Political Enemies Trade Words Over the Life and Death of Buruji Kashamu

CorruptionLifestyleNewsPoliticsPolitical Enemies Trade Words Over the Life and Death of Buruji Kashamu

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)August 9, 2020

Political heavyweights and sworn enemies in Nigeria’s Southwest have clashed over the controversial life of Senator Buruji Kashamu, who died at the First Cardiology Hospital in Lagos, due to complications from COVID-19. The clash began when former President Olusegun Obasanjo in a letter titled ‘letter of condolence’ addressed to the State government, said that the late Kashamu manipulated the law and politics to escape justice over alleged criminal offences in Nigeria and abroad. “I receive...

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UPDATE ON NMA ENUGU ELECTION: Members Blame Crisis on Leadership Failure

HealthLabourNewsNigeriaUPDATE ON NMA ENUGU ELECTION: Members Blame Crisis on Leadership Failure

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)August 8, 2020

Elections in Nigeria have become synonymous with violence that even a prestigious association like the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, will be riddled with such shameful actions associated with touts. On Thursday, members of the association gathered in Michael Okpara Square, venue designated for the election to vote. Little did they know that the virus which has infested elections generally in Nigeria has crept in surreptitiously into NMA. The West African Pilot News learned that, while...

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Crisis During the NMA Enugu Chapter Election Was Preventable Says Edeoga, President ARD ESUT-Teaching Hospital Parklane

HealthNewsNigeriaCrisis During the NMA Enugu Chapter Election Was Preventable Says Edeoga, President ARD ESUT-Teaching Hospital Parklane

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)August 7, 2020

The President of Association of Resident Doctors ESUT-Teaching hospital, Parklane, Dr Chima Edeoga, has revealed that the crisis and consequent cancellation of the election of chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Enugu State chapter was not only regrettable but preventable. Edeoga revealed that all attempts for a peaceful resolution of the grievances were neglected. “Petitions titled- conspiracy to disenfranchise members of ARD ESUT-Teaching Hospital Parklane and a call for urgent intervention dated March 2020...

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NNL 2020/21: Gov. Makinde Sets Promotion Target for 3SC

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaSportsNNL 2020/21: Gov. Makinde Sets Promotion Target for 3SC

PilotnewsAugust 7, 2020

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has set a target for the management of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan in the club’s campaign in the 2020/2021 football season. The governor, who spoke through Seun Fakorede, the State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, said the management must ensure the club got promoted from the Nigeria National League (NNL). “3SC must get promoted to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL),” he said on Thursday evening...

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Nollywood Actress Urges Ladies to Avoid Indecent Dressing

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNollywood Actress Urges Ladies to Avoid Indecent Dressing

PilotnewsAugust 7, 2020

A Veteran Nollywood actress, Victoria Inyama, has urged Nigerian ladies to dress in a decent manner to avoid getting raped. Inyama, who condemned the high rate of raping across the country since the COVID-19 pandemic began, took to her Instagram page @iyamu.victoria to advise Nigerian ladies on the dangers of indecent dressing in a video clip. She said that ladies should endeavour to dress appropriately so that they would not “trigger” the perpetrators of rape crimes. “Appropriate dressing and comportment. l beg my...

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Marry Truthful Single Mothers Than Pretentious Single Ladies, Nollywood Actress Urges Men

LifestyleNewsNigeriaMarry Truthful Single Mothers Than Pretentious Single Ladies, Nollywood Actress Urges Men

PilotnewsAugust 7, 2020

A popular Nollywood actress, Opeyemi Aiyeola, has urged men to marry truthful single mothers rather than pretentious single ladies. The actress, who took to her Instagram handle @opeyemi_aiyeola1 to give the advice, said that getting married to single mothers was far better than ladies who might have gone through abortions. Aiyola, also a producer and television personality, described ladies, who might have gone through abortion process as ‘mother of graves’. “Better marry a truthful lady,...

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Federer Pays Surprise Visit to Rooftop Tennis Girls

LifestyleNewsSportsFederer Pays Surprise Visit to Rooftop Tennis Girls

PilotnewsAugust 4, 2020

Two Italian girls whose video of their rooftop tennis game went viral have received a surprise visit from Roger Federer. The video of Vittoria Oliveri and Carola Pessina playing on the rooftops of neighbouring buildings in Finale Ligure during the COVID-19 lockdown garnered over 10 million views. The girls thought they were preparing for another media interview when they were asked about their favourite players. “Roger Federer. If I were to meet him, I will jump on him,...

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From Blue Ivy to Wizkid, See All the Artists Featured on Beyoncé’s Black Is King Visual Album

LifestyleNewsUnited StatesFrom Blue Ivy to Wizkid, See All the Artists Featured on Beyoncé’s Black Is King Visual Album

PilotnewsAugust 4, 20201

If you’re all over Beyoncé’s new Black Is King visual album like we are, then you’ve probably noticed more than a few familiar faces make appearances. In addition to American artists like JAY-Z, Childish Gambino, and Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé brought in a wide range of talented African artists and musicians to collaborate on this incredible project. The album — which is a visual companion to the soundtrack for Disney’s 2019 remake of The Lion King — tells the story of a young African...

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FEC Ratifies Nigeria, USA Air Transport Agreement, Siemens Power Project

NewsPowerTravelFEC Ratifies Nigeria, USA Air Transport Agreement, Siemens Power Project

PilotnewsJuly 30, 2020

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved the ratification of the Air Transport Agreement between Nigeria and the United States of America (USA) as well as Siemens Power Project. The Ministers of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed and that of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this when they briefed State House correspondents at the end of the virtual Council meeting in Abuja. According to...

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Abuja-Kaduna Train Station: Amaechi Insists on No Mask, No Access to Trains

InfrastructureNewsTravelAbuja-Kaduna Train Station: Amaechi Insists on No Mask, No Access to Trains

PilotnewsJuly 30, 2020

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has ordered security personnel at the Abuja-Kaduna train station to deny access to anyone without a face mask, to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amaechi gave the order when he visited the Idu Train Terminal to inspect passengers’ compliance with the COVID-19 safety measures, on Wednesday. The minister’s visit followed the reopening of services after four months lockdown due to the pandemic. On the increased transportation, Amaechi said...

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