Comment on Italian citizen becomes Nigeria’s first case of coronavirus with 80,000 global infections, 2,800 deaths by Mehmet Ali Karadayi

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An Italian man who arrived in Nigeria three days ago has become the African country’s first case of coronavirus, the health minister said on Friday, as infections spread rapidly worldwide. ADVERTISEMENTThe health minister Osagie Ehanire, in a statement, said the case was an Italian citizen who works in Nigeria and returned from Milan, Italy to Lagos Feb. 25. Learn more in our full editorial policy© 2025 Naija247news Media Group LLC. Naija247news Media Group LLC is committed to ethical, independent journalism that serves the public interest. Learn more in our full editorial policy here © 2025 Naija247news Media Group LLC.