UPDATE: Again, Davido Tests Negative For COVID-19

Watch As Fans Destroy Properties As Davido Fails To Show At Their Event

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

Breaking: FG Begins Disbursement Of N5,000 To 1million Nigerians  

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

BREAKING: Nigeria Records 12 New Cases Of COVID-19

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

Countries Threaten Jail For #AprilFoolsDay About Coronavirus

Countries Threaten Jail For #AprilFoolsDay About Coronavirus

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

[Breaking] COVID-19: Three Suspected Cases Test Negative In Delta

BREAKING: Coronavirus Cases Breaks 700,000 Globally

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

Covid-19 Yet To End, Virus Expert ‘Dr Fauci’ Predicts Another In September

COVID-19: US May Witness Post-Holiday Surge In Infections - Fauci

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

Coronavirus Kills Nigerian Doctor In UK While Treating Patients

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 Confirms Fresh Case Of Covid-19 

BREAKING: Coronavirus Cases Breaks 700,000 Globally

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

JUST IN: Ekiti Only Index Case Recovers From Coronavirus

BREAKING: Coronavirus Cases Breaks 700,000 Globally

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

COVID-19: Lagos Residents Lament Over Two Weeks Stay-At-Home Order

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

[BREAKING] COVID -19: Wike Suspends LG Chairman, Imposes Curfew

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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

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

Covid-19: Nigerian Medical Doctors Lament Over Hike In Cost Of Medical Consumables

COVID-19: 34 Doctors Test Positive In Kano

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

Lagos: Coronavirus Survivor ‘Oluwaseun Osowobi’ Shares Her Ordeal

Lagos: Coronavirus Survivor 'Oluwaseun Osowobi' Shares Her Ordeal

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

Coronavirus: Seyi Makinde Tests Positive, Urges Residents To Stay At Home

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

Love In Time Of Coronavirus Pandemic

Love In Time Of Coronavirus Pandemic

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

Coronavirus: Queen Elizabeth’s Son, Prince Charles Now In Good Health

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

COVID-19: NAFDAC Orders Production of Chloroquine For Clinical Trial

Reps To NAFDAC- Warn Nigerians Against Using Paracetamol To Cook

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