The latest figures released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has revealed that Nigeria now has a total of 85,560 cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In its latest case update dated December 29, the NCDC reports 749 new infections and 3 deaths resulting from COVID-19 complications. The new infections were recorded in … Read more
Femi Odekunle, a member of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), has passed away. PCAC is headed by Itse Sagay, a professor of law. Ekohotblog gathered that Odekunle, also a professor, died at the COVID-19 isolation center in Gwagalada, Abuja, on Tuesday evening. Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the federation, had disclosed … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced the death of two doctors who have died of COVID-19 complications in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). A statement issued on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the FCT Minister, Anthony Ogunleye, stated that a female doctor with the Gwarimpa General hospital, passed on two weeks … Read more
– Beyonce posted on her website that people could start submitting an application as of January 7 – The singer’s fans were amazed by her benevolent ways and appreciated her for her gesture Popular American singer, Beyoncé took the lead and decided to step up to the plate during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Music star … Read more
The Lagos State Government has made it necessary for future couples to procure clearance from the state government to hold weddings with not more than 300 people in attendance. This was contained in a notice by the state government. “Weddings and Social gatherings must not exceed 300 people with prior clearance from the Lagos State … Read more
The Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo Olu has commissioned a permanent Triage and Oxygen Therapy Centre in Eti-Osa Local Government Area to deliver swift emergency oxygen therapy to crucial COVID-19 cases in the area. The facility which would double as a COVID19 sample collection center is located within the area of the Eti-Osa Maternal … Read more
Popular American news outlet The Daily Beast has said a Russia-linked propaganda machine is operating in Africa, using social media platforms, including WhatsApp, to misinform Africans about COVID-19 vaccines emanating from America. In a two-part investigation on Russian political activities on the continent, the outlet said false messages are being flooded into Africa by “a … Read more
The Cross River State Government has instructed Churches across the state to end all crossover services by 10pm. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Christian usually holds crossover night on midnight of December 31st to the second day January 1st. This was contained in a statement titled “RE: DEC 31st CROSS OVER VIGIL SERVICE”, signed … Read more
South Africa on Monday announced new lockdown directive as the country’s COVID-19 cases exceeded one million. President Cyril Ramaphosa, who gave the fresh directive at a briefing on Monday said cabinet had resolved to place the country on an adjusted level three from level one with immediate effect. The level three restrictions include extension of … Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday announced a new ban on alcohol sales and said mask-wearing will be mandatory in public after South Africa became the continent’s first to record one million COVID-19 cases. AFP reports that Ramaphosa justified a raft of new measures by a “rapid rise” in infections, most by a new strain of … Read more
Fears of second wave COVID-19 Edo Government on Monday urged residents in the state to ensure they protected the elderly, adjudged most vulnerable to COVID-19, following the outbreak of a second wave of the pandemic. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Mr Osarodion Ogie, who gave the advice in a statement in Benin, on … Read more
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 84,811 cases of COVID-19 infections. In its latest case update dated December 28, the NCDC reports 397 new infections and 10 COVID-19-related death. The new infections were recorded in 18 states — Lagos (144), Plateau … Read more
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says it will not allow COVID-19 vaccines to be administered on Nigerians until they are subjected to clinical trial. Innocent Ujah, president of the association, made this known on Monday when he featured on Sunrise Daily, a programme on Channels Television, He noted that it was imperative for the vaccines … Read more
The Lagos state government has announced that it will deactivate the passports of travellers who do not adhere to the COVID-19 testing protocols. Ekohotblog reports that the announcement is contained in a document on the state’s COVID-19 situation reports and updates made available by Akin Abayomi, commissioner for health, and Gbenga Omotosho, his information and … Read more
The Nigerian Medical Association has appealed to the Federal Government to equip Isolation centres with more drugs and personnel to manage cases as they come. The association stated this, just as it also called on the FG to provide comprehensive life insurance in place for doctors and other health personnel that risk their lives in … Read more
The Lagos government has awakened residents in the state that some improbable persons are now selling fake COVID-19 certificates to travelers. This was disclosed on Monday, December 28, by the commissioner for health, Akin Abayomi, during a press briefing on the situation of the second wave of the virus, PM News reports. However, Abayomi noted … Read more
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has said that COVID-19 vaccines meant for Nigerians must undergo clinical trial before it is administered. President of the NMA, Professor Innocent Ujah, who stated this on Monday while speaking on Channels Television’s flagship programme, Sunrise Daily, said reactions to vaccines differ among races. “If the vaccines come to Nigeria, … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Monday said 48 per cent of people infected with COVID-19 in the state are not aware that they are carriers of the virus. The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi made this known at a briefing on Monday in Alausa Ikeja, Lagos. According to him, the state is … Read more
Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, has enjoined churches in the state to ensure worshippers comply with the measures put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19. Speaking at the thanksgiving service in celebration of the 90th birthday of Priscilla Mark on Sunday, Wike warned that any church found wanting in adhering to the COVID-19 … Read more
South Africa has become the first African nation to record one million COVID-19 cases, according to new data published by the country’s health ministry on Sunday. Currently suffering a second wave of infections, of which the majority are a new variant of the COVID-19, South Africa is the hardest-hit country on the African continent, with … Read more