The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, says it has recorded eight more deaths due to complications from the dreaded COVID-19 infections as of September 2, 2021.

The NCDC, on its verified website also said that 631 new cases of the virus were recorded in 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

The 631 fresh cases reported indicated an increase from the 582 cases posted on Wednesday.

The agency said that Lagos recorded 172 cases, followed by Oyo with 93 cases and Rivers had 72 infections.