By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
AIT LIVEAIT LIVEAIT LIVE
  • Live TV
  • Politics
  • National News
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Entertainment
  • Global
  • Videos
Font ResizerAa
Font ResizerAa
AIT LIVEAIT LIVE
Search AIT
  • Live TV
  • Politics
  • National News
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Entertainment
  • Global
  • Videos
Follow US

Nigeria records highest number of 779 new Covid-19 cases

Last updated: June 29, 2020 12:00 pm
6 years ago
Share
1 Min Read
Covid-19
NCDC

There are 779 new Covid-19 infections in Nigeria being the highest number of cases to be recorded in a single day since the index case on February 27. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 24,077. The last highest number of infections in 24 hours was 745 on June 17.

The 779 new Covid-19 infections are in 22 states including Lagos-285; Rivers-68; FCT and Edo-60 each; Enugu-56; Delta-47; Ebonyi-42; Oyo-41 and Kaduna-19. Others are Ogun-18; Ondo-16; Imo-12; Sokoto-11; Borno-9; Nasarawa-8; Abia, Gombe and Kebbi-5 each; Kano-4; Yobe and Ekiti-3; Osun-2.

779 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-285
Rivers-68
FCT-60
Edo-60
Enugu-56
Delta-47
Ebonyi-42
Oyo-41
Kaduna-19
Ogun-18
Ondo-16
Imo-12
Sokoto-11
Borno-9
Nasarawa-8
Abia-5
Gombe-5
Kebbi-5
Kano-4
Yobe-3
Ekiti-3
Osun-2

24,077 confirmed
8,625 discharged
558 deaths pic.twitter.com/JsOtNeFSDx

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) June 27, 2020

There are 372 Covid-19 patients discharged in the last 24 hours with the total number of successfully treated cases in Nigeria now 8,625.

Also Read: 431 Covid-19 patients discharged across Nigeria in 24 hours

Meanwhile, there are 4 new Covid-19 fatalities recorded in some states with death toll in the country put at 558.

(Editor: Terverr Tyav)

Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Whatsapp Email Print
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

RSS APO Group – Africa-Newsroom: latest news releases related to Africa

  • Core Fashion Kenya in collaboration with United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) convenes industry leaders at Hub of Africa Fashion Week to accelerate Africa’s $31 Billion fashion economy January 21, 2026
  • Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale Leads High-Level Health Stakeholder Engagement in Bomet to Advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Digital Health Reforms January 21, 2026
  • The World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) convenes 60+ global leaders as United Nations (UN) Chief AI Officer and billion-dollar investors make first regional appearance January 21, 2026
  • Japan–Namibia Foreign Minister’s Meeting and Working Lunch January 21, 2026
  • Olexandr Mischenko received copies of the credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador of Algeria to Ukraine, Ahmed Ouail January 21, 2026

Trending

Insecurity
Coalition of Northern Youths threaten mass action over insecurity
Local
aitlive 1 33
President Tinubu vows to end Nigeria’s reliance on borrowing, targets 18% rise in Tax to GDP ratio
Economy Headlines
AIT IMAGES 4
Zamfara Govt. Pledges To Prioritise Girl-Child Education
Local
aitlive 3 5
NAPTIP rescues 12-year-old girl forced into marriage in Benue State
Local
aitlive 7 1
Tinubu Meets Ayim, Metuh At Presidential Villa
Local

Section

  • Headlines
  • Local
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Health
  • Entertainment

Programmes

  • Kakaaki
  • Focus Nigeria
  • Democracy Today
  • People Politics and Power
  • News Hour
  • AIT Reports
  • World News
  • Moneyline With Nancy
  • Jigsaw

About Us

  • About AIT
  • Our History
  • Our Awards
  • Our Values
  • Privacy Policy


Follow US
© AIT.LIVE. All Rights Reserved.
Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest news, podcasts etc..

THE MOST IMPORTANT NEWS HEADLINE AND EVENT OF THE DAY

Subscribe to our mailing list to receive daily news update direct in your inbox!

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?