Supreme Court nullifies Orji Uzor Kalu’s conviction, orders fresh trial
Former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu The Supreme Court, on Friday, nullified the judgment that convicted and sentenced Orji Uzor-Kalu, the former governor of Abia State, to 12…
Social distancing signs around the world show the new normal
As people emerge from weeks of lockdown, they face an array of new measures to try and keep the virus in check and protect society’s most vulnerable. The markings that…
Facebook says employees to work remotely until year end
Facebook Inc said on Friday it would allow its workers who are able to work remotely to do so until the end of the year as the coronavirus pandemic forces…
COVID-19: NJC releases guidelines for court sittings
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has released guidelines for court sittings during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce spread. The guidelines issued by the NJC Committee headed by Justice Olabode Rhodes-Vivour…
Lockdown: Wike accuses Police of sabotage, thanks Army, Navy
The governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has accused the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Police Command of attempting to sabotage the lockdown by issuing illegal letters to…
Lockdown: Impounded vehicles must be auctioned, defaulter tried in Mobile Courts – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, says vehicles that were impounded in the state after their owners were caught driving them in violation of the lockdown order will be auctioned. The…
Yobe Govt probes rising mysterious deaths
Gov. Mai Mala Buni The Yobe Government says it is investigating reported rising mysterious deaths in some parts of the state. Dr Muhammed Gana, the state Commissioner for Health…
Covid-19: Community transmission gains traction; 381 cases in one day
Community transmission of Covid-19 is gaining traction nationwide with 381 cases recorded on Thursday bringing total confirmed cases to 3,526 with 107 deaths and 601 persons discharged. The new figure…
Access Bank: Between facts and fiction
By Jackson Ugbechie One noble attribute of the average African is that he or she seeks opportunity to do good. The African man is his brother’s keeper. This finds strong…
COVID-19: NLNG donates isolation centre, medical kits to Rivers community
Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Company has donated a 10-bed holding centre to Bonny Zonal Hospital in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers. The company also donated Personal Protective Equipment…