OPINION: Mali’s Junta Sees Enemies Everywhere

AfricaColumnsOpinionOPINION: Mali’s Junta Sees Enemies Everywhere

PilotnewsSeptember 30, 2022

Blaming external actors for the country’s woes accomplishes little for the Malian people. Among the more notably undiplomatic events at this year’s United Nations General Assembly, the remarks of Mali’s interim Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maiga, an appointee of the military junta that seized power over two years ago, stood out. Predictably, France was attacked for alleged “subversive actions,” and criticized for transferring its military forces from Mali to Niger. The same Malian junta had repeatedly criticized...

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ICPC Seeks Traditional, Religious Leaders’ Support in Corruption War

NewsICPC Seeks Traditional, Religious Leaders’ Support in Corruption War

PilotnewsSeptember 29, 2022

By Handel Patrick (Staff Reporter)   The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye has solicited the cooperation of traditional rulers, religious leaders, and Civil Society Organizations in the fight against corruption. Owasanoye spoke in Awka on Thursday during a one-day sensitization dialogue with traditional, religious leaders and Civil Society Organizations on behavioral change, national ethics, integrity policy, and constituency projects tracking initiatives. Represented by Board Member...

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Engineers for Peter Obi and the Labour Party Vow to Stand With Him and the Party in Rebuilding Nigeria

NewsNigeriaNigeria ElectionsEngineers for Peter Obi and the Labour Party Vow to Stand With Him and the Party in Rebuilding Nigeria

PilotnewsSeptember 29, 2022

By Handel Patrick (Staff Reporter)   Engineers for Peter Obi and the Labour Party have vowed to firmly stand with Mr Peter Obi and the Labour party in transforming Nigeria into a country that every Nigerian would be proud of. The group recently submitted a document to the Labour Party titled Roadmap for Economic and Social Development of Nigeria – Guide to National Campaign and Debate. The document sets out a roadmap for the economic...

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Anambra Governor Condemns Killing Of Soldiers In Umunze

Crime & SecurityNewsAnambra Governor Condemns Killing Of Soldiers In Umunze

PilotnewsSeptember 28, 2022

By Anastasia Mbabie (Staff Reporter)   AWKA — Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has strongly condemned the killing of soldiers who were ambushed on a routine patrol at Umunze by yet to be identified gun men in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. This was contained in a release signed by the Chief Press Secretary of the State, Mr. Christian Aburime “We condemn this wicked and cruel attack in the strongest...

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Nigeria’s Independence: Christians Held Interdenominational Church Service

NewsNigeriaNigeria’s Independence: Christians Held Interdenominational Church Service

PilotnewsSeptember 27, 2022

Christians in Nigeria on Sunday held an interdenominational church service at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja, as part of activities marking the 62nd Independence Anniversary of the country. Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo who took his reading from Deuteronomy 33:25 called for prayer for the peace and progress of the nation and expressed the hope that Nigeria will surmount all the challenges bedeviling her to become a prosperous nation. The President of the Christian Association...

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CAN President Sends Message To Buhari Over ASUU Strike

LabourNewsCAN President Sends Message To Buhari Over ASUU Strike

PilotnewsSeptember 27, 2022

By Handel Patrick (Staff Reporter)   The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr. Daniel Okoh, has urged the Muhammadu Buhari-led government to do its best to ensure that all public universities in the country are opened. Okoh also urged the Federal Government to dialogue with the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to end the seven-month strike. Okoh made the appeal in his address during the interdenominational church service...

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Two Die As Three-Storey Building Collapses In Anambra

LifestyleLocalNewsNigeriaTwo Die As Three-Storey Building Collapses In Anambra

PilotnewsSeptember 24, 2022

Two persons have been confirmed dead while two others narrowly escaped death as a three storey building under construction collapsed at Ibolo, Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area. The building which was at roofing stage collapsed to the ground while work  was in progress. Speaking to newsmen who visited the scene, a survivor, Mr. Ositadinma Chukwuleta, narrated his lucky escape, and revealed that while adjusting the woods used for the casted parapet, he noticed the building...

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Anambra Govt Seals 12 Hotels, Banks, Companies Over Non Payment Of Tax

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAnambra Govt Seals 12 Hotels, Banks, Companies Over Non Payment Of Tax

PilotnewsSeptember 22, 2022

Anambra State Government has sealed- off some establishments operating in Awka and Onitsha, over noncompliance with tax payments. No fewer than twelve hotels, banks and companies were sealed through the Anambra State Internal Generated Revenue Services, (AIRS) following a court order to seal off the business premises. Prominent among the facilities sealed were, Awka Microfinance bank, AC Peterson Electronics Showroom, Quintana Suites, ANIDS transport company, Obalende and Kasorina hotels all in Awka, while AIICO Insurance...

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Peter Obi’s Supporters Shutdown Awka

NewsNigeria ElectionsPeter Obi’s Supporters Shutdown Awka

PilotnewsSeptember 18, 2022

By Handel Patrick and Anastasia Mbaebie (Staff Reporters)   AWKA — A coalition of support groups in Anambra state on Saturday held a solidarity march in support of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, ahead of the 2023 general elections. The groups marched from Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka along Aroma to Eke-Awka road to the U-turn linking Kwata along Enugu/ Awka Expressway. The Solidarity March was organised by the Coalition...

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OPINION: Biden and Ramaphosa Need to Confront Transnational Security Concerns

AfricaBlogColumnsOPINION: Biden and Ramaphosa Need to Confront Transnational Security Concerns

PilotnewsSeptember 16, 2022

The upcoming White House visit presents an opportunity to deepen monitoring and evaluation of bilateral collaboration on defense, intelligence, and law enforcement matters. By Michael Walsh and Phiwokuhle Mnyandu, Guest Contributors Tomorrow, President Biden hosts South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House. The leaders will be working to deepen collaboration on a number of bilateral issues, including climate, energy, health, infrastructure, investment, and trade. International criminal networks and transnational security threats are crucial to this...

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