BREAKING: Nigeria records 8 new cases of COVID-19 as tally hits 89 [BREAKDOWN]

The Nigerian Government has recorded 8 new cases of Coronavirus.

Nigeria’s National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Saturday afternoon issued a statement confirming eight new cases of coronavirus in the country, bringing the entire number of cases to 89.

“8 new cases of #COVID19 has been reported in Nigeria, 7 in Lagos and 1 in Benue State. As at 04:00 pm 28th March there are 89 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria with 1 death.” the NCDC tweeted.

Below is a total breakdown of states with confirmed cases of the deadly virus in Nigeria;

Lagos – 59

FCT – 14

Ogun – 3

Enugu – 2

Ekiti – 1

Oyo – 3

Edo – 2

Bauchi – 2

Osun – 1

Rivers – 1

Benue – 1