Nigeria’s race against the spread of COVID-19 appears to have been caught in the web of international economic warfare between world superpowers, as China and the US battle to exert their influence and control on a government that seems not to know its onions.

While the nation’s center for disease control (NCDC) strives daily to update Nigerians on the status of the virus’ spread, it was painfully aware that the number of cases it churns out does not in any way represent the actual cases that may already have infiltrated the country. This puts Nigeria at the risk of an explosion that would be difficult, if not impossible, to eventually control.

Africa’s most populous country and perhaps its largest economy, sits dangerously, on a keg of gunpowder. Africa, at large, is in danger.

Information at the disposal of Judicial Sketch showed clearly that Nigeria’s government is towing a line drawn out by foreign authorities, a path that was said to be contrary to the more scientifically assured protocol of prevention.

Medical personnel in Nigeria who spoke with Judicial Sketch said there was a clash between the superpowers that control the United Nation’s World Health Organisation (WHO) and China and its scientists on the best preventive measures to take. WHO’s protocol for instance says face masks are to be worn only when one is in contact with COVID-19 confirmed cases or at isolation centres, not always. But many Chinese scientists say all in places where the epidemic is raging should wear masks all times.

Also, medical supplies (mostly preventive and test kits) donated to Nigeria by the Chinese Jack Ma Foundation have not been released by the Nigerian authorities for...

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When two elephants fight it's the grasses that suffer. The fight that PROBABLY landed us in this mess is still ragging on amidst it. Little wonder human leaders are aptly represented by the Bible as beasts absolutely devoid of a conscience.

How i wish you completed the article here... I was begining to make sense out of it

Everyone coming up with threats, theories and propaganda everyday simply because Nigeria is like a baby who depends on adults for survival.

I think Nigerians are wise enough to make the best of the situation and learn from both sides. If you can afford masks, wear and still follow all the precautions just like when you're not wearing a mask... what's bad in following WHO and Chinese methods?