UK Sanctions Oyakhilome’s TV Station for Linking COVID-19 to 5G
UK broadcasting watchdog, Ofcom, has sanctioned Loveworld Television Network, a station owned by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s Christ Embassy. Ofcom tweeted yesterday via @Ofcom that the sanction was consequent upon a sermon by Oyakhilome, founder and president of Loveworld Incorporated, in which he claimed that COVID-19 was caused by the 5G technology. According to Ofcom, Loveworld Television […]
FG Fires Transmission Company Of Nigeria’s MD
The Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Usman Gur Mohammed has been removed from his post effective immediately. Minister of Power, Mohammed Sale, who approved his removal, named Sule Abdulaziz as the new acting Managing Director. “As part of continuing measures to reposition and improve the performance of the power Sector in […]
Foundation to Distribute Palliative to 300 Households in Lagos
A nongovernmental organisation, Kehinde Salami Foundation, (KSF), has set up machinery for the distribution of palliatives to indigent members of the Ojo Local Government in Lagos State as a way to assuage the sufferings of the masses, particularly in the month of Ramadan. Kehinde Salami who is CEO of Kenolt Global Resources Limited and Founder […]
Pastor who Claimed He Could Cure Coronavirus Dies After Contracting the Virus
A Cameroonian pastor Franklin Ndifor, who laid his hands on dozens of confirmed and suspected coronavirus sufferers has died less than a week after contracting the virus. Ndifor, who was the head of Kingship International Ministries Church and was also a candidate in the country’s last presidential election claimed died on Saturday, Voice of America […]
Caverton Off the Hook as Rivers Withdraws Charges Against Two Pilots, 10 Passengers
Caverton Helicopters Limited is finally off the hook in its battle with the Rivers State government led by Gov Nyesom Wike. This is because the court in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 struck out the case against the two pilots and 10 passengers. This is contained in a statement signed by the Rivers […]
Federal High Court Releases Guidelines for Virtual Proceedings
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court has released guidelines and practice directions authorising judges to adopt virtual proceedings for court cases in all its judicial divisions. The Chief Judge, Justice John Tsoho, issued the practice directions for cases to be heard virtually on Zoom, Skype or any other audio-visual means approved by the […]
Customs Obstructions Hindering Ease of Doing Business – NECA
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) on Monday observed that Customs operatives’ incessant obstructions, was already, seriously hindering the ease of doing business by the manufacturing companies. Its Director-General, Mr Timothy Olawale indicated this in a statement, grieving that such act was jeopardising the Federal Government’s efforts at promoting ease of doing business in Nigeria. Olawale […]
COVID-19: CBN, NNPC Step Up With N1bn to Pay for Hotel, Food for Evacuees
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, have agreed to pay for the accommodation and feeding of at least 3, 000 returnee citizens of the country during their two-week mandated quarantine on arrival in the country. The Governor Godwin Emefiele-led CBN and the NNPC-led Mele Kyari have been major […]
COVID-19 And Nigerian Banks by Reuben Abati
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the entire world – the future of everything and the world of work, but perhaps the most visible effect of this disruption is most felt in the financial services sector, the markets and the global economy. In this regard, the banking sector is one of the most gravely impacted. It […]
COVID-19: Presidency Extends Gradual Easing of Lockdown by Two Weeks
Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari has extended the gradual easing of the COVID-19 lockdown by two weeks across the nation. The chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, announced this on Monday during the daily briefing of the task force in Abuja. According […]
