The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 212 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 64,728 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
*Lagos to prosecute defiant developers – Commissioner (Vanguard)*Water transport, solution to gridlock, says Lagferry boss (Punch)
Lagos to prosecute defiant developers – Commissioner (Vanguard) The Lagos State Government has threatened to charge developers who break its seal on construction sites to court. This is to forestall the incidence of building without the necessary approval. Dr Idris…
8 states and FCT raise Nigeria’s COVID-19 caseload by 180 to near 65k
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 180 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 64,516 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel…
Vanuatu records first COVID-19 case in man who returned from US
Vanuatu has officially recorded its first case of COVID-19, health officials announced on Wednesday, ending the Pacific nation’s status as one of the few countries in the world to remain virus-free. Len Tarivonda, the director of Vanuatu Public Health, said…
Nigeria records 152 COVID-19 new cases and 2 deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 152 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 64,336 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel…
Sergio Garcia withdraws from Masters after positive coronavirus test
Former Masters champion Sergio Garcia will miss this year’s event at Augusta after testing positive for coronavirus. The 40-year-old Spaniard, who won the event in 2017, missed the cut in last week’s Houston Open. “On Saturday night after driving back…
Nigeria announces 94 COVID-19 new cases and 4 deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 94 new cases of COVID-19 Monday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 64,184 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
4 states, FCT increase Nigeria’s COVID-19 caseload by 300
Lagos State, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Oyo, Kaduna, Ondo and Kano have taken the latest number of COVID-19 infections in the country to a high 300 cases. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported that Lagos recorded the…
NCDC reports 59 COVID-19 cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 59 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 63,790 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel…
Italy coach Roberto Mancini tests positive for Covid-19
Italy coach Roberto Mancini has tested positive for coronavirus. The 55-year-old, who managed Manchester City from 2009-13, is asymptomatic and in self-isolation at his home in Rome. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) confirmed that Mancini had returned a positive test…
