“Don’t take bread out of our mouths,’’ ‘Okada/Keke’ operators beg Sanwo-Olu

EconomyLifestyleNewsNigeria“Don’t take bread out of our mouths,’’ ‘Okada/Keke’ operators beg Sanwo-Olu

PilotnewsFebruary 1, 2020

Some operators of commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles `Keke’ NAPEP in Lagos said that the ban on their operations by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu would deprive them of their daily bread. The operators said this while speaking with the  News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews on Saturday in Lagos. They added that the government’s plan would also affect them and their families in negative ways. They urged the government to be lenient with them,...

CONTINUE READING
Ojukwu varsity teaching hospital records lassa fever case

HealthLifestyleNewsNigeriaOjukwu varsity teaching hospital records lassa fever case

PilotnewsJanuary 31, 2020

The management of the Chukwuemeka Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Awka, says the institution has recorded one case of lassa fever. In a statement issued on Friday in Awka, the management stated that the patient was brought to the hospital from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Medical Centre. The statement, which was signed by Dr Ifeanyichukwu Ezebialu, the Acting Chairman of Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC), further stated that specimen was taken to Irruah in Edo, where it...

CONTINUE READING
Lagos govt approves free health services for retirees

HealthLifestyleNewsNigeriaLagos govt approves free health services for retirees

PilotnewsJanuary 31, 2020

The Lagos State Government says it has approved free Health Insurance Scheme for its retirees above 60 years. This is contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson for Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), Mrs M.A. Eko and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. The statement said that the Communion’s Director General, Mrs Folashade Onanuga, announced this during the presentation of the 71st batch Retirement Bond Certificate. Onanuga...

CONTINUE READING
Lagos commercial motorcycle operators protest ban, seek regulation

EconomyLifestyleNewsNigeriaLagos commercial motorcycle operators protest ban, seek regulation

PilotnewsJanuary 31, 2020

Commercial motorcycle operators, comprising Gokada, Max and 1st Ride companies, on Friday staged a peaceful protest against the recent ban of their operations in parts of Lagos State. The operators, who protested from Ojota area to the Lagos State House of Assembly, Ikeja, called on the state government to regulate their operations rather than ban them. Mr Steve Orajiaku of 1st Ride company, told newsmen that the state government did not consult with the operators...

CONTINUE READING
Actress Bimbo Akinsanya speaks on her broken marriage

Arts & CultureFilmLifestyleNewsActress Bimbo Akinsanya speaks on her broken marriage

PilotnewsJanuary 31, 2020

Popular Nollywood Actress, Abimbola Akinsanya, has disclosed what led to her leaving her marriage early, inspite of her three month- old baby. The Yoruba movie star, popularly known as “Omo Oloja”stated this in a recent post in her Instagram handle, saying it was not an easy decision. According to her, she left the union because she did not want to die and because she wanted to protect herself too, adding that she did not want...

CONTINUE READING
UNTH, Enugu reports Lassa fever case

HealthNewsNigeriaUNTH, Enugu reports Lassa fever case

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)January 31, 2020

By Ije Ulasi The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) has confirmed the death of a patient from Lassa fever in a letter dated Thursday, 30th January 2020; the patient died on Thursday at the UNTH accident and emergency unit. According to Dr Obinna Onodugo (CMD), the hospital is currently tracing contacts while also working with the Enugu State Epidemiology Team and the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to...

CONTINUE READING
Coronavirus Scare: FG shuts Abuja market

HealthNewsNigeriaCoronavirus Scare: FG shuts Abuja market

PilotnewsJanuary 29, 2020

By Izu Emmanuel  The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, formerly Consumer Protection Council has shut down Panda supermarket in the Jabi area of Abuja. According to a post on FCCPC’s twitter handle, the commission said it shut down the supermarket based on what it called credible reports that there are imported sea foods, many of which had expired stored in the market. “FCCPC inspected Panda supermarket Jabi...

CONTINUE READING
Enugu State Flags off ceremony of 2nd Round of Maternal, Newborn and Child health week.

HealthNewsNigeriaEnugu State Flags off ceremony of 2nd Round of Maternal, Newborn and Child health week.

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)January 29, 2020

The wife of the Enugu state Governor, Mrs Monica Ugochi Ugwuanyi on Monday, 27th January flagged off the state’s 2nd round of  maternal, newborn and child health week (MNCHW). The project inaugurated in 2018  was held at the Uwani Health Center. This event was facilitated under the auspices of Enugu state Primary Healthcare Development Agency(EPHDA), and in collaboration with UNICEF, WHO and U-TOLF. In his opening remark, the Executive Secretary/CEO Enugu State Primary Healthcare Development...

CONTINUE READING
Enugu Airport rehabilitation: Assembly satisfied with job quality

NewsNigeriaTravelEnugu Airport rehabilitation: Assembly satisfied with job quality

PilotnewsJanuary 28, 2020

The Enugu State House of Assembly has expressed satisfaction with the quality of work done so far at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport runway in the state. Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Works, Mr Chima Obieze made the commendation in Enugu on Monday when the Assembly Committee on Works supervised the extent of work done at the Airport. The lawmaker charged the contractor handling the project to speed up the project to meet the...

CONTINUE READING
FMC Lokoja confirms 3 cases of Lassa fever, records 1 death

HealthNewsNigeriaFMC Lokoja confirms 3 cases of Lassa fever, records 1 death

PilotnewsJanuary 28, 2020

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Lokoja in Kogi, has confirmed three cases of Lassa fever with one recorded death at the facility in the last one week. Dr Bernard Ododo, Head of Clinical Services of the medical centre, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lokoja. Ododo told NAN that five suspected cases of Lassa fever were reported in the hospital in the last one week, out...

CONTINUE READING

Newer Posts

Older Posts

WP2Social Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com