Entertainment Industry Partners LASG, Finance Ministry to Harness Potential

Arts & CultureEntertainmentNewsEntertainment Industry Partners LASG, Finance Ministry to Harness Potential

PilotnewsOctober 20, 2020

The entertainment industry, in affiliation with the Lagos State Government and the Federal ministry of information and Culture, is to launch an innovative Roundtable toward harnessing the potential of the industry. Also in the partnership is the Federal Ministry of Finance and Budget Planning, according to Mr. Chuks Akamadu, Director General of Afrocultour, a brainchild of the initiative. He told newsmen on Monday in Abuja that the roundtable was expected to put the entertainment industry...

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Northern Governors Congratulate Gowon at 86

LifestyleNewsPeopleNorthern Governors Congratulate Gowon at 86

PilotnewsOctober 19, 2020

The Northern Governors’ Forum has congratulated a former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon on his 86th birthday. The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau, Simon Lalong, in a congratulatory message by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham on Sunday in Jos, described Gowon as a distinguished statesman. He described Gowon as a gentleman, a prayer warrior and a bridge builder, who spent most of his lifetime working for...

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Adamawa State Government Constitutes Eight Man Screening Committee For Players

EntertainmentNewsSportsAdamawa State Government Constitutes Eight Man Screening Committee For Players

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 19, 2020

Following the lifting of ban on all contact sports including football, commencing from Monday, 19th 2020, Adamawa United Football Club has commenced preparations for the 2020/2021league season. Already, an eight man committee to screen players for Adamawa United and Adamawa Queens Football Clubs has been constituted. A statement signed by the Chairman Adamawa United Football Club Mr. Emmanuel Zira indicated that the screening committee for the male team, Adamawa United has Isa Ladan Bosso as Chairman...

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Iya Abbas Foundation Offer Free Medical Services To Over 5, 000 People

HealthNewsPhilanthropyIya Abbas Foundation Offer Free Medical Services To Over 5, 000 People

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 17, 2020

The Iya Abbas foundation will offer free medical services to more than five thousand people with various health ailments in Uba/Gaya Constituency of Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The exercise which was kicked off at Marraban-Mubi will last for six days where Physicians would consult patients, offer minor surgeries and make referrals where necessary. Speaking at the commencement of the free medical outreach Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Aminu Iya Abbas...

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Adamawa State Govt Distributes Over 2.8 Million Free Treated Mosquito Nets

NewsNigeriaWellnessAdamawa State Govt Distributes Over 2.8 Million Free Treated Mosquito Nets

PilotnewsOctober 15, 2020

To achieve the fight against malaria, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has flagged off the distribution of over 2.8 million free insecticide treated nets. Speaking during the event at the Banquet Hall Government House, Governor Umaru Fintiri restated his commitment to support the fight against malaria. “Malaria over burdens the already weakened Health System and exerts a severe social and economic burden on the nation, retarding the gross domestic product GDP by forty...

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EndSARS: I-G Hosts Davido, Promises to Investigate All Videos of Brutality

EntertainmentLaw & JusticeNewsEndSARS: I-G Hosts Davido, Promises to Investigate All Videos of Brutality

PilotnewsOctober 13, 2020

The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Mohammed Adamu, has pledged to investigate all videos of police brutality against Nigerians to ascertain their authenticity and ensure that officers found wanting were punished. Adamu made the pledge on Monday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by a popular Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, also known as Davido. He said investigation of videos in circulation became necessary because of the issue of fake videos seen on social media...

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Task Force on COVID-19 Takes Steps to Decongest Airports

CoronavirusNewsTravelTask Force on COVID-19 Takes Steps to Decongest Airports

PilotnewsOctober 13, 2020

Air travellers intending to come into Nigeria will not be allowed to board aircraft without a Quick Response (QR) code certifying that they are COVID-19-free, the National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, has said. Dr. Aliyu, who made the pronouncement on Monday in Abuja, told newsmen that the step had become necessary to ease congestion on arrival at airports and to avoid the spread of infections. He explained...

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Pulev, Anthony Joshua to fight in London Dec. 12

EntertainmentNewsSportsPulev, Anthony Joshua to fight in London Dec. 12

PilotnewsOctober 13, 2020

Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev will take on heavyweight boxing’s world champion Anthony Joshua in London on Dec. 12, the International Boxing Federation (IBF) mandatory challenger said on Monday. The 39-year-old had been scheduled to meet Joshua on June 20 but the fight was postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. “No turning back, no procrastination! Kubrat Pulev vs Anthony Joshua! The date is December 12th and the place is London!,” the Bulgarian, known as ‘The Cobra’, said...

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Lakers Return to Glory, Claim Record-tying 17th NBA Title

EntertainmentNewsSportsUnited StatesLakers Return to Glory, Claim Record-tying 17th NBA Title

PilotnewsOctober 12, 2020

The Los Angeles Lakers captured a record-tying 17th NBA Championship on Sunday with a 106-93 victory over the Miami Heat that sealed the best-of-seven title series 4-2, restoring the storied franchise to the top of the basketball world. The Lakers’ victory tied them with the Boston Celtics for most NBA championships and capped an unprecedented season that resumed in July at a spectator-free campus at Disney World in Florida after a four-month COVID-19 shutdown. Finals...

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One Egg a Day, Good for Human Health — Nutritionist

HealthNewsWellnessOne Egg a Day, Good for Human Health — Nutritionist

PilotnewsOctober 9, 2020

Dr Adekoya Owosibo, a Nutritionist and Provost, Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ibadan, says the consumption of one egg in a day will promote good health. Owosibo made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ibadan on the sideline of activities to mark this year’s World Egg Day. The nutritionist said that this year’s theme of the Day — “Eat Your Egg Today and...

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