Covid-19

LASG Inaugurates Post-COVID-19 Review Committee For Tourism, Entertainment Industry

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The Lagos State Government has inaugurated the State Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Review Committee, aimed at reactivating the Tourism, Arts and Culture sector. Inaugurating the committee in Ikeja, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, said that the state’s creative industry had remained dormant, following the Coronavirus pandemic. Akinbile-Yusuf said in a statement that … Read more

COVID-19: If You Live In A Crowded House, Wear Mask At Home – Akin Abayomi

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COVID-19: Only Those Eligible For Phase One Will Be Inoculated – LASG

Akin Abayomi, commissioner for health in Lagos state, has advised those who reside in crowded places to wear masks. The government of Lagos has made wearing of masks in public places compulsory to limit the spread of COVID-19. But at a press conference on Thursday, the commissioner said there is a risk of contracting coronavirus … Read more

COVID-19: Nigerian Government Opens Up On Approving Hydroxychloroquine

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The chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, has warned Nigerians against the panic buy of Hydroxychloroquine. Mustapha, who during the daily briefing on Thursday, insisted that the drug has not been approved for use in treating coronavirus in the country. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2020/05/14/exclusive-lagos-govt-reveals-drugs-covid-19-patients-are-treated-with/ “We, therefore strongly warn against self-medication. If you … Read more

Kaduna NSCDC Deploys 3,000 Personnel To Enforce Travel Ban During Eid-el-Fitr

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The Kaduna State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 3,000 of its personnel to enforce the ban on intrastate and interstate travels before, during and after the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. In a statement signed on Thursday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Omdiir Terzungwe, the security agency said the 3,000 … Read more

Finally, WHO Declares Support For Madagascar’s Covid-19 Cure

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WHO Meets With Africa Herbal Medicine Gurus As Search For COVID-19 Cure Intensifies

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed it is considering Madagascar’s COVID Organics for a clinical observation process. This was made known by the President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina in a tweet on via his Twitter handle. Rajoelina after a meeting with Director-General of WHO, Tedros Ghebreyesus, said WHO had congratulated Madagascar for the discovery … Read more

COVID-19: Caution Your Passengers, Ensure They Comply With Government Directives, Tarzan Boat Warns Operators

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Mr. Balogun Tarzan, President of The Association of Tourists Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON) has instructed all the boat operators across the country to oblige with government directive by wearing a face mask and adhering to other precautionary measures to avoid further spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing further, he urged his … Read more

COVID-19: 12 Nigerian Evacuees Pay ₦7m For Côte d’Ivoire Charter Fight

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FG, Plane-flying-on-earth-atmosphere

Twelve Nigerians who were marooned in Côte d’Ivoire have reportedly paid N7m for a charter flight bring them to the country. The stranded men who were said to be awaiting evacuation were desperate to return home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Nigerian Mission in Côte d’Ivoire gave the 12 businessmen approval to secure the … Read more

COVID-19: Panic In Lagos As Over 40 Medical Personnel Test Positive In LUTH

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Many departments are on lockdown because most workers are infected due to lack of personal protective equipment (PPEs) All the doctors in the gynecology department had contracted the deadly Coronavirus, 40 low cadres and non-medical staff like cleaners are also infected. Hospital has been on partial shutdown for months, hence could not operate optimally due … Read more

Curfew: Lagos Doctors Embark On Indefinite Sit-at-home Over Police Harrassment

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Following the announcement by the Lagos state police command that it will not spare doctors from the curfew imposed on the state by the federal government, doctors in the state have proceeded on sit-at-home protest. The development is sequel to the directive of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State Chapter, enjoining its members to immediately … Read more

Oil Workers Contribute Sixty Per Cent Coronavirus Cases In Rivers, Says Wike

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Wike PDP

Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that Sixty percent of coronavirus cases recorded in the state are from oil workers returning from rigs. Governor Wike disclosed this on Wednesday when the Management Team of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Port Harcourt. He stated that it is for this … Read more

Coronavirus In Nigeria: Wike Relaxes Lockdown Of P/Harcourt For Six Days

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APC

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has relaxed the total lockdown on Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government Areas for six days, with effect from Thursday, 21st May 2020. Ekohotblog understands that Governor Wike stated this in a broadcast on Wednesday evening. “Residents and visitors of these local government areas can, therefore, go out of their … Read more

Schools Reopen In South Korea As COVID-19 Fears Ease

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South Korea

Hundreds of thousands of South Korean students returned to school on Wednesday as educational establishments started reopening after a coronavirus delay of more than two months. Students lined up for temperature checks and were given sanitisers to wash their hands as they entered school premises while teachers greeted them with smiles and occasional elbow bumps. … Read more

BREAKING: 292 Evacuees In Saudi Arabia Land In Nigeria

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Ministry, Geoffrey Onyeama

The federal government on Wednesday announced that 292 Nigerians stranded in Saudi Arabia have landed in the country. The flight conveying the 292 evacuees arrived yesterday at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, from Saudi Arabia. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, broke the news today on his official Twitter handle. Onyeama disclosed that a … Read more

Mali President Pardons 400 Prisoners To Curb COVID-19

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Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta has pardoned 400 prisoners in order to stem the spread of coronavirus, his office said Tuesday. Among those released was preacher Bandiougou Doumbia who was jailed for two years in March for comments notably praising jihadist leaders Iyad Ag Ghali and Amadou Koufa. READ ALSO: Coronavirus In Nigeria: Jumia, Mastercard … Read more

Reps Seeks N15bn COVID-19 Emergency Fund For Tertiary Institutions

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The House of Representatives has called on the Federal government to set up a strategic N15billion Coronavirus Emergency Fund for Nigerian Universities and Tertiary Institutions as part of its response to the impact of the pandemic on academic, research and administrative operations. The House made the call as part of its resolutions at plenary on … Read more

OPINION: COVID-19 And Nigerian Banks By Reuben Abati

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The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the entire world – the future of everything and the world of work, but perhaps the most visible effect of this disruption is most felt in the financial services sector, the markets and the global economy. In this regard, the banking sector is one of the most gravely impacted. It … Read more

Coronavirus In Nigeria: NCDC Announces 226 Fresh Cases, Total Hits 6,401

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the country has recorded 226 fresh cases of the coronavirus in Nigeria. NCDC disclosed this via its official Twitter handle on Tuesday night. This brings the total number of cases in Nigeria to 6,401. NCDC tweeted: “226 new cases of #COVID19; “131-Lagos, 25-Ogun, 15-Plateau, 11-Edo, … Read more

Lagos Govt Commences Advocacy On Use Of Facemask

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Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy has embarked on advocacy to different locations across the metropolis to sensitise residents on the importance of facemask usage as part of efforts to curb the community transmission of the COVID-19 in the State. Speaking during the exercise, tagged “Mask-Up-Lagos”, an Assistant Director and leader of the team, … Read more

Pastor Who Claimed To Have COVID-19 Healing Power Dies After Contact With Patient

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  A renowned Cameroonian pastor, Frankline Ndifor, who claimed to have the power to make COVID-19 patients recover from the virus has died of the virulent infection Consequently, a significant amount of his congregation have been consumed by apprehension following his demise He had prayed for many his supporters to get cure of the coronavirus. … Read more

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