Categories: Latest News

New coronavirus cases confirmed in Nigeria, number hits 40

The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed new case of coronavirus in Nigeria.

The update was posted on NCDC Twitter, Monday night.

“Four new cases of #COVID19 have been confirmed in Nigeria. 3 are in Lagos State and 1 in FCT. Two of these cases are returning travellers

“As at 11:00pm on the 23rd of March, there are 40 confirmed cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria. 2 have been discharged with 1 death recorded,” the tweet read.

The disease has been declared a global pandemic.
A former Managing Director of Pipelines and Products Marketing Company (PPMC), Suleiman Achimugu, reportedly died of coronavirus this morning.

Ben Idah

Recent Posts

Three FRSC officers retire, 49 promoted

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has approved the…

8 mins ago

Edo Guber: Two arrested in foiled assassination attempt on Mercy Johnson’s husband

Security personnel have reportedly foiled an assassination attempt on Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie, the husband…

39 mins ago

I’m here to serve, not accumulate wealth – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu declared on Friday that his role as Nigeria's leader is not to…

58 mins ago

I understand the hunger, but there’s no free beer parlour anymore – Tinubu tells Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to remain patient despite the rising cost of living,…

1 hour ago

Nigeria signs MoU with Tyazhpromexport for revival of Ajaokuta Steel Plant

The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tyazhpromexport, the builders of…

1 hour ago

GOAT: Gareth Bale Picks Between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Former Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has joined the ongoing debate over who is the…

1 hour ago