Cardinal Arinze Clocks 90 Years, Soludo Celebrates Birthday

NewsPeopleWellnessCardinal Arinze Clocks 90 Years, Soludo Celebrates Birthday

PilotnewsNovember 1, 2022

Anastasia Mbabie (Staff Reporter)   Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has congratulated Cardinal Francis Arinze on his attainment of 90 years of age. Soludo in his congratulatory message to the Cardinal said “On this special day, I join well-meaning Catholic faithful and well-wishers all over the global space, to celebrate Your Eminence.” “You have remained a reference point to Catholicism and evangelization of the gospel in Africa and beyond; a selfless Christian leader who...

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NAFDAC Debunk Report Of Mercury In Vaccine

HealthNewsNAFDAC Debunk Report Of Mercury In Vaccine

PilotnewsOctober 31, 2022

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has reacted to a report claiming that a vaccine that contains 40 percent mercury was being administered to children in Nigeria and was prescribed by a foreign organization. Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC Director-General in a press statement explained that mercury is a metal and as such cannot be used as an element or as a component of vaccines. “The basic components of vaccines are antigens, adjuvants to improve...

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Rivers State University Bans Tattoos, Sagging of Trousers, Crazy Jeans, Bathroom Slippers on Campus

FashionLifestyleNewsRivers State University Bans Tattoos, Sagging of Trousers, Crazy Jeans, Bathroom Slippers on Campus

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 29, 2022

Rivers State University (RSU) has banned indecent dressing by students on campus with immediate effect. This is according to an internal memorandum dated 19 October and signed by the school’s registrar, Dr. Sydney Enyindah. According to the memo, female students were forthwith prohibited from wearing gowns with tiny shoulder straps (spaghetti gowns), short skirts, ankle chains, bum shorts, gowns or blouses that expose the navel (bellybutton) or breasts, nose rings, and long eye lashes. While...

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Nigerians Now Cook Pot of Jollof Rice With N9,917 — Experts

FoodNewsNigerians Now Cook Pot of Jollof Rice With N9,917 — Experts

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 27, 2022

The average cost of making a pot of jollof rice for a family of five in Nigeria rose to N9,917 in September, says SBM Intelligence. The socio-economic research firm disclosed this in its jollof index report for the third quarter (July—September) of 2022. At the end of the second quarter (April—June), it was N9,311. The report showed that among the 13 markets surveyed, Wuse II recorded the highest cost of making a pot of jollof...

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Airfare Increased from N36,922.97 to N72,690.54 in One Year — NBS

Aviation-AirportsNewsTravelAirfare Increased from N36,922.97 to N72,690.54 in One Year — NBS

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 25, 2022

Airfare rose from N36,922.97 in September 2021 to N72,690.54 in September 2022, a report by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says. According to the report released on Monday, this is a 96.87 per cent increase. The report further stated that airfare climbed by 11.76 per cent, from N65,041.89 in August 2022 to N72,690.54 in September 2022. “In air travels fare, the average fare paid by air passengers for specified routes single journey increased by...

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About 10,296 Licensed Nigeria Physicians Now Practice In the UK

HealthLabourNewsAbout 10,296 Licensed Nigeria Physicians Now Practice In the UK

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 25, 2022

About 10,296 licensed Nigerian physicians are currently practicing in the UK, with about 1,307 of them leaving the country for the UK between January-September 2022. Dr. Solomon Gideon Bulus, Chairman of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Adamawa State Branch disclosed this Tuesday during the opening ceremony of Adamawa State Physician’s Week 2022 held in the Banquet Hall, Government House Yola. “Government should come out with positive measures that will motivate the state Doctors and even reduce...

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Ayade Introduces Made-in-Calabar Noodles

BusinessFoodNewsAyade Introduces Made-in-Calabar Noodles

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 21, 20221

The production of made-in-Calabar noodles, Kisimie noodles, has commenced. This was made known by the governor of Cross River State, Professor Benedict Ayade, via a Facebook post on Thursday. The governor shared a video of his visit to the noodles factory to witness the pre-production works of the concessionaire. Speaking on the product, he said it “is not the type of noodles that you find in the Nigerian market”. He said it is “noodles of...

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Hair Braiding for Men is Not Part of African Culture — Abuja Residents

BeautyLifestyleNewsHair Braiding for Men is Not Part of African Culture — Abuja Residents

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 10, 20221

It is becoming commonplace to see men with braided hair. Men who wouldn’t have worn braids a few decades ago now embrace them, approaching the braiding style in many unique styles and patterns from box braids and cornrows to two-strand braids, and more. Though the fashion fad is becoming popular and acceptable by the day, a cross-section of Abuja residents interviewed by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday is of the opinion that...

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Audition for Big Brother New Season Begin, Open to Nigerians, South Africans

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsAudition for Big Brother New Season Begin, Open to Nigerians, South Africans

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 8, 2022

The audition for the first-ever Nigerian and South African Big Brother reality TV show has begun. Tagged ‘Big Brother Titans’, the edition will be a fusion of Big Brother Naija and Big Brother Mzansi, the South African version of the show. The audition is open to Nigerian and South African citizens of 21 years and above. Interested persons have until 22 October 2022 to submit their entries. They are to visit the audition site and proceed with...

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ASA Women USA 8th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Cancer to Return October 8

HealthWellnessASA Women USA 8th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Cancer to Return October 8

PilotnewsOctober 7, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 2022 Contact: Dr. Anthonia Umeh, Founder/Director ASA Women USA Cancer Coalition Tel.: 301-520-3849 Email: ucheumeh16@yahoo.com 8th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Cancer to return October 8, encourages individuals and families to get healthy WASHINGTON, DC – The 8th Annual 5K Walk for Hope & Fight to End Cancer presented by the nonprofit dedicated to cancer advocacy, awareness, education, cancer treatment and research, and maternal health medical mission to the underprivileged abroad,...

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