Gbajabiamila Says Federal Character Needs to Be Reviewed to Reflect Current Realities

NewsNigeriaPeoplePoliticsGbajabiamila Says Federal Character Needs to Be Reviewed to Reflect Current Realities

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 2, 2020

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, said it has become necessary to review the extant definition of federal character in the Nigerian constitution. According to him, federal character, as currently defined in the Nigerian constitution, did not reflect the current realities of the country, as it limits national opportunities to geographical location alone, without consideration to gender, persons living with disabilities and age classification. Gbajabiamila said this on Saturday, while declaring open...

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HoS Adamawa State Harps On Tolerance Among Diverse Ethnic Groups

NewsNigeriaPeopleHoS Adamawa State Harps On Tolerance Among Diverse Ethnic Groups

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 2, 2020

Dr Edgar Amos Sunday, Head of Service (HoS) Adamawa State has tasked the diverse ethnic nationalities in the state to embrace tolerance and spread the message of peace and love for the progress and development of the state. Dr Edgar who organised a one-day cultural praises and worship galore at the LCCN Cathedral, Nassarawo Jimeta on Sunday explained that the aim of such event is promote integration, affinity and love between the diverse ethnic nationalities...

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Minister Urges Youth to Embrace Dialogue

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaPeopleMinister Urges Youth to Embrace Dialogue

PilotnewsNovember 2, 2020

The Minister of Youth and Sport Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, has appealed to the youth to embrace dialogue in order to move the country forward. Dare said this on Sunday in Abuja at the maiden edition of the National Youth Day celebration with the theme ” Invest in the Youth, Secure Our Future”. He said that with the protests the country had witnessed in the past three weeks, there could be no better time than...

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We Have Failed Our Children, Says Finance Minister

NewsNigeriaPeopleWe Have Failed Our Children, Says Finance Minister

PilotnewsNovember 1, 2020

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has urged parents to instill family values in their children as a way to save the country from degeneration. The minister made the call on Saturday in Kaduna during a stakeholders’ engagement with 77 district heads, religious and community leaders from the 23 Local Government Areas of Kaduna State. “We are calling the attention of parents that we have failed our children in the sense that the...

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“I Heard I Am Being Cursed In Mosques!” – Aisha Yesufu

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPeople“I Heard I Am Being Cursed In Mosques!” – Aisha Yesufu

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 1, 2020

Activist, Aisha Yesufu, said she has been informed that people now take time to curse her in the mosques. The activist, however, asked those who were doing that why they had not done so when she was protesting against the government of former President Goodluck Jonathan. She tweeted, “I heard I am being cursed in mosques! People finish praying and take time out to curse me in their prayers. I have asked that they should...

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World Women Tennis Number 2 Tests Positive for COVID-19

CoronavirusNewsPeopleSportsWorld Women Tennis Number 2 Tests Positive for COVID-19

PilotnewsOctober 31, 2020

World number two Simona Halep has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is recovering well from her mild symptoms. “Hi everyone, I wanted to let you know that I tested positive for COVID-19,” the 29-year-old Romanian said on Twitter on Saturday. “I am self-isolating at home and (I) am recovering well from mild symptoms. “I feel good … we will get through this together.” The former world number one did not travel to New...

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President Buhari Mourns Igwe Alex Nwokedi

Culture & TraditionNewsPeoplePresident Buhari Mourns Igwe Alex Nwokedi

PilotnewsOctober 31, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Uthoko Na Eze Royal Family over the death of Igwe Alex Ezeoba Nwokedi, the Uthoko of Achalla. The message was conveyed by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. Buhari also condoled the people of Achalla community, the Igwe-in-Council of Achalla and the Anambra State government. Nwokedi was the former chairman, Anambra State Council of Traditional Rulers and former chairman of Nine Eastern States...

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We Have the Footage of the Oct. 20 Lekki Shooting Incident, LCC Tells Lagos Judicial Panel

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaPeopleWe Have the Footage of the Oct. 20 Lekki Shooting Incident, LCC Tells Lagos Judicial Panel

PilotnewsOctober 30, 2020

The Management of the Lekki Concession Company (LCC) on Friday told the Lagos State Judicial Judicial Panel of Inquiry for Restitution for Victims of SARS and related abuses and Other Matters that the footage of the Oct. 20 shootings of the #EndSARS protesters by the Nigerian Army is available. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mr Gbolahan Agboluwaje, the Head of the Legal Department of LCC, made the revelation after Mr Abayomi Omomuwa,...

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Orji Kalu Mourns Renowned Igbo Musician, Morocco

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaPeopleOrji Kalu Mourns Renowned Igbo Musician, Morocco

PilotnewsOctober 30, 2020

Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr Orji Kalu has described the demise of Igbo legendary and philosophical singer, Chief Chukwuemeka Maduka, popularly known as “Morocco” as a big loss to the country. Kalu, who lamented the passing of the music meastro and social crusader, acknowledged the late musician’s contributions to the social, economic and political development of Nigeria. He said that the late Morocco, through his Ekpili music, addressed social and moral issues, adding that...

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PMAN Mourns Highlife Legend “Morocco”

EntertainmentMusicNewsPeoplePMAN Mourns Highlife Legend “Morocco”

PilotnewsOctober 30, 2020

The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) on Friday described the late Chief Chukwuemeka Maduka, popularly known as Morocco, as a legend who would be greatly missed. In a statement, PMAN President, Dr Obi Casmir (Voombastic Uncle P), said the association received with shock the sudden demise of the South East Premier, the legend of ngu Ekpili, Prince Morocco. “We commiserate with the entire people of Anambra, as we pray God to give his family...

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