FG files criminal charges against Miyetti Allah’s leader for forming Fulani vigilante group

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFG files criminal charges against Miyetti Allah’s leader for forming Fulani vigilante group

PilotnewsMarch 14, 2024

The federal government is accusing the leader of the Miyetti Allah, Bello Bodejo, of forming an unlawful ethnic militia. Authorities say the creation of the nomadic vigilante group is a threat to “national security and public safety.” Bodejo was arrested seven days after launching the group on 17 January in Nasarawa State capital, Lafia. He had said during the ceremony that the group would aid the police and the military in tackling mass abduction of...

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House Committee On Air Force Calls For Closer Ties To Strengthen NAF Operations

National SecurityNewsNigeriaHouse Committee On Air Force Calls For Closer Ties To Strengthen NAF Operations

PilotnewsMarch 13, 2024

House of Representative Committee members of the Air Force, led by its chairman, Honourable Kabiru Alhassan Rurum were at the Headquarters Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday, as part of their oversight responsibilities. Honourable Rurum in his address noted that the visit, which was in line with the provisions of sections 88 & 62(1) of the Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and Order Twenty (B) 13 of the Standing Orders of the...

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Erisco vs Chioma: The Growing Social Media Bullying Culture in Nigeria

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsErisco vs Chioma: The Growing Social Media Bullying Culture in Nigeria

PilotnewsMarch 11, 20241

“Why are they not concerned that Chioma could raise such serious allegations against a brand and not able to substantiate her claims? “ —Ebuka Onyekwelu There is a growing trend in Nigeria’s social space where a minority armed with the internet, now wants to dictate what choices people make and how they must respond to any situation. As ridiculous as this may seem, the seriousness and dedication with which some of these Nigerians especially on...

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Five Storey Commercial Building Collapses In Anambra

NewsNigeriaFive Storey Commercial Building Collapses In Anambra

PilotnewsMarch 11, 2024

…this was Barely 2 Weeks, 6 Months After Previous Incidents The collapse of a five-storey building under construction at Basden Street, Fegge, in the commercial city of Onitsha, Anambra State has been confirmed by the state police command. This is coming barely two weeks after a building under construction collapsed; killing five persons in Ochanja Market, same Onitsha, and six months after another, still under construction, killed a man and his two sons at Egbu...

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The Trouble with Soludo’s Frequent Public Outbursts

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsThe Trouble with Soludo’s Frequent Public Outbursts

PilotnewsMarch 11, 2024

“Is it the best leadership or management practice, to publicly threaten a subordinate with a sack? “ —Ebuka Onyekwelu Last weekend, the governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo was on the news again during an inspection of an ongoing road project in Okpoko, along Relief Market at Ogbaru Local Government Area. With him during the inspection was the Transition Chairman of Ogbaru local government, Pascal Aniegbunam, Commissioner for Works, Engr: Ifeanyi Okoma, and many...

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Anambra Police Smashes Kidnap Gang, Rescues Four Abducted Victims

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaAnambra Police Smashes Kidnap Gang, Rescues Four Abducted Victims

PilotnewsMarch 10, 2024

Police in Anambra State have rescued four men abducted by dare devil kidnappers on Friday, 8th March, 2024. The Police, while on patrol  and snap checks with the local vigilante, intercepted the kidnappers along Amagu Awgbu Road in Orumba North LGA as they were heading towards  an exit route from the State. In an release signed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Tochi Ikenga the gang, which opened fire sporadically on sighting the...

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Federal High Court Jails 27 Internet Fraudsters in Awka

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaFederal High Court Jails 27 Internet Fraudsters in Awka

PilotnewsMarch 7, 2024

Enugu Zonal Command of the EFCC on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, secured the conviction and sentencing of 27 internet fraudsters before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State. The convicts are: Ajaero Chidiebube, Kosisochukwu Wisdom Ugwu, Apeh Samuel, Hyacinth Henry, Ebuka Moses Ugwu, Abugu Emmanuel Ebuka, Ogbu George, Onoja Chekwube, Onu Ogbonna Celestine, Ugwude Innocent Ekene, Solomon Emeka Okechukwu, Kosisochukwu Mamah, Idoko Fidelis Ejiofor, David Ifebuche Moses, Jude Ikechukwu,...

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Anambra Assembly Visits Ogwuikpele, Expresses Concern Over Oil Theft, Other Issues

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAnambra Assembly Visits Ogwuikpele, Expresses Concern Over Oil Theft, Other Issues

PilotnewsMarch 2, 2024

Anambra State House of Assembly has expressed deep concern over the effects of crude oil exploration and theft in Ogwuikpele community, Ogbaru Council Area by Sterling Oil Exploration and Production Company, SEEPCO During an oversight visit to the community, the House Committee on Petroleum and Mineral Resources, said the visit provided an opportunity for legislators to witness firsthand the challenges faced by the community in the region and the operations of the company. During the...

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Anambra LP caucus relinquishes six-month salary amid economic hardship

EconomyNewsNigeriaAnambra LP caucus relinquishes six-month salary amid economic hardship

PilotnewsFebruary 29, 2024

Members of the Labour Party in the Anambra State House of Assembly have pledged to relinquish their salary for six months to alleviate the suffering of the masses. In a communique signed by Hon. Nkechi Ogbuefi, Comrade Henry Mbachu, Hon. Jude Ifeanyi Umen Najiego, Hon. Fred Ezenwa, Hon. Kingsley Udemezue, Hon. Justice Azuka, Hon. Paul Obu, and Hon. Patrick Okafor, the LP lawmakers advocated for the suspension of all non-essential activities, particularly infrastructure projects, for...

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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaAnambra Police Arrests Suspected Killers of President-General Of Umuoji

PilotnewsFebruary 27, 2024

Police Detectives of Anambra State Command working with Umuoji Vigilante have apprehended the suspected killers of the town’s President-General, who was murdered in his home at the weekend. In a statement signed by the State’s Command Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Tochi Ikenga “Four suspects have been arrested so far. The handset and ATM Card of the deceased were recovered from them. In their confession, they named four other accomplices who are now being hunted...

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