Innoson Group Backs Foundation’s Fight Against Breast, Cervical Cancers With Vehicle

BusinessNewsPhilanthropyInnoson Group Backs Foundation’s Fight Against Breast, Cervical Cancers With Vehicle

PilotnewsJuly 1, 2020

The Innoson Group of Companies has handed over an IVM G-20 Smart vehicle to Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora (OCI) Foundation to support the fight against breast and cervical cancers in the country. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 7-seater IVM G-20 Smart vehicle was purchased by the foundation at a significant discount from the vehicle manufacturing firm. Speaking at the handover ceremony in Nnewi on Wednesday, the Chief Executive Officer of Innoson, Mr Innocent...

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Governor Obiano Appoints Tony Oneweek Special Adviser on Diaspora Affairs

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGovernor Obiano Appoints Tony Oneweek Special Adviser on Diaspora Affairs

PilotnewsJuly 1, 2020

The Governor of Anambra State Dr. Willie Obiano has appointed Tony Oneweek Muonagor the Special Adviser on Diaspora Affairs, Indigenous Arts, Culture and Tourism. The appointment which is effective from today, 1st of July 2020, has been described by some as a case of putting a round peg in a round hole. Hon. Tony Oneweek Muonagor, popular for his gyration genre of music, served between 2011 and 2015 as the member representing Idemili North constituency...

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WHO Warns Against Use of Masks During Exercise

CoronavirusWorld NewsWHO Warns Against Use of Masks During Exercise

PilotnewsJuly 1, 2020

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned people against wearing masks while exercising, saying masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. WHO gave the warning on Wednesday in an update of its Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters. It said that sweat could make the mask become wet more quickly which made it difficult to breathe and would promote the growth of microorganisms. “The important preventive measure during exercise is to...

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172 Nigerians Evacuated from Uganda, Kenya Arrive in Abuja

CoronavirusNewsNigeria172 Nigerians Evacuated from Uganda, Kenya Arrive in Abuja

PilotnewsJuly 1, 2020

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says 172 Nigerian evacuated from Uganda and Kenya arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 10:20 am local time on Wednesday. The commission disclosed this in a statement by Mr Gabriel Odu of its Media, Public Relations, and Protocol Unit. He said that the evacuees arrived via @flyairpeace Flight B777-200 from Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. According to him, some of the evacuees disembarked at the airport...

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Aisha Buhari Pledges Support to Families of Fallen Heroes

NewsNigeriaAisha Buhari Pledges Support to Families of Fallen Heroes

PilotnewsJuly 1, 2020

The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has pledged her continued support to widows of late Nigerian soldiers to enable them to become economically self-reliant. She made the pledge on Wednesday in Abuja during the graduation of 50 beneficiaries of Nigerian Army Widows Empowerment Scheme. The three-month training programme was organised by the Nigerian Army in collaboration with the Future Assured programme of the first lady. The first lady who was represented by Mrs Grace Chamah, wife...

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Anambra 2021: Group Says Era of Zoning for Governor Over

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAnambra 2021: Group Says Era of Zoning for Governor Over

PilotnewsJuly 1, 2020

A youth organisation called Anambra Ekunie has flayed what it termed imposition of governors in the state over the years and said the era was over as the state prepares for the 2021 governorship election. The group also warned politicians using purported zoning gimmicks to fan the embers of disunity in the state to desist henceforth. President of the organisation, Dr. Ifeanyi Achusi made the disclosures in a statement on Wednesday in Enugu. Achusi said that the popular...

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Plateau Youth Identity Peer Influence, Lack of Self Control for Internet Crime Participation

Crime & SecurityLifestyleNewsPlateau Youth Identity Peer Influence, Lack of Self Control for Internet Crime Participation

PilotnewsJuly 1, 2020

Cybercrime Jos, July 1, 2020 Some youths in Plateau on Wednesday identified peer influence and lack of self-control as reason for young people engaging in internet crimes. Speaking to a correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria in Jos, some youths said that cybercrimes was fast becoming a pandemic that should be contained. James Balogun, a student, said that most youths indulge in cybercrimes because they do not have self-control and a mind of their own. “Most youths are...

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Uganda Reopens Borders to Receive Refugees From DR Congo

AfricaNewsUganda Reopens Borders to Receive Refugees From DR Congo

PilotnewsJuly 1, 2020

Uganda, on Wednesday, temporarily opened its borders to receive thousands of people fleeing deadly ethnic clashes in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a spokesperson for the United Nations refugee agency said. Hilary Onek, Uganda’s Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, launched a three-day exercise to receive and provide asylum to an estimated 10,000 refugees in the northwest border district of Zombo. Duniya Aslam Khan, spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)...

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COVID-19: Africa Records Over 400,000 Cases, 10,000 Deaths

AfricaCoronavirusNewsCOVID-19: Africa Records Over 400,000 Cases, 10,000 Deaths

PilotnewsJuly 1, 2020

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says there are over 400,000 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Africa. The UN health agency gave the update on its regional official Twitter account — @WHOAFRO on Wednesday. It noted that “there are over 400,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases on the African continent- with more than 190,000 recoveries and 10,000 deaths.” The regional office stated that South Africa has 151,209 cases and 2,657...

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Gov. Okowa, Wife Test Positive for COVID-19

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaGov. Okowa, Wife Test Positive for COVID-19

PilotnewsJuly 1, 2020

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and wife, Edith, have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Olisa Ifeajika. Ifeajika, who made the disclosure in a statement in Asaba on Wednesday, said that the development was sequel to the tests conducted on the governor and his wife after a few days of self-isolation. It would be recalled that the governor and his wife had earlier proceeded on self-isolation after...

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