Again Kano Shuts Hospital With Unqualified Staff

HealthNewsNigeriaAgain Kano Shuts Hospital With Unqualified Staff

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)April 1, 2020

Again Kano State Private Health Institution Management Agency [PHIMA] has shut down a clinic allegedly operating with unqualified medical personnel. Reports indicate that the closure of the health facility named, Fresh-Care Clinic, situated in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of Kano was based on complaints by residents over alleged unprofessional conduct of operations. A statement by the Executive Secretary of the agency Dr. Usman Tijjani Aliyu stated the persistent complaints of patients’ mismanagement at the...

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COVID-19: Overview, Perspective and Basic Realities

ColumnsCoronavirusHealthNigeriaCOVID-19: Overview, Perspective and Basic Realities

PilotnewsApril 1, 2020

While China, to be specific Wuhan province, was busy looking for a solution to this disease, the USA through its president labeled COVID-19, a Chinese virus. Thus, began the brickbats between China and the USA, with China counter labeling the disease, a USA Virus. In an article titled “COVID-19: Application of Common Sense,” my friend and secondary school mate, Mr. Tai Emeka Obasi wrote inter-alia “till today, most people still don’t know exactly how China...

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COVID-19: Most Adorable Queen in Nigeria Contest Postponed – Organisers

CoronavirusLifestyleCOVID-19: Most Adorable Queen in Nigeria Contest Postponed – Organisers

PilotnewsMarch 31, 2020

Pearl Entertainment Modeling Concept (PEMC), the organisers of the forthcoming 2020 Most Adorable Queen In Nigeria/Nigeria Noble Achievers Award,  has postponed the event due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Samuel Osioh, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PEMC, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos that the decision to postpone the event was taken in collaboration with its sponsors and partner. Osioh said that 20 contestants had registered for the 3rd...

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COVID-19: Court admits cleric, 3 others to N1m Bail Each for Violating Restriction Order in Kaduna

CoronavirusLifestyleCOVID-19: Court admits cleric, 3 others to N1m Bail Each for Violating Restriction Order in Kaduna

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)March 31, 2020

A Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ibrahim Taiwo road, Kaduna State, northwest Nigeria admitted a cleric, Muhammad Umar, who allegedly violated the restriction order to curb the  Coronavirus (COVID-19), to bail in the sum of N1 million. Kaduna was first to slam curfew in a bid to stem the spread of the dreaded coronavirus ravaging the country. Umar, alongside Yusuf Hamza, Muhammad Ubale, Auwal Shuaibu who all reside at Unguan Kanawa, Kaduna, is charged with...

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Buhari Signs COVID-19 Regulations, 2020

CoronavirusHealthNigeriaBuhari Signs COVID-19 Regulations, 2020

PilotnewsMarch 30, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday signed the COVID-19 Regulations, 2020, which declared COVID-19 a dangerous infectious disease. The President’s spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina, confirmed the development in a statement in Abuja. He said President Buhari’s action was in the exercise of the powers conferred on him by Sections 2, 3 and 4 of the Quarantine Act (CAP Q2 LFN 2004), and all other powers enabling him in that behalf. ”The Regulations, effective March 30, 2020,...

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4 Bridegrooms Arrested for Violating Movement Ban Order in Zaria

CoronavirusLifestyle4 Bridegrooms Arrested for Violating Movement Ban Order in Zaria

PilotnewsMarch 28, 2020

Zaria (Kaduna State) March 28, 2020 (NAN) The Zaria Zonal Command of Kaduna state Vigilante Service (KadVS) on Saturday arrested four bridegrooms for violating the ban on large gathering imposed by the state government. Malam Bala Galadima, Zaria Zonal Commandant of KadVS, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that KadVS made the arrest within Zaria metropolis. He added that the arrests was made at Lowcost, Mangwaron Babayo, Magajiya and Bakin Kasuwa settlements. “Four bridegrooms...

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HealthNewsNigeriaDeath Toll From Lassa Fever Outbreak Hits 193

PilotnewsMarch 27, 2020

The death toll from the Lassa fean outbreak of Lassa fever has risen to 173, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said. The NCDC said that this represents a Case Fatality Rate (CFR), of 18.9 percent. Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director-General of NCDC, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Friday in Abuja, while giving an update of on the Lassa fever outbreak that amidst the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), outbreak in the country, the...

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Living through the Pandemic—Another Hectic Day

CoronavirusLifestyleNigeriaLiving through the Pandemic—Another Hectic Day

PilotnewsMarch 27, 2020

It’s another Friday Morning in the bustling city of Lagos, but this particular Friday is the 6th day since the Lagos State Government enforced a directive on social gatherings. This follows after a growing number of positively tested cases within the state. On the streets, people are seen walking about their normal activities with some others waiting outside of their porches. Following a directive from the State Government that all markets and stores be closed,...

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Sir (Dr) Emeka Offor: The Man, His Empire and His Good Deeds

LifestyleNewsNigeriaSir (Dr) Emeka Offor: The Man, His Empire and His Good Deeds

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)March 27, 2020

Sir Emeka Offor is the Executive Vice Chairman of Nigeria-based Chrome Group of Companies, founded in 1993. With over 30 years of experience in business, he is described by many as a savvy, audacious and energetic entrepreneur. The West African Pilot explores the exemplary world of The Man, His Empire and His Good Deeds. Born in Kafanchan, Kaduna State on the 10th of February 1959 to the late Chief Benneth Offor (Nnakaibeya) and Mrs. Comfort Offor...

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BREAKING: Covid-19: FG to Ban Inter-State, Inter-Town Travels

CoronavirusNigeriaTravelBREAKING: Covid-19: FG to Ban Inter-State, Inter-Town Travels

PilotnewsMarch 26, 2020

The Federal Government says it is considering stopping inter-state and inter-town travels, except for essential services, among measures to stop the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19). The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at a media briefing to give an update on the measures being taken by the government to tackle the pandemic. “We are considering tougher measures to stop the exportation of the disease to states that...

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