Nigeria records 1,861 new COVID-19 infections, total rises to 126,160

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 1,861 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 126,160.

The NCDC disclosed this on its official Twitter handle on Wednesday.

“On the 27th of January 2021, 1861 new confirmed cases and 22 deaths were recorded in Nigeria.

“Till date, 126160 cases have been confirmed, 100365 cases have been discharged and1544 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

“The 1861 new cases are reported from 22 states- Lagos (773), FCT (285), Oyo (138), Rivers (111), Plateau (92), Nasarawa (83), Kaduna (59), Enugu (57), Imo (57), Edo (43), Kano (27), Kwara (20), Ebonyi (19), Abia (17), Ogun (12), Osun (12), Katsina (8), Bayelsa (6), Bauchi (5), Delta (5), Borno (4), Jigawa (4), and Zamfara (1).

“Our discharges today include 697 community recoveries in Lagos State, 128 in Rivers State and 116 in Plateau State managed in line with guidelines,” the NCDC said.

  • Related Posts

    NAFDAC uncovers N500m fake alcohol factory in Aba

      The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has uncovered a suspected counterfeit alcoholic beverage production facility in Aba, Abia State, with equipment and materials found at…

    Diphtheria kills ‘over 50’ children in Kano

      The Kano house of assembly has asked Abba Yusuf, governor of the state, to urgently intervene in a diphtheria outbreak that has reportedly killed over 50 children in Rano…

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    You Missed

    NDLEA arrests Ugandan woman hiding 87 cocaine wraps in private part

    • By admin
    • November 8, 2026
    • 2 views
    NDLEA arrests Ugandan woman hiding 87 cocaine wraps in private part

    21 killed as migrant boat sinks off Senegal

    • By admin
    • November 8, 2026
    • 4 views
    21 killed as migrant boat sinks off Senegal

    Woman arrested over poisoning of co-wife’s children in Niger

    • By admin
    • November 8, 2026
    • 4 views
    Woman arrested over poisoning of co-wife’s children in Niger

    One killed, five injured as ‘hoodlums’ disrupt NDC rally in Delta

    • By admin
    • November 8, 2026
    • 5 views
    One killed, five injured as ‘hoodlums’ disrupt NDC rally in Delta

    SERAP demands details of FG’s N50,000 relief payments

    • By admin
    • November 8, 2026
    • 6 views
    SERAP demands details of FG’s N50,000 relief payments

    Police rescue 10 stolen children in Abia

    • By admin
    • November 7, 2026
    • 5 views
    Police rescue 10 stolen children in Abia