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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NIPRD Trains 80 Traditional Herbal Practitioner on Phytomedicine in Adamawa

HealthNewsNigeriaNIPRD Trains 80 Traditional Herbal Practitioner on Phytomedicine in Adamawa

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)October 6, 2020

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent No fewer than 80 traditional herbal medicine practitioners were trained  on Phytomedicine in Yola, by the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD). The training was tagged “Harnessing Indigenous Phytomedicine from Traditional Knowledge, Developing High Quality, Safe and Effective Products for Economic Empowerment”. In his presentation, the Director General of NIPRD, Dr. Obi Adigwe said with traditional medicine government stand to earn a lot of foreign exchange. Dr Adigwe...

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Japanese Fashion Designer Kenzo Takada Dies From COVID-19

FashionNewsWorld NewsJapanese Fashion Designer Kenzo Takada Dies From COVID-19

PilotnewsOctober 5, 2020

Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takada, better known as Kenzo, who created his label in Paris in the 1970s, died on Sunday, the brand that still carries his name said. Aged 81, Takada died of complications linked to COVID-19 at the American Hospital of Paris in Neuilly-sur-Seine, a residential suburb on the western outskirts of the capital, his spokesman told French media. Known for his colourful motifs and original silhouettes, which mixed inspirations from Japan, such...

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Study Shows Osun, Anambra and Three Others as States with Efficient Healthcare Services

HealthNewsNigeriaStudy Shows Osun, Anambra and Three Others as States with Efficient Healthcare Services

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)October 5, 2020

A new study has shown Osun, Anambra, Ogun, Lagos, and Rivers states have the most sufficient healthcare services in Nigeria. The study then rated Sokoto, Kebbi, Yobe, Bauchi and Niger states as the least states when it comes to healthcare services. The study was published by a health technology company – the WellNewMe, adding that the COVID-19 pandemic had brought to the fore the importance of having a strong health system, as many countries were...

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Aston Villa Humble Champions Liverpool With 7-2

EntertainmentEuropeSportsAston Villa Humble Champions Liverpool With 7-2

PilotnewsOctober 4, 2020

A sensational first half hat-trick from Ollie Watkins helped Aston Villa to a stunning 7-2 victory over Liverpool in the English Premier League (EPL) on Sunday. It was a result which not only ended the champions’ 100 per cent start to the season, but also was a severe humbling. Liverpool started badly at Villa Park as a poor pass from Adrian —- deputising for Alisson in goal for the visitors — gifted Watkins the opener...

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Artiste tells the Story of Lagos in Play, “Omo Eko”, to Showcase Rich Culture

Arts & CultureEntertainmentNewsArtiste tells the Story of Lagos in Play, “Omo Eko”, to Showcase Rich Culture

PilotnewsOctober 3, 2020

Anthony Oluwabiyi, Executive Director, Theatre Centrik, said the rich cultural and historical values of Lagos will be exhibited on stage play and online on December 2020 to uphold the state’s beautiful culture. Oluwabiyi, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, said that the title of the play would be: “Omo Eko: Tale of Birth and Place”, which he wrote. He said that “Omo Eko” is a detailed...

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NAICOM Rolls Out Digital Insurance Strategies to Eliminate Fake Insurance

HealthNewsNigeriaScience & TechnologyNAICOM Rolls Out Digital Insurance Strategies to Eliminate Fake Insurance

PilotnewsOctober 3, 2020

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) says it has rolled out some digitisation strategies through its new portal to transform the sector and improve insurance penetration. Mr Abiodun Aribike, the Deputy Director in charge of Information Technology in NAICOM, said this on Friday in Uyo at a seminar for insurance journalists with the theme: “Digital Transformation of the Commission and Market Development Initiatives’’. He said the strategies, which would be made available through the portal would...

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