In spite of the virulent COVID-19 infection ravaging the country, Resident doctors of the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, UNIMEDTH, Ondo State have begun an indefinite strike. The industrial action is coming amid the rising cases of COVID-19 infection in the state. The doctors in a press conference held in Akure, the state capital, … Read more
Germany has announced a fresh COVID-19 lockdown in its most populous state after an explosion in infections. More than 1,500 people have tested positive for the virus at the Toennies slaughterhouse in Rheda-Wiedenbrueck. Thousands have been put under quarantine to try to halt the outbreak. The infections were all linked to an abattoir. The new … Read more
THE Federal Government has said some Nigerians are refusing to take responsibility in the effort to curtail the spread of the novel Coronavirus. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, said the indifference of the some citizens to the pandemic is undermining … Read more
The Imo state house of assembly may not witness any legislative activity in the foreseeable future after thirteen More Lawmakers tested Positive For COVID-19. The development brings total number of Lawmakers who have been tested positive to Coronavirus in Imo assembly to 14. According to reports, the assembly complex has remained shut. You recall that … Read more
The Kano State Government has debunked claims that it is considering re-opening school amid the rise in COVID-19 cases in the country. A statement by the State’s Ministry of Education, signed by the Chief Press Secretary, Malam Aliyu Yusuf, said the report is “fake” and a misinterpretation of the state’s current situation. “Kano State, like … Read more
Nigeria has recorded new COVID-19 cases with the NCDC announcing 675 new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria. Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 675 new Coronavirus cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Monday evening, June 22. This online news platform understands that the NCDC noted that … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has maintained that no state in the country is free from COVID-19. NCDC Director-General, Chikwe Ihekweazu, said this while speaking at the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 on Monday. Ihekweazu noted that a state can only talk about being Coronavirus free, when it is testing adequately. “No … Read more
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 on Monday, said it would continue to keep tab of situation nationwide in order to take informed decisions by the end of June, on the second phase of the lockdown. Boss Mustapha, the chairman of PTF on COVID-19 and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), … Read more
The world’s poorest countries could save over $12 billion owed to sovereign and other creditors this year through their participation in a debt-relief program, with Angola alone saving some $3.4 billion, according to estimates published Friday in a new database from the World Bank. Reuters reported that savings under the COVID-19-linked Debt Service Suspension Initiative … Read more
The Civil Society Situation Room of the Oyo state Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has advised workers with critical health status to stay at home due to the fear of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The State Chairman of NLC, Bayo Titilola-Sodo, said this in a statement in Ibadan on Sunday. Titilola-Sodo made this announcement … Read more
COVID-19 in Nigeria hits over 20,000 has NCDC announced 436 new cases. Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 436 new COVID-19 cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Sunday evening, June 21. READ ALSO: Insecurity: Sit Up Or Risk Dismissal, Lawan Tells Security Chiefs This online news platform understands that … Read more
The Director-General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Musa Nuhu has disclosed the resumption of domestic flights and airport have been postponed indefinitely. In a signed letter to All Operators, Nuhu, made this known, while also stating that only emergency and essential flights will be allowed to operate. Read Also: NAMA Relocates Corporate Headquarters To Abuja … Read more
A Christ Embassy Church in Akwa Ibom State has been shut down for violating COVID-19 Protocols on Social gatherings. According to a statement made available to POLITICS NIGERIA on Sunday, signed by Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, Secretary to State Government & Chairman of COVID-19 Management Committee, the church was sealed after some of its pastors and … Read more
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have suspended their indefinite strike action, which started on June 15. They acknowledged the provision of personal protective equipment (PPEs) in some hospitals but said there were still needs for sustained supplies. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2020/06/21/police-arrest-two-men-for-raping-12-year-old-girl/ The doctors also announced the Medical Residency Training funding has been included in … Read more
Nigeria has recorded new COVID-19 cases with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announcing 661 new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria. Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 661 new Coronavirus cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Saturday evening, June 20. This online news platform understands … Read more
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome founder and president of Christ Embassy in new audio making the round on the internet has slammed fellow pastors for being afraid to lay heads on Covid-19 patients. In the audiovisual clip now trending on the internet, he was heard saying that it is crazy for a man of God to wear … Read more
Zimbabwean Health and Child Care Minister Obadiah Moyo has been arrested over the alleged irregular purchase of $60million COVID-19 medical supplies. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) confirmed the arrest of the minister Friday night. “I can confirm that Minister Moyo is currently detained at Rhodesville Police Station and will likely appear in court today,” ZACC … Read more
Chairman/CEO of Nigerian in Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has admonished Nigerians outside the shores of the country to comply with the health advisories of their various countries of residence. Abike gave the admonition in a video posted on NIDCOM twitter page. She noted that she was not oblivious to the perilous time the world … Read more
Authorities at the ministry of health in Brazil on Friday announced that the country had confirmed 54,771 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours. The development makes Brazil the country with the highest single toll since the outbreak, not even China where the disease broke out from, and was, for a while, the epicenter of the … Read more
Nigeria has recorded new COVID-19 cases with the NCDC announcing 667 new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria. Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 667 new Coronavirus cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Friday evening, June 19. This online news platform understands that the NCDC noted that … Read more