Buhari Approves Renewal of Appointment of 12 Non-career Ambassadors

Foreign PolicyNewsNigeriaBuhari Approves Renewal of Appointment of 12 Non-career Ambassadors

PilotnewsJuly 3, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved renewal of the appointments of 12 non-career ambassadors, assuring Nigerians of fairness in representation and inclusiveness in all matters of governance. Malam Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, confirmed this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. Shehu stated that the assurance from the President became necessary following recent complaints after announcement of 41 non-career ambassadors that some states were not captured. He said:...

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Boko Haram Kills Over 8000 Church Members, Displaces 25,000 – EYN Cries Out

National SecurityNewsNigeriaBoko Haram Kills Over 8000 Church Members, Displaces 25,000 – EYN Cries Out

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)July 3, 2020

The violence has left more than 30,000 people dead and displaced over two million. The Church of the Brethren in Nigeria, known in Hausa as Ekklesiyya Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN), says it has lost over 8,370 members to Boko Haram violence in Northeastern Nigeria. EYN President, Reverend Joel Billi, made the disclosure at a world news conference organised in Yola, Adamawa State. He said 25,000 members of the church were currently taking refuge in neighbouring...

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Again, Nigerian Troops Hit Terrorists’ Meeting Venue, Kill Several Fighters in Borno

National SecurityNewsNigeriaAgain, Nigerian Troops Hit Terrorists’ Meeting Venue, Kill Several Fighters in Borno

PilotnewsJuly 3, 2020

The Defence Headquarters says the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has scored a precise hit on Boko Haram terrorists’ meeting venue and neutralised several terrorists at Mainyakare on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest in Borno. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, in a statement on Friday, said the air interdiction mission was executed on Wednesday, July 2, to mark the launch of subsidiary Operation LONG REACH II. Enenche said...

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Belgium Begins to Confront Its Brutal Colonial Past in Congo

EuropeLaw & JusticeBelgium Begins to Confront Its Brutal Colonial Past in Congo

PilotnewsJuly 2, 2020

Black Lives Matter protests in France and the United Kingdom have intensified the domestic debate over their countries’ past colonialism and present racism. Demonstrators, numbering in the thousands, have toppled memorials to historical figures associated with the slave trade and with colonial empires. In June, the protests spread to Belgium, with a crowd of about 10,000 in Brussels demonstrating against racism. On June 30, Belgian King Philippe, in a letter to Felix Tshisekedi, president of...

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Court Refuses Bail to Alleged Kidnap Kingpin, Wadume, Others

Law & JusticeNewsCourt Refuses Bail to Alleged Kidnap Kingpin, Wadume, Others

PilotnewsJuly 2, 2020

The Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday refused to admit Bala Hamisu, popularly known as Wadume to bail. The court refused Hamisu bail along with six others standing trial for kidnapping, possession of firearms and dealing in prohibited firearms, contrary to Section 27 (1)(a)(I) and (1)(b)(iii) of the Firearms Act. The trial Judge, Justice Binta Nyako, refused to admit the defendants to bail on the ground that she had already ordered an accelerated hearing on...

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Images of Brutality Against Black People Spur Racial Trauma

Law & JusticeNewsImages of Brutality Against Black People Spur Racial Trauma

PilotnewsJune 29, 2020

Since Wanda Johnson’s son was shot and killed by a police officer in Oakland, California, 11 years ago, she has watched video after video of similar encounters between Black people and police. Each time, she finds herself reliving the trauma of losing her son, Oscar Grant, who was shot to death by a transit police officer. Most recently, Johnson couldn’t escape the video of George Floyd, pinned to the ground under a Minneapolis officer’s knee...

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US Arraigns 11 Nigerians In Fresh $6 Million Fraud Shortly After Hushpuppy Case

Law & JusticeLifestyleNewsUS Arraigns 11 Nigerians In Fresh $6 Million Fraud Shortly After Hushpuppy Case

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 29, 2020

Just about two weeks that the United States indicted six Nigerians for allegedly involving in some $6m internet fraud, another 11 Nigerians have been arraigned over $6m bank fraud. According to the US Anthony’s Office, District of New Jersey, in a statement, the defendants are Sulaiman Dosunmu, 39;  Tunde Adeowo, 40; Muritala Adeowo, 55; Ayanniyi Alayande, 47; Ahmmed Ponle, 41; Margiettu Kamu, 34; Rafiat Sarumi, 36; Babatunde Oke, 40; Adekunle Owolabi, 49; Olayinka Olaseinde, 42; and...

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Whistleblower: FG Pays for Funds Recovered Not Mere Exposure – Malami

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaWhistleblower: FG Pays for Funds Recovered Not Mere Exposure – Malami

PilotnewsJune 29, 2020

The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice only pays whistleblowers after successful recovery not for mere tracing or exposure of suspected illegitimate funds. Dr Umar Gwandu, the Special Assistant to the Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami on Media and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. The Minister was reacting to a letter allegedly by one Aliyu Lemu, Esq. purportedly written on June 22 on issues...

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Black Lives Celebrated, Mourned At Emotional BET Awards

EntertainmentLaw & JusticeSportsBlack Lives Celebrated, Mourned At Emotional BET Awards

PilotnewsJune 29, 2020

Black power, suffering and the fight for justice took centre stage at the BET awards on Sunday, the first Black celebrity event in the U.S. since nationwide mass protests broke out this month over systemic racism. The show, which celebrates Black excellence in music, film, sports and philanthropy, was filled with speeches, songs, images of protests and the names of dozens of Black men and women who have died at the hands of police in...

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We Will Not Rest Until Nigeria is Safe For All – COAS

National SecurityNewsNigeriaWe Will Not Rest Until Nigeria is Safe For All – COAS

PilotnewsJune 27, 2020

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has said that the Nigeria Army would remain on its feet in the battle against security challenges until Nigeria became safe for everyone. Buratai, represented by Lt.-Gen. Lamidi Adeosun, Chief of Policy and Plan, Army Headquarters, stated this on Saturday during the Passing Out Parade of the 79 Regular Recruit Intake (79 RRI), in Zaria. He regretted that Nigeria was facing numerous security challenges with Boko Haram...

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