A person who later learned they were positive for Covid-19 attended a California religious service on Mother’s Day, exposing 180 other people to the COVID-19. According to reports, the person received a positive test result the day after the service, which had more than 180 attendees Gatherings of any size remain prohibited, even in counties … Read more
Lagosians are delighted with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as he has considered full reopening of its economy and religious centres. “But, the move will not be pushed in a hurry,” he said at a briefing after the State’s Security Council meeting held at the State House in Marina on Sunday. A statement from the government quoted … Read more
A 27-year-old Abuja-based man identified as Dare Ifedayo has revealed what Nigerians must do to prevent another lockdown. Ekohotblog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari will today address the nation and also decide if there will be another phase of lockdown or not following the rising cases of Covid-19 pandemic since its relaxation. In a chat … Read more
The White House rebuked the top US health agency on Sunday, saying “it let the country down” on providing testing crucial to the battle against the coronavirus outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been under intense scrutiny since producing a faulty test for COVID-19 that caused weeks of delays in the US … Read more
Israel’s parliament swore in a new unity government on Sunday led by Prime Minister Netanyahu and his former rival Benny Gantz, ending the longest political crisis in the nation’s history. After more than 500 days without a stable government and three inconclusive elections, lawmakers in the 120-seat parliament approved a three-year coalition, with 73 voting … Read more
The President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has said that the COVID-19 lockdown imposed on the country will continue to hold and will be revisited every two weeks. According to the president, the World Health Organisation has categorized the transmission of the disease in Zimbabwe as “sporadic, with one or more cases imported or locally detected. … Read more
Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekehinde popularly known as Omosexy on Sunday celebrated her 25 years in the entertainment industry. Omosexy took to her Instagram page saying; “What!!! Stop press. Lol… It just Occurred to me that this year is My 25th year in Entertainment!! 25th Anniversary… 2020! Time flies, God is good.” https://www.instagram.com/p/CAS2YLSA5IJ/ Omotola Jalade … Read more
Nigeria has recorded new COVID-19 cases with the NCDC announcing 338 new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria. NCDC noted this in its daily COVID-19 cases update published on its official Twitter handle. READ ALSO: BREAKING: President Buhari To Address Nigerians Monday, May 18 It wrote: “Nigeria has recorded 338 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the … Read more
Former president of the federal of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has revealed the truth about a statement credited to him on the position of Niger Delta over agitations for the Biafra republic. Recall an online publication had alleged that the former Nigerian leader spoke on the relationship between the South East and Niger Delta. The … Read more
Nollywood actress, Uche Jumbo on Sunday celebrated her 34th birthday in style. Uche Jumbo who took to her official Instagram handle to share some stunning pictures in white outfit with the cutest rainbow unicorn hair thanked God for keeping her alive and healthy to celebrate another birthday. “I Am Awestruck All Day On How God … Read more
The Lagos State Emergency Management (LASEMA) have evacuated a vehicle involved in an accident on Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State. Two occupants of the vehicle were badly injured and have been rushed to the hospital for medical attention by the men of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS). See more photos:
Fidelis Okoro a former senator who represented the industrous people of Enugu North senatorial zone in Enugu state is dead. It was learnt that Fidelis Okoro slumped and died. The senator died in Abuja after a lingering health complications which had taken him in and out of Nigeria in the past few years. It is … Read more
Nigerians evacuated from Dubai have been caught ignoring the social distancing rule as they secretly partied with women, Ekohotblog reports. Recall the Lagos State Government through Prof. Akin Abayomi earlier disclosed that three persons among the 256 Nigerians evacuated from Dubai have tested positive to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This online news platform gathered that despite … Read more
The death of a pregnant Algerian doctor from the COVID-19 disease after she was denied maternity leave has sparked an uproar and prompted the dismissal of a hospital director. Health Minister Abderrahman Benbouzid sacked the director of the Ras El Oued hospital in eastern Algeria after Wafa Boudissa succumbed to COVID-19, a source close to … Read more
Lagosians have cried out over the sudden increase in the price of goods in the market, especially the attire (Jallabia) at the Hausa market in the Markaz area, Agege. Some retailers left Lagos Central Mosque, Saudi Market in Oluwole, for Agege to check out for cheaper Muslim attire (Jallabia) as the attire is always brought … Read more
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it is yet to release any guideline for post-COVID-19 flight resumption. This was disclosed by the General Manager, Corporate Affairs of FAAN, Henrietta Yakubu in a statement issued on Saturday. The statement was also posted on the official Twitter handle of FAAN Yakubu said although FAAN is … Read more
Al-Sheikh Sulaiman Kegbegbe has warned Nigerian Muslims to stop looking for the Night of Majesty, Destiny outside their homes, adding that homes are the best places to observe or search for the Night of Destiny. He said Coronavirus pandemic may be disastrous in nature but it has come to unravel some unclear messages to the … Read more
The Benue State Police Command in Benue, on Sunday, confirmed the abduction of Mr. Emmanuel Nwankwo, a businessman, from his residence in Makurdi. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Catherine Anene, who confirmed the incident, told the News Agency of Nigeira (NAN) that the owner of Emchony Electricals was abducted by unknown gunmen on … Read more
Hon. Saheed Adesegun Bankole whose birthday is today, Sunday, 17 May 2020, has marked it with prayers from residents of Eti Osa Local Government through social media. The local government chairman said the rules of social distancing and the holy month of Ramadan have to be respected as a Muslim and Executive Chairman of a … Read more
Prominent Nigerian actress, Uche Ogbodo, has shown her gratitude, through her Instagram page, to Almighty God for keeping her alive up to the moment as she clocked 34. The Nollywood actress told her fans that she had always praised and prayed to God in tears as she believed that the position she is today is … Read more