New Hama Bachama, Homun Shaga Ismaila Make First Appearance, Address Subjects

Culture & TraditionNewsNigeriaNew Hama Bachama, Homun Shaga Ismaila Make First Appearance, Address Subjects

PilotnewsAugust 15, 2020

The newly installed Hama Bachama, Homun Daniel Shaga Ismaila, Kpawo Nomwe, Gillongo Diya on Saturday’s morning make the first appearance where he addressed his subjects. Reports say that this is his first official appearance after successful rites of passage on  Friday. In his address, the new monarch thanked Kabe Bachama, Zeke of Hadiyo (kingmakers) for their patience and commitment throughout the period leading to his selection and the rites of our forebears, just as he...

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UN Opposes America’s Bid to Extend Iran 13-year Arms Embargo

NewsUN Opposes America’s Bid to Extend Iran 13-year Arms Embargo

PilotnewsAugust 15, 2020

The United Nations Security Council on Friday rejected a proposal by the United States that sought an indefinite extension of an arms embargo on Iran. Ambassador Dian Djani, Permanent Representative of Indonesia to the UN and President of the council for August, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the council’s meeting on the issue. Djani said China and Russia, two veto power holders in the 15-member council, voted against the US-sponsored resolution,...

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Turkey Says History Will Not Forgive UAE for Israel Deal

Foreign PolicyWorld NewsTurkey Says History Will Not Forgive UAE for Israel Deal

PilotnewsAugust 15, 2020

Turkey on Friday said history will not forget and never forgive the “hypocritical behaviour” of the United Arab Emirates in agreeing to a deal with Israel to normalise relations. The Foreign Ministry said the Palestinian people and administration were right to react strongly against the agreement, which recasts the order of Middle East politics from the Palestinian issue to the fight against Iran. “History and the conscience of the region’s peoples will not forget and...

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Ebonyi Government Threatens to Sack Striking Judiciary Workers

LabourNewsNigeriaEbonyi Government Threatens to Sack Striking Judiciary Workers

PilotnewsAugust 14, 2020

The Ebonyi Government has ordered members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) in the state, to immediately suspend their industrial action or be sacked. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that JUSUN members in the state embarked on the indefinite strike on Aug.13 over non-implementation of the Consolidated Judiciary Salary Structure (CJSS) by the state government. The union defiled Gov. David Umahi’s threat in a recent state function, to sack the members...

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India’s COVID-19 Death Toll Now World’s 4th Highest

World NewsIndia’s COVID-19 Death Toll Now World’s 4th Highest

PilotnewsAugust 14, 2020

India on Friday overtook Britain as the country with the fourth-highest number of deaths linked to COVID-19 in the world, according to data released by the Ministry of Health. On Thursday a total of 1,007 deaths were reported, taking the countrywide death toll to 48,040. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the development places it behind the U.S., Brazil and Mexico. India, a country of 1.3 billion people, also reported 64,553 new infections on...

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Anambra Monarchs Protest Suspension, Say “Nothing Warrants it”

NewsAnambra Monarchs Protest Suspension, Say “Nothing Warrants it”

PilotnewsAugust 14, 2020

The suspended traditional rulers of Anambra on Thursday said that they did not commit any wrong to warrant their suspension by the state government. The monarchs stated this at a joint press conference addressed by Chief Chioke Nwankwo, the Igwe of Nawfia, in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the traditional rulers were suspended on Tuesday for allegedly travelling out of the state without government’s approval. The 12 monarchs had travelled to Abuja for an “official engagement”. A...

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Gov. Umahi Rejects Ebonyi’s Transfer to Police Zone 13 Division

NewsNigeriaGov. Umahi Rejects Ebonyi’s Transfer to Police Zone 13 Division

PilotnewsAugust 14, 2020

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has rejected the transfer of the state from the Nigeria Police Force Zone 9 Division, Umuahia, Abia to the newly-created Zone 13, Dunukofia, Anambra. Umahi spoke on Thursday in Abakaliki while inaugurating the Ebonyi Policing Advisory Committee and the Ebonyi Community Policing Committee. The governor said that he disagreed with the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 13 on the issue, insisting that Ebonyi could not belong...

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Vietnam Registers to Buy Russian COVID-19 Vaccine

CoronavirusHealthPoliticsVietnam Registers to Buy Russian COVID-19 Vaccine

PilotnewsAugust 14, 2020

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has registered to purchase Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine, broadcast on state-run Vietnam Television (VTV) said on Friday. “In the meantime, Vietnam will still continue developing the country’s own COVID-19 vaccine,” the announcement said, citing the Health Ministry. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Tuesday that the country had approved a COVID-19 vaccine named “Sputnik V.’’ Russian officials have dismissed concerns expressed by scientists around the world over the lack of final-stage testing...

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Mosque Reopening: EKiti Muslims to Bring Private Praying Mats, Ablution Kettles

CoronavirusRegionsMosque Reopening: EKiti Muslims to Bring Private Praying Mats, Ablution Kettles

PilotnewsAugust 14, 2020

As Mosques reopen in Ekiti after the COVID-19 lockdown, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), says individuals are expected to come with private praying mats and ablution kettles. Alhaji Kunle Sanni, President, NSCIA EKiti chapter, in a statement on Thursday, said the services in the Mosque would be in line with directives of government on COVID-19 protocol. Sanni said an investigation by the religious body had confirmed that a substantial number of Mosques...

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FG Moves to Prevent Job Losses in Aviation Sector

EconomyLabourNewsFG Moves to Prevent Job Losses in Aviation Sector

PilotnewsAugust 14, 2020

The Federal Government has called for social dialogue between the employers and the employees in the Aviation industry to prevent job losses. Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, made the call in a statement, signed by Mr Charles Akpan, Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the ministry on Friday in Abuja. Ngige made the call during a conciliatory meeting with airline operators and the trade unions in the aviation...

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