Soludo Clarifies: Obi of Onitsha Was Not Sacked, Leadership Change Due to Expired TRC Tenure

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSoludo Clarifies: Obi of Onitsha Was Not Sacked, Leadership Change Due to Expired TRC Tenure

PilotnewsJanuary 18, 2025

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has firmly refuted reports claiming that the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, was sacked from his position as Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council (TRC). Speaking during the inauguration of “Operation Udo Ga Chi,” a new state security initiative, Governor Soludo emphasized that Igwe Achebe’s tenure simply expired after over eight years in office. Soludo explained that the appointment of Igwe Chidubem Iweka, the traditional...

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A Nation Born of Ambivalence – Isn’t it time to circle our souls and test them?

Chris Chinwe UlasiColumnsFiction & PoetryA Nation Born of Ambivalence – Isn’t it time to circle our souls and test them?

PilotnewsJanuary 17, 2025

In ambivalence’s embrace, a nation’s uncertainty mourns. Oh God! The people’s prayers plead for my country’s rise! Betting on divine intervention, though shaky, Enveloping the people with the will of the Sea! Falling on the Tropics by the Equator: Armed with national resolve, steadfast in courage and conviction; Striving against indolence to obliterate the candid air; Bound to an elusive destination. Time, the hope through which I lament; Hope is the luxury bought in anticipation;...

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Outrage in Amaokpala in Anambra Over Kidnap of UK-Based Indegene

CommunityCrime & SecurityNewsNigeriaOutrage in Amaokpala in Anambra Over Kidnap of UK-Based Indegene

PilotnewsJanuary 15, 2025

Diaspora Members of Amaokpala community in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, has expressed outrage over the rising insecurity in the state following the kidnapping of one of their prominent sons, Mr. Ikechukwu Okeke. The community has called on Governor Chukwuma Soludo to take immediate and decisive action to address the security challenges threatening lives and property in the region. Mr. Okeke, a United Kingdom-based professional and elder brother to Dr. Chukwudi Okeke,...

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Éric Chelle Appointed as Super Eagles Head Coach

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsÉric Chelle Appointed as Super Eagles Head Coach

PilotnewsJanuary 8, 2025

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Éric Sékou Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team. In a statement, the NFF announced that its Executive Committee endorsed the recommendation of the Technical and Development Sub-Committee for Chelle’s appointment during a meeting held in Abuja on 2 January 2025. The endorsement was finalised on 7 January. “The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed the...

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Path to National Rejuvenation – Advice to Nigerians in 2025

ColumnsNewsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsPath to National Rejuvenation – Advice to Nigerians in 2025

PilotnewsJanuary 4, 2025

We will start a new decade, 2030 – 2039, five years from today. By then, humans might be going to space for holidays. Driverless cars may have become the norm on our streets. The average life expectancy is almost certainly higher in many countries. Artificial Intelligence (AR) will be working wonders in healthcare. Where will Nigeria and Nigerians be then? What will be our lot within the human community? Nigerians should no longer be aloof...

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Miss Chukwuma Crowned Ada Amaokpala 2025, Wins ₦300,000 Prize

NewsNigeriaMiss Chukwuma Crowned Ada Amaokpala 2025, Wins ₦300,000 Prize

PilotnewsJanuary 2, 2025

In a display of creativity, intelligence, beauty, and elegance, Miss Precious Chukwuma from Amaokwe village, Amaokpala in Orumba North Council Area, has emerged victorious as the Ada Amaokpala 2025. Her win also earned her a prize money of ₦300,000, while the first runner up, Miss Ifunanya Muolokwu from Umudike village went home with ₦150,000 and Mmesoma Anyaene emerged the second runner up, and clinched ₦75, 000. The event, now in its third edition, was organized...

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My Sunday morning with Sir Paul Chukwuma

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsMy Sunday morning with Sir Paul Chukwuma

PilotnewsDecember 31, 2024

“If there is any one thing for which to judge a man, it is his family.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu Two days ago, which happened to be the last Sunday of the year 2024, I had a very interesting experience of spending a real-time, devoid of any makeover, with Sir Paul Chukwuma. On that day, Chidalu, Sir Paul’s younger brother dedicated his first son who happened to be his fifth child, after his first four baby girls....

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Gunmen kill seven in Ihiala, including 5 security operatives

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGunmen kill seven in Ihiala, including 5 security operatives

PilotnewsDecember 31, 2024

Gunmen operating in Ihiala Local government area of Anambra State have killed seven people. The incident happened on Monday. West African Pilot News learnt that out of the seven person killed, two were unarmed civilians who were in a compound planning a burial that was to take place on January 2, while the other were security operatives. A viral video being circulated on social media showed the body of two of the victims, who are...

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NNPCL Revives Warri Refinery, Plans Mechanical Completion by 2025

NewsNigeriaOil & GasNNPCL Revives Warri Refinery, Plans Mechanical Completion by 2025

PilotnewsDecember 30, 2024

…Tinubu Hails Milestone The Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC), with a capacity of 125,000 barrels per day, has resumed operations, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s energy sector. This announcement comes just a month after the old Port Harcourt Refinery, with a capacity of 60,000 barrels per day, also commenced operations. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, disclosed this during a facility tour on Monday. Addressing the...

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Onitsha Naval Outpost Donates Food Items to Orphanage in Atani

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOnitsha Naval Outpost Donates Food Items to Orphanage in Atani

PilotnewsDecember 29, 2024

As part of efforts to combat crime in the maritime sector and enhance security in its area of operations, Naval Outpost Onitsha, through its “Food Rhapsody” initiative, has donated food items worth millions of naira to Madonna Angels Orphanage Home in Atani, Ogbaru Council Area, Anambra State The event, which marked the conclusion of Operation Delta Sanity 3, is a non-kinetic approach by the Nigerian Navy aimed at strengthening civil-military relationship and promote peace and...

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