The presidency has condemned Nigerian print media over their coverage of coronavirus.
The spokesperson to President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu, took to his verified Twitter handle to allege that the newspapers are not paying adequate attention to malaria like they have done to coronavirus.
“This morning’s newspapers, all of them have Coronavirus as the lead, cover story. When will they bring the spotlight to bear on 822 who are killed by malaria everyday in Nigeria?
This morning’s newspapers, all of them have Coronavirus as the lead,
cover story.When will they bring the spotlight to bear on 822 who are killed by malaria everyday in Nigeria?
— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) March 1, 2020
Nigeria recorded its first case of coronavirus after an Italian tested positive to the virus on Thursday.
Lafarge cement through its Industrial Director, Segun Soyoye, said the Italian came to Lafarge facilities at Ewekoro to inspect some installations of machines bought from a Swedish firm.
The coronavirus has caused about 3,000 deaths, mostly in China where it originated from.
Although thousands have recovered from the disease, it has no known cure or vaccine.
In Nigeria, the government has advised citizens not to panic saying everything possible was being done to ensure the virus does not spread.
The presidency’s Sunday tweet has however generated strong reactions on social media as many Nigerians accused Mr Shehu of creating unnecessary controversy.
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