FirstNigeriaTV hails also the rapid response by the state government in combating the scourge head-on and also gives kudos to the NCDC, while advising that the federal government of Nigeria further strengthens the NCDC to perform its duties
Twelve new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Nigeria, says the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.
Nine were recorded in Osun State, two in Edo State and one in Ekiti State.
“As at 12:30 pm 1st April there are 151 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Nigeria,” said NCDC.
Nine have been discharged while two deaths have been recorded.
The pandemic has been recorded in 11 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.





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