BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian Doctors Suspend Strike Action as Government Meets Their Demands

HealthLabourNigeriaBREAKING NEWS: Nigerian Doctors Suspend Strike Action as Government Meets Their Demands

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 22, 2020

The Nigerian resident doctors under the aegis of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have suspended the indefinite strike action it started last week. The medical body acknowledges the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) in some hospitals while it says sustained supplies are still in need. The doctors also noted that the Medical Residency Training has been included in the revised budget of 2020 through the intervention of Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila and only...

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Morocco to Resume Domestic Flights Starting June 25

BusinessTravelMorocco to Resume Domestic Flights Starting June 25

PilotnewsJune 22, 2020

Morocco will resume domestic flights starting June 25, the state news agency said on Sunday, citing the ministry of tourism, air transport, handicrafts and social economy. Earlier today, the government said it would further loosen lockdown measures for the services sector and domestic transport starting June 24, adding domestic travel would resume including flights and railways. (REUTERS)

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Lagos Records No Boat Accident in Six Months

BusinessLifestyleNigeriaLagos Records No Boat Accident in Six Months

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 21, 2020

Lagos water transportation sector has not had boat accident since the beginning of 2020, the General Manager of Lagos State Water Authority (LASWA), Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, said. Mr Emmanuel attributed the achievement to the continuous improvement in safety guidelines, regulations and enforcement in water transportation sector. “Aside from the periodic check-ups, regular inspection of ferries plying the waterways and the removal of water hyacinth causing obstruction to smooth navigation, LASWA has also donated thousands of lift...

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How I Committed Over $10m to Polio Eradication in Nigeria – Emeka Offor

HealthPhilanthropyHow I Committed Over $10m to Polio Eradication in Nigeria – Emeka Offor

PilotnewsJune 20, 2020

The Sir Emeka Offor Foundation says it has committed $10 million financial interventions, with matching grants from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, towards the eradication of polio in Nigeria. The founder of the foundation, Chief Emeka Offor, announced this in a message to celebrate Nigeria’s wild polio-free status being accepted by Africa’s Regional Certification Committee (ARCC) of the World Health Organisation (WHO). Offor, who is the Rotary International Polio Ambassador to Nigeria, personally signed the message...

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Charly Boy Releases Song ‘Mumu Don Do?’, Featuring Oritse Femi

EntertainmentLifestyleMusicCharly Boy Releases Song ‘Mumu Don Do?’, Featuring Oritse Femi

PilotnewsJune 20, 2020

Foremost Nigerian showbiz maestro, singer and activist, Charly Boy has released a hit single ‘Mumu Don Do?’, featuring ace singer and performer, Oritse Femi. The maverick artiste, whose real name is Charles Oputa, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday that the socially conscious ‘collabo’ was a ‘gift’ to his fans as he marked his 70th birthday on June 19. According to him, the song is to drive societal change and value re-awakening among...

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How I got My Break in Life, Charly Boy Reminisces at 70

EntertainmentMusicNigeriaHow I got My Break in Life, Charly Boy Reminisces at 70

PilotnewsJune 19, 2020

Maverick Nigerian singer, songwriter and showbiz maestro, Charles Oputa (Charly Boy) has given an insight on how he got his break in Life as he clocks 70. Oputa who is the son of late renowned Jurist, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as he marked his 70 birthday on Friday in Abuja. “My break came somewhere around 1982 when as the then Chief Justice of Imo,...

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“No gates of Hell shall prevail” —Omotola’s comeback threats

EntertainmentLifestyleNigeria“No gates of Hell shall prevail” —Omotola’s comeback threats

PilotnewsJune 19, 2020

“I’m back to My Music! And this second time around No gates of Hell shall prevail.” In the very competitive Nigeria’s music, movie, and entertainment scene, a jewel might be showing a face again for the better and it is not one of those politicians seeking a comeback. Make no mistake, this one might shake a sleeping TV screen with unrestrained beauty, tuneful voice, and screen arrogance. West African Pilot (WAP) has now confirmed Omotola...

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AMC Entertainment to Reopen 450 U.S. Theatres on July 15

BusinessEntertainmentAMC Entertainment to Reopen 450 U.S. Theatres on July 15

PilotnewsJune 19, 2020

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc on Thursday said it planned to reopen theatres at about 450 locations in the U.S. on July 15 and expected returning to full seating capacity around Thanksgiving. The world’s largest movie theatre operator also said it would reopen the remaining 150 theatres in the country in time for the opening of Walt Disney Co’s “Mulan” on July 24 and Warner Bros.’ July 31 release of “Tenet”. The company said it would...

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WHO Declares Nigeria Polio Free

HealthNewsNigeriaWHO Declares Nigeria Polio Free

PilotnewsJune 19, 2020

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Nigeria free of wild polio, following the completion of documentation for the free status. The UN health agency disclosed this on its regional office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, official twitter account @WHOAFRO. “Today, Nigeria’s complete documentation for Wild Polio virus free status was accepted by the Africa Regional Certification Commission for polio eradication (ARCC). “It is a historic day for Nigeria, Africa and the Global Polio Programme,’’...

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Senate Says Re-Opening Of Airports On June 21 is Unrealistic

NewsTravelSenate Says Re-Opening Of Airports On June 21 is Unrealistic

Beloved John (Staff Writer)June 18, 2020

The Senate’s Committee on Aviation has said the re-opening of the nation’s airports for operation on June 21 is unrealistic. This was in response to concerns raised by workers in the aviation industry. Chairman of the Committee, Smart Adeyemi, disclosed this in a meeting with officials of the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Air Transport Services. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the union officials had raised concerns experienced by the workers from...

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