Burna Boy: The Quintessential Johnny-Come-Lately

ColumnsDon OkoloNigeriaOpinionBurna Boy: The Quintessential Johnny-Come-Lately

PilotnewsAugust 31, 2023

“For a musician who copies from those before him, who lacks originality, and suffers greatly in the same poetic, lyrical language where the likes of Flavor, Wiz Kid, and Davido bathe, should just Sharrup and play.” _________________________ A guy rolls with measured mediocrity all his life suddenly wakes up one morning from a sharp needle-like pain up his butt cheek. It is the same hyper-sensitive dose of rocket-type fuel Lucifer pumped into his veins to...

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Flood Alert: Anambra Governor Soludo Urges Citizens to Prepare

NewsNigeriaFlood Alert: Anambra Governor Soludo Urges Citizens to Prepare

PilotnewsAugust 30, 2023

By Emmanuel Chigbata, Awka The Press Secretary to Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State, Mr. Christian Aburime, has called on the state’s residents to remain vigilant and proactive as they face the potential threat of an upcoming flood, as forecasted by relevant government agencies. In a statement provided to reporters in Awka, Aburime emphasized the commitment of Governor Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s administration to ensuring the safety and welfare of the citizens, especially as...

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New born baby rescued from pit toilet in Anambra

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNew born baby rescued from pit toilet in Anambra

PilotnewsAugust 30, 2023

A three day old baby has been rescued alive three days after he was dumped in a pit toilet by the mother in Otuocha, Anambra East Local Government Area. Anambra Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Affairs, said that the 20 year old mother identified as Nwaedoka Chidimma, from Izzi, Ebonyi state, gave birth to the baby on Sunday, August 27, 2023 and dumped him in the toilet. One Esther Omesi, a farmer and a...

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Gov. Otti inaugurates Abia State Orientation Agency to drive attitudinal change

EducationNewsNigeriaGov. Otti inaugurates Abia State Orientation Agency to drive attitudinal change

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 30, 2023

Governor Alex Otti inaugurated the Abia State Orientation Agency on Tuesday at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia to encourage value reorientation among the people of Abia State. “The new Abia State Orientation Agency represents our boldest attempt yet at hitting the reset button as we separate ourselves from the choices that frustrated our best efforts at moving past the wilderness of mediocrity before now,” Governor Otti said during his speech. “A new era is now...

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Timi Frank condemns Biden’s invitation to Tinubu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTimi Frank condemns Biden’s invitation to Tinubu

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)August 30, 2023

…Says it’s inappropriate, unacceptable Comrade Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday, described the purported request of the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, to meet President Bola Tinubu as inappropriate, unacceptable and condemnable. According to Frank, the meeting billed to take place at the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September is suspicious in view of the fact that Tinubu...

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NAF adopts measures to mitigate effects of climate change

National SecurityNewsNigeriaNAF adopts measures to mitigate effects of climate change

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)August 30, 2023

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has stated that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has adopted measures aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change, which have significantly exacerbated the various security challenges in the country. According to a press statement made available to journalists and signed by Edward Gabkwet Air Commodore Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Marshal Abubakar stated this on Tuesday, while delivering a lecture, via zoom,...

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Designer Of Nigeria’s Flag, Taiwo Akinkunmi is dead

LifestyleNewsNigeriaDesigner Of Nigeria’s Flag, Taiwo Akinkunmi is dead

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)August 30, 2023

Pa. Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi (OFR), the designer of Nigeria’s flag is dead.  Pa Akinkunmi died in the early hours of Tuesday after a brief illness, at the age of 93. One of his sons, Samuel Akinkunmi announced his demise on Wednesday via his Facebook account. He wrote, “Life is indeed transient; I can say boldly that you live a life with a landmark. Continue to rest, my father! Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi (O.F.R.): Great Man...

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Another coup in Africa, soldiers overthrow democratic government in Gabon

AfricaNewsNigeriaAnother coup in Africa, soldiers overthrow democratic government in Gabon

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)August 30, 2023

It is another sad story coming from Africa, amidst fears of escalating crisis of coups in the continent, as soldiers in Gabon have seized power suspending democratic rule in the country. According to reports, Army officers showed up on national television in Gabon to announce that they have taken power. They complained about irregularities in the country’s elections, stating that they were annulling the results of Saturday’s polls, in which President Ali Bongo was declared...

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Soludo Applauds Tinubu, Discusses Fuel Subsidy Removal with Anambra Teachers

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSoludo Applauds Tinubu, Discusses Fuel Subsidy Removal with Anambra Teachers

PilotnewsAugust 30, 2023

Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, hailed President Bola Tinubu’s courageous decision to eliminate the subsidy on petroleum motor spirit, commonly referred to as fuel. He viewed this move as a vital and transformative disruption with the potential to reshape the nation’s economy. Recognizing the far-reaching impact of the subsidy’s removal, Governor Soludo collaborated with teachers affiliated with the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Anambra State Wing, to brainstorm solutions that would alleviate its...

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Fulani Socio-Cultural Association Set Up 55-Man Legal Team

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFulani Socio-Cultural Association Set Up 55-Man Legal Team

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 30, 2023

To tackle injustice suffered by members of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore across the country, the Fulani socio-cultural association has set up a 55-member legal committee. Part of the mandate of the committee is to take stock of all cases against its members nationwide to seek legal redress. The organization agreed to set up the legal team during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa state. Speaking at the event, the...

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