Day: October 15, 2020

#EndSARS: Nigerian Government Websites hacked

Damilola Olonade

  Collective Anonymous, the dreaded international group of hackers, says it has hacked some websites belonging to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The act is said to be in support of the ongoing #EndSARS protest that has taken over many cities in Nigeria, following calls for the disbandment of notorious police unit, the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) which has been alleged to be involved in abduction, harassment, extortion and murder of innocent victims. Anonymous did not disclose the identity of websites breached but the Nigerian police suffered a severe…

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Nigeria mulls production of 2,400MW gas equivalent from ANOH project

Efe Wellington

  NNPC MD says 600mscf daily production places ANOH asset as largest green field gas project in Nigeria’s history   The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has revealed that the Asa North-Ohaji South (ANOH) gas project, one of the largest green field gas condensate development projects ever undertaken in Nigeria, was expected to produce 600million standard cubic feet of gas per day, an equivalent of approximately 2,400 mega watts of electricity for the country. Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari, made this known while delivering a goodwill…

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Nigeria’s Sovereign Investment Authority MD, Uchechi Orji in tenure elongation ‘racket’

Ned Ibekwe

  NSIA MD refuses to vacate office as 5-year tenure expires October 12 – Findings The tenure of the Managing Director of the Nigeria Investment Authority (NSIA), Uchechi Orji has been extended in flagrant contravention of the enabling law. According to Section 20(4) of the Nigeria Investment Authority (Establishment Act), the tenure of the agency’s managing director shall not exceed eight years in total. That law only forsees a maximum of two tenure of four years each. However, the current Managing Director of the NSIA, Uchechi Orji has been in…

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Another COVID-19 lockdown, Second wave likely in Nigeria – Task Force

Precious Ibekwe

  The second wave of dreaded COVID-19, which can lead to another lockdown, is very likely in Nigeria, the country’s Presidential Task Force on the virus has declared. Prominent member of the task force, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, who declared this, maintained that the second wave of COVID-19 is not inevitable in the country if citizens do not continue to adhere to measures put in place to contain the viral pandemic. Nigeria was on a total lockdown between March and May, an experience that seriously impacted businesses and other activities in…

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France suffers COVID-19 cases’ spike, declares State Of Emergency

Aoko Benjamin

The French government has declared a public health state of emergency, starting from midnight on Friday. In a statement, the government said COVID-19 was a disaster which endangered the health of the population and justified the adoption of strict measures, reports Sky News. President Emmanuel Macron is due to address the nation this evening and is expected to announce a curfew from 9pm to 6am, according to French media. It is understood the curfew will apply to towns and cities that are on the maximum level of alert. The move…

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Trump’s Son, Barron, contracts Coronavirus, Says First Lady  

Damola Oyede

  US President Donald Trump’s 14-year-old son Barron contracted coronavirus but has since tested negative, First Lady Melania Trump revealed. Mrs Trump said her “fear came true” when Barron tested positive for Covid-19. But, she said, “luckily he is a strong teenager and exhibited no symptoms.” Both the president and first lady also tested positive for coronavirus – as well as other White House staff – but have since recovered, reports the BBC. An event at the White House on September 26, for the president’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett…

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