The Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYTRMA) in collaboration with the National Bag Makers Association of Nigeria, on Friday, began free distribution of face masks, specially designed for motorcycle operators, tricycle riders and commercial drivers in support of the state government in its efforts in preventing the spread of the COVID-19. The event, held … Read more
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State said he received a report from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Friday night, informing him that two residents in the state have been infected with the coronavirus disease. The governor advised the people of the state to take more proactive measures to curb the spread of the … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said the origin of 223 of the confirmed 873 cases is unknown. The figure was revealed in the latest COVID-19 Situation report released by the agency on Thursday. Previously, the number of cases classified as ‘unknown origin’ was 203. According to the report covering 26 states, cases with travel … 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
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, on Monday night. 20th April has announced an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the country. It was disclosed in a recent tweet by the centre that 38 new cases have been reported, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Nigeria to 665. “Thirty-eight new … Read more
The Edo State Government on Monday in Benin announced the discharge of the seventh person found to be suffering from coronavirus. Governor Godwin Obaseki, who made the testimony in a statement, said the seventh discharged patient was the index case in the state. The patient, who had tested negative twice for the virus, was cleared … Read more
No fewer than 21 persons have died from coronavirus-related complications in Nigeria. This was after two new deaths were reported from coronavirus in Akwa Ibom and Borno states on Sunday. Similarly, the coronavirus disease has spread to 21 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja with Jigawa and Borno recording new cases. The Nigeria Centre … Read more
Donations into the Nigeria Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) has hit N25. 893, 699, 791.00. The Director of Corporate Communications of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Isaac Okoroafor, disclosed this in a statement yesterday. While thanking the donors on behalf of the federation, he urged other individuals and corporate organisations to … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control says of the 6,649 people tested for the Coronavirus nationwide, there were more males than females. Director-General of NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, on Friday in Abuja. Iheakweazu said NCDC data revealed that of the 6,649 suspected cases … Read more
Decontamination / Disinfection of Micheal Otedola College of Primary Education, MOCPED, has been done by health officers in Eredo LCDA. The Provost of the college, Associate Professor Nosiru Olajide Onibon who was present at the college during the fumigation expressed his gratitude to the Chairman of the LCDA, Honourable Adeniyi Salau for for his positive … Read more
The Controversial Big Brother Naija housemate, Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha spoke on why she is not ready to to leave the united kingdom [UK] despite the terrifying coronavirus pandemic. Ekohotblog Understands that Tacha, who is presently in the United Kingdom recently said she is not returning to the country due to the widespread of … Read more
Ex BBNaija Housemate Diane Russet Former Housemate of Big Brother Naija reality show, Diane Yashim, known as Diane Russet, has been one of the most daring former housemates in social circles. In a recent interview with The Punch, the actress who recently turned 24 revealed that she once “hated God” because of some of the … Read more
MTN Nigeria on Sunday said its team would start working from home as part of the precautionary measures to stop the spread of COVID-19. Mr Funso Aina, the telcos Senior Manager, External Relations, said in a statement that from March 23, workers are expected to perform their duties from home. Aina said that the telco’s … Read more
As a way of keeping our readers abreast of happenings in the wake of the ongoing pandemic, we bring to your notice 5 international Celebrities who have been openly declared to have tested positive to the Corona Virus. They include: Idris Akuna Elba ( Actor) British actor and musician Idris Elba shared a video via … Read more
The Provost of Micheal Otedola College of Primary Education, Noforija, Epe, Associate Professor Nosiru Olajide Onibon, on behalf of the Management has suspended all academic activities in the college as a measure to prevent spread of corona virus. According to the Provost, the University of Ibadan examinations slated to start on Monday, 23rd March, 2020 … 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
A cheating husband has reportedly caught the deadly coronavirus while he was on vacation with his sidechic in Italy without the knowledge of his wife. The man, who is being quarantined in the UK, told the medical team that he got infected while he was on a secret get-away with his mistress in Italy. According … Read more
The Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bashir Bello has urged residents of the state to adhere to hygienic precautionary measures in order to avoid the outbreak of Coronavirus. This is following a suspected case of the disease, a man in his 50’s who arrived Bodija area of Ibadan from the United Kingdom, and has … Read more
Ekohotblog understands that Ekiti State Government has confirmed that it recorded its first case of the deadly coronavirus on Wednesday. This was revealed in a statement by the state’s Ekiti State Commissioner for Health & Human Services, Dr. Mojisola Yaya Kolade. The Ekiti State Commissioner said the patient is a 38-year-old Nigerian of Ekiti origin … Read more