Military Destroys Boko Haram Terrorists’ Tactical Command Centre, Neutralises Scores of Fighters in Borno

National SecurityNewsNigeriaMilitary Destroys Boko Haram Terrorists’ Tactical Command Centre, Neutralises Scores of Fighters in Borno

PilotnewsJune 19, 2020

The Defence Headquarters says Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has destroyed a Boko Haram terrorists’ tactical command centre and neutralised some of their fighters at Yuwe in the Sambisa Forest area of Borno. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, made this  known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Enenche said the operation was in continuation of air interdiction missions being conducted under the subsidiary ‘Operation Long Reach’ to unhinge...

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Security: Northern Governors Task Hunters, Vigilantes on Intelligence Gathering

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSecurity: Northern Governors Task Hunters, Vigilantes on Intelligence Gathering

PilotnewsJune 19, 2020

The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) has set up a committee to engage local vigilantes, hunters and community watch groups on intelligence gathering, rapid response and sustained surveillance in the region. The chairman of the Forum, Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau said this in a statement issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham on Friday in Jos. He said the engagement was part of the resolutions of the Northern Governors on...

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China’s Top legislators Table National Security Law for Hong Kong

AsiaNewsChina’s Top legislators Table National Security Law for Hong Kong

PilotnewsJune 19, 2020

China’s top law-making body on Friday tabled a draft of a national security law critics fear will undermine the freedoms and autonomy promised to Hong Kong under the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ framework. The draft, currently in its first reading at the National People’s Congress Standing Committee’s 19th session in Beijing, will target acts of subversion, secession, terrorism, and “collusion with foreign powers,” state media reported. The law is expected to pass in time for...

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Court Orders Zenith Bank to Refund $8,541 Illegal Deductions to Customer

BusinessNewsNigeriaCourt Orders Zenith Bank to Refund $8,541 Illegal Deductions to Customer

PilotnewsJune 19, 2020

A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Gwagwalada, FCT, on Friday ordered Zenith Bank PLC to reverse 8,541 dollars illegally deducted from the account of one of its customers, Mr Ida Gabriel. Delivering judgment, Magistrate Aliyu Shafa, held the defendant (Zenith Bank Plc) was not able to prove to the court that the said money does not belong to the plaintiff. “Zenith bank should refund to the plaintiff’s account the said money, minus the bank charges if...

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ISWA’s Recent Attacks Could Signal a New, Deadlier Approach in Nigeria

National SecurityNigeriaOpinionISWA’s Recent Attacks Could Signal a New, Deadlier Approach in Nigeria

PilotnewsJune 19, 2020

On June 9, a Boko Haram faction called a religious gathering in a village in Gubio, Borno state. It would become the group’s deadliest attack on civilians this year. Claiming to be on a preaching tour, armed militants entered the village of Foduma Koloram and asked residents to give up their arms and any other weapons. According to reports, once those villagers that had dane guns and bows and arrows surrendered them, the militants started...

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PDP Considering Automatic Ticket for Obaseki, Postpones Primary

PoliticsPDP Considering Automatic Ticket for Obaseki, Postpones Primary

PilotnewsJune 19, 2020

People’s Democratic Party is considering a waiver for the Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, who has been considering joining the party following his membership resignation from the All Progressives Congress. The National Working Committee of the PDP held a meeting in Abuja yesterday over the Edo State chapter of the party. We learned that the meeting is part of the consultations on how best to accommodate Obaseki and his supporters in joining the party before...

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CJN Swears in Dongban-Mensem as President, Court of Appeal

Law & JusticeUnited StatesCJN Swears in Dongban-Mensem as President, Court of Appeal

PilotnewsJune 19, 2020

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad on Friday swore in Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, as the substantive President of the Court of Appeal. Muhammed challenged the new president to live up to expectations by maintaining cordial relationship with her colleagues on the Appeal court bench. Specifically, the CJN charged Justice Dongban-Mensem, who is the second female President to be appointed to ensure regular meetings with Presiding Justices in all divisions of the court...

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“No gates of Hell shall prevail” —Omotola’s comeback threats

EntertainmentLifestyleNigeria“No gates of Hell shall prevail” —Omotola’s comeback threats

PilotnewsJune 19, 2020

“I’m back to My Music! And this second time around No gates of Hell shall prevail.” In the very competitive Nigeria’s music, movie, and entertainment scene, a jewel might be showing a face again for the better and it is not one of those politicians seeking a comeback. Make no mistake, this one might shake a sleeping TV screen with unrestrained beauty, tuneful voice, and screen arrogance. West African Pilot (WAP) has now confirmed Omotola...

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COVID-19: Nasarawa Govt to Convert NYSC Camp to Isolation Centre

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaCOVID-19: Nasarawa Govt to Convert NYSC Camp to Isolation Centre

PilotnewsJune 19, 2020

Nasarawa Government says it is converting the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Magaji Dan Yamusa Orientation Camp in Keffi Local Government Area of the state to an isolation centre. The state’s Commissioner for Health, Mr Yahaya Ahmed, announced this at a news conference shortly after an expanded review meeting on Coronavirus (COVID-19) held in Lafia on Thursday. He said that the centre would cater for the high increase of positive cases in the state, especially...

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Palestinian President, Jordanian FM Discuss Israeli Annexation Plan

World NewsPalestinian President, Jordanian FM Discuss Israeli Annexation Plan

PilotnewsJune 19, 2020

Foreign Minister of Jordan, Ayman Safadi, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas discussed in Ramallah, on Thursday, the Israeli plan of annexing large parts of the West Bank. Safadi, who arrived in Ramallah earlier on Thursday, told a news briefing, after meeting with Abbas that he conveyed a letter from the Jordanian king related to the ongoing coordination between Jordan and Palestine. He affirmed that “the Israeli annexation plan will kill the two-state solution and undermine...

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