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The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has released the coronavirus disease cases for Sunday, June 28. Lagos state accounted for the most cases in Nigeria. 490 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-118 Delta-84 Ebonyi-68 FCT-56 Plateau-39 Edo-29 Katsina-21 Imo-13 Ondo-12 Adamawa-11 Osun-8 Ogun-8 Rivers-6 Kano-5 Enugu-3 Bauchi-3 Akwa Ibom-3 Kogi-1 Oyo-1 Bayelsa-1 24,567 confirmed 9,007 discharged 565 deaths

Reports from the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) put the total confirmed cases of coronavirus disease as of last night at over 23,000. The infectious global disease number of cases continue to rise daily in Nigeria. A good number of Nigerians are in a conundrum why the daily figures are not going down. The breakdown of the 684 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria for Friday, June 26 across the country: Lagos-259 Oyo-76 Katsina-69 Delta-66 Rivers-46 Ogun-23 Edo-22 Osun-22 Ebonyi-21 FCT-20 Kaduna-16 Ondo-10 Imo-9 Abia-9 Gombe-5 Plateau-4 Bauchi-4 Ekiti-2 Anambra-1 23,298 total confirmed cases; 8,253 discharged; 554 deaths.

A total of 594 new cases of coronavirus disease were reported last night in Nigeria. Lagos state again accounted for the highest number of COVID-19 cases for Thursday, June 23. Delta state had its highest daily number of cases last night at 106. The breakdown of the 594 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-159 Delta-106 Ondo-44 FCT-34 Edo-34 Oyo-33 Kaduna-33 Enugu-28 Katsina-25 Imo-22 Adamawa-15 Ogun-12 Osun-11 Abia-8 Rivers-6 Nasarawa-5 Bauchi-5 Niger-5 Kebbi-4 Ekiti-3 Plateau-1 Taraba-1 22,614 confirmed 7,822 discharged 549 deaths

Chelsea have just defeated Manchester City tonight in a tension soaked encounter. Pulisic and Willian scored for Chelsea, while a brilliant De Bruyne free kick was not enough for Manchester City. Manchester City needed a win to keep their hope alive of making Liverpool wait longer before being crowned English Premier League champions for this season. With seven games which gives a total of 21 points for a possible seven wins, Manchester City will not meet Liverpool's current number of points even if the Reds lose their remaining seven matches. It is a sweet day for Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool team and a sad one for Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City side. Congratulations to Liverpool for winning their first EPL title in 30 years.

The death of the immediate past governor of Oyo state, Senator Biola Ajimobi has been received with a big shock. Putting politics aside, the PDP has join APC to mourn the death of the former lawmaker from Oyo. Ajimobi had been in coma for some time before his death was announced today. APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state and Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta have all paid tribute to the late politician. More tributes will continue to pour in.

The total confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Nigeria are now over 22,000. Figures released last night by the NCDC pushed the total cases to 22,020 A total of 7,613 persons have been discharged from the total number. The breakdown of the 649 new cases of #COVID19; Lagos-250 Oyo-100 Plateau-40 Delta-40 Abia-28 Kaduna-27 Ogun-22 Edo-20 Akwa Ibom-18 Kwara-17 FCT-17 Enugu-14 Niger-13 Adamawa-13 Bayelsa-7 Osun-6 Bauchi-6 Anambra-4 Gombe-3 Sokoto-2 Imo-1 Kano-1 22,020 cases 7,613 discharged 542 deaths.

Captain of the England national football team and Tottenham Hotspur, Harry Kane was on target last night when Spurs defeated West Ham United 2-0 in an English Premier League match. Kane had suffered an injury a few months that kept him away from the Tottenham team. Spurs manager, José Mourinho had before the match that he had faith in Harry. The goal by Kane last night was his 137th English Premier League goal in 200 appearances. Sergio Aguero of Manchester United has 138 goals in 200 appearances, which is one goal ahead of Kane.

Captain of FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi helped his team to victory last night against Athletic Bilbao in a Spanish La Liga match. Ivan Rakitic got an assist from Messi to score the only goal of the match. Teenage sensation Ansu Fati was also amazing for Barca last night. Aged striker, Luis Suarez performed poorly last night for the Catalans. The victory for Barcelona ensured they are back to the top of La Liga.

A total of 452 new cases of coronavirus disease were reported for Lagos and several other states for Tuesday, June 23. The new figures move all coronavirus disease cases so far in Nigeria to 21,371. Over 40% of the total confirmed cases of COVID-19 are from Lagos state. A breakdown of the 452 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria reported last night in Nigeria across the states: Lagos-209 Oyo-67 Delta-37 Ogun-36 FCT-22 Abia-20 Enugu-16 Bauchi-15 Kaduna-8 Ondo-8 Osun-7 Imo-3 Benue-3 Borno-1 21,371 confirmed 7,338 discharged   533 deaths.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has a Press Statement regarding conduct of party primaries. Details of the Statement issued by the electoral umpire are centred around the Edo states governorship election billed for Saturday, September 19, 2020. The two leading political parties to slug it out for the 2020 Edo Governorship Elections are the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presented below is the Press Release:

The world is still battling with the coronavirus disease global pandemic, otherwise known as COVID19. Muslims who are getting ready for this year's Hajj (pilgrimage) will need to wait till next year as long as they are not in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi authorities have made it known that only Muslims within the Arab country will participate in Hajj 2020. In addition, certain guidelines will be fully enforced before, during and after the Hajj 2020. Presented below is the Press Statement:

The ban on rice importation by the President Muhammadu Buhari government in 2019 has continued to bear positive fruits. Nigeria used to rank among the top five rice importers before the ban came into full effect. According to Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Nigeria is now among the top 14 countries of the world which produce rice. Nigeria is now the number one country in Africa which produces most tonnes of rice. Records from different data collecting agencies and organisations have shown that local rice production is on the increase as the federal government is also assisting the local rice farmers with loans. A good number of food security experts praised President Muhammadu Buhari for the ban on rice importation. President Muhammadu Buhari (right) with his national security adviser, Babagana Monguno (left) If the federal government of Nigeria galvanises its potentials more and ensure the momentum is maintained and even increased for the next five years, the level of rice pr

Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus has silenced his critics as he scored from the spot in a 2-0 win for his club. The victory ensured Juventus are back to the top of the Italian Seria A. Paulo Dybala scored the second goal to ensure the Old Ladies of Turin win 2-0. According to SPORF: "122 penalties scored in his (Cristiano Ronaldo's) career. "Only missed 23 penalties; 84% conversation rate." Ronaldo can still help Juventus finish winners of the Italian Seria A this season as second placed Lazio are now four behind.

The number of coronavirus disease cases reported last night in Nigeria was over 600. A good number of Nigerians are worried about the high numbers every day. Lagos state accounted for 288 new cases for Monday, June 22 put of the 675 additional cases across Nigeria. The 675 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria were reported as follow: Lagos-288 Oyo-76 Rivers-56 Delta-31 Ebonyi-30 Gombe-28 Ondo-20 Kaduna-20 Kwara-20 Ogun-17 FCT-16 Edo-13 Abia-10 Nasarawa-9 Imo-9 Bayelsa-8 Borno-8 Katsina-8 Sokoto-3 Bauchi-3 Plateau-2 20,919 confirmed 7,109 discharged 525 deaths.

The figures of the total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria have gone past 20,000. According to the NCDC, the total number of persons to have come up with coronavirus disease since the first case up to last night are 20,244. Out of the total confirmed cases, 518 persons have died of coronavirus related death. The breakdown of the 436 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria for last night: Lagos-169 Oyo-52 Plateau-31 Imo-29 Kaduna-28 Ogun-23 FCT-18 Enugu-18 Bauchi-17 Bayelsa-14 Rivers-8 Osun-6 Kano-6 Edo-5 Benue-5 Adamawa-3 Borno-2 Abia-1 Ekiti-1 20,244 confirmed 6,879 discharged 518 deaths.

The coronavirus disease figures in Nigeria for Saturday, June 21 have been released. Lagos state again had the highest number of COVID-19 cases for last night. So far, 506 persons have died of coronavirus related death in Nigeria. The breakdown of the 661 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-230 Rivers-127 Delta-83 FCT-60 Oyo-51 Edo-31 Bayelsa-27 Kaduna-25 Plateau-13 Ondo-6 Nasarawa-3 Ekiti-2 Kano-2 Borno-1 19,808 confirmed 6,718 discharged 506 deaths.

Lagos state alone accounted for over 30% of new cases of coronavirus disease for Friday, June 19. The total new cases of COVID-19 across Nigeria reported last night was 667. As of present, the total confirmed cases of coronavirus disease in Nigeria are over 19,000. The breakdown of the 667 new cases of #COVID19 for Friday, June 19: Lagos-281 Abia-48 Oyo-45 FCT-38 Ogun-37 Enugu-31 Ondo-23 Plateau-21 Edo-19 Delta-18 Rivers-18 Bayelsa-17 Akwa Ibom-17 Kaduna-14 Kano-12 Bauchi-9 Gombe-4 Osun-3 Benue-3 Nasarawa-3 Kwara-3 Ekiti-2 Borno-1 19,147 confirmed  6,581 discharged 487 deaths.

The world stands still on every June 19 of every year to mark the World Sickle Cell Day. Genotype Foundation, a non governmental organisation in Ikeja, Lagos in its culture is celebrating World Sickle Cell Day also. Due to the current global coronavirus disease pandemic, Genotype Foundation will not be involved in Road Walk to raise awareness on sickle cell disease, but engage in a Virtual Meeting via Zoom by 12 noon today, Friday, June 19. The details of the Virtual Meeting are provided below for interested participants: GENOTYPE FOUNDATION  is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.  To Commemorate  year 2020 World Sickle Cell Day Topic:  Stop Living a Victim Mentality June 19, 2020 Time: 12:00PM Africa/Lagos Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2879774517?pwd=TmFTT1NjaVZTQkdTdEV1VUlVT2hIdz09 Genotype Foundation was established to cater for people living with sickle cell disease. Meeting ID: 287 977 4517 Password: 7B39hV

Tonight in the English Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur will host Manchester United in an important match of the week encounter. Manchester United won the reverse fixture some months back. José Mourinho, one time Man Utd boss and current Tottenham Hotspur manager will try to revenge the defeat tonight. Manchester United have the likes of Odion Ighalo, Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba and the likes that would cause problems for Spurs. It is left for Manchester United to up their game tonight if they intend to shock Tottenham Hotspur and take the maximum three points. Will Olé Gunnar Solskjaer make it a double over José Mourinho tonight or not?

The number of coronavirus disease cases have continued to rise daily in Nigeria. Last night, the figures further soared higher as daily new report indicates. The total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria are over 18,000. A breakdown of the 745 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria were reported last night: Lagos-280 Oyo-103 Ebonyi-72 FCT-60 Imo-46 Edo-34 Delta-33 Rivers-25 Kaduna-23 Ondo-16 Katsina-12 Kano-10 Bauchi-8 Borno-7 Kwara-5 Gombe-4 Sokoto-2 Enugu-2 Yobe-1 Osun-1 Nasarawa-1 18,480 confirmed  6,307 discharged 475 deaths.

A total of 587 new cases of COVID-19 were reported last night by the NCDC for several states in Nigeria. Lagos state accounted for 155 of the 587 additional cases of coronavirus disease. Cross River is the only state in the country yet to report a single case of coronavirus disease. The 587 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria from last night report: Lagos-155 Edo-75 FCT-67 Rivers-65 Oyo-56 Delta-50 Bayelsa-25 Plateau-18 Kaduna-18 Enugu-17 Borno-12 Ogun-12 Ondo-7 Kwara-4 Kano-2 Gombe-2 Sokoto-1 Kebbi-1 17,735 confirmed  5,967 discharged 469 deaths. Coronavirus disease cases in Nigeria

Manchester City walloped Arsenal 3-0 last night in an English Premier League encounter. Raheem Sterling opened the scoring for the Cityzens at the death of first half. Pep Guardiola got the better of his former assistant and current Gunners boss, Mikel Arteta. The talk of last night match was David Luiz, the Arsenal defender, who was had an awful display and cost the Gunners the game. David Luiz himself said after the match that he was responsible for his team's loss. According to an information, Peter Drury, the legendary football commentator stated that "I like watching David Luiz play, he is anywhere between ridiculous and sublime. "Mikel Arteta survived corona virus but it is David Luiz who will most certainly kill him."

Cristiano Ronaldo failed to inspire Juventus to beat Napoli last night in the final of the Coppa Italia. The Old Ladies of Turin lost to Napoli via penalty shootout. Some football fans and pundits have been blaming certain persons in Juventus for the defeat to Napoli. A few have blamed Cristiano Ronaldo and Paulo Dybala, while many have blamed Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri for his wrong football tactics. It was a sad night for Ronaldo as he lost his second consecutive final after losing the Supercoppa Italians a few months ago.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) embattled national chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole lost his hold on the leadership of the ruling party as the Court of Appeal upheld his suspension yesterday. Following the judgement by the appellate court, the APC has announced immediate former governor of Oyo state, Senator Isiaka Ajimobi as the acting chairman. Currently, Senator Ajimobi is reportedly in coma in a hospital in Lagos state due to complications from coronavirus disease. Presented below is the Press Statement on the suspension of Oshiomhole by the APC: "The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress has received the news indicating the Appeal Court has upheld the suspension of the Party’s National Chairman,Comrade Adams Oshiomhole by an FCT High Court pending the determination of the substantive suit. "Guided by advice from the Party’s legal department in line with the provisions of Section 14.2. (iii) of the Party’s constitution, the Deputy Nationa

Arsenal will be playing against Manchester City tonight in an English Premier League game. The match will be the first in the Premier League after over three months of no action due to the global coronavirus disease pandemic. Fans of both teams as well as other teams all look forward to watching an exciting game. The Gunners will try to see if they can get a victory against the Cityzens. Bukayo Saka of Arsenal Some football fans and pundits will try to know how Arsenal will overcome the firepower of Manchester City. Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager will try to prove a point against his former tutor and Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola. Arsenal need to win the match in order to have any hope of finishing in a good position on the EPL log at the end of the current football campaign. Which of the two teams would win, Arsenal or Manchester City?

The total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria move past 17,000 on Tuesday night. Figures released by the NCDC showed 490 new cases of coronavirus disease were reported in several states in the country. New total confirmed cases of COVID-19 as at this morning are 17,148. A breakdown of the 490 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria reported last night: Lagos-142 FCT-60 Bayelsa-54 Rivers-39 Delta-37 Oyo-30 Kaduna-26 Imo-23 Enugu-19 Kwara-17 Gombe-11 Ondo-10 Bauchi-8 Ogun-7 Borno-6 Benue-1 17,148 confirmed 5,623 discharged 455 deaths. All Nigerian states with coronavirus disease

Over 40% of the new cases of coronavirus disease for Monday, June 15 were from Lagos state. The total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria continue to rise daily. Last night, the NCDC reported 573 additional cases of coronavirus disease in Lagos and several other states in the country. The breakdown of the 573 new cases of #COVID19 below: Lagos-216 Rivers-103 Oyo-68 Edo-40 Kano-21 Gombe-20 FCT-17 Delta-13 Plateau-12 Bauchi-12 Niger-10 Kebbi-9 Ogun-8 Ondo-8 Abia-7 Nasarawa-5 Borno-1 Kwara-1 Benue-1 Anambra-1 16,658 confirmed  5,349 discharged 424 deaths.   

The Senate representing Lagos east senatorial district in the National Assembly, Senator Bayo Osinowo is dead. News about the first term Senator form Lagos broke a few hours ago. All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has penned down a condolence message via a Press Statement over the death of Senator Bayo Osinowo who was nicknamed 'Pepperito.'  Statement on Death of Senator Osinowo The sudden, unexpected passing of Senator Bayo Osinowo has deeply hurt me and Lagosians. He was more than a close friend and political associate. Over the years he became like a family member and brother in so many ways. Bayo and I have come a long way, dating back to our days in the pro-democracy struggles. We both enlisted in the Social Democratic Party where he served so well as the Youth Chairman of that party during the Third Republic and later in the Alliance for Democracy in 1998 after the restoration of democracy. Bayo’s contributions to the return of demo

The total confirmed cases of coronavirus disease in Nigeria have move past 16,000. Figures released last night by the NCDC showed Gombe state having the highest daily cases on Sunday, June 14. A total of 5,220 persons have been discharged, while 420 have died of coronavirus related death so far. The breakdown of the 403 new cases of COVID19 for last night below: Gombe-73 Lagos-68 Kano-46 Edo-36 FCT-35 Nasarawa-31 Kaduna-17 Oyo-16 Abia-15 Delta-13 Borno-13 Plateau-8 Niger-7 Rivers-7 Enugu-6 Ogun-6 Kebbi-3 Ondo-1 Anambra-1 Imo-1 16,085 confirmed 5,220 discharged 420 deaths.