020, as a result of testing positive to the virus, Queen Elizabeth’s Son, Prince Charles has recovered from coronavirus, is out of quarantine and in good health. His wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, 72, was also tested and did not have the virus, but also … Read more
As efforts intensify in the search for a vaccine cure for Covid-19 , the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has ordered the manufacturing of Chloroquine for an emergency stock for possible clinical trial treatment of Coronavirus in the country. In a statement to this effect, Director-General of the agency, Prof. … Read more
Preventive treatment is ongoing in Lagos for the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Malam Abba Kyari, who tested positive for coronavirus. Kyari who arrived Lagos early today in an air ambulance felt bright and chirpy without showing any symptoms of the virus. The top presidential aide in a statement on Sunday night said … Read more