₦airaland Forum

ignis:
This is what happens when the government is a toothless bull dog. No one has been used as scape goat so far, despite flaunting this order.

If you talk against Buhari's government now, DSS will be at their best to arrest you. Where are the DSS now when you need them?

In a sane clime, this man should be in kirikiri maximum prison by now. This is a treasonable murder offence of deliberate disregard and disobedience of the government, capable of leading to loss of lives.

We are fighting this fight against pandemic and some so called religious people are bring us down.

This should not be taken likely going forward.

Hold it there @Ignis

The government of our country can do better than what they're doing currently.

There are more than 150million worshipers (even though of different creeds) in Nigeria and these are people who believes God in Heaven will help Nigeria out of corona virus pandemic.

WHAT OUR GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO DO IS MAKE AVAILABLE TESTING EQUIPMENTS SUCH THAT ALL WORSHIPERS GETS TESTED BEFORE CONGREGATING IN THEIR WORSHIP HALLS. THE POSITIVES IDENTIFIES AND ISOLATED/QUARANTINED WHILE THE NEGATIVES PROCEED TO WORSHIP.

MANY STATES OF NIGERIA HAS FEW CASES OF THE VIRUS AND SHUTTING DOWN EVERY THING AND EVERY ONE THIS EARLY WITHOUT MASSIVE TESTING ISN'T ENOUGH ON THE PART OF THE GOVERNMENT.

oyatz:
You most likely typed this post out of ignorance.


Ventilators are medical devices/machines (depending on the sophistication) that help a patient to continue to breath even when the patient's natural respiratory system is failing.

There are many conditions( Pneumonia, Lung fibrosis, Bronchogenic cancinoma, Trauma due to road accident or physical assault/gun shot etc) that may require the use of ventilators to argument the breathing of patients.

Every Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria should have at least 2-3 ventilators and before this COVID-19 pandemic, the prices were around 1-4 million Naira depending on the type.
There are even simple manual ventilators that are operated by hands.

So why haven't you gone into the production of ventilators if its the most lucrative business to do?

shogsman:
If you had a working brain and a functioning cojones you would think like a man,the FG Are bringing in scientists from China to come and help and you still think this is a joke.
Ignoramus like you are the reason why politicians keep treating this country like shit, bloody coward.

You are just nothing but parental failure. They failed to instill common manners into you. You are not my problem. You are the problem of you parents. Deal with them while they deal with your nuisance.

They say its better to prepare for war and it fail to happen than to relax and war breakout on you suddenly.

The lesson and experience from corona virus (alias covid-19) is thus:

The virus began in Wuhan China from December 2019 and ravaged China till mid February 2020 before they had respite.
While China struggled with the virus, the rest of the world looked on from afar.

February-march 2020 saw respite of corona virus in China but, as though the virus migrated, the Americas and European countries became the epicenter of the covid-19 scourge.
Till this moment, first week of April 2020, Europe and the Americas are suffering heavily under the jackboot of corona virus.

Nigeria and some other African countries are looking on from afar (relatively) while Europe and America are almost on their knees begging for help.

We in Nigeria have bragged of having climate that is hot and not conducive for covid-19 but that is not enough.
Not even reliable at all.

We should not loose sight of the fact that we are soon going to enter wet season where rain fall will dilute our otherwise hot weather and, when that time comes, (soon) what effect or aid it will have on corona virus is not yet known.

Let's be prepared, Nigerians, for any eventuality.

I WANT TO IMPLORE NIGERIANS, ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT LIVE DAY-BY-DAY ESPECIALLY WITH REGARDS TO THEIR MEANS OF LIVELIHOOD, TO PREPARE AND PROVIDE FOR THE RAINY DAYS...

Families should ensure the availability of raw food that can last them for weeks, if not months.

Forget packaging. Don't form self sufficient when you are financially handicapped. God is always gracious and where you do not have enough to stock your kitchen, God must have blessed some of your relations or acquaintance. Just humble yourself and plead for, say loan from such people that knows you. They will help you.

You must stock your home of all necessaries. Nigeria cannot boast of any triumph over covid-19 unless we have had the remaining three (3) seasons without cause for alarm.

Don't ask me about singles and non-family individuals. They can read between the lines.

God help and save Nigeria.

shogsman:
Ignorance has plagued you,I can only hope you don't mislead other people with your laughable thinking. Cowardice is a big problem.

You call my position cowardice.

You are obviously one of the nonentities in this noble site who like to call people names and insult distinguished individuals for the fun of it.

I will not report you to the mods. But, when your pubis is matured, let me know so we can interact. Before then, mind your own business and don't insult just everyone.

Levi218:
U can talk about other things but forget unity.

Boss, why do you say so?

Don't we need unity?

Have you imagined the gains inherent in a united peaceful Nigeria?

shogsman:
You're a Nigerian you should think ahead because there are no organizations to do it for you. The problem is that most of us are too ignorant, even without anybody telling you,you should know nscdc data is hogwash and some of you are still using the starts to judge performance, some people were saying we're winning the war against covid here last night ,if that isn't stupidity I don't know what it is.and this attitude is giving the government a free hand.

In summary: are you saying there is cause for alarm?

You blame those who chose to say we are winning the fight against covid-19.
But that's your perspective.

Some of us have chosen to be optimistic in times like this, and not fret up and down.

The Good book said "The Wicked Runneth when no one Pursueth"
Which justifies the saying "No Peace for the Wicked".

I counsel you to be calm. We have God and He is for Us.

We are safe. You inclusive.

On that note, we need not keep attacking our Government or the NCDC or any agency.
If we criticize, it must be based on fact, reason and so constructively.

gnykelly:
China face mask production is currently at 110million unit per day

Aren't you justifying the theory that China is ahead prepared for what was to come even before the world knew of corona virus?

Wisdomkosi:
Coronavirus : "Arrest Anyone Not Wearing Facemask" - Gov. Umahi Orders Security Agents

By Wisdom Nwedene

Governor David Nweze Umahi of Ebonyi State, on Friday, ordered security agents to arrest anyone not wearing face mask in the State.

Umahi gave the order in a statement obtained by Igbere TV signed by his Commissioner for Information, Orji Uchenna Orji.

He said with effect from 4th of April, 2020 and throughout the entire Ebonyi State, anybody that is seen outside his/her house must wear a face mask. Note that Handkerchief/Head tie/pre-made medical mask could serve the purpose of face mask.

Security agencies, all sub-committees on COVID-19, Chairmen of Local Government Areas, Coordinators and indeed all Government officials are hereby directed to arrest anyone seen outside his/her home anywhere in Ebonyi State without wearing face mask.

The statement reads in full,

The Governor of Ebonyi State His Excellency, Engr. Chief David Nweze Umahi FNSE, FNATE, in furtherance of our collective efforts to ensure, through the grace of God, that this satanic scourge called COVId-19 does not reach Ebonyi state, hereby further directs me to inform the public as follows:

1. That with effect from 4th of April, 2020 and throughout the entire Ebonyi State, anybody that is seen outside his/her house must wear a face mask. Note that Handkerchief/Head tie/pre-made medical mask could serve the purpose of face mask.

2. Security agencies, all sub-committees on COVID-19, Chairmen of Local Government Areas, Coordinators and indeed all Government officials are hereby directed to arrest anyone seen outside his/her home anywhere in Ebonyi State without wearing face mask.

3. We still request for information on anyone that is showing symptoms of high body temperature (fever), dry cough, and difficulty in breathing and returnees from the infested countries and or States of Nigeria. It is to be noted that older people and people with other medical conditions (such as Asthma, diabetes, or heart diseases) may be more vulnerable to Coronavirus.

For information about those with symptoms of COVID-19, please call these hotlines:
*MTN: 07045910340,*
*GLO: 08159279460,*
*AIRTEL: 07085763054*

4. Ban on social and Religious gatherings is still in force and anyone that defies these regulations shall be arrested and premises acquired by government.

5. The use of sanitizers, washing of hands and steaming twice a day, including frequent intake of hot liquids are highly recommended.

6. Government is working hard to compile the names of all those that will be needing palliatives from the state and those that will benefit from the Federal Government Conditional Cash Transfer and this will be made known to the public as soon as we are ready.

7. We are in contact with our brothers and sisters who came from outside especially areas infested with COVID-19 both within and outside Nigeria and we are monitoring their health conditions on daily basis.

8. We direct all the tailors in Ebonyi state to meet the speaker of Ebonyi State House of Assembly; Rt. Honourable Francis Ogbonnia Nwifuru for immediate production of Face Masks.

9. We shall be briefing Ebonyi people from time to time on developments in our battle to rid the state of the deadly Coronavirus

Source : http://igberetvnews.com/1345941/coronavirus-arrest-anyone-wearing-facemask-gov-umahi-orders-security-agents/

Correct move by the Ebonyi helmsman. Keep it up.
By covering mouths and noses, much will be prevented.

shogsman:
Sense should tell that this countries are better prepared than us,the way you people take nscdc numbers as a yardstick for measurement is laughable and extremely ignorant.this countries have a working database and are testing tens of thousands per day,Nigeria has not tested up to 2000 people all together.now tell me a country that has tested millions of people and recorded 8,000 cases to a country that tested only 1,000 people with over 200 cases
Which One is in for a very long ride.
Call out the government and stop living in denial and face reality.
You call nscdc toll line and they tell you it's not reachable, does that sound like they mean business.

Do you have a better data we should rely upon?

You people keep telling the citizens to disregard data from NCDC but that is all we have got. Or should each individual Nigerian generate his/her own data and rely upon it?

Please let's not choose to become the bad child who points to his father's house with the left hand.

benuejosh:
God save humanity.

This is getting beyond science. God we know you answere when we pray, please hear us and save the land, save mankind that you created. If it was a mistake out of our disobedience or negligence that mankind has to suffer this much, we ask you forgive us and show us your mercy. Have mercy on us God.

Thank you. (Amen)

HelenBee:
Oh God,please have mercy on us. We beg you...

Thank you. (Amen)

Oh My God!

Please God, help the world.

You alone oh God will help the earth out of this travails.

In Jesus Christ name, amen.

mekaboy:
Oh really? You guys said his cars are from China. And the US is cuing in china. Since he has the same chinese producing for US in china working in his plant here, dont you think it's easier than going to join the cue in china?


Saying no company makes ventilators is US is ignorance. Search for ventec life systems and others.

Tell them also that China is knownnfor copying ideas and works.
It funny when people attribute ingenuity to China over U.S and Europe...

Fariq:
He is right. They can produce and even export it as the world demand is increasing. No need to wait for the government to tell you "do so". LlAfter all, it's your own private company.

Its not his specialty. Neither do he need to go into ventilator production on such commercial basis, without Government commitment to that effect.

Let's learn to see things from others' angle.
If you are a business person who knows demand for ventilators is temporal and just for the remaining period of corona virus, will you use such huge resources to mass-produce the equipment and, hopefully, as the virus gets eradicated soon, the company will warehouse it or export it to the moon?

If Innoson had foolishly rushed into the production, these people speaking ill of him would have still accused him of trying to profit off the pandemic.

Which way my country people

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You point did not negate the one I quoted

Coldie:
To me all these talks are unnecessary the govt can solve the problems.

Since we don't have money, get a list from Nigerian customs abt the break down of things Nigeria imports, all of them that we can produce internally should be banned. Saving our foreign exchange.

Recognize Nigerian degrees over foreign degrees so as to limit the capital flights arising from tuition payment.

Start a sting operation on our police force and govt workers in order to catch corrupt police officer's and govt workers.

The list goes on.

You are on point.
Abuja needs to know we have good thinking heads around the country. It's unfortunate the ones that clinch power gets confused. Sometimes, they dwell too much on grammers with minimal results.

Scream:
Bad luck?

It is well.

We will overcome all the challenges.

We are resilient, as Nigerians.

Cheer up Osibanjo

OdefaGirl:
It will get messier, the commander should call his men to order before things gets out of hand.
Guys should enter their houses oo before they will send you to the great beyond.

The Governor should sorften his directive to the men in uniform.
Lives should not be lost when the government aims at saving the same lives

ikorodureporta:
https://thenationonlineng.net/no-nose-mask-no-movement-in-cross-river/

That is perfect.

Even China implemented face mask compulsion to beat the virus.

The best part is the provision of free mask to citizens of the state.

I am impressed. Other state Governor should emulate this leadership style. I had advised Federal Government on this. The NCDC cannot claim to be doing much if all their attention did not go to prevention achievable through face masks.

chino11:
I feel like exchanging this SUV for a well made ofe akwu and rice, then ofe onugbu and semo for takeaway for dinner. It is that bad right now.

Let me have it. I will give you those meals 100times

paxonel:
Please, authorities should do something about this ikeja disco. I don't think there is anything bad for the management of these discos to channel most of their power supply duration to residential homes since industries, offices and shops are closing down in the wake of this stay at home order. People need to be kept at home entertained watching television, but when the entertainment is not there by way of frequent power shortage, trust Nigerians, they might use the boredom as excuse to leave their houses and this may aid possible spread of the virus within the community.

laclastilala, myndd44

You have a point

Good move.

Kudos.

We need more of that from eminent Nigerians

alsudan:
They should test the Lifeless man again in 14 days time.

Am beginning to love this Covik wan nine birus for carefully selecting its victims in Nigeria.

Habba!

Take it easy na

oluwaseyi000:
Good to hear you agree the political elite have failed us but funny how you reject the total failure of religion and who we worship when we need him the most, when buhari with limited resources promise and fail we should castigate him but when God with endless resources can't even honour simple contract of protecting his people we should refuse to call him out

All the Christ healing power have all automatically become impotent, Christ was just beaten for nothing as the healing that come with his stripe has become non-helaing, miracle hours are making zero impact, not even our witches, wizards nor herbalist can help, now all hope fully and completely depend, rely and look on to scientists the ones and only true saviour of the world in time of real trouble

You appear desperate and frustrated. But, cheer up. God has kept his part of the bargain by keeping you alive and quick to type these nonsense. Yes, because you did not make sense by castigating your maker. He can do you and undo you as he chose no one can validly ask HIM why.

Repent, dear one. You still have chance.

Why don't you book counseling with my team and I?

oluwaseyi000:


The only thing I love about this Corona is that it does not discriminate

It takes the white - so their superiority complex will come to nothing

It affects the black - so we will stop deceiving ourselves of been naturally stronger

It affects Christians (even their oga at the top, the pope) so they won't think their religious difference is superior to others or make them think they have a special grace that will make others infected and not them

It affects Muslim, even the core Islam country Iran and Saudi Arabia so they won't think stoning Satan amount to stoning the problem in their life or world



Terrorist should learn from this if their Allah won't save them on earth he won't save them on any other planet either


It affect atheist - so they all know that 'lack of faith/religion' just like faith/religion itself, saves no one

It affects the rich/politicians/people we voted for - so they won't think they can deny the populace basic and medical amenities then run abroad for their own treatment, take note president buhari

It affect poor so he won't think his poverty is enough and will make him immune to other problem hence he don't need to work harder

Sorry Bros, I am a Christian and I take all precautions.

However, I want you and your like minds to know that the Creator of this universe, the Almighty God has the solution to the corona virus. I trust in Him and will continue to.

Blame no person for going to worship God especially in a state and region where no case has been reported so far.

Religion is important to mankind, and not even the social control mechanisms will make the world better if we negate religion.

GOD WILL GIVE US RESPITE FROM coVID19. Be rest assured.

Having said that, I want to tell all Nairalanders reading this piece that the comment I just quoted here is making some vital points.

These points relate to the position of our governments at federal and state levels concerning the outbreak in Nigeria.
WILL THE PRESIDENCY AND THE GOVERNORS OWN UP AND TELL US EXACTLY THE SITUATION

WITH THE BODY LANGUAGE OF MR. PRESIDENT, AND THOSE OF MANY GOVERNORS WITH EXCEPTION OF SANWO OLU OF LAGOS, THE OUTLOOK IS BLEAK.

LET'S BEGIN TAKING ALL PRECAUTIONS AS IF THE VIRUS IS ALREADY HERE. BECAUSE IT'S ALREADY IN NIGERIA.

WE'VE ALL BEEN WARNED!

Pogba12:
http://saharareporters.com/2020/03/23/breaking-ex-ppmc-managing-director-suleiman-achimugu-becomes-first-person-die-coronavirus

I HAVE QUESTION�

How did he boycott procedures and went to his home directly?

Why wasn't he tested before being let go into the larger society?

How on earth did he, after knowing the symptoms of covid19 is obvious in his system, proceed to his loved ones? I mean, he went home to infect his family members willingly�

micflo28:
May you live long. As a staff of frsc, this bike men ride a recklessly and endanger the life of their passengers and other road users. We have seen cases they were crushed by trucks here in nairaland

We all know that the FRSC and their functions are meant to keep road users safe. Now, only recalcitrants would go against the rules and make trouble because of the ugly outcome of the unlawful acts.

Nigerians must resolve to willingly obey the law so that we'll have a better country for every one to be proud of.

Lawlessness is not the way to go at all.
It makes humans behave like barbarians.

To ride against the traffic is wrong.

To mobilize and humiliate FRSC officers and burn down their office is worse.

If the late guy in the centre of this whole issue had not acted lawlessly, he probably could have been alive and the arson wouldn't have happened.

The starting point of peaceful society is for the members to be law abiding.

There is no problem without solution.
Covid 19 is not an exception.

What sciences cannot solve, we are not exactly hopeless. Yes, hope abounds in God. My God, the creator of the universe, MASTER of the UNIVERSE has all solutions.

My query rather is:
Where are the religious leaders of this generation?

Where are the people posing around of being God's mouthpiece and God's messengers and God's servants?

They are all over the places, wearing names that differentiate them from ordinary people. I can come up with more that fifty names across the Christian and Muslim worlds. Yet,
non of these people seems to be ready, eager or able to get solution for a virus that threatens the entire humanity. No, something's must be wrong with this generation.

I am a Practical Christian, and I know that if we have the right leader, they will not fail to call on the Almighty and obtain solution for all mankind at this material time.
God deserve to take the glory even in the Covid19 issue. But the question is:

WHO SHALL ASCEND UNTO THE MOUNT OF THW LORD?

I REMMBER MOSES, JOSHUA, SAMUEL, ELIJAH, ELISHA, ISAIAH, JEREMIAH, EZEKIEL,

PETER THE APOSTLE, JOHN THE BELOVED, PAUL THE APOSTLE, AND MANY OTHERS IN THAT CALIBER...

Where are our contemporary prophets, apostles, popes, elders, second, and many other who always occupy the spaces with religious titles?

Can't they even call on God and obtain solution?

Righteousness89:
We Need to Repent!
The World needs to Repent !
Nations need to Repent!
Citizens need to Repent!!

This Calamity is not Ordinary!!
There needs to be Repentance from the United Nations to the Nations to the Leaders to the Citizens!

Our Generation is a Generation Dining and Whining in Iniquity, Abominations, Lesbians/Gay, Wickedness, Bloodshed, immorality,etc..

I don't think the Generation of Sodom and Gomorrah did up to our Generation

I don't think the Generation sinned like our Generation

The Generation of Nineveh Repented and they where Spared...

Let us do likewise... We have to REPENT


I implore the People of GOD to Cry to GOD ALMIGHTY for Repentance on Behalf of ourselves, Leaders, the various Continents and Nations..

We Need to Plead for Mercy! We Need GOD'S MERCY!

2Chronicles 7:13-14
13 If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people;
14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

This Evil can be taken away but we need to Repent!

There is Nothing that is too much for the Blood of JESUS

You are on point.

Your mindset is what we need, believe that there is hope for mankind over this virus, and that hope is anchored in God Almighty.

The issue is: WHO HAS CLEAN HANDS AND PURE HEART TO ASCEND THE MOUNT OF GOD AND SEEK THE FACE OF THE LORD?

WHO HAS THE LOCUS STANDI TO APPROACH THE THRONE OF MERCY AND OBTAIN THE SOLUTION TO COVID19?

WHERE ARE OUR MEN OF GOD?