World Still Divided 75 Years After World War 2, Says Guterres

NewsUnited NationsWorldWorld Still Divided 75 Years After World War 2, Says Guterres

PilotnewsMay 9, 2020

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said that divisions and hatred still existed globally, 75 years after the Second World War. Guterres stated this on Friday in a video message to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the conflict, which claimed millions of lives. He said the coronavirus pandemic was aggravating the situation, fuelling “new efforts to divide people and spread hatred”. “Our world is still suffering the impact of conflict. “Even during the current COVID-19 crisis, we...

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U.S. Senate fails to Override Trump Veto on Curbing Iran Military Action

Foreign PolicyPoliticsUnited StatesU.S. Senate fails to Override Trump Veto on Curbing Iran Military Action

PilotnewsMay 8, 2020

The U.S. Senate failed to override President Donald Trump’s veto of a resolution meant to curb his ability to take military action against Iran without congressional approval. The Senate requires a two-thirds majority to override a presidential veto, and Thursday’s 49-44 vote fell largely along party lines. The legislation passed the House of Representatives in March and the Senate in February in response to Trump ordering the killing of top Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in...

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Supreme Court Releases Orji Kalu, Voids His Conviction

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaPoliticsSupreme Court Releases Orji Kalu, Voids His Conviction

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)May 8, 2020

Orji Uzor Kalu, a Nigerian senator who was jailed for alleged public fund stealing, has been released from detention, West African Pilot has learnt. Mr. Kalu, a former Abia State Governor was freed from the Nigerian correctional facility in Kuje, Abuja, on Friday morning. This was disclosed by two sources closer to the development. The sources who spoke in anonymity said he has moved to his residence Off Queen Amina Street outside the Aso Rock...

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Lagos Assembly Asks Sanwo-Olu to Account for COVID-19 Donations

CoronavirusNigeriaPoliticsLagos Assembly Asks Sanwo-Olu to Account for COVID-19 Donations

PilotnewsMay 7, 2020

The Lagos House of Assembly on Thursday asked Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to account for expenses incurred from donations received in support of the fight against COVID-19 pandemic in the state. At the plenary presided over by the Speaker, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, the House asked Sanwo-Olu to introduce a co-chairman from the executive arm to represent state’s COVID-19 Incident Commander before the House. Obasa said: “It is our own duty to do what is right. “The...

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How Do Bats Host Coronavirus Without Dying?

CoronavirusWorldHow Do Bats Host Coronavirus Without Dying?

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)May 7, 2020

Bats are speculated to be hosts of coronavirus, but what is unknown is how they are able to harbor the virus without being harmed like humans. Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) have discovered how bats carry the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) – part of the coronavirus family and a cousin of SARS-CoV-2 which causes COVID-19 – without getting sick. While camels are the known intermediate hosts of MERS-CoV, bats are suspected to...

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TSBS GM In Trouble As Activist Petitions Taraba Broadcasting Services for Allege Giscrimination

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPress * MediaTSBS GM In Trouble As Activist Petitions Taraba Broadcasting Services for Allege Giscrimination

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)May 7, 2020

An Activist,  Dr. Sulaiman Bakari has petitioned the management of Taraba State Broadcasting Services (TSBS), for alleged marginalization and discrimination against Muslims Programs in the state. Bakari, a certified Criminal Investigative Analyst, by the FBI United States of America, USA in a letter to the General Manager of the station copied to Gov. Ishaku Darius, expressed concern over the sustained refusal of the state to air program relating to Ramadan. “Let me start by appreciating...

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Malami Defends Labelling $311 Looted Fund as ‘Abacha Asset’

Law & JusticeNigeriaPoliticsMalami Defends Labelling $311 Looted Fund as ‘Abacha Asset’

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)May 7, 2020

The Anthony-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN) had defended his labeling of the recently repatriated $311m that was looted by the former Head of State, Late General Sani Abacha, as ‘Abacha assets.’ The West African Pilot News had earlier reported that Malami Slammed for Referring to Abacha Loot as Abacha Assets. The use of ‘Abacha loot’ by the Attorney-General drew criticism from many Nigerians including Omoyele Sowore, former presidential...

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COVID-19: Religious Leaders in Enugu Unite Against Spread of Virus

CoronavirusNigeriaRegionsCOVID-19: Religious Leaders in Enugu Unite Against Spread of Virus

PilotnewsMay 6, 2020

Religious leaders in Enugu State have agreed to close ranks to ensure that the Coronavirus pandemic is contained in the state. The religious leaders, who briefed newsmen on Wednesday in Enugu after a closed-door meeting with Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi said they were committed to ensuring that their adherents abide by the safety guidelines. The Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Callistus Onaga, urged Christians in the state to strictly follow all safety protocols as...

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Buhari Prays for Speedy Recovery of Emir of Daura

PeoplePoliticsWellnessBuhari Prays for Speedy Recovery of Emir of Daura

PilotnewsMay 6, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday sent goodwill and prayers to the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar, after he was admitted to the Federal Medical Centre, Katsina State. The President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, confirmed this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. President Buhari, who holds the traditional title of “Bayajidda” Daura, his hometown, said: ”I received the news of the Emir’s sudden illness with concern and...

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Sinach Becomes first African to Top Billboard USA Christian Songwriters Chart

Arts & CultureEntertainmentRegionsWorld NewsSinach Becomes first African to Top Billboard USA Christian Songwriters Chart

PilotnewsMay 6, 2020

Gospel singer and songwriter, Osinachi Kalu Joseph a.k.a Sinach has become the first African to top the Billboard USA Christian songwriters chart. Sinach, is a senior worship leader at Loveworld Ministries (Christ Embassy) and is known for hit songs including `Way Maker,’ `He Did it Again,’ `I know who I Am,’ among others. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Billboard USA is the music industry standard record chart for songs published weekly by...

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