EKO HOT BLOG In a recent announcement by Numbeo, a renowned research firm specializing in quality-of-life data, Lagos has been ranked as the 8th city with the best healthcare system in Africa. This recognition signifies a significant milestone in the city’s healthcare landscape and reflects the dedication and collaborative efforts of various stakeholders. The comprehensive … Read more
The Republic of Benin has revealed why it dropped it’s World Trade Organisation (WTO) candidate for Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Ekohotblog understands that the West African country disclosed that it pulled its candidate out of the race to enable Okonjo-Iweala to get stronger backing during the election – this creates a problem for Egypt. It was reported … Read more
The Republic of Madagascar has asked Nigeria to pay 170,000 Euros (78,200,000 Naira) for the COVID-19 drugs sent to the Federal Government. The quantity of the consignment sent to Nigeria through Guinea Bissau could not be ascertained. However, according to The Nation, the cost for the quantity sent is 78,200,000 Naira. Guinea Bissau President Umaro … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has taken delivery of the Madagascar native formulation against the Coronavirus. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, announced this on Saturday in a series of tweets. According to Mr Garba, samples of the native remedy were brought by the President of Guinea Bissau, Umaro Embalo. … Read more
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has held an emergency security meeting with heads of security agencies over renewed attacks in some parts of the state. The meeting held on Friday at the Government House in Kaduna, two days after over 20 people were killed in Kajuru Local Government Area of the state. After about four … Read more
A young boy was left with rectal bleeding after he was allegedly battered by his father’s wife-to-be with a log of wood in Anambra. According to Uzoamaka Nwokolo who shared the story on Facebook, after battering the boy, the prospective stepmother dipped his hand in hot water, put pepper on the burnt hand and then … Read more
The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) has put motion in place set to begin the distribution of food to primary school pupils at home. The Chairman of Lagos SUBEB, Mr Wahab Alawiye-King, disclosed this on Thursday when he visited the warehouse where the food palliatives were kept in Ikeja. READ ALSO: Your School … Read more
Fuji singer, Alhaji Wasiu Ajani Tekoye aka Pure Water is dead The popular Fuji icon died at the age of 52. in the early hours of Thursday May 14, at his residence in Moshalashi, Alimosho Local Government of Lagos State. His family announced that he will be buried according to Islamic rites at the family … Read more
Local Government Officials, ALGON, has described the late Commissioner of Environment in the state, Hon. Kehinde Ayoola as the most recognized intellectual face in the Seyi Makinde led administration in Oyo State. ALGON, in a statement signed by their Chairman, Alhaji Abass Aleshinloye described the death of the Oyo born politician as the unexpected transition … Read more
The Leadership of the National Assembly on Thursday met with the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning to be briefed by the latter on the plan by the Federal Government to amend the N10.59 trillion 2020 budget passed by the National Assembly in December last year. The meeting which had in attendance principal officers … Read more
Kano state government has quarantined over 2000 Almajiris to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the state, the second hotspot of the virus after Lagos State. The Kano state Commissioner of Health Ibrahim Tsanyawa confirmed on Thursday that a team of rapid response experts have been trained to manage the Almajiris at their quarantine centres. … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the review of the 2020 budget by the Federal Government. In a statement he released on Thursday, he noted that the government slashed the budget by 0.6 per cent, representing a reduction of N71 billion. Atiku decried the inability of the nation to expand its revenue base through … Read more
A THREE-YEAR-OLD child has tested positive for COVID-19 in Ebonyi State, becoming the eighth case recorded in the state. Governor David Umahi made this known yesterday in a state-wide broadcast after the Security/COVID-19 Committee meeting. The child who tested positive to the virus May 11is one of the two children of a couple who tested … Read more
The Kaduna State Government has released 60 more almajirai after going through 14 isolation and testing negative to the coronavirus. The Commissioner for Human Services and Social Development in the state, Hafsat Baba, disclosed this on Wednesday. According to Hafsat, the state ministry of health certified them COVID-19 free after being quarantined for 14 days … Read more
98-year-old woman in Lagos State who had been battling with the coronavirus has now fully recovered and has been discharged. The state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced this on Wednesday, adding that so far, she is the oldest coronavirus patient recorded in the state. According to the governor, the woman and 25 others (13 male and … Read more
US authorities warned Wednesday that Chinese hackers were attempting to steal coronavirus data on treatments and vaccines, adding fuel to Washington’s war with Beijing over the pandemic. The warning Wednesday also underscored that Washington believes China has continued broad efforts to obtain US commercial and technology secrets under President Xi Jinping’s drive to make his … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu has alleged that Garba Shehu, President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Assistant on Media and Publicity was chased out of Aso Rock by Aisha Buhari. Ekohotblog reports that Kanu, who is the leader Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), made this allegation about Aisha Buhari in a post obtained from Daily Post. READ ALSO: NAFDAC Reacts … Read more
Lagos State government on Tuesday visited Magodo Wetland to reaffirm zero-tolerance on illegal physical development. Ekohotblog reports that the visit was led by the state Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako. Dr. Idris Salako observed the state of development within the wetland, where some buildings were either tilting or showing cracks and … Read more
Federal Government is set to review lockdown relaxation this week amid Coronavirus in Nigeria. Ekohotblog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari-led government has revealed that the relaxation of the lockdown will be reviewed this week. This online news platform understands that the National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu, disclosed this during … Read more
Religious centres will not remain the same again after COVID-19 pandemic. Pastor Sam Adeyemi of the Daystar Christian Centre revealed during an interview with BBC Yoruba on Tuesday. He further stated that churches with huge members may see a smaller congregation, as most people will now prefer to stream services from home. READ ALSO: West … Read more