If You Don’t Wear Mask, Maintain Social Distancing, We Will Lockdown – FG

The Presidency has expressed worry over the reports of non-compliance with the just signed Executive Order that makes mask-wearing and observation of social distancing in the public mandatory, appealing to Nigerians to give their maximum cooperation for the success of the policy. Presidential Spokesperson, Garba Shehu in a statement said Buhari introduced the “order with […]

About Face: The Great Coronavirus Mask Debate

When the novel coronavirus started to get stroppy and make its now global impression, one theme seemed to be common. Facemasks were, at least initially, a conceit, a sort of fashion or extra-medical accessory. To use it was a mark of vanity. Rushing out to stock up on such masks was also selfish: you were […]