Raymond Dokpesi, the founder of DAAR Communications, and his son have found themselves at odds over their viewpoints on COVID-19. Yet, Raymond Dokpesi Sr. recently caused controversy by suggesting confusion between COVID-19 and malaria, claiming that all medications he received during isolation were for malaria. He questioned, "What’s the difference between COVID-19 and malaria? Every drug we were given were malaria medications. A number of persons who tested positive had malaria parasites in their bloodstreams. When did malaria become synonymous with COVID-19?" Nevertheless, in an internal memo to the staff of Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower, media mogul Raymond Dokpesi Sr. stated that he had resolved the issue with the Nigerian Government a...

A medical doctor has come under scrutiny for his contradictory remarks, suggesting that the money allocated for Madagascar's drugs could be invested in Nigerian herbalists to develop an indigenous cure.   Dr. Olufunmilayo had initially criticized the Ooni of Ife for his recommendation of certain herbs as a treatment for Coronavirus.   The Ooni had expressed his willingness to collaborate with international organizations to utilize locally sourced herbs in creating a cure for the virus, and he shared a video explaining the efficacy of specific herbs in treating the virus.   At that time, Dr. Olufunmilayo had condemned the monarch's statements.   However, after Nigeria imported Madagascar's herbal cure for COVID-19, Dr. Olufunmilayo took to Twitter to criticize the government, implying...