PHOTOSPEAKS

“89 In Lagos, 19 In Rivers” – Nigeria Records 150 New Coronavirus Cases As Total Rises To 62,521

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 150 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 62,521.

The NCDC made this known on Thursday night via its verified Twitter handle, where it disclosed that the new cases were recorded in nine states in the federation.

“On the 29th of October 2020, 150 new confirmed cases and 2 deaths were recorded in Nigeria,” NCDC said.

“The 150 new cases are reported from 9 states- Lagos (89), Rivers (19), Ogun (11), Bayelsa (9), Kaduna (8), Plateau (8), Taraba (3), Osun (2), Delta (1).

“Till date, 62521 cases have been confirmed, 58249 cases have been discharged and 1141 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.”

See the breakdown of cases by state below;

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

Recent Posts

CBN Directs Nigerian Banks To Impose 0.5% Cybersecurity Levy On All Transactions

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has mandated banks operating within the country to start…

3 mins ago

Attempt to blackmail OSSAP-SDGS hits brick wall as Police drags writer to court

The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals has…

21 hours ago

80% Of Lekki Buildings Have No Approval – Lagos Government

The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development in Lagos, Oluyinka Olumide has revealed that…

21 hours ago

“Tinubu Will Change Nigeria After 8 Years, Support Him Before We Die” – Arthur Eze [Video]

Nigerian billionaire, Prince Arthur Eze has called on Nigerians to support the administration of President…

23 hours ago

Yemi Alade Slams Lagos Government Over Demolitions Of Houses

Nigerian songstress, Yemi Alade has slammed the Lagos State government over the recent demolitions of…

24 hours ago

Titanic and Lord of the Rings actor, Bernard Hill dies at 79

Hollywood actor Bernard Hill, known for his roles in "Titanic" and "Lord of the Rings,"…

1 day ago