Posts Don’t Make You an Activist; Actions Make You an Activist – Beyonce Reacts to Tiwa Savage Video

EntertainmentNewsPeoplePoliticsPosts Don’t Make You an Activist; Actions Make You an Activist – Beyonce Reacts to Tiwa Savage Video

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)October 21, 2020

American singer, Beyonce, has reacted to Tiwa Savage’s video where she calls on the singer to give her voice to the ongoing #EndSARS protests in Nigeria. This reaction was made through Beyonce’s publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure. Noel-Schure writes that people should not be judge based on people’s post as some activists are working in the background, while some are out on the streets. She writes, “Not all activists live on social media. Not all doers look...

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Pasuma Denies Being Booed By the #EndSARS Protesters

EntertainmentPeoplePoliticsPasuma Denies Being Booed By the #EndSARS Protesters

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)October 21, 2020

Nigerian Fuji musician, Pasuma, has denied the rumor that he was chased away from the #EndSARS protest ground in Alausa, Lagos State. A few days ago, a video has gone viral where the fuji musician is being booed by protesters in Alausa area of Lagos, while he was trying to address the protesters in the video. In another video, Pasuma is being dragged by his trouser by some protesters. Nigerians has also called him out...

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The Chief Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen Tukur Buratai, Has Inaugurated a 30-bed Hospital at Tigi Community of Riyom LGA of Plateau.

HealthInfrastructureNewsThe Chief Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen Tukur Buratai, Has Inaugurated a 30-bed Hospital at Tigi Community of Riyom LGA of Plateau.

PilotnewsOctober 20, 2020

Inaugurating the project in Riyom on Monday, Buratai said the hospital was built and equipped by the Nigerian Army. According to him, the gesture is part of Civil-Military Cooperation, aimed at winning the minds and hearts of the rural populace. He said the hospital would address the medical needs of the local people as well as commuters plying the Jos-Abuja road, especially victims of road traffic accidents. He explained that the facility would handle maternity...

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Centre Mulls Welfare, Insurance Scheme for Journalists

NewsPress * MediaWellnessCentre Mulls Welfare, Insurance Scheme for Journalists

PilotnewsOctober 20, 2020

The Vision Centre for Communication and Development Advocacy (VCCDA), has embarked on awareness creation to mobilise support for the revival of improved welfare package and insurance scheme for journalists in the country. The Acting Chairman of the centre, Mr Gbenga Onayiga, said this at a one-day workshop in Kano on Monday. Onayiga said the revival of the insurance scheme and improved welfare were part of viable programmes outlined by the centre to address challenges and...

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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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