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Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has extended the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown in the federal capital territory, Lagos and Ogun States by 14 days, THE WITNESS reports.

The president disclosed this in his broadcast to the nation on Monday.

President Buhari had ordered the restriction of movements in the affected states which are the hardest hit by the coronavirus in the country, for two weeks. The two weeks elapses today, Monday, April 13, 2020.

In his words: “With this in mind and having carefully considered the briefings and Report from the Presidential Task Force

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As intended, the government isn't doing enough to policing the areas, this lockdown is a joke to many

This man wants to hurt the economy of the SW.

Painful decision but good at the moment considering our way of life, health care and ultimately the havoc COVID-19 has wrecked on Europe and America despite their sophistication. We cannot afford it or it will be more disastrous. However, government should consider relieve materials that will be equitably distributed to ease the hardship.

Very insensitive leaders we've got in this part of the world...

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It is well with our souls

Alright

omo i am tired of staying at home alone food as almost finish, even the small vaseline i am managing has almost finished

This was expected.

Point of correction, Extension of lockdown in Lagos, Ogun state, Abuja and other effected stated on lockdown

Mtcheeew

Best decision in recent times by Mr President

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SLAP44:
This man wants to hurt the economy of the SW.

This is the same thing Americans are dragging Trump for. No be human being dey make Economy work?

If Trump had listen and taken measures to prevent the spread, the US will not be recording deaths like cockroaches wey them use sniper kill.

Let's be reasonable in our criticism dakun.

Oh my! Where r d Palliative measures?

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Romanoff:
This is the same thing Americans are dragging Trump for. No be human being dey make Economy work?

If Trump had listen and taken measures to prevent the spread, the US will not be recording deaths like cockroaches wey them use sniper kill.

Let's be reasonable in our criticism dakun.

Why not Kano?

It is well

It is in our best inerest that we extend the lockdown

The extension is welcomed. But why not extend it to other states that have recorded cases? Why only Lagos, Abuja and Ogun?