Orji Kalu Mourns Renowned Igbo Musician, Morocco

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaPeopleOrji Kalu Mourns Renowned Igbo Musician, Morocco

PilotnewsOctober 30, 2020

Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr Orji Kalu has described the demise of Igbo legendary and philosophical singer, Chief Chukwuemeka Maduka, popularly known as “Morocco” as a big loss to the country. Kalu, who lamented the passing of the music meastro and social crusader, acknowledged the late musician’s contributions to the social, economic and political development of Nigeria. He said that the late Morocco, through his Ekpili music, addressed social and moral issues, adding that...

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DPR Says 2020 Marginal Oilfield Bid Still On

BusinessNewsNigeriaOil & GasDPR Says 2020 Marginal Oilfield Bid Still On

PilotnewsOctober 30, 2020

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says the bid round process for its 57 marginal oilfields in the country is still ongoing. Mr Paul Osu, Head, Public Affairs, DPR, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos that the bidding process has not been completed. “The 2020 marginal oilfield bid round process is still ongoing in line with our published timelines on DPR website and bid portal. “Over 600 companies have applied...

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.CSP Catherine Ugorji of the Nigerian Police Selected by the UN for Woman Police Officer of the Year Award

NewsWorld News.CSP Catherine Ugorji of the Nigerian Police Selected by the UN for Woman Police Officer of the Year Award

PilotnewsOctober 30, 2020

CSP Catherine Ugorji of the Nigerian police and serving with the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) has been selected by the UN as one of two runners-up for the prestigious UN Woman Police Officer of the Year award for 2020. Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix, in a statement by Oluseyi Soremekun, the National Information Officer of the UN System in Nigeria, said through both her words and actions, UN Police Officer...

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PMAN Mourns Highlife Legend “Morocco”

EntertainmentMusicNewsPeoplePMAN Mourns Highlife Legend “Morocco”

PilotnewsOctober 30, 2020

The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) on Friday described the late Chief Chukwuemeka Maduka, popularly known as Morocco, as a legend who would be greatly missed. In a statement, PMAN President, Dr Obi Casmir (Voombastic Uncle P), said the association received with shock the sudden demise of the South East Premier, the legend of ngu Ekpili, Prince Morocco. “We commiserate with the entire people of Anambra, as we pray God to give his family...

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Buhari Approves Re-appointment of Emaimo, Rector, College of Dental Technology

EducationNewsNigeriaBuhari Approves Re-appointment of Emaimo, Rector, College of Dental Technology

PilotnewsOctober 30, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Dr John Emaimo, as Rector, Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu State, with effect from Nov. 27. The approval is conveyed in a letter signed by the Minister of State for Health, Dr Olorunnimbe Mamora on behalf of President Buhari. Mamora said that the rector was found eligible for a second term based on his assessment and congratulated him. The minister urged Emaimo to continue...

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Gombe State Empowers 35 Communities with N380m

Local GovernmentNewsNigeriaGombe State Empowers 35 Communities with N380m

PilotnewsOctober 30, 2020

Gombe State government spent N380 million to support micro projects implementation in 35 communities across the 11 local government areas of the state in the last 16 months. Mr Abubakar Kumo, the General Manager, Gombe State Agency for Community and Social Development (GMCSDA), told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Friday that the projects covered health, water, education and transportation sectors. He said it also covered the rural electrification, environment, social and...

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COVID-19: NCDC Announces 150 New Infections in Nigeria

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaCOVID-19: NCDC Announces 150 New Infections in Nigeria

PilotnewsOctober 30, 2020

The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC), has announced 150 new COVID-19 infections in the country. The NCDC made this known via its verified website on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that as Nigeria continued with its fight against COVID-19, it has conducted about 620,758 tests since the first confirmed case was announced in the country. The public health agency also recorded two COVID-19 related deaths in the last 24 hours in...

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3 Die in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident

NewsNigeria3 Die in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident

PilotnewsOctober 30, 2020

The Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) said three persons died in an accident at Lotto, opposite NNPC Filing Station on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, on Friday. One person also sustained injuries in the accident which involved two vehicles, according to the agency. Mr Olusola Ojuoro, the Mowe/Ibafo Area Commander of TRACE, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota, Ogun, that the accident happened at about 8.45 a.m. Ojuoro said that an Iveco truck...

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Trump’s Dangerous Rhetoric Toward Ethiopia is Indicative of a Larger Problem

AfricaColumnsForeign PolicyUnited StatesTrump’s Dangerous Rhetoric Toward Ethiopia is Indicative of a Larger Problem

PilotnewsOctober 30, 2020

Last week President Trump invited reporters to listen in on a call intended to celebrate the normalization of relations between Sudan and Israel, a diplomatic achievement that comes with more than a few complications. During the course of the conversation with the Sudanese and Israeli prime ministers, the president of the United States took it upon himself to casually issue a bellicose threat to Ethiopia on behalf of Egypt and its president, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, a man...

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Blacks for Trump — An Obnoxious Case of Imbecility

Anthony Obi OgboColumnsOpinionUnited StatesBlacks for Trump — An Obnoxious Case of Imbecility

PilotnewsOctober 30, 2020

These selfish morons trivialize the blood of their forebears that have constantly watered the tree of liberty.  ― Dr. Anthony Obi Ogbo An African proverb says that a man who is not mindful of how his father died is most likely to become  victim of the exact thing that killed his father. This expression holds true when we view in awe, the deliberate ignorance, and blind emotional path many of my African American brethren are...

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