Report reaching Ekohotblog says that Access Bank Plc is set to close more than 300 of its branches nationwide in a bid cut down running costs as a result of the pandemic outbreak coronavirus otherwise called COVID-19. This online news platform understands that the move comes in the wake of a statement made by the … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Air Vice-Marshal Muhammadu Alhaji Muhammed as the new Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency of Nigeria (NEMA). The appointment was announced in a statement by the Director of information the the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey. Bassey said the appointment took effect … Read more
Leading African financial institution, United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) held its Annual General Meeting virtually by proxy on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 – a first in UBA’s seventy-one-year history. The meeting, which had in attendance shareholders, management and staff members, together with representatives of relevant regulatory bodies, was held using an Online Meetings Platform, … Read more
Primero Transport Services Ltd., operator of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Lagos, has issued new guidelines ahead of operations on Monday in a bid to curtail the further spread of COVID-19. The management said it will only be carrying 20 commuters with face masks per bus. The Managing Director of the firm, Mr. Fola Tinubu, … Read more
……..As Comoros Records First Case Of Coronavirus Comoros has announced its first confirmed COVID-19 case, as Lesotho remains the only country in Africa without Coronavirus. “On this day of April 30, 2020, the government declares the first case of COVID-19 on the Comoros,” President Azali Assoumani said during an address to the nation on Thursday … Read more
While companies in various industries have been laying off staff members as well as reducing incomes, the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria has intimidated to clash with any Maritime firm that intends to make its employees unemployed. The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria stated it will resist any company’s attempt to downsize in the sector. … Read more
Nollywood’s Mercy Aigbe has revealed that for a long time, she had a crush on 2baba (formerly 2face Idibia). Mercy Aigbe stated this during the week as a guest on Gbenga Adeyinka’s Instagram Live chat. After Adeyinka played ‘African Queen’ while on the video call, Aigbe said with a broad smile, “Don’t tell anybody o. … Read more
Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has admitted that she appreciates Liz Benson and also Sola Sobowale alot. According to the fashionable role interpreter, Liz Benson and also Sola Sobowale are her favourite. She said, “Coming into the industry, there were two people I admired a lot. Liz Benson and Sola Sobowale. Liz Benson was just so … Read more
Over 1.5 million cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Europe, just under half the worldwide total, according to an AFP tally on Saturday. Europe is the hardest-hit continent with at least 1,506,853 infections, including 140,260 deaths. Across the world, 3,350,224 cases and 238,334 deaths have been recorded. Spain, with 215,216 cases and 24,824 deaths, … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Friday said a pastor has tested positive for Coronavirus after praying for a deceased COVID-19 patient in the state. Those, who also tested positive for the virus include two children of the deceased. Wike stated this while giving an update on efforts by the state government to contain the … Read more
Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, the Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO), said the agency will work with relevant organizations to identify the animal source of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) based on Emergency Committee recommendations. Ghebreyesus made this known at the agency’s twitter account, @WHO, saying that he reconvened the Emergency Committee under the International Health Regulations to review … Read more
A report released by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has indicated that ongoing lockdowns and disruptions in health services during the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to seven million unplanned pregnancies in the months ahead. The report projected that the number of women who have been unable to access family planning risk unintended pregnancies, gender-based … Read more
In celebration of workers day, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has commended the effort of health workers in fighting to curb deadly pandemic raging the world. Ekohotblog reports International Workers’ Day, also known as Workers’ Day or Labour Day in some countries and often referred to as May Day. It is a celebration of laborers … Read more
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole has urged employers on Thursday, not to lay off workers at the time the COVID-19 is raging. The former Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, who said this in a message to Nigerian workers on the occasion of May Day 2020, added that states should not cut workers’ … Read more
Nigerian singer, popularly called Zlatan, joins the plethora of celebrities mourning the death of professional dancer, Picture Kodak. Ekohotblog reports that Picture Kodak passed on after getting electrocuted at the residence of Clarence Peters, a popular video director on Wednesday evening at Peters’ Omole Estate home. Picture Kodak was said to be at the video director’s … Read more
Welcome to the month of May, the fifth month in the year 2020. A happy new month to you, your friends, and your family from Ekohotblog. Being a new day of a new month, many expect good wishes from their friends, family members, and loved ones, hence, a need to compile one. Below are 100 … Read more
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has approved the appointment of Mr. Femi Adeoye as COVID-19 Response Ambassador in the state. Ekohotblog understands that Mr. Adeoye is the retired road safety officer whose video went viral for denying his son entry into his house after returning from a trip in Lagos in accordance with existing … Read more
Popular Nigerian singer, Davido has come again to show how much he really cares for his lover, Chioma. Ekohotblog reports that Chioma turned 25 on Thursday, April 30, 2020, and Davido has taken to Instagram to celebrate his lover. David took to his twitter handle to explained how they would have turned the Lagos city … Read more
A Nigerian soldier and a Nigerian mobile police officer have been filmed fighting over superiority. Although the exact location in Nigeria is yet unknown, from the voice and background, it appears as if it happened in the Northern part of the country. The two got into an argument following a traffic jam as the officer … Read more
Ahead of the Monday expiration of the lockdown imposed by the Federal Government on Lagos State, Ogun State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lagos State Government has introduced strict framework for movement and re-opening of businesses. The set of new guidelines, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said in his ninth briefing at the a State House … Read more