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“29 In Lagos, 3 In Akwa Ibom” – Nigeria Records 37 New COVID-19 Cases As Total Hits 166,098

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 37 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 166,098.

The NCDC made this known on Tuesday night via its official Twitter handle where it disclosed that the new cases were recorded in 6 states including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

“On the 25th of May 2021, 37 new confirmed cases and 4 deaths were recorded in Nigeria,” the NCDC said.

“The 37 new cases are reported from 6 states- Lagos (29), Akwa Ibom (3), FCT (2), Gombe (1), Kaduna (1), and Kano (1).

“Till date, 166098 cases have been confirmed, 156528 cases have been discharged and 2071 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

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