Senate, White House reach deal on $2 trillion stimulus package to lessen COVID-19’s economic impact

NewsUnited StatesSenate, White House reach deal on $2 trillion stimulus package to lessen COVID-19’s economic impact

PilotnewsMarch 25, 2020

After five days of negotiations, Senate leaders and the Trump administration said early Wednesday morning they have reached a deal on a $2 trillion stimulus package to help relieve the economic impact of COVID-19. “Ladies and gentlemen, we are done. We have a deal,” White House legislative affairs director Eric Ueland told reporters around 1AM, according to the Washington Post. Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who negotiated with Ueland, Secretary...

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May the Lesson Be Indelibly Inscribed — We Need One Another

EditorialsMay the Lesson Be Indelibly Inscribed — We Need One Another

PilotnewsMarch 24, 2020

We’ve reached the point in the fight against coronavirus, this awful and unseen enemy, that lays bare the truth that the evangelists of self-sufficiency and libertarian excess bow before a false god. May the lesson be indelibly inscribed on the minds of the generations soon to move into positions of leadership. We need one another. Editorial by The National Catholic Reporter We’re learning a lot in this time of deep trial. We’re coming fast on an...

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Nowhere to Run—When wealth, made or stolen, provides no refuge.

CoronavirusNigeriaOpinionNowhere to Run—When wealth, made or stolen, provides no refuge.

PilotnewsMarch 24, 2020

A few weeks ago, a friend of mine called to inquire about “my plans”. My plans?  He wanted to know how I was preparing for Nigeria’s eventual collapse. He then went for the pitch. Invest $150,000 in a named foreign country and be granted citizenship which will provide access to the U.S., U.K. and Europe. To validate his pitch, he reeled off names of known politicians who he claimed were his clients.  ”Bro, you have...

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Troops Recover Large Cache of Arms from Bandits in Benue

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTroops Recover Large Cache of Arms from Bandits in Benue

PilotnewsMarch 24, 2020

The Defence Headquarters says the troops of ‘Operation Whirl Stroke’ deployed in Benue has recovered a large cache of weapons from fleeing bandits in Odogoke and Odejo communities in Agatu Local Area of the state. The Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Onyeuko said that the troops carried out cordon and search operation in the communities to apprehend bandits following deadly clashes in...

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Nigeria Now Has 42 Cases of COVID-19 – NCDC

ConservationNewsNigeriaNigeria Now Has 42 Cases of COVID-19 – NCDC

PilotnewsMarch 24, 2020

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says Nigeria now has 42 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director-General of NCDC, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Tuesday in Abuja, while giving an update on COVID-19 in the country. Ihekweazu said that the two new cases of COVID19 have been confirmed, one from Lagos and one from Ogun state. He said that one of the cases was a returning traveler and the...

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Covid-19: NDDC Bans Visitors to its Offices

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaCovid-19: NDDC Bans Visitors to its Offices

PilotnewsMarch 24, 2020

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has suspended visits to its offices in the nine Niger Delta states, an official said. The states are Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, and Rivers. Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei, the Acting Managing Director, NDDC, announced this in a statement by the commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Charles Odili on Tuesday in Port Harcourt. According to Pondei, the measure has been taken to prevent the...

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COVID-19: FCTA to Expand Capacity of Isolation, Treatment Centre

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaCOVID-19: FCTA to Expand Capacity of Isolation, Treatment Centre

PilotnewsMarch 24, 2020

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is working closely with the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital to expand the capacity of the Gwagwalada Isolation and treatment centre for COVID –19. The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, told a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja, that the FCTA has so far recorded seven confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Bello explained that the isolation centre would provide essential facilities and accommodation for patients who come down with the virus. The minister who...

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COVID-19: Bayelsa Orders Maximum of 2 Passengers in Tricycle

CoronavirusLifestyleCOVID-19: Bayelsa Orders Maximum of 2 Passengers in Tricycle

PilotnewsMarch 24, 2020

The Bayelsa Government has ordered that no tricycle operating in the state should carry more than two passengers at a time to check the coronavirus pandemic. This is contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the state’s Ministry of Transport, Mr. Ere Efeke, in Yenagoa on Tuesday. Efeke said that the decision was part of the state government’s efforts at preventing the spread of the disease to the state. Bayelsa does not...

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Senate Suspends Plenary Over COVID-19 Pandemic

CoronavirusNigeriaPoliticsSenate Suspends Plenary Over COVID-19 Pandemic

PilotnewsMarch 24, 2020

The Senate on Tuesday suspended plenary and other legislative activities until April 7, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President of Senate, Ahmad Lawan, who made the announcement shortly after a closed-door session that lasted for over one hour, also announced the demise of Sen. Rose Oko, who represented Cross-River North. According to Lawan, Senate in a closed-door session deliberated on issues bothering on National Assembly in general. “The Senate further resolved to adjourn sitting for...

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