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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Nigerian Domestic Flights to Resume July 8 — Sirika

BusinessTravelNigerian Domestic Flights to Resume July 8 — Sirika

PilotnewsJuly 2, 2020

The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, on Wednesday in Abuja said domestic flights that had been suspended since March 20, would finally resume on July 8. Sirika announced this in a statement signed by Mr James Odaudu, the Director of Public Affairs, in the ministry. He said flights would commence at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja and Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. According to him, the Port Harcourt, Owerri, Maiduguri and Kano airports will...

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Interstate travels: FG to Withdraw Permit for Transporters Flouting Safety Protocols

CoronavirusNewsTravelInterstate travels: FG to Withdraw Permit for Transporters Flouting Safety Protocols

PilotnewsJuly 2, 2020

The Federal Government says it will withdraw the operational permit of transporters who flout safety protocols. The Minister of State for Transportation, Sen. Gbemisola Saraki, announced this in a statement signed by Mr Eric Ojiekwe, Director of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry on Wednesday in Abuja. Saraki was quoted as giving the warning when she chaired a virtual meeting with the Forum of Nigerian Transport Commissioners. She said that it had been resolved...

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Plateau Youth Identity Peer Influence, Lack of Self Control for Internet Crime Participation

Crime & SecurityLifestyleNewsPlateau Youth Identity Peer Influence, Lack of Self Control for Internet Crime Participation

PilotnewsJuly 1, 2020

Cybercrime Jos, July 1, 2020 Some youths in Plateau on Wednesday identified peer influence and lack of self-control as reason for young people engaging in internet crimes. Speaking to a correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria in Jos, some youths said that cybercrimes was fast becoming a pandemic that should be contained. James Balogun, a student, said that most youths indulge in cybercrimes because they do not have self-control and a mind of their own. “Most youths are...

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How Lagos is Preparing for Increase in Demand for COVID-19 Test

CoronavirusHealthNewsHow Lagos is Preparing for Increase in Demand for COVID-19 Test

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 30, 2020

The Lagos government in anticipation of an increase in demand for COVID-19 test in the state has given seven private laboratories approval to begin polymerase chain reaction testing for the virus. The laboratories are Total Medical Services, Synlab, 54 Gene, Medbury Medical Services, Biologix Medical Services, 02 Medical Services, and Clina Lancent Laboratories. The Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, said during the signing of a memorandum of understanding, that bringing private laboratories onboard was...

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Cineworld Delays Reopening of U.S., UK Cinemas to End of July

EntertainmentFilmCineworld Delays Reopening of U.S., UK Cinemas to End of July

PilotnewsJune 30, 2020

Cineworld (CINE.L) on Tuesday delayed the reopening of its cinemas in the U.S. and Britain until the end of July, citing changes to the release schedules for some of the big summer movies. The UK-based company had previously expected to start reopening theatres, which include Regal Cinemas in the U.S. on July 10 but a number of important markets, such as Los Angeles and New York, have not yet given the go-ahead. Hollywood studios have...

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Why Fraud Has Become Attractive and Popular Among Young Nigerians

ColumnsLifestyleOpinionWhy Fraud Has Become Attractive and Popular Among Young Nigerians

PilotnewsJune 30, 2020

Moral and ethical weakness, exacerbated by irresponsible government creates enabling environment for fraud in Nigeria. Most Nigerians simply want money desperately. ―Ebuka Onyekwelu Nigeria has gradually become deeply associated with fraud such that the phrase “internet fraud” on Google search will throw up several news reports on internet fraud in connection with young Nigerians. Fraud is the new epidemic sweeping across Nigeria; taking captive, many young Nigerians in their 20s and early 30s, with many...

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