Tributes are pouring in for Haroun Hamzat, brother of the deputy governor of Lagos who died of Covid-19 at age 36. He would have been 37 by March 2021, but Haroun breathed his last on Wednesday, after a battle with COVID-19. He worked at a primary healthcare centre in one of the local councils — … Read more
U.S. reports coronavirus deaths The United States (U.S.) reported more than 4,000 Coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths in one day for the first time on Thursday, as health systems struggle to cope with the number of sick and dying patients. A total of 4,033 people died in connection with the disease within 24 hours, according to the … Read more
The world’s poorest countries can expect to start receiving their first Covid-19 vaccine doses between the end of January and mid-February, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday. Vaccination is already under way in some of the world’s wealthiest nations, including the United States, Britain, European Union countries and Canada. AFP reports that Covax, … Read more
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 95,934 cases of COVID-19. In its latest case update dated January 7, the NCDC reports 1,565 new infections and six COVID-19-related deaths. The new infections were recorded in 23 states — Lagos (807), FCT (236), … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu says more COVID-19 patients need oxygen in the state. Governor Sanwo-Olu stated this after closed doors with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday. At the end of the meeting, he spoke to journalists on his commitment to addressing the second wave of COVID-19 and the increase … Read more
COVID-19, APC A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Mr Steve Otaloro, has commended Gov. Oluwatotimi Akeredolu’s efforts in containing the spread of coronavirus in the state. Otaloro, who is the state Director of Media and Publicity of APC, gave the commendation while being honoured as the “2020 Man of the … Read more
A Scientist and Climatologist, Dr. Piman Hoffman has called on Media Organizations to provide their reporters with necessary safety materials that would protect them from getting infected from the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dr. Piman Hoffman who is also the Assistant Director, African Climate Reporters in Nigeria made the call while briefing Environmental Reporters on the need … Read more
The Abia State Government, on Wednesday, has ordered a compulsory test for residents of the state due to the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus. Ekohotblog gathered that the Secretary to the State Government, Chris Ezem, made this known through a statement on Wednesday, January 7. He said the state government would continue to evolve … Read more
The National Identification Management Commission (NIMC) workers have embarked on a strike action to protest their exposure to COVID-19 risks, irregularities in promotion and poor funding. They are also asking to be paid overtime and provided with enough tools to work with. This is contained in a notice of strike signed by President of the … Read more
The Federal Government has said there will be consequences for Very Important Personalities (VIPs) and government officials who go against COVID-19 travel protocols. National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on Covid-19, Dr. Sani Aliyu, vowed to clamp down on any official that fails to obey travel protocols including undergoing compulsory COVID-19 tests after … Read more
The National Universities Commission (NUC), on Wednesday, directed all Vice-chancellors of universities to reopen the tertiary institutions from January 18, 2021 as earlier approved by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19. “Sequel to various enquiries on the full import of the said Circular, I am to confirm and clarify that, while Officers on Grade … Read more
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 94,369 COVID-19 infections. In its latest case update dated January 6, the NCDC reports 1,664 new infections, the highest number recorded in one day since the outbreak of the virus in Nigeria and five deaths. … Read more
Two individuals died last Wednesday under bizarre circumstances at Rivers State, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. There were incidents that happened. at the Refinery Junction in Eleme. One of the people who died, a woman in her sixties, collapsed after getting off a commercial bike. The second, a man of approximately 70 years of age, died after … Read more
A white social media influencer who goes by the name Tracy Zille has launched a sustained tirade on the entire African continent amid a somewhat pervasive COVID-19 conspiracy theories, Ekohotblog reports. Zille in a series of controversial social media post alleged that some Africans are insinuating that developed countries are planning on killing Africans and … Read more
Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has lost his younger brother, Haroun due to irremediable COVID-19 complications. As gathered by EkoHotBlog, the 37-year-old Haroun, a medical doctor, who died on Tuesday, January 5th, 2021, reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 before his death. His demise was announced by The Nigerian Medical Association, Lagos State … Read more
Edo Government has recorded five deaths and 113 recoveries from the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic since December 1. The State Incident Manager on COVID-19, Dr. Andrew Obi, made this known in a statement in Benin on Tuesday. He said the state has recorded 234 cases with 121 active cases since when the government started … Read more
Mohammed Bello Adoke, former attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice, says he has contracted COVID-19. Ekohotblog gathered that Adoke disclosed his COVID-19 status in an interview with TheCable on Tuesday. Adoke, who said he had gone to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for his medical check up, noted that, though he had tested positive … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has given approval for the establishment of at least one oxygen plant in each of the 36 states of the federation. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, announced this during a briefing on Tuesday in Abuja, the nation’s capital. President Buhari also approved the rehabilitation of … Read more
As the world battles the Covid-19 2nd Wave Pandemic; General over-seer, Christ Evangelical and life Intervention Ministry, Sabon Tasha-kaduna, Pastor Yohanna Buru has called on both Traditional and religious leaders across the African Continent to embark on ceaseless prayers and fasting to save the universe from the ravaging COVID-19. Pastor Yohanna Buru made the call … Read more
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 92,705 cases of COVID-19. In its latest case update dated January 5, the NCDC reports 1,354 new infections and one fatality. The new infections were recorded in 21 states — Lagos (712), FCT (145), Plateau … Read more