Ethiopia has confirmed its first case of coronavirus as disclosed by the country’s public health institute on Friday, March 13. The index case of coronavirus in the country is said to be a 48-year-old Japanese man who arrived in Ethiopia from Burkina Faso last week. According to Ethiopia’s health minister, Liya Kebede at a press … Read more
A trending video on social media shows the moment a married woman was caught in bed with a man she brought into her matrimonial home. The married woman invited her ‘side guy‘ into her matrimonial home but was caught by her husband and his family in bed with him. One of the family members made … Read more
Latest update reaching our quarters says Gabon and Ghana have joined the long list of countries that have reported cases of Coronavirus as they both confirmed their first cases of the outbreak. With the latest development, 10 countries have recorded positive cases in sub-Saharan Africa. Gabon being the ninth and Ghana, the tenth to record … Read more
For three years, U.S. President Donald Trump touted a stunning run-up in the stock market as evidence of his success in the White House. In the space of three weeks of coronavirus crisis, most of those gains have evaporated. As the coronavirus pandemic spreads fear of a recession, the stock market’s rise under the Republican … Read more
Popular Nigerian artiste, Davido has postponed his ongoing ‘A Good Time’ North American Tour due to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Davido disclosed this via his social media platforms a few hours after performing at Denver, Colorado, US, citing the health and safety of his fans and staff as reasons. “I’m saddened to halt what … Read more
Morocco has suspended all of its maritime connections with Italy as a result of growing fears of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. According to World Maritime News, Morocco had earlier announced the suspension of all flights to and from Italy to as measures to contain the virus. Similarly, the directorate of the merchant navy at the … Read more
Chelsea star, Callum Hudson-Odoi has contracted the deadly coronavirus. Ekohotblog reports that Chelsea announced that Hudson-Odoi has tested positive for the deadly coronavirus, hours after Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, was confirmed to have contracted the pandemic. This online news platform understands that the entire Chelsea first-team, coaches and support staff will now self-isolate after … Read more
Brazilian officials on Thursday announced that a Brazilian Government official who attended an official meeting at Donald Trump’s resort in Florida on Saturday and posted a photo of himself standing next to the United States president has tested positive for coronavirus. Asked by Reuters News Agency before reports emerged about Wajngarten’s diagnosis, Brazil’s health minister, … Read more
The first lady of Canada Sophie Gregoire Trudeau who returned from a speaking engagement in Britain has tested positive to Coronavirus. The office of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday night in a Statement This statement said Sophie Gregoire Trudeau was feeling unwell and would remain in isolation. “The Prime Minister is in good health … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde has tasked corps members to give their best during their service year which would invariably help in contributing towards nation-building. He made this request on Thursday, at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2020 batch ‘A’ stream 1 corps members deployed to the state at the NYSC permanent orientation camp, … Read more
The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Mr. Simiyu Adekola James Adepoju as his Special Adviser on Infrastructure. In a statement signed by the Special Assistant (Print Media) to the governor, Moses Alao, indicated that the appointment was communicated through a letter signed by the Secretary to the State … Read more
A 45-year-old painter, Akinwale Akinlabi, has been remanded at a custodial centre for allegedly beating his wife to death. Yaba Chief Magistrate, K.B. Ayeye, who did not take the plea of Akinlabi ordered that the case file be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for legal advice, NAN reports. The defendant is charged … Read more
An honorary doctorate degree earlier approved for the dethroned Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi by the Nnamdi Azikwe University, Akwa, Anambra State has been deferred due to prevailing circumstances surrounding the former Emir. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof Charles Esimone on Thursday made the, announcement during the 14th convocation ceremonies of the University, where … Read more
Days after the former Emir of Kano Sanusi Lamido was dethroned and banished to Nasarawa state by the Kano State government, his expansive private library worth 200million Naira have been removed from the palace. This was made known by Montana Abba the former Emir’s principal private secretary during an interview monitored by Ekohotblog He confirmed … Read more
Internationally renowned football player Cristiano Ronaldo is reported to be quarantined in Madeira after his teammate Daniele Rugani tested positive for COVID-19. Daniele Rugani is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a center back for Serie A club Juventus and the Italy national team. Cristiano along with other teammates who came in contact with … Read more
Wife of the Lagos State governor, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Thursday said the state government would intensify awareness among residents on the devastating effect of kidney disease. The governor’s wife said this at a programme to commemorate the World Kidney Day 2020, with theme ”Chronic Kidney Disease: Stop the Epidemic in Africa (Kidney Health for Everyone … Read more
A 21-year old boy, Oluwaseun Adejohn, has been sent to prison over the attempted rape of a neighbour, Taibat Abibat. Adejohn was arraigned before the Igbosere Magistrate Court on a two-count charge of attempt to rape. According to Police Counsel, Godspower Ehizoba, the accused committed the offence at 71, Freeman Street, Lagos Island, where he … Read more
Operatives of the Federal Special Anti-robbery squad, FSARS, on Adeniji Adele Road, Lagos Island, arrested a fleeing suspected member of Aiye Cult Confraternity , Moses Okoi, 28, who had been on the run since October 2019 and arraigned him before a Lagos Magistrate Court for allegedly conniving with two others already facing trial for attempt … Read more
The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) said on Thursday that the federal government was implementing the Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System (IPPIS) with a loan of about $140 billion dollars. National President of the Union, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi who discussed this at a meeting with the leadership of the House of … Read more
Oyo State government has empowered 99 war veterans, disabled ex-servicemen and some widows of late ex-servicemen in its efforts to provide welfare for war veterans and the families of soldiers who died in the cause of serving their fatherland. The State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Alhaja Faosat Sanni said this during the … Read more