China Shuts Down City Over Fresh COVID-19 Outbreak EKO HOT BLOG reports that Around 21 million people in the Chinese city of Chengdu effectively went into lockdown on Thursday as authorities raced to snuff out a new Covid-19 outbreak. China is the last major economy wedded to a zero-Covid policy, stamping out virus … Read more
US Govt To Stop Sending Free At Home COVID-19 Tests EKO HOT BLOG reports that the government will end its giveaway of Covid-19 at-home tests Friday because of insufficient congressional funding, a senior Biden administration official said Sunday. A stockpile of the tests is being depleted, and officials want to have enough on … Read more
The ASUU strike is fast assuming a bigger threat and an impending disaster to the economic growth of Nigeria just as the terrible Covid-19 pandemic that crippled the Nation and entire re world in 2020; an industrial crisis that has thrown a spoke in the wheel of the progress of Nigerian youth and the … Read more
LASG, NG-CARES have empowered Ikorodu entrepreneurs affected by COVID-19 pandemic EKO HOT BLOG reports that500 beneficiaries of an empowerment training initiative – Lagos-CARES, a partnership initiative with the Federal Government’s NG-CARES programme, have received Certificates of Competency and Cash Grants in 10 soft skills and practical training during a graduation ceremony held recently … Read more
Jumia has launched a quick commerce platform in Lagos EKO HOT BLOG reports that the E-commerce platform, Jumia has announced the launch of a quick commerce platform in Nigeria titled ‘Jumia Food Mart’ to meet increased consumer demand for rapid delivery. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals Meeting Details With Obasanjo In Abeokuta JUST IN: … Read more
13,500 vulnerable women and youths resident have been empowered by the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has empowered 13,500 vulnerable women and youths resident in Lagos from Y2019 to date with various tuition-free empowerment … Read more
The US First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing “mild symptoms”, the White House announced on Tuesday. According to her spokesperson, Elizabeth Alexander, the 71-year-old First Lady tested negative earlier on Monday … Read more
UK Becomes First Country To Approve Dual-Strain COVID-19 Jab EKO HOT BLOG reports that the UK has become the first country to approve a dual vaccine which tackles both the original Covid virus and the newer Omicron variant. Ministers say the vaccine will now form part of the autumn booster campaign. EDITOR’S … Read more
Nigerian youths have said the industrial action by ASUU has affected the economic growth of the Country EKO HOT BLOG reports that the lingering industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities has remained a bigger threat to the economic growth of Nigeria compared to COVID-19 pandemic and the war between Russia and Ukraine, … Read more
NCDC Reports 118 Fresh COVID-19 Cases EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 262,520 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated August 11 & 12, the NCDC reports 118 new cases with no COVID-related deaths. EDITOR’S PICK NCDC Reports … Read more
Lagos cares initiative for farmers has begun EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has commenced its Lagos-CARES initiative to cater for 15,000 farm households and 69 food markets by cushioning the effects of the continuous rise in prices of feeds and other farm inputs across the State. EDITOR’S PICK Sanwo-Olu … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said the Federal Government has disbursed a total of N100 billion to indigenous pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare investors as loans. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in order to increase their financial bases and increase domestic production of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, the Federal Government has given loans totaling N100 billion … Read more
The Nigerian Embassy in Mexico has been closed over fresh outbreak of Corona virus EKO HOT BLOG reports that due to a new COVID-19 epidemic, which has infected six members of the diplomatic staff, the Nigerian Embassy in Mexico has issued a seven-day closure. The Nigerian ambassador, Mr. Adejare Bello, gave the order for … Read more
Lagos, Onikate of Ikate have disagreed over eviction notice from property EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government, Lagos House of Assembly and the Onikate of Ikate, a well-respected King, disagree on the process adopted in serving him an eviction notice on a property owned by Theophilus Mabayoje Banjo in Ikeja that … Read more
US President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 again Saturday EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Joe Biden has tested positive again for Covid-19, the White House said Saturday. President Biden tested negative on Thursday after 5-day isolation following a positive test last week. EDITOR’S PICK: [JUST IN] US President Joe Biden Tests … Read more
The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden is set to end his strict isolation measures His physician Dr Kevin O’ Connor says President has been under strict isolation measures for almost a week EDITOR’S PICK: [JUST IN] US President Joe Biden Tests Positive For COVID-19 Biden Calls For Federal Law To Restore … Read more
Ekiti records 74 new cases of COVID-19 – Health Commissioner …Others are reporting at the nearest health facility when sick, getting tested and isolated if positive and adhering to COVID-19 measures by banks and other institutions. EDITOR’S PICK: Police Storm Peoples Gazette Newspaper’s HQ In Abuja, Arrest 5 Staff Akeredolu Reveals When He Will Buy … Read more
Biden is fully vaccinated, after getting two doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine shortly before taking office White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden has begun taking Paxlovid, an antiviral drug designed to reduce the severity of the disease EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine’s First Lady Makes Emotional Appeal To US Congress For More Arms [VIDEO] … Read more
Borno confirms outbreak of Monkeypox in Maiduguri …WHO has embarked on sensitisation programme to ensure enough awareness enhanced prevention of epidemic-prone diseases including monkey pox, Cholera, and COVID-19 pandemic EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Leg Surgery Governor Sanwo-Olu Charges Officials Over Poaching Of State Athletes EKO HOT … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 259,007 Total cases discharged – 250,485 Total deaths recorded – 3,144 EDITOR’S PICK NCDC Reports 27 New Cases FG Receives 3.2m J&J COVID-19 Vaccines From Italy Uganda Records Zero Admitted Cases Of COVID-19 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now … Read more