COVID-19: NCDC Reports 7 Deaths, 104 Fresh Cases

Total cases confirmed – 162,593 Total cases discharged – 150,308 Total deaths recorded – 2,048 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 162,593 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated March 28, the NCDC reports 104 fresh cases with 7 COVID-related … Read more

COVID-19 Vaccine Not For Sale In Nigeria, FG Warns

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Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, designated as the only point of entry for imported COVID-19 vaccines. Fake COVID-19 vaccines are already in circulation in Africa – FG  The federal government has warned Nigerians against buying and using any COVID-19 vaccine advertised for sale in the country. The warning was contained in a memo by Adebimpe … Read more

COVID-19: NCDC Confirms 101 New Cases, 2 More Deaths

Total cases confirmed – 162,489 Total cases discharged – 150,205 Total deaths recorded – 2,041 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 162,388 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated March 27, the NCDC reports 101 fresh cases with 2 COVID-related … Read more

BREAKING: Super Eagles Player Tests Positive For COVID-19

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Super Eagles Player, Alex Iwobi, has tested positive for COVID-19. Iwobi will be missing the 2021 AFCON qualification game against Benin Republic on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Iwobi has been withdrawn from the team and he’s expected to take another test to ascertain his condition. The Everton forward might also miss Wednesday’s game … Read more

Finance Minister, Zainab Explains Failure Of Previous National Plans

Finance Minister, Zainab Explains Failure Of Previous National Plans

The Federal Government said the failure of previous national economic plans is due to the inadequate cooperation and absence of state government’s inputs. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, made this known while speaking at the 19th National Council on Development Planning (NCDP) meeting in Abuja. She noted that the overall … Read more

COVID-19: NCDC Confirms 113 Cases, 3 Fatalities

Total cases confirmed – 162,388 Total cases discharged – 149,986 Total deaths recorded – 2,039 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 162,388 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated March 26, the NCDC reports 113 fresh cases with 3 COVID-related … Read more

We Won’t Compromise Vaccination Protocol, Abayomi Assures Lagos Residents

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The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state government will not compromise on the vaccination protocols rolled out by the Federal Government (FG). The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) had earlier accused the state of malpractices in the exercise. The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says … Read more

COVID-19: NCDC Confirms 97 Fresh Cases, 5 Deaths

Total cases confirmed – 162,275 Total cases discharged – 149,882 Total deaths recorded – 2,036 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 162,275 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated March 25, the NCDC reports 97 fresh cases with 5 COVID-related … Read more

COVID-19: NCDC Announces 214 New Infections, One Fatality

COVID-19: NCDC Announces 214 New Infections, One Fatality

Total cases confirmed – 162,076 Total cases discharged – 148,530 Total deaths recorded – 2,031 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 162,076 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated March 23, the NCDC reports 214 fresh cases with 1 COVID-related … Read more

The COVID-19 Vaccine is Safe and Effective; Says Peter Averik

The Chairman, Jema’a Local Government area Council, Hon Peter Danjuma Averik has assured of the effectiveness and safety of the Astrazeneca COVID-19 Vaccine. Mr. Averik stated this on Monday shortly After the vaccine was administered on him at the local government council’s secretariat in Kafanchan Kaduna State- Nigeria The Jema’a Local government chairman assured people … Read more

COVID-19 Vaccine: 122,400 Inoculated Against Coronavirus, Says FG

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Kebbi, Zamfara, and Oyo yet to commence vaccination.  Kogi has not received COVID-19 vaccine Barely two weeks after receiving its first batch of COVID-19 vaccine, 122,400 persons have been vaccinated against the virulent infection in Nigeria, government official said on Monday. Faisal Shuaib, executive director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), made … Read more

How Nigeria Will Avoid Third Wave Of COVID-19 – Health Minister

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As of Tuesday morning, Nigeria has confirmed 161,868 cases out of which 2,030 people have lost their lives to the virus. The Federal Ministry of Health has highlighted some of the measures it is taking to ensure Nigeria does not slip into a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. As some countries in Europe experience … Read more

COVID-19: No Death Recorded As NCDC Announces 131 New Infections

COVID-19: No Death Recorded As NCDC Announces 131 New Infections

Total cases confirmed – 161,868 Total cases discharged – 148,125 Total deaths recorded – 2,030 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 161,868 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated March 22, the NCDC reports 131 fresh cases with no COVID-related … Read more

Dino Melaye Tackles Yahaya Bello, States Why Governor Must Accept Covid-19 Vaccine

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A Chieftain of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and former federal lawmaker, Sen. Dino Melaye, has on Sunday night tackled the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccines Bello has continued to downplay the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kogi State. He also vowed not to subject the people of … Read more

COVID-19: NCDC Confirms 86 New Infections, Records No Fatality

COVID-19: NCDC Confirms 86 New Infections, Records No Fatality

Total cases confirmed – 161,737 Total cases discharged – 147,899 Total deaths recorded – 2,030 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 161,737 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated March 21, the NCDC reports 86 new infections with no COVID-related … Read more

We Haven’t Made Up Our Minds To Take AstraZeneca Jabs – Kogi Senators, Reps

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The Kogi State Government have insisted that there are no incidents of COVID-19 infections in the state. Representatives of Kogi State in the National Assembly have said they are not sure whether to receive the COVID-19 vaccine or not. The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, was vaccinated on Tuesday and announced a two-week schedule … Read more