Court fixes June 2 for Orji Kalu’s Application Seeking Release from Prison

NigeriaPoliticsCourt fixes June 2 for Orji Kalu’s Application Seeking Release from Prison

PilotnewsMay 21, 2020

A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed June 2 to hear an application filed by Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, seeking his release from prison. The motion on notice will be heard by Justice Mohammed Liman. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kalu is currently serving a 12 years jail term at the Correctional Service Centre in Kuje, Abuja for allegedly looting N7.2billion belonging to Abia State. He was sentenced by Justice Mohammed...

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$10m bribe allegation: Court Restrains Reps from Inviting CUPP Spokesman, Ugochinyere

NewsNigeriaPolitics$10m bribe allegation: Court Restrains Reps from Inviting CUPP Spokesman, Ugochinyere

PilotnewsMay 21, 2020

The Federal High Court Abuja, on Wednesday, restrained the House of Representatives from inviting Mr Ikenga Ugochinyere, Spokesperson, Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), over allegation of 10 million dollars bribery scandal. NAN reports that the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc committee investigating the 10 million dollars bribery allegation against the speaker Femi Gbajabiamila had summoned  Ugochinyere to appear before it unfailingly on Thursday. Justice Taiwo Taiwo, who delivered the ruling in a suit filed by Ugochinyere,  reminded...

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Education, Finance Ministries, Others Make Presentations as Buhari Presides Over Virtual FEC

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEducation, Finance Ministries, Others Make Presentations as Buhari Presides Over Virtual FEC

PilotnewsMay 20, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presided over the virtual session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that those participating in the meeting alongside with the president at the Council Chamber include Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha. Others at the chamber are the Ministers of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed; Finance, Budget,...

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Senate receives Buhari’s Request for Confirmation of DG, Commissioners of SEC

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenate receives Buhari’s Request for Confirmation of DG, Commissioners of SEC

PilotnewsMay 19, 2020

The Senate has received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of Mr. Lamido Yuguda as new Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Also to be screened and confirmed are three nominees as full-time Commissioners of the Commission. Buhari’s request was contained in a letter read at plenary on Tuesday by President of Senate. Sen. Ahmad Lawan. The letter reads: “Pursuant to Section 3 and 5(1) of the Investment and Securities...

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Taiwan Protests Exclusion From World Health Assembly

HealthPoliticsWorld NewsTaiwan Protests Exclusion From World Health Assembly

PilotnewsMay 18, 2020

Taiwan is protesting its exclusion from the World Health Organisation’s annual two-day meeting which opened on Monday. Taiwan and dozens of friendly countries have urged the WHO to invite the island nation to the online meeting to discuss its containment of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), which is seen as a success story. “It’s a loss for the WHO that the Taiwan model won’t be able to be shared at such an important meeting,’’ Health and...

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Games Without Spectators Only a Short-Term Solution, Wenger Says

CoronavirusSportsWorldGames Without Spectators Only a Short-Term Solution, Wenger Says

PilotnewsMay 18, 2020

Staging football matches without spectators must only be a short-term fix during the COVID-19 pandemic as the prolonged absence of fans could damage the game, former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says. The German Bundesliga became the first major football league to resume since the novel coronavirus outbreak shut down sports earlier this year. The Bundesliga return behind closed doors is now being closely watched by other leagues. “Will it survive long term? Will it damage...

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The Invasion of the Fulani Herders and the Unfolding of an Ignoble History

EssayOpinionPoliticsThe Invasion of the Fulani Herders and the Unfolding of an Ignoble History

PilotnewsMay 18, 2020

All well-meaning people everywhere in the Southern part of Nigeria have watched in horror as what has been described as the purported or planned invasion of the southern part of Nigeria by Fulani cattle herders continues to manifest.   This trend needs some critical re-examination and analysis. Can anyone who really puts on a neutral cap on his head consider a group of confused youth who willingly stack themselves in crowded cargo trailers headed to...

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Exec Orders on COVID-19 to Receive Legislative Backing As Enugu State House of Assembly Resumes Plenary on Tuesday

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaPoliticsExec Orders on COVID-19 to Receive Legislative Backing As Enugu State House of Assembly Resumes Plenary on Tuesday

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)May 18, 2020

ENUGU — The Enugu State House of Assembly has expressed readiness to give all Executive Orders aimed at curtailing the spread of Covid-19 in the state legal backing on the resumption of plenary on Tuesday. Jeff Mba, Chairman House Committee on Information, on Monday made this known in a telephone interview with our correspondent in Enugu. “Giving the Executive Orders the necessary legal backing will not only strengthen the Orders but also empower the State...

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Media Mogul, Deji Osibogun, Quits Yoruba World Congress

NewsNigeriaPoliticsMedia Mogul, Deji Osibogun, Quits Yoruba World Congress

PilotnewsMay 17, 2020

A renowned media mogul and convener of a Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Yoruba Ko’ya Movement, Deji Osibogun, has resigned his position as the Organizing Secretary of Yoruba World Congress (YWC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that YWC is an umbrella body of about 100 Yoruba Socio-cultural groups within and beyond Nigeria with Emeritus Professor of History, Banji Akintoye, as its President-General. In a letter addressed to Akintoye, Osibogun said he considered it worthy of...

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Israel’s Netanyahu Sworn in at Head of Long-Awaited Unity Government

PoliticsWorld NewsIsrael’s Netanyahu Sworn in at Head of Long-Awaited Unity Government

PilotnewsMay 17, 2020

Benjamin Netanyahu has been sworn in as Israel’s new prime minister at the head of a unity government with former rival Benny Gantz, ending a nearly 18-month political crisis. The unity deal with former military chief of staff Gantz means Netanyahu has been able to hang on to power for a record fifth term despite corruption charges against him and a looming trial. Gantz, who is due to replace Netanyahu as prime minister in November...

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