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After several weeks of hue and cry by Nigerians calling on the President - General Muhammed Buhari to address the nation in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, he finally addressed the nation on March 29, 2020 in what seem like a recorded speech.  Recently, after the Chief of Staff to General Buhari - Mr. Abba Kyari tested positive to the Virus, speculations have been rife that the President may have left the country. This speculation and the fact that the President had not been seen by Nigerians for weeks further increased the clamor by Nigerians for the president to address the nation. Also few days ago, a popular Muslim influencer and reformist Imam - Mohammad Tawhidi took to social media to lash out at President Buhari calling him the “dumbest President” and a defender of the terrorist group – Boko Haram. The popular cleric called on General Buhari to resign for failure to live up to responsibility of protecting Nigerians. And so finally General Buhar...

Leading up the 2015 elections in Nigeria, the then opposition party - All Progressive Party (APC) and its flag bearer, candidate General (rtd.) Muhammadu Buhari on several occasions during the campaigns promised Nigerians that he will lead from the front. On February 26, 2015 he went before the world at Chatham House, London and proclaimed "We will always act on time and not allow problems to irresponsibly fester, and I, General Muhammadu Buhari, will always lead from the front and return Nigeria to its leadership role in regional and international efforts to combat terrorism".  By extension General Buhari did not only make promise to Nigerians, he took an oath to defend Nigeria and Nigerians from any form of aggression and affliction. He has not only violated the oath of the office of President of Nigeria, he has failed in the primary function of Government which is the protection of life, liberty and rights of citizens.     When on December 31, 2019 the world w...

Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following: Wash your hands frequently Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands. Maintain social distancing Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease. Avoid touching eyes, no...