CULTURAL CHANGE:ABC Names Matt James as its First Black ‘Bachelor’

Arts & CultureEntertainmentUnited StatesCULTURAL CHANGE:ABC Names Matt James as its First Black ‘Bachelor’

PilotnewsJune 15, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — ABC has named Matt James, its first black “Bachelor” to lead the network’s long-running dating competition show, a move long sought by critics of the series’ lack of diversity among its leading men. The casting was announced Friday on “Good Morning America.” James, a 28-year-old from North Carolina, was originally chosen to compete for Clare Crawley’s affection on “The Bachelorette,” but filming was scrapped in March due to the coronavirus pandemic....

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Rape: NAWOJ Embarks on Nationwide Protest

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaRape: NAWOJ Embarks on Nationwide Protest

PilotnewsJune 15, 2020

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has started a one-week nationwide protest against increased cases of rape, killings and other forms of violence against women in the country. The NAWOJ National President, Mrs Ifeyinwa Omowole, made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Omowole said that the protest would be virtual, in compliance to the federal and state governments’ physical distancing protocol on the management of COVID-19, which discourages large gatherings. The...

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Travel Resumes Across Europe Amid Hopes of Economic Recovery

EuropeNewsTravelTravel Resumes Across Europe Amid Hopes of Economic Recovery

PilotnewsJune 15, 2020

France, Germany and Switzerland on Monday allowed travel to resume three months after unprecedented restrictions were imposed in a bid to curb the coronavirus pandemic. France reopened its borders with all EU countries except Spain, where restrictions would remain in place until June 21 in line with a similar decision on the Spanish side. Passengers arriving from Britain would also be asked to self-isolate for 14 days, in line with British restrictions on individuals arriving...

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CAN Appeals to Govts to Tackle Insecurity

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaRegionsCAN Appeals to Govts to Tackle Insecurity

PilotnewsJune 15, 2020

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State Chapter has appealed to government at all levels to tackle the security challenges facing the country. Rev. John Hayab, the Chairman of CAN made the appeal in a statement on Monday. Hayab said that the chapter was sad and upset with the killings and increasing insecurity in the north, especially in Kaduna, Katsina, Sokoto and Borno States. “Our governments must therefore live up to their responsibility by...

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Shares in Asia Pacific Tumble on Fears of Second Virus Wave

AsiaCoronavirusMarketsNewsShares in Asia Pacific Tumble on Fears of Second Virus Wave

PilotnewsJune 15, 2020

Stocks in the Asia Pacific region on Monday plummeted amid fears of a resurgence of COVID-19, as more countries gradually lifted restrictions. The Japanese yen rise also contributed to a 3.4 per cent plunge in the benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average. The Nikkei lost 774.53 points, or 3.47 per cent, to close at 21,530.95, ending below the 22,000 mark for the first time since late May. Earlier, Tokyo Ministry of Health announced 48 new cases...

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Hong Kong’s Disneyland to Reopen on June 18 After COVID-19 Break

CoronavirusEntertainmentWorld NewsHong Kong’s Disneyland to Reopen on June 18 After COVID-19 Break

PilotnewsJune 15, 2020

Hong Kong’s Disneyland theme park said on Monday it will reopen on June 18 to a reduced number of visitors and with enhanced health measures after the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forced it to close in late January. The Chinese-ruled city has reported only a handful of new cases recently, with its total so far standing at 1,110 infections and four deaths. The majority of the park’s shopping and dining locations will restart operations with “controlled...

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Enugu Records 22 New Cases of COVID-19

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaEnugu Records 22 New Cases of COVID-19

PilotnewsJune 15, 2020

The Enugu State Government has announced 22 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, bringing the total number to 57. The state’s Commissioner for Health, Prof. Ikechukwu Obi, said this in a statement in Enugu on Monday. Obi said that the State Ministry of Health gave the confirmation through the update given by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). “The Enugu State Ministry of Health confirms 22 new cases of COVID-19 in the state...

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UPDATE: Nigeria Records 403 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Now 16,085

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaUPDATE: Nigeria Records 403 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Now 16,085

PilotnewsJune 15, 2020

Nigeria recorded 403 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the total confirmed cases to 16085. The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) announced this on its official Twitter handle. The centre said 13 deaths were also recorded. It added that no new state had reported a case in the last 24 hours. The NCDC said that Gombe State recorded 73 cases which was the highest number of infections for the day recorded. The health agency said that...

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This Is Not Happening, Or Is It? ──A Day in the Life of a Filmmaker

ColumnsDon OkoloFilmOpinionThis Is Not Happening, Or Is It? ──A Day in the Life of a Filmmaker

PilotnewsJune 15, 2020

Twenty-twenty A.D. (Anno Domini: The year of our Lord) has already left its mark as the one year that would live notoriously in disrepute following the cascading effects of every imaginable horribleness. The seen and unseen magnets woke up one dreary day and huddled together, mano e mano (head-to-head) for a one-two punch against humanity. While humans are still reeling, trying to catch their collective breaths…all pun intended, the flame-throwers are in a two-way partner...

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After a Reading of “Darkwater” — Elizabeth Curtis Holman

Arts & CultureFiction & PoetryAfter a Reading of “Darkwater” — Elizabeth Curtis Holman

PilotnewsJune 14, 2020

I did not think… I did not know… What pale excuse is this I make In answer to my brother’s woe, Age-long, for deep injustice sake! Across his mute and patient soul, While I have gone my heedless way, The shadows of a fate might roll That deepened night and darkened day. But I have read a burning page, That glowed with white and soul-wrung fire, And now no more I may engage My conscience...

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