Ekiti State government on Tuesday announced that the only coronavirus index case recorded in the state had recovered. Commissioner for Health, Dr Mojisola Yaya-Kolade, while briefing newsmen in Ado-Ekiti, said that the index case, who had been in isolation, was discharged after he had fully recovered. Yaya-Kolade said: “He has now tested negative. Everything is … Read more
Ekohotblog recalls that His Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi of Ife via his Instagram and Twitter handles suggested a list of herbs he claimed could be a possible cure for the deadly global pandemic coronavirus. This sparked controversy on whether or not it’s high time we turned our searchlight on nature and the plants it … Read more
Africa’s largest city Lagos was deserted Tuesday after Nigeria locked down its economic hub and shuttered its capital, in the continent’s latest effort to brake the juggernaut of coronavirus. Businesses were closed, markets abandoned and streets empty as the usually chaotic megacity of 20 million, along with the capital Abuja, shuddered to a halt on … Read more
In view of the coronavirus pandemic altering socio-economic activities around the world and as part of the on-going efforts to mitigate the effect on businesses and taxpayers, the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing of Annual Returns for Individual taxpayers including self-employed persons for two (2) months from April … Read more
With the public outrage following the flouting of government’s directives by some religious institutions last weekend over the number of worshippers that could attend mosques and churches for prayers in the face of the deadly pandemic ravaging the world, God may have nullified some supplications for putting His creations in danger. The contribution of a … Read more
In an unprecedented turn of event in Rivers State, Governor Nyesom Wike has suspended the Chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area and his deputy for failing to enforce his directives to curb the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic in the council. In a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, Governor … Read more
As the number of confirmed cases rises to 135, Africa’s biggest city and business hub, Lagos, Nigeria has initiated a total lockdown, with the restriction of all movement of people and closure of businesses and offices to stem the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Ekohotblog understands that the lockdown which commenced on Monday at 11 p.m … Read more
4G LTE broadband service provider, Smile Nigeria, has enjoined Nigerians to strive to be safe by observing safety precautions against COVID-19. To this end, the company has created data free access to websites for everyone, on its network, to have easy access to up-to-date information on the pandemic. The websites are: http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/ and https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus READ … Read more
For Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi, Monday, 30 March 2019 will linger in her memory, that was the day she was discharged from the Infectious Disease Hospital, IDH, Yaba where she battled to live. Ekohotblog understands that Oluwaseun Osowobi was struck down by the deadly Coronavirus. Her journey to the dreaded IDH, began when she tested positive … Read more
As countries impose strict lockdown measures and travel restrictions to combat the coronavirus pandemic, couples all over the world are facing similar predicaments. While some are choosing to stay apart, during this compulsory lockdown, others have decided to move closer together. The question of how couples should handle lockdowns is so widespread that it was … Read more
Following an improved bill of Health after testing positive to the Virus, five Coronavirus patients at the infectious disease Centre, Yaba mainland Hospital have been discharged on Monday by the Lagos state Government. This brings to eight the total number of discharged patients from the centre. The patients, who had been quarantined at the isolation … Read more
Ekohotblog gathered that Owigs and Obigs Nig Ltd, an indigenous Nigerian company has dragged Zenith Bank Plc to Court of Appeal over a failed international deal worth N23.2bn. A report on PaparazziPressNig.com said Owigs and Obigs had some time in 2014 appointed Zenith bank as the Confirming Bank in conformity with international trade protocol known … Read more
According to AFP tally on Monday morning, over 700,000 cases of the novel coronavirus has been officially declared around the world since the start of the pandemic. There have been at least 715,204 cases including 33,568 fatalities in 183 countries and territories. These numbers are majorly in the United States which has reported 143,025 cases … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday ordered the lockdown of movement for two weeks in the largest city Lagos, Ogun State and the capital Abuja to stop the spread of coronavirus. “All citizens in these areas are to stay in their homes” starting from 11pm on Monday, Buhari announced in a televised address to the nation. … Read more
Amidst the pandemic coronavirus, outbreak music is opined to be one of the best tools of calmness and togetherness. This is why Hollywood actor and producer Tyler Perry began a Social media challenge tagged #HesGotTheWholeWorld to connect during this trying period. Ekohotblog understands the challenge currently has hundreds of thousands of people in participation. This online … Read more
A video trending on social media shows scenes of an angry woman flogging her husband mercilessly for reportedly having a romantic affair with their house help. Ekohotblog understands that the women returned from a funeral over the weekend to meet the two enjoying themselves on their matrimonial bed. The woman who could not contain her … Read more
As the world experience the global emergency of coronavirus (covid-19), it is instructive to note that the world as we know it has changed and there is a need for unity of purpose like never before. Thus, the spurning of negativity and blame games shouldn’t in any way be the order of the day. The … Read more
Critic, Femi Fani-Kayode has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to conduct a live television broadcast to assure Nigerian people that he is well and that he has not fled the nation’s shores to seek medical treatment elsewhere. He said the rumours going round were heartbreaking and disheartening and that Nigerians deserved to be reassured that they … Read more
Eleven new cases of Coronavirus have been confirmed in Nigeria. The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made the announcement Friday night. It said the new patients are in Lagos, Enugu and Edo. Nigeria now has 81 confirmed cases of the virus. “11 new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria: 8 in Lagos, … Read more
Lagos State Health Commissioner, Prof. Akin Abayomi warned on Friday that coronavirus cases in the state may surge to 39,000 in the coming weeks if proactive measures were not put in place to avoid the situation. Ekohotblog reports that Lagos currently has 44 confirmed cases, which include 41 active cases and 3 discharged patients. Health … Read more