Headline
BREAKING: Nigeria confirms fresh cases of coronavirus, hits 51
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has revealed five new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Onyxnewsng reports that the new cases were revealed on Wednesday night, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 51.
The NCDC revealed on its website, “On the 25th March 25, 2020, five new confirmed cases of COVID-19 was recorded in Nigeria.
“Till date, 51 cases have been confirmed, two cases have been discharged and one death from COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria.
“Of the new five cases reported on March 25, three are in Lagos State, one is in Osun State, one in Rivers State, and one is in FCT. All new cases have mild to moderate symptoms and are currently receiving care.”
Meanwhile, this is coming after President Muhammadu Buhari has tested negative for coronavirus (COVID-19).
This online news platform reports that the Presidency disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday afternoon.
Reacting to President Buhari’s coronavirus test result, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina said “status is a thing of joy”
President Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari tested positive for the virus on Monday, and on Tuesday, the President was reported to have tested negative but earlier on Wednesday he was said to be coughing persistently suggesting that his condition had worsen after testing negative on Tuesday.
Although, president Buhari’s test result is coming out on a day Nigeria recorded two new cases of coronavirus in the country.
Onyxnewsng understands that the two new cases were recorded in Lagos and Osun State which recorded its first case, a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Wednesday morning, March 25 by the NCDC disclosed.
The NCDC said the cases are returning travellers to Nigeria in the last seven days. The Disease control centre added that as at 07:00 am March 25th, 46 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Nigeria, pointing out that two have been discharged with one death recorded.
Click here to read NCDC statement.
First American Pope Elected: Robert Francis Prevost Named Leo XIV
BREAKING: Catholic Church Elects New Pope As White Smoke Rises
Atiku Isah, Factional NANS President, Issues Public Apology to Seyi Tinubu, Retracts Earlier Claims
Amobi Ogah Rejects Labour Party Suspension, Endorses Governor Otti’s Leadership
Anambra Government Bars Party Uniforms During President Tinubu’s Visit to Ensure Peace
Ondo Police Arrest Self-Proclaimed Olujare of Ijare Over Unauthorized Installation
Governor Otti Calls for Overhaul of Nigeria’s Energy Strategy at NEITI Retreat
Defence Minister Advocates Strategic Overhaul as Senate Plans Security Summit Amid New Attacks
UCL: PSG Defeat Arsenal 2-1 To Face Inter In Final
BREAKING: EFCC Grants VDM Freedom After 5 Days In Detention
-
Crime1 week agoNAIRA ABUSE: EFCC Apprehends Lagos Socialite E-Money
-
Brands and Marketing1 week agoNaira Falls To N1,615/$ In Parallel Market
-
Crime1 week agoPolice Nab 12 Kidnappers, Recover Guns in Nationwide Security Sweep
-
Headline1 week agoAfenifere Calls for Urgent Enforcement of Anti-Terrorism Laws Amid Rising Insecurity
-
Crime1 week ago“They Made Me Lie About Ataga’s Death” – Chidinma’s Explosive Court Testimony
-
Headline1 week agoEnugu LP Publicity Secretary and Ex-Commissioner Defect to PDP, Highlighting Governor Mbah’s Impact
-
Headline1 week agoAbia Governor Alex Otti Unmoved by Opposition’s Political Noise, Welcomes Defector from PDP
-
Entertainment4 days agoBBNaija: Organizers Confirms Dates, States For Season 10 Audition
-
Headline1 week ago
Lagos Socialite E-Money Freed by EFCC Following Currency Abuse Investigation
-
Headline1 week agoHunger Strike Protest Follows EFCC’s Airport Arrest of Socialite