Who-won-what? Oscars 2020’s complete list of results

EntertainmentLifestyleWho-won-what? Oscars 2020’s complete list of results

PilotnewsFebruary 11, 2020

After more than three hours of Oscars fare, from red carpet proceedings and Billie Eilish memes, to entertaining speeches and triumphant wins (mainly for Parasite), Hollywood’s biggest night is done and dusted. It turns out our handy and totally accurate winner predictions weren’t totally accurate after all. Mainly because Parasite did better than expected, and deservedly so. So who won best picture? The history-making answer is in: The Oscars voters went for people’s choice Parasite, its fourth gong of the night...

CONTINUE READING
First American dies of coronavirus in China: US Embassy

HealthNewsWorldFirst American dies of coronavirus in China: US Embassy

PilotnewsFebruary 8, 2020

A 60-year-old diagnosed with coronavirus in Wuhan, China, has reportedly become the first U.S. citizen to die of the novel virus. The patient died at Jinyintian Hospital in Wuhan on Thursday, The New York Times reported. The U.S. Embassy in Beijing confirmed the patient’s death Friday night but gave few other details. “We offer our sincerest condolences to the family on their loss,” a spokesman for the embassy said, according to the Times. “Out of respect...

CONTINUE READING
More African countries are getting coronavirus testing labs but are on edge as the threat looms

AfricaHealthNewsWorldMore African countries are getting coronavirus testing labs but are on edge as the threat looms

PilotnewsFebruary 8, 2020

The total count of confirmed coronavirus cases globally has already surpassed 25,000—yet none of those have been recorded in Africa, Yomi Kazeem reports. In the wake of suspected cases in Ethiopia, Botswana, Namibia, Ghana, Kenya and Côte d’Ivoire, several countries have stepped up proactive measures in a bid to ensure the best chance of containing a possible outbreak. While several international airports across the continent have already introduced screening and checks, Mauritius has introduced mandatory...

CONTINUE READING
25 million Nigerians are living with disabilities

HealthNewsNigeria25 million Nigerians are living with disabilities

Izu Emmanuel (Abuja City Editor)February 7, 2020

Dr Samuel Ankeli, the Special Adviser (SA) to President Muhammadu Buhari on Disability, says 25 million Nigerians are living with disabilities. Ankeli made the disclosure on Thursday in Ilorin while addressing physically challenged students of the University of Ilorin during the launch of the maiden edition of  a programme titled “Ability in Disability”, organised by the students. The presidential aide pledged to assist the university in securing hostel accommodation and special centres for its physically...

CONTINUE READING
Coronavirus kills Chinese doctor, WHO expresses sadness

HealthTravelWorldCoronavirus kills Chinese doctor, WHO expresses sadness

PilotnewsFebruary 6, 2020

The World Health Organisation (WHO)  on Thursday says the novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection has killed a Chinese physician, Dr Li Wenliang, expressing sadness over the doctor’s death. WHO, in a tweet posted on its official Twitter page on Thursday said, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Li Wenliang. We all need to celebrate work that he did on #2019nCoV.” Wenliang, on Feb. 6, died of the novel coronavirus infection at an Intensive...

CONTINUE READING
No coronavirus case in Lagos – Commissioner

HealthNewsNigeriaNo coronavirus case in Lagos – Commissioner

PilotnewsFebruary 2, 2020

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, has debunked the rumours making the round over a case of novel coronavirus in the state, saying that there is no suspected or confirmed case of the virus. Abayomi gave the clarification in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos. He urged citizens to disregard the misinformation on social media as well as any other information about the virus that did not emanate from his ministry,...

CONTINUE READING
Devastations of Tuberculosis: Free drugs might not just be enough in reducing this disease

ColumnsHealthDevastations of Tuberculosis: Free drugs might not just be enough in reducing this disease

PilotnewsFebruary 2, 2020

Four years ago, Majek Oscar (not real name) thought the cause of his temporary loss of sight was mere eyes infection. Then in 2018, after initial denial, he experienced series of signs that made him feel all was not well and confirmed the fear of his family and friends that he was not feeling well. He started having fever, coughing persistently, feeling extremely tired and boils developed all over his body. “It is a very...

CONTINUE READING
Nigerian Embassy in China completely disconnected with Coronavirus global horror

HealthNewsNigeriaNigerian Embassy in China completely disconnected with Coronavirus global horror

Emeka OdogwuFebruary 1, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan China has exposed the incapability of the Nigerian Embassy in China. The Embassy does not care about Nigerians , West African Pilot can authoritatively report. A disease outbreak that has ravaged Hubei province where Wuhan is located, but no information about the disease or the people of Nigeria is seen on the Nigerian Embassy website in China. Already, Coronavirus cases have been reported in more than 20 countries around the world...

CONTINUE READING
Apple to close all China mainland stores due to virus outbreak

BusinessHealthMarketsNewsWorldApple to close all China mainland stores due to virus outbreak

PilotnewsFebruary 1, 2020

Apple Inc on Saturday said it would shut all of its official stores and corporate offices in mainland China until Feb 9. as fears over the coronavirus outbreak mounted and the death toll more than doubled to over 250 from a week ago. “Out of an abundance of caution and based on the latest advice from leading health experts, we’re closing all our corporate offices, stores, and contact centers in mainland China through Feb. 9,”...

CONTINUE READING
NCDC manages 95 cases of Lassa fever in 1 week

HealthLifestyleNewsNigeriaNCDC manages 95 cases of Lassa fever in 1 week

PilotnewsFebruary 1, 2020

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says it will continue to work closely with  states  affected by the Lassa fever outbreak in the midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak. It said the move was to ensure that the 95 confirmed cases of Lassa fever in some states across the country within the week were effectively managed. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director-General of NCDC, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday in Abuja that the...

CONTINUE READING

Newer Posts

Older Posts

WP2Social Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com