Gov. Ikpeazu inaugurates 7-Member Board to Manage Enyimba Automated Shoe Factory

BusinessNewsGov. Ikpeazu inaugurates 7-Member Board to Manage Enyimba Automated Shoe Factory

PilotnewsJuly 30, 2020

Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia on Thursday inaugurated a seven-member board to manage the newly established Enyimba Automated Shoe factory. Speaking during the event in Umuahia, Ikpeazu urged the board to transform “Made in Abia” leather works into a global brand. He described the establishment of the shoe factory as a culmination of the state government’s efforts to mainstream Abia in the competitive global shoe market. “The primary objective for establishing the factory was to create a...

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Police Arrest 27 Rape Suspects in Bauchi

Crime & SecurityNewsPolice Arrest 27 Rape Suspects in Bauchi

PilotnewsJuly 30, 2020

The Police command in Bauchi State on Thursday said it arrested 27 rape suspects and five others for various offences. DSP Ahmed Wakili, Police Spokesman for the command, made this known in a statement in Bauchi. ”We arrested 27 suspected rapists and five other suspects in connection with offences against property and disturbance of public peace,” Wakili said. He said that the arrest was in line with the police statutory duty of protection of lives...

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FG Donates N67m PPEs, Medical Supplies to Sao Tome and Principe

CoronavirusForeign PolicyNewsFG Donates N67m PPEs, Medical Supplies to Sao Tome and Principe

PilotnewsJuly 30, 2020

The Federal Government of Nigeria had donated protective equipment and other medical supplies worth N67 million to the government and people of Sao Tome and Principe. The donation followed a request by the government of that country to aid it in effectively managing the COVID-19 pandemic which is ravaging the World. Mr Tukur Maigari, Acting Head of East and Central African Affairs Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday shortly before...

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Pan-Nigerian Group Unveils “Naija Unity House” Reality Show

NewsNigeriaNollywoodPan-Nigerian Group Unveils “Naija Unity House” Reality Show

PilotnewsJuly 30, 2020

A pan-Nigerian group on Thursday announced the unveiling of a new reality show, known as “Naija Unity House’’, to bring young Nigerians together to take charge of their destinies. The convener of the project, Mr Ebhodaghe Cletus, made the announcement at a news conference in Lagos. He said the show would bring 37 young Nigerians, drawn from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory together and house them for 60 days for them to interact and collectively plan their...

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Islamic State Boko Haram Faction Murders Aid Workers in Video

ColumnsNational SecurityNigeriaOpinionIslamic State Boko Haram Faction Murders Aid Workers in Video

PilotnewsJuly 30, 2020

The Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA) released a video of its execution-style murder of five aid workers in the northeastern Nigerian state of Borno. The victims were employees of Action Against Hunger, a Nigerian affiliate of France’s Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development, the International Rescue Committee (IRC), and REACH International. Two others appear to have been Nigerian government employees, one a “security worker” and the other a displaced persons camp coordinator. Compared to the Shekau-led faction of Boko Haram, ISWA...

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FEC Ratifies Nigeria, USA Air Transport Agreement, Siemens Power Project

NewsPowerTravelFEC Ratifies Nigeria, USA Air Transport Agreement, Siemens Power Project

PilotnewsJuly 30, 2020

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved the ratification of the Air Transport Agreement between Nigeria and the United States of America (USA) as well as Siemens Power Project. The Ministers of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed and that of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this when they briefed State House correspondents at the end of the virtual Council meeting in Abuja. According to...

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Abuja-Kaduna Train Station: Amaechi Insists on No Mask, No Access to Trains

InfrastructureNewsTravelAbuja-Kaduna Train Station: Amaechi Insists on No Mask, No Access to Trains

PilotnewsJuly 30, 2020

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has ordered security personnel at the Abuja-Kaduna train station to deny access to anyone without a face mask, to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amaechi gave the order when he visited the Idu Train Terminal to inspect passengers’ compliance with the COVID-19 safety measures, on Wednesday. The minister’s visit followed the reopening of services after four months lockdown due to the pandemic. On the increased transportation, Amaechi said...

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Suspected Bandits Attack Bullion Van in Ebonyi, Kill 4 Policemen-CP

Crime & SecurityNewsSuspected Bandits Attack Bullion Van in Ebonyi, Kill 4 Policemen-CP

PilotnewsJuly 30, 2020

The Police Command in Ebonyi has confirmed the killing of four officers by suspected armed robbers at Ezzamgbo junction of the Enugu-Abakaliki federal highway. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Phillip Maku made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday. Maku said that 12 persons comprising police officers and a commercial bank’s staff were in the entourage escorting a bullion van from Enugu to Abakaliki and were...

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Ogun Set to Reopen Worship Centres Aug 14

CoronavirusNewsReligionOgun Set to Reopen Worship Centres Aug 14

PilotnewsJuly 30, 2020

Ogun Government on Wednesday said it is set to reopen worship centres from Friday, August 14. Gov. Dapo Abiodun, who made this known while briefing journalists in Abeokuta, however, said the religious centres must strictly follow COVID-19 measures and guidelines. He warned that any worship centre that fails to follow all the guidelines would be sanctioned appropriately, saying even the holy books stipulate obedience to constituted authorities. Some of the measures put in place include...

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Buhari to Observe Eid Prayers With Family – Presidency

NewsRegionsBuhari to Observe Eid Prayers With Family – Presidency

PilotnewsJuly 30, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari will observe the Eid-el Kabir prayers with his family at home, just as he did during the Eid-el Fitr over two months ago. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, stated this in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday. The presidential aide stated that Buhari’s decision was in line with advisories from the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Presidential Task Force (PTF)...

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