156 more infected with coronavirus across Nigeria

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed a total number of 156 new cases of COVID-19 the highly infectious respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus in the country. The NCDC made the announcement Friday night on its…

321 new cases confirmed as Nigeria’s COVID-19 numbers hit 52,548

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed a total number of 321 new COVID-19 coronavirus cases in the country. The NCSC made the announcement Monday night via tweet. It said the total number of confirmed cases in Nigeria…

*UNILAG: Buhari suspends Babalakin, Ogundipe, sacks acting VC (Guardian) *Hoodlums stab Lagos motorist to death defending a jaywalker (Punch)

UNILAG: Buhari suspends Babalakin, Ogundipe, sacks acting VC (Guardian) The Federal Government has directed the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Wale Babalakin, to recuse himself from official duties relating to the institution. Spokesman of…

Nigeria’s confirmed coronavirus infections rise to 43,537

A day after the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that many countries that believed they were past the worst are now grappling with new outbreaks, Nigeria’s confirmed coronavirus infections rise to 43,537. This is as a result of an additional…

NCDC reports 591 new coronavirus cases in Nigeria, total now 39,539

Nigeria’s confirmed coronavirus infections have hit 39,539 as a result of an additional of 591 new cases, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said. The agency, which made the announcement via its twitter handle Friday night, also provided…

*SS 3 pupil commits suicide after alleged assault by half-brother (Punch) *Sanwo-Olu to empower one million youths with digital skills by 2023 (Nation)

SS 3 pupil commits suicide after alleged assault by half-brother (Punch) When the next West African Senior School Certificate Examination eventually begins, Sherifat Sulaimon, will be missing in action. The 21-year-old SS3 pupil reportedly committed suicide last Sunday after she…

653 more infected by coronavirus disease in Nigeria, as worldwide death toll surpasses 600,000

The total number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus disease has risen to 36,107 in Nigeria with a total if 653 new infections, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said. Making an update Saturday night via its…

Nigeria confirms 600 new coronavirus cases, country’s total now 35,454

The total number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus disease has risen to 35,454 in Nigeria with a total of 600 new infections, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said. Making an update Friday night via its…

*Lagos alerts residents to looming floods (Nation) *Road users lament neglect, police extortion at Jakande gate deathtrap (Guardian)

Lagos alerts residents to looming floods (Nation) Residents of four local government areas in Lagos State, especially those living on flood plains, were on Thursday told to vacate their homes immediately. Those in 15 other councils also got the warning.…

Data fog: Why some countries’ coronavirus numbers do not add up

Have you heard the axiom “In war, truth is the first casualty?” As healthcare providers around the world wage war against the COVID-19 pandemic, national governments have taken to brawling with researchers, the media and each other over the veracity…

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