Three persons including a lawyer have been kidnapped gunmen in a community in Anambra State. The incident reportedly occurred at Nkpologwu community in Aguata Local Government Area of the State. It was gathered that the gunmen invaded the community in the early hours of Sunday, August 11, and abducted the victims from different places. The three reportedly kidnapped persons include Barr. Victor Ezeoke (Omenankpo), Sir Arinze Egenti, and Nze Celestine Ezeike. This was corroborated by...
Gunmen operating in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Friday attacked a police van, killing one of the policemen at a junction. Sources said the incident happened at about 9 am on Friday, and that the attackers when repelled by the policemen threw an improvised explosive device at the police team, and that one of them was ripped by the devise. Police command in the state, however confirmed this in a press release by the state police...
…Launches Skill Acquisition Programme For Them Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo has launched the second batch of the “One Youth, Two Skills” Solution in the state. Governor Soludo launched the initiative at the International Convention Centre, Awka. Speaking at the event which witnessed about 8,620 participants that qualified for the second batch of the programme, Governor Soludo described the youth as the bridge to the future, saying that is why his administration prioritizes human...
ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsWhat is the Political Significance of Soludo’s Plans for Local Government Election?
PilotnewsAugust 8, 2024
“Anambra State appears to be on the brink of bidding farewell to APGA after nearly two decades.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu The inauguration of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission – ANSIEC, by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, signaled full preparation for the conduct of the Local Government Election in Anambra State for the first time in ten years. The six-member Commission, with two persons each from the three senatorial zones, now has the mandate to fix a date...
Anthony Obi OgboColumnsUnited StatesSylvester Turner Should Cancel His Bid for Late Jackson Lee’s Seat, Haba!
PilotnewsAugust 6, 2024
“It is truly disheartening to witness Sylvester Turner running in an election against candidates who have been his dedicated campaign volunteers and supporters since childhood, and throughout his entire political career.” —Anthony Ogbo Earlier this week, the children of the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) officially endorsed former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner (D) as a candidate for their mother’s House seat. This endorsement confirms that Former Turner is indeed one of the candidates vying...
Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, has appealed to youths in the State not to participate in the planned protest scheduled to commence in August 1st, 2024. Soludo made the appeal through his Chief of Staff, Mr. Ernest Ezeahajuhi while speaking to Journalists shortly after attending the 2024 South East Media Summit/Awards ceremony in Awka. Soludo aide reminded youths in the state to take cognisance of the verifiable moves the Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo-led administration...
NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsNigeria’s Olympic Dreams Shattered After Falcons’ 3-1 Loss to Japan
PilotnewsAugust 1, 2024
Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a humiliating exit from the Paris 2024 Olympics on Wednesday, finishing dead last in their group without a single victory. Randy Waldrum’s squad were outclassed in all three matches, falling 1-0 to Brazil in their opener before a 1-0 loss to Spain. Their tournament ended with a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Japan in their Group C finale at La Beaujoire Stadium. The result means the Super Falcons finished bottom of their...
“In the criminal court of public opinion, every Nigerian is a suspect.“ —Anthony Ogbo Nigeria is currently in a state of tension as a highly anticipated national protest unfolds, aimed at addressing issues of bad governance, economic hardship, and inflation. Hundreds of protesters, many of them young people, have gathered in central Nigeria with placards criticizing the government’s policies. A week-long nationwide protest was scheduled to begin tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 1. The necessity of this...
ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsFearless, Ambitious, a Deep Thinker, and a Doer – Tribute to Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah
PilotnewsJuly 28, 2024
“Your life serves as a source of inspiration for those who dare to dream.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu I weep over the sudden and painful death of Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah; a giant among men. One man who was everywhere and touched everything! I mourn your shocking death, Distinguished. Your death is just impossible to believe. Around the middle of this month, we had a long conversation about the coming governorship election in Anambra State and talked like...
EducationNewsNigeriaNaval Outpost Onitsha Donates Educational Materials to School in Odekpe
PilotnewsJuly 26, 2024
The Naval Outpost Onitsha, has donated educational materials and stationery to Central Primary School Odekpe, in Ogbaru Local Government Area, Anambra State. The Commanding Officer, Navy Captain Musa Danjuma Jarma, who donated on Friday, 26th July 2024, said the gesture was part of the non-kinetic activities of Operation Delta Sanity to foster civil-military relations with the host communities and civil populace. Navy Captain Jarma disclosed that Operation Delta Sanity was a renewed effort of the...