Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director-General for Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has revealed that 90 percent of persons who test positive for COVID-19 tend to recover without any intervention. He made this known at the daily press briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) in Abuja. Reacting to reports of Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde’s one-week recovery … Read more
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, said the corporation will no longer be involved in the management of the nation’s refineries. Kyari said this policy direction will come into force upon the completion of the rehabilitation of the refineries. He said this on Wednesday as a special guest … Read more
NNPC GMD, Mele Kolo Kyari has disclosed the total donations by players in the Oil and Gas Industry to Nigeria’s COVID-19 fund is N21billion. Mele Kolo Kyari said the oil sector was obliged to support the Federal Government in its efforts to bring relief to Nigerians. Kyari spoke on a TV program, where he gave … Read more
Veteran Nollywood actor, Ukwak Asuquo who played the role of ‘Boniface’ in the popular ‘Village Headmaster’ is dead. Asuquo’s death was announced in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Monalisa Coker, which was shared on Instagram on Tuesday. “With deep sorrow and gratitude to God for … Read more
An unidentified man’s bout of illicit love-making with a married woman turned nasty after he was caught in flagrante delicto, in another incident of an adulterous couple caught between the sheets. In a trending video making rounds online, the man was totally stripped unclad and filmed by the woman’s husband who caught them in the … Read more
After battling the inferno for few hours, the Federal Fire Service (FFS) said it has successfully extinguished the fire outbreak at the office of the Accountant General of the Federation. The FFS Public Relations office in a post on its official Facebook page showed the building and its officials as well as their fire fighting … Read more
The Special Adviser (SA) on Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development to Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state, Mr John Mamman has been released by his abductors. The Executive Chairman, Kokona Local Government Area of the state, Mr Saidu Kurki made this known in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday in Garuku community. Kurki … Read more
Journalist turned Activist, Kemi Olunloyo has claimed that she is the divine chosen heroine to save Nigeria from rampaging coronavirus. The U.S trained pharmacist said she had a bad dream where God spoke to her, directing her to heal Nigeria as she is the only one he has chosen for the job and if she … Read more
As a result of the rising number of Coronavirus cases in the country, the Jigawa State Government has extended the two-week workers’ stay at home order to 21st April 2020. The State Governor, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, made this know in a press briefing at the state Government House in Dutse, the Jigawa state Capital … Read more
Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has announced the discharge of seven people who had been on treatment for Covid-19 at the Isolation Centre in Abuja. This was as he expressed optimism that the 39 who are still on admission would soon be discharged, commending the health personnel for their dedication to … Read more
Queen Elizabeth II has thanked healthcare workers for their “selfless commitment and diligence” in a message to mark World Health Day. Ekohotblog understands that the World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on April 7 under the sponsorship of the World Health Organisation (WHO) as well as other related organizations … Read more
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has fired the Vice-Chancellor of the Kogi State University, Ayangba, Prof Mohammed Abdulkadir. A statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Folasade Ayoade in Lokoja on Tuesday, also announced the removal of Professor Mohammed Atureta as the Rector of the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja. Both Abdulkadir and … Read more
The University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) on Tuesday placed over 28 medical staff that had contact with the deceased suspected COVID-19 patient on self-isolation. Two cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Kwara State on Monday night. One of the patients was the wife of the UITH patient, a UK returnee, who died last Thursday … Read more
Now at a time when the whole world is facing a health crisis as we fight the coronavirus pandemic, healthcare professionals are the frontline soldiers in this war and the #WorldHealthDay2020 carries more importance than ever as Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Others commend healthcare officials. Ekohotblog understands that the World Health Day is … Read more
Members of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 have touched down in Lagos. After a briefing at the Lagos House, Ikeja, they set out with Lagos State government officials to tour health facilities, including the isolation centers at the Onikan Stadium on Lagos Island and Gbagada, Lagos mainland. They are expected to visit the … Read more
The Cross River Commissioner for Health, Dr Betta Edu, on Tuesday, called on the Federal Government to urgently strengthen the nation’s health system. Dr. Betta Edu made the call in Calabar while commemorating the World Health Day 2020. The World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on April 7 under … Read more
Popular Nollywood actress, Adunni Ade has reacted to actress Funke Akindele’s arrest and prosecution saying it is totally unfair. Adunni Ade shared a post showing her support for the actress, a post that did not sit well with many. Ekohotblog earlier reported that a magistrates court sitting in Lagos had on Monday, sentenced the couple … Read more
Controversial Media personality, Kemi Olunloyo has expressed delight in the quest Nigerians have shown to know the top government official that died of Coronavirus in Aso Rock. Ekohotblog had reported that the controversial journalist said Coronavirus killed an unnamed high ranking member of President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet. In a tweet on Tuesday, she termed herself … Read more
Daddy Freeze took to social media to blast founder of Loveworld Ministries otherwise called Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome over his recent comment of the federal government having a secret plan for 5G. Ekohotblog understands that Pastor Chris had alleged that the Federal government placed a lockdown in Lagos and Abuja to install the controversial … Read more
Controversial Anambra-based prophet, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere alias Odumeje ‘The Lion’ was again spotted showcasing his dancing skills over defeat of deadly coronavirus. This time, he was obviously in a crowded place as the onlookers cheered him up while he performed some acrobatics to the secular music. See This: Coronavirus Lockdown: Osun Student Hails Landlord For Distributing … Read more