U.S. Imposes Visa Ban on Some Nigerians Over Edo, Ondo Guber Polls

Foreign PolicyNewsUnited StatesU.S. Imposes Visa Ban on Some Nigerians Over Edo, Ondo Guber Polls

PilotnewsSeptember 15, 2020

The United States has imposed visa restrictions on some Nigerians involved in the run up to the governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states. The move also targets individuals it accused of working to undermine the November 2019 governorship polls in Kogi and Bayelsa. Morgan Ortagus, spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Ortagus said those affected were working to “undermine the Nigerian democratic process or for organising...

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U.S. Begins Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine Nov. 1

CoronavirusNewsUnited StatesU.S. Begins Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine Nov. 1

PilotnewsSeptember 2, 2020

The U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has asked the nation’s state governors to be ready for COVID-19 vaccine distribution by Nov. 1. The urgent request is contained in an Aug. 27 letter sent to the governors by the CDC Director, Dr. Robert Redfield, according to local media reports. Among other things, Redfield wants the states to “do everything in their power’’ to remove obstacles that would prevent vaccine distribution sites from opening...

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Law & JusticePoliticsUnited StatesTrump Pardons Convicted Bank Robber Amid RNC Convention

PilotnewsAugust 26, 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump has pardoned a convicted bank robber, Jon Ponder, who is now running a post-prison assistance programme. A pre-recorded video of Trump signing an executive order for the pardon, with Ponder standing beside him, aired on Tuesday night. Coming amid the Republican National Convention, the president’s move is seen by some as an attempt to draw attention to criminal justice. Criminal justice reform and the need to give repentant criminals a second...

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Ex-Trump Adviser Steve Bannon Arrested for Online Fundraising Scheme

Law & JusticeUnited StatesEx-Trump Adviser Steve Bannon Arrested for Online Fundraising Scheme

PilotnewsAugust 20, 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump’s former political adviser Steve Bannon was on Thursday arrested in connection with an online fundraising scheme, authorities said. Bannon and three others, Brian Kolfage, Andrew Badolato, and Timothy Shea, were indicted for their roles in defrauding hundreds of thousands of donors in connection with an online crowdfunding campaign known as “We Build the Wall“. According to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s office in the Southern District of New York, Audrey...

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Democrats Formally Nominate Biden for U.S. Presidential Election

NewsPoliticsUnited StatesDemocrats Formally Nominate Biden for U.S. Presidential Election

PilotnewsAugust 19, 2020

Democrats on Tuesday night officially nominated former Vice President, Mr. Joe Biden, to face incumbent President Donald Trump in the Nov. 3 U.S. presidential election. Biden’s nomination came on the second night of the party’s virtual National Convention under the theme, “Leadership Matters”. His emergence followed the announcement of votes by party delegates from across the country via video messages. The candidate immediately took to Twitter to accept his nomination, saying it was the “honour...

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Donald Trump Losses Younger Brother to Unknown Sickness

NewsUnited StatesDonald Trump Losses Younger Brother to Unknown Sickness

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)August 16, 2020

Donald Trump’s younger brother, Robert Trump has died on Saturday following an undisclosed illness, the US president has said in a statement where he mourned the loss. Trump’s White House statement read in part, “It is with heavy heart I share that my wonderful brother, Robert, peacefully passed away tonight,” “He was not just my brother; he was my best friend. He will be greatly missed, but we will meet again. His memory will live...

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Ghana Looks to Long Relationship With African Americans for Investment

AfricaNewsUnited StatesGhana Looks to Long Relationship With African Americans for Investment

PilotnewsAugust 4, 2020

The year 2019 marked four hundred years since the first enslaved people from West Africa arrived in the United States. The president of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, declared the anniversary the Year of Return. It celebrated the resilience of African Americans and encouraged them to return to Africa, visit, apply for Ghanaian citizenship, and take advantage of investment opportunities. Festivities included naming and healing ceremonies, trips to heritage sites, musical performances, lectures, investment forums, and relocation conferences. According to...

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From Blue Ivy to Wizkid, See All the Artists Featured on Beyoncé’s Black Is King Visual Album

LifestyleNewsUnited StatesFrom Blue Ivy to Wizkid, See All the Artists Featured on Beyoncé’s Black Is King Visual Album

PilotnewsAugust 4, 20201

If you’re all over Beyoncé’s new Black Is King visual album like we are, then you’ve probably noticed more than a few familiar faces make appearances. In addition to American artists like JAY-Z, Childish Gambino, and Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé brought in a wide range of talented African artists and musicians to collaborate on this incredible project. The album — which is a visual companion to the soundtrack for Disney’s 2019 remake of The Lion King — tells the story of a young African...

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U.S. Navy Honours Nigerian Officer for Accountability

MilitaryNewsUnited StatesU.S. Navy Honours Nigerian Officer for Accountability

PilotnewsJuly 25, 2020

The United States Navy has awarded a Nigerian officer, Lt Victor Agunbiade, its medal of commendation for his meritorious service. The U.S Navy said Agunbiade effectively managed its largest cash disbursing office handling 45 million dollars (N17billion) in cash transactions. This, it said, accounted for around 70 per cent of its overseas disbursing volume. According to the award citation, Agunbiade earned the honour while serving as cash Disbursing Officer at the navy’s Camp Lemonnier in...

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Towering Civil Rights Icon, John Lewis Dies At 80 — Former President Barack Obama Leads in Tribute

NewsUnited StatesTowering Civil Rights Icon, John Lewis Dies At 80 — Former President Barack Obama Leads in Tribute

PilotnewsJuly 18, 2020

Former President Barack Obama who became very close and developed a fond admiration for Rep. John Lewis, the towering civil rights icon who died on Friday of cancer, said on Twitter: “Not many of us get to live to see our own legacy play out in such a meaningful, remarkable way. John Lewis did. When I was elected President of the United States, I hugged him on the inauguration stand before I was sworn in and...

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