President Buhari to address the nation by 7pm

According to a Twitter post made by the senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Garba Shehu, the broadcast will be aired live by 7 pm.

"President Buhari will Thursday broadcast to the nation at 7 pm with a repeat at 9 pm. 

“All television, radio stations and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook up to the network services of the @NTANewsNow and Radio Nigeria for the broadcast,” he said.

Pulse is yet to confirm the reason for the broadcast.