Covid-19

COVID-19: NUC Orders Suspension Of Academic Activities In Universities

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COVID-19

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has directed Vice-Chancellors of universities to put all academic activities on hold amid upsurge COVID-19 cases. Ekohotblog reports that the directive was contained in circular signed by Chris Maiyaki, Deputy Executive Secretary (Administration). Maiyaki ordered the universities to remain shut and await further instructions. Other edifice such as classrooms, hostel accommodation … Read more

Gov. Ishaku Calls For Collaborative Efforts To Combat COVID-19

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Gov. Ishaku Laments Insecurity, Calls For Decentralisation Of Police

Governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, has stated that the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic can only be won by concerted efforts of all. Ishaku, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by his media aide, Bala Dan-Abu, to commemorate Christmas, seized the opportunity to remind Christians not to forget to pray against … Read more

NCDC Confirms Four Fatalities, 712 New COVID-19 Infections

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NCDC Confirms Four Fatalities, 712 New COVID-19 Infections

The latest figures provided by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has disclosed that Nigeria now has 82,747 confirmed COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated December 25, 712 new confirmed cases and 4 deaths were recorded in the country. According to the NCDC, the new COVID-19 infections are reported from 20 states … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Remind Citizens To Mask Up

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BREAKING: Third Wave: Sanwo-Olu Orders Worship Venues To Revert To 50% Attendance

The governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reminded citizens that wearing masks is mandatory to fight against the coronavirus even as residents and citizens celebrate during Yuletide. The governor of Lagos has threatened penalties and sanctions for anyone who violates the requirement to wear a mask while the virus is spreading among the … Read more

Former Akwa Ibom Military Administrator, Idongesit Nkanga Is Dead

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Former Akwa Ibom Military Administrator Idongesit Nkanga Is Dead

A former military administrator of Akwa Ibom State, Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga (rtd.), has died aged 68. Eko Hot Blog gathers that Nkanga died of complications resulting from COVID-19 infection on Christmas Eve. He was the military administrator of Akwa Ibom State from  1990 to 1992 and retired as an Air Commodore in the Nigerian … Read more

COVID-19: Names Of Travellers Who Evaded Test Will Be Disclosed – FG

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The presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said the identity of travellers who bypassed the mandatory COVID-19 test after returning to the country will be divulged. Sani Aliyu, national coordinator of the PTF, disclosed this at a media briefing on Thursday. Eko Hot Blog understands that travellers are required to run the test seven … Read more

COVID-19: FG Issues New Directives To UK, SA Passengers

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As part of efforts to prevent the incursion of the new COVID-19 strain into the country, the federal government has issued fresh travel guidelines to passengers coming in from South Africa and United Kingdom. The two countries are home to a new variant of COVID-19. Sani Aliyu, national coordinator of the presidential task force on … Read more

COVID-19 Second Wave: PTF Insists On 12am – 4am Curfew, Shuts Bars And Clubs

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COVID-19 Schools PTF Resumption

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, on Thursday, insisted that the 12am-4am curfew is still very much in effect as a second wave of the coronavirus continues to sweep across the country. National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja. He also announced new guidelines including the closure … Read more

COVID-19: Nigeria Records 1,041 New Infections, Six Fatalities

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COVID-19: Nigeria Records 1,041 New Infections, Six Fatalities

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed that the country’s COVID-19 infections tally has risen to 81,963. The NCDC, in its latest case update dated December 24, reported 1,041 new infections and 6 deaths resulting from COVID-19 complications. Read also: COVID-19: Nigeria Records 155 New Cases, One Death The new cases were recorded … Read more

Lagos Commissioner Empathises Affected Industries

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The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharmacist Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf has empathized with members of the entertainment industry, including owners of tourism institutions, whose movements have been affected by the revitalization of COVID-19 positive persons. Enunciating the recent ban on carnivals, concerts, and street parties following the second wave of COVID-19, Mrs. Akinbile-Yusuf … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Shares Experience On COVID-19

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Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has shared the ordeal of his battle against the dreaded virus in a briefing held at the State House, Marina. He said: “COVID-19 is real”, apparently instructing those still in doubt of the outbreak of the pandemic. The Governor, on December 11, went into self-isolation after exposure to an infected … Read more

BREAKING: Gov. Sanwo-Olu Tests Negative For COVID-19

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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has tested negative for the coronavirus, more than a week after he was confirmed positive, Eko Hot Blog can confirm. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Gboyega Akosile, who broke the news via his Twitter handle on Thursday, shared a video of Governor Sanwo-Olu at his official residence in Marina, … Read more

Gov. Lalong Recovers From Coronavirus, Tests Negative

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Governor Lalong

Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, has recovered from the coronavirus, a week after he tested positive for the deadly virus. Eko Hot Blog had reported on December 17 that the Governor tested positive for COVID-19 and went into self-isolation immediately. Governor Lalong received news of his present status on Wednesday night. He called on residents … Read more

COVID-19: Black Physician Dies After Lamenting Racist Treatment

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A black Indiana physician by the name Susan Moore has reportedly died from COVID-19 complications, after the medical practitioner was subjected to discriminatory treatment at the medical facility where she was being managed for the novel coronavirus. Susan, who ultimately died as a result of unprofessional medical conduct, prior to her death had complained that … Read more

How I Survived COVID-19 – FCT Director Of Public Health Recounts Ordeal [VIDEO]

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Doctor Josephine Okechukwu, director of public health and human service in Federal capital territory administration (FCTA) has narrated how she came down with the virulent COVID-19 and what she went through in the process of being treated for the infection. Okechukwu, in a 9-minutes long video obtained by Ekohotblog, recounted the grim and sordid reality … Read more

Silent Nights: Christmas In Worrying And Uncertain Times

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The night leading to Christmas and beyond may be more silent if the COVID-19 pandemic refuses to budge. All over the world, the most anticipated holiday period of the calendar year might eventually pass with many oblivious that it was ever here. While this year’s affected celebrations is not peculiar to any country, region or … Read more

COVID-19 Second Wave: Ekiti Govt. Releases New Guidelines To Curb Spread

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Why Yorubas Are Agitating For South West Secession From Nigeria – Fayemi

The Ekiti State Government, on Wednesday, unveiled measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 as its second wave continues to ravage on across the world. Governor of the state, Kayode Fayemi, while taking a cue from the federal government, announced that schools are to remain closed till January 18 while worship centres will return to … Read more

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