Nigeria, March 5 -- Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has narrated his experience with the deadly coronavirus.

He said his household was avoiding him during the period.

He disclosed this on Friday during a colloquium put in place to celebrate his 84th birthday in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The event took place at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta.

Narrating his experience, Mr Obasanjo said he was medically advised by his daughter, Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, an epidemiologist, during the period.

"It will surprise you that I was tested positive for COVID-19", the ex-president said.

"I called them to come and test me, they came on a Saturday, I didn't get the result until Wednesday and it came out positive but I didn't...