COVID-19: University of Calabar Begins Fumigation of Campus Ahead of Resumption

CoronavirusEducationNewsNigeriaCOVID-19: University of Calabar Begins Fumigation of Campus Ahead of Resumption

PilotnewsJanuary 23, 2021

CALABAR —  The University of Calabar COVID-19 Task Force Committee has commenced the fumigation of the campus ahead of the Feb. 5 resumption date for academic activities. The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Calabar that the fumigation was part of the institution’s preparation and readiness for resumption of academic activities. Obi said that the fumigation of the administrative buildings and other...

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C/River Gov’t Demolishes Hotel Harbouring Suspected Kidnappers

NewsC/River Gov’t Demolishes Hotel Harbouring Suspected Kidnappers

PilotnewsJanuary 23, 2021

CALABAR —  The Cross River Government security outfit, “Operation Akpakwu”, has demolished the “Save Side Hotel” at 8miles area in Calabar for harbouring suspected kidnappers that have been terrorising the state. Speaking after the exercise, Mr. Henry Okokon, the Security Adviser, South, to Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that most recorded kidnap cases in Calabar were planned and coordinated from the hotel. According to Okokon,...

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Aguleri, Umueri Land Dispute: Panel of Inquiry Calls for Memoranda

Local GovernmentNewsNigeriaAguleri, Umueri Land Dispute: Panel of Inquiry Calls for Memoranda

PilotnewsJanuary 23, 2021

AWKA — The Panel of Inquiry set up by the Anambra Government on the land dispute between Aguleri and Umeri communities, Anambra  East Local Government Area, has called for memoranda from interested persons. The Secretary of the panel, Mrs. Ndidi Onuigbo, made this known in a statement in Awka on Friday. Onuigbo is also the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Secretary to the State Government. She requested interested persons to submit memoranda that would address...

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Anambra 2021: Onunkwo Declares to Run on APC Platform

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAnambra 2021: Onunkwo Declares to Run on APC Platform

PilotnewsJanuary 23, 2021

AWKA — Chief Johnbosco Onunkwo, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared his intention to contest for the Nov. 6 governorship election in Anambra on the platform of the party. Onunkwo made the formal declaration at a meeting with the State Working Committee of the party at its office in Awka on Friday. He said he was at the party Secretariat to inform them that he would join other aspirants in the...

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Old Rangers Players, Anambra Community Mourn Nwabueze Nwankwo

ObituaryPeopleSoccerSportsOld Rangers Players, Anambra Community Mourn Nwabueze Nwankwo

PilotnewsJanuary 23, 2021

AWKA — The Enugu-Ukwu Community in Njikoka Local Government of Anambra, and some Ex-players of Rangers International FC of Enugu, have expressed shock over the demise of Nwabueze Nwankwo, a foundation member of the team. Bonny Nkwuaku, President General of Enugu-Ukwu said the community had lost a pillar and was in deep shock following the news of his death. Nkwuaku said Nwabueze, popularly known as ‘Bulldozer’ in his heydays died on Thursday after a protracted...

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COVID-19: Red Cross Urges Govt. to Enforce Guidelines

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaCOVID-19: Red Cross Urges Govt. to Enforce Guidelines

PilotnewsJanuary 23, 2021

LAGOS –– The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Lagos branch has called on the Federal Government to enforce the guidelines and protocols of COVID-19 to mitigate the spread of the virus. The branch Chairman, Mrs. Adebola Kolawole, made the call at the side-line of the NRCS 53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday in Lagos. Kolawole decried the wanton violation of COVID-19 guidelines by the citizenry. She added that those flaunting the protocols encourage the spread...

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Nollywood Needs Unbiased Platform for Practitioners to Thrive — Etete

Arts & CultureBusinessNigeriaNollywoodNollywood Needs Unbiased Platform for Practitioners to Thrive — Etete

PilotnewsJanuary 23, 2021

LAGOS — An entrepreneur, Elizabeth Etete, says that Nollywood needs an unbiased platform where producers, filmmakers and artistes could thrive without let or hindrance from established societal norms. Etete, who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director, Innovative Creative Experts Distribution (ICED), told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos that such a platform would expand the horizon of Nollywood. “The challenges we are facing in Nollywood today, specifically, is...

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Africans Stand to Gain From Biden Presidency – Official

AfricaNewsUnited StatesAfricans Stand to Gain From Biden Presidency – Official

PilotnewsJanuary 23, 2021

ABUJA — The Nigerian Diaspora Movement (NDM) on Saturday expressed optimism that Africa could benefit significantly from the new administration in the U.S. led by President Joe Biden. Chairman of NDM, Prof. Apollos Nwauwa expressed the optimism in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. The NDM has nearly 20 million Nigerians in the diaspora as members working together to build a progressive nation where every citizen is empowered to...

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Buhari Participates in Virtual ECOWAS 58th Ordinary Session

ECOWASForeign PolicyNewsBuhari Participates in Virtual ECOWAS 58th Ordinary Session

PilotnewsJanuary 23, 2021

ABUJA — President Muhammadu Buhari is currently participating in the 58th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting started at about 11.00am with some cabinet members. They include the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, Interior, Ra’uf Aregbeshola and the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari. Others...

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PGA Set to Organise IPE Training Programme for Nigerian Pro Golfers

NewsNigeriaSportsPGA Set to Organise IPE Training Programme for Nigerian Pro Golfers

PilotnewsJanuary 23, 2021

ABUJA — The Professional Golfers Association (PGA) is set to organise an Initial Professional Education (IPE) training programme for both male and female PGA pros in the country. Mr. Samson Lawal, the Director, PGA of Nigeria made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview on Saturday. Lawal said that the aim of the programme was to keep its members abreast with international standards in the discharge of their duties with...

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