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
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has revealed that he took carrots, black seed oil, honey, and vitamin C as he battled the Coronavirus disease during his isolation period. Ekohotblog recalls that Gov. Makinde on March 30, announced he had tested positive for Coronavirus and was going into Isolation. On Sunday, April 5, he took … Read more
As the statewide lockdown ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari entered the third day, the Ogun State Government Monday evening confirmed that it had uncovered two fresh cases of the coronavirus pandemic in the state. The state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, who addressed journalists at his private residence in Iperu Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area of … Read more
TB Joshua, the founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) has linked the deadly coronavirus pandemic to an error in advanced technology. While answering a series of questions on Emmanuel TV, the acclaimed prophet ‘‘said the world leaders know what they are doing. If the world leaders say enough is enough, it will be. … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has berated recent comments made by scientists suggesting a vaccine for the new coronavirus should be tested in Africa as “racist” and a hangover from the “colonial mentality”. “Africa cannot and will not be a testing ground for any vaccine. We will follow all the rules … Read more
Taraba State’s Commissioner for Rural Electrification, Alexander Markus Senlo, has died after battling a brief illness. Senlo, a former local government council chairman and two-time commissioner, died in a Yola hospital on Monday. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus, Taraba state is one of the 25 Nigerian states that has not recorded any case of … Read more
Justice has finally been served and Funke Akindele, her husband along with other guests at the birthday party will spend the next 14 days in an isolation centre. A Magistrate court sitting in Lagos on Monday sentenced Nollywood actress Funke Akindele and her husband Abdulrasheed Bello a.k.a JJC Skillz to 14 days community service each. … Read more
Naira Marley, a Nigerian musician, has been detained by the police over Funke Akindele’s COVID-19 House Party. Ekohotblog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says it has detained singer, Azeez Fashola better known as Naira Marley for attending a birthday party organized by Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele for her husband. This is coming after … Read more
The mother of Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has died after contracting COVID-19. Dolors Sala Carrio was 82 years old. A statement by Manchester City said: “The Manchester City family are devastated to report the death today of Pep’s mother Dolors Sala Carrió in Manresa, Barcelona after contracting Corona Virus. “Everyone associated with the club … Read more
The Canadian government on Monday evacuated 137 of its nationals out of Nigeria. According to a source in Immigration, the Canadians were flown out of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport ( MMIA), Lagos aboard an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 767 aircraft flight ET8201 with registration number ET-ALO. The aircraft took about 11.29 hours to Abuja to … Read more