FG Shuts Down Aso Villa After Abba Kyari Test Positive for Coronavirus

CoronavirusNigeriaFG Shuts Down Aso Villa After Abba Kyari Test Positive for Coronavirus

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 24, 2020

Nigeria’s seat of power, Aso Villa, Abuja has halted all activity within the villa. This development is the sequel to the Buhari’s Chief of staff, Abba Kyari Covid-19 case. The West Africa Pilot News gathered that Kyari met with Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Buhari, Babagana Kingibe, a prominent member of the “cabal”, and Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello shortly before he was tested. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s confirmed cases of...

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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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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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COVID-19: Domestic Flights Still in Operation – FAAN

CoronavirusEconomyNigeriaCOVID-19: Domestic Flights Still in Operation – FAAN

PilotnewsMarch 24, 2020

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said that passengers could still travel within Nigeria in spite of the suspension of international flight operations. Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, the General Manager, Corporate Affairs of FAAN, said this in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday. Yakubu said: “We also use this opportunity to request all passengers and other stakeholders to adhere strictly to all travel instructions and guidance in the interest of all.” News Agency of Nigeria...

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Manu Dibango, Legendary Saxophonist is dead from Coronavirus

Arts & CultureCoronavirusWorld NewsManu Dibango, Legendary Saxophonist is dead from Coronavirus

PilotnewsMarch 24, 2020

African saxophone legend Manu Dibango has died in Paris after catching coronavirus. Dibango, best known for his 1972 song Soul Makossa,  is one of the first global stars to die from Covid-19. The 86-year-old fused jazz and funk music with traditional sounds from his home country, Cameroon. “It is with deep sadness that we announce you the loss of Manu Dibango, our Papy Groove,” a statement on his official Facebook page read. His funeral will...

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Four New Cases of Corona Virus Confirmed in Nigeria

CoronavirusNigeriaCORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Four New Cases of Corona Virus Confirmed in Nigeria

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 24, 2020

Four new cases of the Covid-19 virus have been recorded in Nigeria. Three cases were recorded in Lagos and 1 in Abuja. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) disclosed. This implies that 28 cases of the virus have been confirmed in Lagos and 7 in Abuja. These new cases were reported hours after Nigeria recorded it first death case from Corona Virus. The agency on it twitter handle @NCDCgov said that two of the...

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COVID-19: Anambra Govt Releases State-wide Virus Containment Measures

CoronavirusNigeriaCOVID-19: Anambra Govt Releases State-wide Virus Containment Measures

PilotnewsMarch 24, 2020

REMARKS BY THE GOVERNOR OF ANAMBRA STATE AT A PRESS BRIEFING ON WAYS OF CONTAINING COVID-19 ON MARCH 23, 2020. In response to the growing threat of the CoronaVirus Covid-19 pandemic, the Government of Anambra State has come out with the following measures to keep our people safe – 1.    Civil servants in the state are hereby directed to proceed on a 14-day work-from-home with effect from Tuesday, March 24, 2020. However, any civil...

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