Ghana Looks to Long Relationship With African Americans for Investment

AfricaNewsUnited StatesGhana Looks to Long Relationship With African Americans for Investment

PilotnewsAugust 4, 2020

The year 2019 marked four hundred years since the first enslaved people from West Africa arrived in the United States. The president of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, declared the anniversary the Year of Return. It celebrated the resilience of African Americans and encouraged them to return to Africa, visit, apply for Ghanaian citizenship, and take advantage of investment opportunities. Festivities included naming and healing ceremonies, trips to heritage sites, musical performances, lectures, investment forums, and relocation conferences. According to...

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Security Challenges: You Must Rejig Security Strategy, Buhari Tells Security Chiefs

Crime & SecurityNational SecurityNewsNigeriaSecurity Challenges: You Must Rejig Security Strategy, Buhari Tells Security Chiefs

PilotnewsAugust 4, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari has again challenged the nation security agencies to rejig their strategies in the ongoing battle against insurgency, banditry and other violent crimes in some parts of the country. The National Security Adviser (NSA) to the President, retired Maj-Gen. Babagana Mongonu, revealed this when he briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the National Security Council meeting, presided over by President Buhari at the State House, Abuja, on Wednesday. He said: “Mr President has...

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Kwara Deputy Governor Alabi, Wife Test Positive for Coronavirus

CoronavirusNewsKwara Deputy Governor Alabi, Wife Test Positive for Coronavirus

PilotnewsAugust 4, 2020

The deputy governor of Kwara State, Mr. Kayode Alabi, and his wife, Mrs. Abieyuwa Alabi, have tested positive for Coronavirus. The deputy governor who is also the chairman of the state’s Technical Committee on COVID-19 tested positive to the virus on Monday. A statement by a spokesperson for the committee, Rafiu Ajakaye, disclosed that Alabi and his wife underwent COVID-19 test after they showed slight symptoms of the virus and the tests were positive. The...

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African Champions League Final to be Played in October

AfricaSportsAfrican Champions League Final to be Played in October

PilotnewsAugust 4, 2020

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has abandoned plans to play the semi-final and final matches of the 2019/2020 African Champions League in a single venue. The continental football ruling body has now set a date of Oct. 16 and Oct. 17 for the continental decider. Cameroon had been earmarked to host the final stages of the competition. But, following their withdrawal, CAF confirmed the semi-finals will be played over two legs on a home and away basis, with the final...

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NFF Appoints Caretaker Committee for Anambra FA

NewsNigeriaSportsNFF Appoints Caretaker Committee for Anambra FA

PilotnewsAugust 4, 2020

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday constituted a 6-man caretaker committee to steer the affairs of Anambra State Football Association for the next three months in the first instance. This came less than 24-hours after the Jude Anyadufu led electoral committee set up late May concluded its task on Aug. 2 with a virtual election which returned Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah, the incumbent chairman for second term. In a statement issued on Monday, the NFF said the...

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Pedro Undergoes Surgery for Shoulder Injury

NewsSportsPedro Undergoes Surgery for Shoulder Injury

PilotnewsAugust 4, 2020

Chelsea’s Spanish winger Pedro has had surgery, following a shoulder injury he sustained during Saturday’s FA Cup final defeat by Arsenal. Pedro had replaced forward Christian Pulisic in the game which Chelsea lost 2-1, after the American, who scored in the first half, pulled up with a hamstring problem. “The surgery went well, I will be back soon. It was a pity not to win the FA Cup. Thank you all for your support,” the 33-year-old Pedro said on...

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Federer Pays Surprise Visit to Rooftop Tennis Girls

LifestyleNewsSportsFederer Pays Surprise Visit to Rooftop Tennis Girls

PilotnewsAugust 4, 2020

Two Italian girls whose video of their rooftop tennis game went viral have received a surprise visit from Roger Federer. The video of Vittoria Oliveri and Carola Pessina playing on the rooftops of neighbouring buildings in Finale Ligure during the COVID-19 lockdown garnered over 10 million views. The girls thought they were preparing for another media interview when they were asked about their favourite players. “Roger Federer. If I were to meet him, I will jump on him,...

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NCS Conference Showcasing Emerging Applications, Technology in Achieving 4IR for Sustainable Development

NewsScience & TechnologyNCS Conference Showcasing Emerging Applications, Technology in Achieving 4IR for Sustainable Development

PilotnewsAugust 4, 2020

The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), said that the annual International conference would showcase emerging applications and technologies to achieving fourth industrial revolution (4IR) that would lead to Sustainable Development. The President, NCS Prof. Adesina Sodiya said at a virtual news briefing via Zoom that this year’s theme ‘Emerging Application and Technology for Industry 4.0 (EATI 2020) would provide technological support for modern industries. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that this year’s conference initially scheduled to be held at Akwa Ibom would be held...

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Sagbama LG Chairman’s Father Regains Freedom After 3 Months in Kidnappers Den

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSagbama LG Chairman’s Father Regains Freedom After 3 Months in Kidnappers Den

PilotnewsAugust 4, 2020

Eighty-year-old Pa Napoleon Alale, father of Sagbama Local Government Chairman in Bayelsa has regained freedom after spending about three months in the den of his kidnappers. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the local council chairman, Embeleakpo Alale, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Sagbama on Tuesday. The statement signed by the Chairman’s Press Secretary, Mr Nikade Anderson, said that the octogenarian was released at about 1am on Tuesday, at Otuokpoti river in Ogbia Local Government...

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Buhari Presides Over Security Council Meeting

National SecurityNewsNigeriaBuhari Presides Over Security Council Meeting

PilotnewsAugust 4, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday presided over Security Council meeting at the Council Chamber, State House, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that those in attendance include Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha. Others are the Service Chiefs led by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur...

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