Nigeria now has 20,244 confirmed COVID19 cases. Figures released by NCDC last night show that 6,879 cases have been discharged while the number of deaths has risen to 518. Of the national figure Lagos constitutes over 42 percent with 8,576 confirmed COVID19 cases, of which 7,006 cases are active with 126 deaths. On Sunday evening, Read More…
Day: 22 June 2020
Lagos discharges 45 more COVID19 patients
A total of 45 more coronavirus patients in Lagos State have recovered and discharged after testing negative twice to the virus, according to the state government. The State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday. He said that a total of 1,328 patients were now discharged from the isolation centres. Read More…
1 burnt, 2 injured in Lagos tankers explosion
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says rescue operations have so far recovered a burnt body beyond recognition at the scene of Sunday’s explosion, involving four vehicles along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Rescue operations were still ongoing at the scene of the accident involving three tankers and a truck. Providing update at 9:00a.m., Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide, FRSC Lagos Read More…
Adria Tour final cancelled after Dimitrov tests positive for COVID19
Grigor Dimitrov said on Sunday said he has tested positive for COVID-19, making him the highest profile tennis player to reveal he has the disease. The 29-year-old Bulgarian had been competing in the Adria Tour exhibition tournament in Croatia until he withdrew due to feeling ill during the weekend. The final of the Croatia event Read More…
Chelsea fight back to earn 2-1 win at struggling Aston Villa
Second half goals from Christian Pulisic and Olivier Giroud secured for Chelsea a 2-1 comeback win at relegation-threatened Aston Villa in the English Premier League (EPL) on Sunday. The victory boosted Chelsea’s hopes of securing UEFA Champions League football next season. The result left them fourth on 51 points from 30 games, five ahead of Read More…