News

Nigeria COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 1000 As NCDC Confirms 322 New Cases

The number of people who died from the virulent COVID-19 infection in Nigeria is now 1002.

This development is contained in the daily situation report of COVID-19 by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control which is posted on its official twitter page.

The agency also disclosed that the country has confirmed 322 COVID-19 cases.

According to the agency, of the 322 fresh cases, 130 are confirmed in Lagos, Bauchi-36, FCT-25, Edo-17, Bayelsa-14, Ogun-14, Oyo-14, Anambra-13, Kaduna-12, Ondo-11, Abia-10, Osun-6, Plateau-5, Kwara-5, Kano-4, Ebonyi-3, Sokoto-2, Borno-1.

This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Nigeria to 52,227 confirmed with 38,945 discharged and 1002 recorded.

Afolabi Hakim

A budding writer, content creator and journalist. Good governance advocate and social commentator.

Share
Published by
Afolabi Hakim

Recent Posts

Yoruba Obas Forum Praises Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja’s Leadership and Commitment to Tradition

Ekohotblog reports that the Yoruba Obas Forum, composed of royal fathers from across Yoruba land,…

1 hour ago

Ebonyi Gov Suspends Health, Housing Commissioners Over Misconduct

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has suspended two key officials over allegations of misconduct and…

1 hour ago

Sanwo-Olu Suspends Aide Over Controversial Tweet

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has suspended his Senior Special Assistant on Print Media, Mr.…

2 hours ago