How I Work: Harrison Obiefule, Digital Communications Strategist, Amplify Digital

BusinessLifestyleNewsHow I Work: Harrison Obiefule, Digital Communications Strategist, Amplify Digital

PilotnewsJuly 7, 2020

In 2018, Harrison Obiefule decided to switch careers from broadcasting to digital marketing, following his friend’s advice. That move turned out to be one of his best decisions. Less than two years in, Harrison has scaled up considerably in the industry and has begun to make a name for himself. He talks about his career transition, life as a digital communications strategist, working from home during a pandemic, and more on this week’s How I...

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FRSC to educate Motorists on Safety Measures During Raining Season in Anambra

LifestyleTravelFRSC to educate Motorists on Safety Measures During Raining Season in Anambra

PilotnewsJuly 7, 2020

Mr. Andrew Kumapayi, the Anambra Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), says the corps will embark on sensitisation campaign on safer roads during the raining season in the state. Kumapayi made the disclosure while addressing newsmen in Awka on Sunday. He said that the campaign was aimed at educating motorists on the need to obey traffic rules and avoid the negative consequences of over-speeding and dangerous overtaking on the highways. Kumapayi said...

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INEC Says AAC Fails to Submit Nomination for Edo Governorship Poll

NewsPovertyTravelINEC Says AAC Fails to Submit Nomination for Edo Governorship Poll

PilotnewsJuly 7, 2020

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the African Action Congress (AAC) did not submit its nomination for Sept. 19 Edo Governorship election. The commission said that in spite of the access code provided, AAC did not make use of the dedicated portal designed for political parties for submission of nominations. Mr Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, disclosed this on Sunday in an interview with the...

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Nigerian singer Don Jazzy Urges Strict Compliance to Hygiene in Barbing Salon

EntertainmentLifestyleNigerian singer Don Jazzy Urges Strict Compliance to Hygiene in Barbing Salon

PilotnewsJuly 6, 2020

Nigerian Music star, Micheal Ajereh a.k.a Don Jazzy, has urged Nigerians to adhere strictly to safety measures approved by health authorities to avoid contracting the virus as they visit barbing shops for haircuts. The singer made the call on his Instagram page @donjazzy, as he shared a video clip where he was in a salon, reminding them of the danger ahead if they failed to comply strictly to hygiene in the salon. “It feels like...

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Islamic Leader Kicks Against Ban on Almajiri

LifestyleNewsRegionsIslamic Leader Kicks Against Ban on Almajiri

Beloved John (Staff Writer)July 4, 2020

Dahiru Usman Bauchi, an Islamic scholar and leader of Almajiri has kicked against the ban on Almajiri by the Northern governors saying it is an infringement on human rights. In an interview with The Sun Newspaper, Usman stated that the constitution gives everyone the right to practice any religion of choice. “The constitution of the country gives us the freedom to practice our religion the way we want it. Our biggest religion is the Quran....

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4 Dead, 4 Missing in Lagos Boat Mishap

LifestyleNewsTravel4 Dead, 4 Missing in Lagos Boat Mishap

PilotnewsJuly 4, 2020

Four passengers are dead while four others are missing in a boat mishap on Friday night in Ikorodu Lagos. The General Manager, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) confirmed that the accident happened at Owode/Ibeshe near Ikorodu at about 8.00 p.m. on Friday evening. Emmanuel said the boat, marked Lalek Marine, carrying 20 passengers was heading to Ikorodu from Ebute-Ero when it capsized. He said that 11 passengers were rescued while one person...

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Flights Resumption: FAAN Assures Passengers of Safety Measures in Place

BusinessNewsTravelFlights Resumption: FAAN Assures Passengers of Safety Measures in Place

PilotnewsJuly 3, 2020

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reaffirmed its commitment toward curtailment of COVID-19 pandemic as domestic flights resume on July 8. Mr Sani Mahmud, FAAN Regional General Manager, North-Central, made this known while receiving face shields from the Universal Disaster Recovery Foundation (U-DIREF) in Abuja. U-DIREF is a Nigeria-based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) registered in 2019 to provide humanitarian services to victims of disasters through life-saving support initiatives. It seeks to rebuild hope in...

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Young People Aged 20 to 40 Driving COVID-19 Transmission – NCDC

CoronavirusLifestyleNewsYoung People Aged 20 to 40 Driving COVID-19 Transmission – NCDC

PilotnewsJuly 3, 2020

Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director-General (DG), Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has said that young people, aged between 20 and 40, are driving the transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the country. Ihekweazu said this at the Presidential Task Force (PTF), media briefing on Thursday in Abuja. The DG said that investigation had established that persons from 50 years and above were most prone to the virus, with three out of five deaths from...

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COVID-19: FG Activates All FCT Public Hospitals for Sample Collection

CoronavirusHealthNewsNigeriaCOVID-19: FG Activates All FCT Public Hospitals for Sample Collection

PilotnewsJuly 3, 2020

The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), has said that all government hospitals in FCT would become COVID-19 sample collection sites so that walk-in cases could have samples taken for testing. The Minister of Health, Mr Osagie Ehanire, who announced this during the PTF briefing on Thursday in Abuja, said that the move was geared towards scaling up the number of daily tests conducted in the country daily. “This assures users and caregivers of reduced bottlenecks and improved...

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Over 90 killed in Ethiopia in Wake of Popular Singer’s Death

EntertainmentPeopleOver 90 killed in Ethiopia in Wake of Popular Singer’s Death

PilotnewsJuly 2, 2020

More than 90 people were killed in Ethiopia after the violent death of a popular singer sparked unrest across the country, state media reported on Thursday. Ethiopian singer Hachalu Hundessa was shot and killed in the capital Addis Ababa on Monday, with his supporters blaming security forces and “a political motive” for the crime. “Eighty-one people died in the restive Oromia Region during violent protests sparked by the shooting,’’ the regional head of police told...

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