Funke Akindele’s Omo Ghetto The Saga’ Becomes Most Watched Title on Netflix Naija

EntertainmentFilmFunke Akindele’s Omo Ghetto The Saga’ Becomes Most Watched Title on Netflix Naija

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 17, 2022

After 98 days of showing on Netflix, Funke Akindele Bello and JJC Skillz’s ‘Omo Ghetto the Saga’ has emerged as the most-watched title on Netflix Naija. The comedy’s new feat follows its 2021 smashing of box office records of grossing over N500 million, making it the highest-grossing film in the Nigerian box office. Released on Christmas Day in 2020, ‘Omo Ghetto: The Saga’ is a sequel to ‘Omo Ghetto’ which debuted a decade ago. It...

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Joe Muriuki, First Kenyan To Disclose HIV Status, Dies of Cancer At 62

AfricaHealthJoe Muriuki, First Kenyan To Disclose HIV Status, Dies of Cancer At 62

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 17, 2022

Dr. Joe Muriuki, the first Kenyan to go public about his Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) status over 35 years ago, has died at the age of 62. The National Empowerment Network for People Living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya (NEPHAK) announced his demise in a statement on its Twitter page on February 15, 2022. According to Nelson Otuoma, the National Coordinator of NEPHAK, Muriuki had been discharged from the Kenyatta National Hospital about a week ago...

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Afrobeats Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Slated For February 26

Award & RecognitionEntertainmentMusicAfrobeats Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Slated For February 26

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 17, 2022

LAGOS — Afrobeats Hall of Fame, ABHF, an induction ceremony created to pay homage and honour African achievements in music — the first of its kind in Africa — has been slated for February 26, 2022, at The Amore Garden, off freedom way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. The ABHF is created by Estilo Da Vida, a ground-breaking Nigerian lifestyle, tourism and hospitality consultancy firm, to pay homage and honour the African achievements and to showcase...

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Eedris Abdulkareem Questions Abba Kyari’s Arrest

EntertainmentLaw & JusticeEedris Abdulkareem Questions Abba Kyari’s Arrest

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 15, 2022

LAGOS — Veteran Nigerian artiste, Eedris Abdulkareem has questioned the authenticity of the arrest of the former head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Abba Kyari over alleged drug dealing with an international cartel. This is coming hours after the Nigeria Police Force arrested the embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police and handed him over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation after the agency declared him wanted for drug pushing and...

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Pere Egbi, Funke Akindele, Basketmouth Other Celebrities Who Tensioned Fans With Love On Valentine’s Day

LifestyleLove & HappinessPere Egbi, Funke Akindele, Basketmouth Other Celebrities Who Tensioned Fans With Love On Valentine’s Day

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 15, 2022

The highly anticipated Valentine’s Day – a day people are eager to express love – has come and gone. The special day, dedicated to lovers, was celebrated in style by a lot of Nigerian celebrities. For some of these celebrities, it was all about beautiful photos while for others it was more about appreciating their spouses. Just in case you missed out, West African Pilot News brings you the shared epistles, beautiful photos, romantic moments...

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“Jesus Didn’t Have A Val”, Johnny Drille Consoles Singles In New Song

LifestyleLove & Happiness“Jesus Didn’t Have A Val”, Johnny Drille Consoles Singles In New Song

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 14, 2022

John Ighodaro, the Nigerian singer better known as Johnny Drille, has put out a song consoling single people on this year’s Valentine’s Day. The season of love is the worst time to be single and alone. However, the 31-year-old sensational singer has released a song in which he encourages single men and women and offers them hope. According to the artiste, even if one is single on Valentine’s Day, one should realize that it is...

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Why Access to Education, Healthcare Must Be Technology-driven — Osinbajo

EducationHealthWhy Access to Education, Healthcare Must Be Technology-driven — Osinbajo

Beloved John (Staff Writer)February 13, 2022

ABUJA — Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has pointed out the need to maximize access to healthcare and education using digital technology. Osinbajo said this on Friday evening at the United Bank for Africa (UBA) group chairman’s forum in Abuja, according to a statement issued on Saturday by Laolu Akande, his spokesman. Osinbajo noted that more people can have proper education, quality healthcare services through digital technology. “Beyond all of the successes that we are seeing, we...

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NEWS ANALYSIS: Seeking Mother’s Saving Hands From all shapes of Female Genital Mutilation

HealthHuman SexualitySpecial ReportNEWS ANALYSIS: Seeking Mother’s Saving Hands From all shapes of Female Genital Mutilation

PilotnewsFebruary 12, 2022

By Vivian Ihechu, Reporter Thirty-two-year-old Chinedum was excited when she discovered she was pregnant. She was in a foreign land when the baby girl came. As a fresher, Chinedum was almost clueless on how to nurse the baby. She relied on constant telephone calls from home, mostly from her mother and aunties telling her how to bathe, breastfeed and carry the baby, among other pieces of advice. One piece of instruction was constant: use petroleum...

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James Brown Dons Masculine Outfit As He Arrives London For The First Time

EntertainmentLifestyleJames Brown Dons Masculine Outfit As He Arrives London For The First Time

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 12, 2022

Popular Nigerian crossdresser and brand influencer, James Obialor aka James Brown has made it out of the shores of Nigeria to London for the very first time. Full of excitement, he flooded his Instagram page with several photos of himself and luggage at the airport as he announced his arrival in London, United Kingdom, which he described as “land of royalty.” Interestingly, the 29-year-old crossdresser ditched his usual look for the trip as he simply...

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Landlord’s Son Gives Tenant Lists Of Items To Contribute For Father’s Burial

LifestyleNewsPeopleLandlord’s Son Gives Tenant Lists Of Items To Contribute For Father’s Burial

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 12, 2022

A Twitter user, identified as Oge Kings, has reported that the son of his late landlord demanded about N100,000, a goat, and other items from him for his father’s burial. The young man allegedly shared the letter on social media following the trending letter purportedly written by the Olu of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi asking the Osun State government for money for his wedding to a Kano princess. According to the Kings, some of the...

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