Hoodlums kill 200-level UNIZIK student for dragging phone With Them

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaHoodlums kill 200-level UNIZIK student for dragging phone With Them

PilotnewsJanuary 10, 2023

A 200-level student of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, identified simply as Daniel, has been shot dead while trying to recover his phone from armed robbers in his lodge. It was gathered that the deceased was from the Department of Philosophy of the institution. According to sources, the incident happened late Sunday while Daniel was dragging his phone with the armed robbers that came to raid his lodge. An eyewitness said, “Daniel obediently...

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Police in Anambra arrest 6-man robbery gang, recover arms, vehicles

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice in Anambra arrest 6-man robbery gang, recover arms, vehicles

PilotnewsJanuary 6, 2023

Police in Anambra State have arrested a six man robbery gang, which specializes in robing people around Ogidi area in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The state police command’s spokesperson, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga who revealed the arrest of the gang said the arrested members have confessed to their culpability in several operations. He said: “All the suspects confessed to the crime and they are helping police operatives with more information which serves...

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I’m first woman to be made chief in my hometown — Chimamanda Adichie

LifestyleNewsNigeriaI’m first woman to be made chief in my hometown — Chimamanda Adichie

PilotnewsJanuary 6, 2023

Popular writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has revealed that she is the first woman in her hometown, Abba, Anambra State, to be honoured with a chieftaincy title. The celebrated novelist disclosed this on her Instagram page on Wednesday as she shared video of the moment the monarch of her hometown, Igwe L.N. Ezeh, performed the rites, making her a ‘titled’ woman. Adichie was honoured with the title of ‘Odeluwa’ (She Who Writes For The World) on...

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Miss Maryann Sylvester Wins N200,000 at Beauty Pageant 2023 in Anambra

LifestyleNewsNigeriaPeopleMiss Maryann Sylvester Wins N200,000 at Beauty Pageant 2023 in Anambra

PilotnewsJanuary 2, 2023

Miss Maryann Sylvester of Amaokwe village Amaokpala, in Orumba North Local Government Area, Anambra State has been crowned Ada Amaokpala at the maiden edition of Amaokpala Beauty Pageant 2023. Miss Sylvester received the prize sum of 200,000 Naira after she beat other 10 contestants from the five villages in Amaokpala town. The event which held last night at Mira View Hotels Amaokpala, was a show of elegance and a combination of grace, intelligence, inventiveness, and refinement...

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Exciting Video Showing Happy Kids Dance as Mother Prepares to Serve Food

LifestyleExciting Video Showing Happy Kids Dance as Mother Prepares to Serve Food

PilotnewsJanuary 1, 2023

Many popular quotes have been floated regarding the undying love of the Mother to the child, including a Quote by popular author, Agatha Christie, stating, “A mother’s love for her child knows no law, no pity. It dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path.” However, this video showing excited kids dancing why a happy mother readies their food exemplifies strength, comfort, healing, and warmth influence a mother’s love bears....

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The G-5 Governors and the Chicken Game

NewsNigeriaOpinionThe G-5 Governors and the Chicken Game

PilotnewsJanuary 1, 2023

By Felix Akpan   |  Opinion It is becoming increasingly obvious even to political neophytes that the G-5 Governors are more interested in their post-immunity political survival than anything else; because whether Atiku wins or loses the presidential election, there would be consequences. As a corollary, if the matter between them and their party is not resolved to their satisfaction, they are most likely to support a candidate with considerable clout to defeat Atiku and stymie...

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Chimamanda Adichie Conferred Chieftaincy Title of “Odeluwa” by Her Hometown

Culture & TraditionNewsNigeriaChimamanda Adichie Conferred Chieftaincy Title of “Odeluwa” by Her Hometown

PilotnewsDecember 31, 2022

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been honored with a title by her hometown, Abba, in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. The renowned writer was given the title of Odeluwa — the writer of global acclaim. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a Nigerian novelist and author, has been awarded a chieftaincy title in her hometown of Anambra State. The West African Pilot News reports that Adichie was bestowed the title of Odeluwa, the writer of global acclaim,...

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Anya-Ndi-Igbo Issues a Statement On The Persisting Security Challenges in the South East

CommunityNewsNigeriaAnya-Ndi-Igbo Issues a Statement On The Persisting Security Challenges in the South East

PilotnewsDecember 31, 2022

A STATEMENT ISSUED BY ANYA-NDI-IGBO ON THE PERSISTING SECURITY CHALLENGES IN THE SOUTH EAST REGION ON NIGERIA: Compelling Need to Stop the Destruction of Lives and Livelihoods. Generally, Nigerians from all works of life are facing the biggest threat to their lives and livelihoods. The framers of our Nigerian Constitution starting from the 1999 constitution to the last amendment, foresaw today. This explains their provision of the primary duty of government as protection of lives...

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Houston mourns the loss of academic and community leader, Dr. David Egbo Ugwu

EducationLifestyleNewsNigeriaHouston mourns the loss of academic and community leader, Dr. David Egbo Ugwu

PilotnewsDecember 30, 20221

Greater Houston and Houston African community suffered an unexpected end-of-year loss when the death of Dr. David Ugwu (Ochi na wata) was recently announced. Academic and community leader Dr. Ugwu died on December 23, 2022, in Houston, leaving behind, his lovely wife, Dr. Patricia Ugwu, and four Children; Chiugo, Adaeze, Oguejiofor (Reggie), Brady Ugwu, (daughter in-law) and Chidiebere (of the blessed memory). Until his stroke in 2010, he was the Coordinator, Systems Workforce Research Projects,...

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Making sense of the year’s shocking events

NewsOpinionWorld NewsMaking sense of the year’s shocking events

PilotnewsDecember 30, 2022

Culled from the Conversation  |  Lorna Grisby (Senior Politics & Society Editor) The year 2022 has been full of confounding events. Russia invaded Ukraine. The Supreme Court overturned a 50-year precedent guaranteeing the right to abortion. Midterm election results overwhelmingly contradicted pundits’ predictions. And so much more. But, as regular readers, you know the politics editors and the scholars we collaborate with provided deep analysis and explanation to help you make sense of it all....

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