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
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
The Coordinator, National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) in Kano, Hajiya Aisha Mohammed, says 36 corps members of the 2019 batch ‘A’ serving in the state will repeat the service year. Mohammed, who made the disclosure at the passing out parade for the batch on Thursday in Kano, said the affected Corps members absconded from their … Read more
A Zenith bank staff identified as Johnson Abidakun on Thursday testified in the resumed trial of former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose on allegation of N2.2bn fraud. Abidakun, who worked as Head of Operations at the Ado Ekiti Branch of Zenith Bank told Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke how N200m was moved from Fayose’s home sometime on … Read more
Italy will close all schools and universities from today Thursday, as it also rolled out other emergency measures to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus in Europe’s worst-hit country as the death toll and number of cases jumped. The total number of dead in Italy rose to 107 after 28 people died of … Read more
Nigerian singer Simi said that the government wants the social media bill to be passed because of their own interest and not that of the entire nation. Simi made this known while reacting to a tweet by Banky W, who made reference to human rights infringements in the country. Banky W had said “There is … Read more