Abba Kyari is dead: Why it is a big deal
18 April 2020 |
10:05 am
The Chief of staff to Nigeria's president, Muhammadu Buhari, Mallam Abba Kyari has died of Covid-19. Aso Rock Villa announced the death today. GuardianTV brings you a few reasons why Kyari's death is a big deal.
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