Bill to Prohibit Street Begging Scales Second Reading in Katsina Assembly

PeoplePovertyBill to Prohibit Street Begging Scales Second Reading in Katsina Assembly

PilotnewsJuly 6, 2021

KATSINA — An executive bill, seeking the prohibition of street begging, has scaled second reading in Katsina State House of Assembly. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the bill, presented to the assembly by Gov. Aminu Masari, scaled the second reading during plenary on Monday. NAN recalls that the bill was first read before the assembly on June 30 by the Majority Leader, Alhaji Abubakar Abukur. Abukur said that the bill sought to complement the...

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Woman Hawking Drinks Shot At Yoruba Nation Rally

NewsPeoplePoliticsWoman Hawking Drinks Shot At Yoruba Nation Rally

Beloved John (Staff Writer)July 3, 2021

A certain lady identified as Jumoke was hit and killed by a stray bullet at the ‘Yoruba nation’ rally in Lagos. Jumoke was said to have been shot at her back while hawking drinks to make ends meet. Witnesses believe she was killed by a police stray bullet as there was no record of any other person firing at the protest venue. The agitators had stormed the Freedom Park holding ‘Oduduwa nation’ flags and banners...

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Federal Government Accuses Kanu Of Killing 60 Persons, Destruction Of Property In 55 Violent Attacks

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaPeopleFederal Government Accuses Kanu Of Killing 60 Persons, Destruction Of Property In 55 Violent Attacks

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 1, 2021

ABUJA — The Federal Government has accused Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, of orchestrating the killing of 60 persons and the destruction of property in 55 violent attacks across the South East and South-South Zones within four months. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Federal Government stated this in a letter dated April 26, 2021 to western diplomats. In the letter, the Nigerian government detailed the atrocities allegedly...

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The Puke Towards Feminism

LifestylePeopleThe Puke Towards Feminism

Favour Ebubechukwu (Staff Writer)June 28, 2021

The West African Pilot Features   By Favour Chiagozie Ebubechukwu, Special Features Writer   Right there, squeezed amongst twelve students on a seat for five, I pondered on what our lecturer had just said. A trend had happened over the weekend on the subject of gender equality. Aggression and rage from the male to the female and vice versa filled the internet. It was the first day of school week, so the aftermath was fresh...

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UN Deputy Secretary-General Urges Youths To Be Patriotic

National DevelopmentPeopleUN Deputy Secretary-General Urges Youths To Be Patriotic

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 25, 2021

ABUJA — The UN Deputy Secretary-General Mrs. Amina Mohammed has urged youths to always be patriotic to promote lasting peace and development. Mohammed, who is also the Chairperson of the UN Sustainable Development Group, gave the advice in a lecture titled: “The use of ceasefire agreements in avoiding escalation of armed conflicts” organised by the Law Faculty of Baze University in Abuja. “Young people must always speak positively about their country, irrespective of whatever circumstances...

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I Will Not Contest For Presidency-Sanusi

PeoplePoliticsI Will Not Contest For Presidency-Sanusi

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 19, 2021

KADUNA — The deposed Emir of Kano and new caliph of the Tijaniyya sect in Nigeria, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said he has no intention of running for any political position in the country. Sanusi, who stated this in Kaduna on Thursday, said he will continue to educate the public on the right candidates to vote for during elections. “If we do not educate our children to become successful, while other people send their children...

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Senate Honors T.B Joshua, Condoles Family

ObituaryPeopleSenate Honors T.B Joshua, Condoles Family

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 9, 2021

ABUJA — The Senate on Tuesday honored the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), late Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, with a minute silence. The honor happened as the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, sent a condolence message to the family of the deceased. Prophet Joshua passed on Saturday night at the age of 57. The decision of the Senate followed a point of order moved by the Deputy Leader of the Senate, Senator...

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Members of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations Held Mini Service

PeopleReligionMembers of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations Held Mini Service

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 6, 2021

Bereaved members of the Synagogue Church of All Nations held a mini service at the church’s main entrance following the death of the founder, Prophet Temitope Joshua. The bereaved members were wailing, worshipping, and praying. The members said it is necessary to hold the service to honour God for giving them a cleric like TB Joshua who has fought a good fight and won. One of the worshippers, Jane Maduko, said: ‘We need to hold this...

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Protesters Block Abuja-Kaduna Road Over Series of Abduction

Crime & SecurityPeopleProtesters Block Abuja-Kaduna Road Over Series of Abduction

Beloved John (Staff Writer)May 25, 2021

To protest the continuous abduction in Gauraka, a remote community in Niger state, residents of the area blocked the Abuja-Kaduna highway on Monday morning. The community which is located along Abuja-Kaduna highway was reported to have become an area where kidnappers prey on innocent residents in exchange for a huge ransom. About 30 people were said to have been abducted in the community with their abductors demanding for a large amount of money as ransom....

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My 40-years-old Marriage `Still Dey Leak”–Charly Boy

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsPeopleMy 40-years-old Marriage `Still Dey Leak”–Charly Boy

PilotnewsApril 27, 2021

ABUJA — Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, says his 40-year-old marriage to his wife Diane has not been easy and `still dey leak’  though they are not giving up on each other. Charly  Boy, who took to his Instagram to give an insight into his marriage, said that every marriage has its issues. He added he and his wife agreed to never give up on each other. Charly Boy said further that “marriage...

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