Jonathan Celebrates Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri At 65

NewsNigeriaPoliticsJonathan Celebrates Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri At 65

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 3, 2024

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has celebrated the Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri on the occasion of his 65th birthday, describing him as a peace-loving leader. The former President noted that Diri, since assuming office, has demonstrated the capacity and the will to pursue people-oriented policies and work in the interest of the citizens of the state. Jonathan, who stated this in a goodwill message he personally signed on Monday, also prayed for God to grant the...

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Nigeria Medical Association Kano, Yobe Branches Defies NLC/TUC Strike

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria Medical Association Kano, Yobe Branches Defies NLC/TUC Strike

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 3, 2024

Members of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Kano and Yobe branches have defied the directives of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to embark on the indefinite strike action beginning from Monday. Leadership of the association said members would not join the NLC/TUC strike action because they are not affiliated with the unions. They said medical practitioners operating across the states would remain on duty despite the ongoing labour strike. Secretary...

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Prof Ikechebelu named new Vice-Chancellor of UNIZIK, promises defined pathways

EducationNewsNigeriaProf Ikechebelu named new Vice-Chancellor of UNIZIK, promises defined pathways

PilotnewsJune 3, 2024

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Prof Joseph Ikechebelu, has been announced to oversee the office of the Vice-Chancellor as Prof Charles Esimone’s tenure ends today. Esimone became the University’s Vice Chancellor about this time five years ago. Having served out his five-year tenure, it only became natural that his deputy should take over pending the appointment of a substantive Vice Chancellor in due course. The announcement for Ikechebelu to take over was...

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CBN Revokes Heritage Bank’s License Citing Financial Instabil

BusinessNewsNigeriaCBN Revokes Heritage Bank’s License Citing Financial Instabil

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 3, 2024

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has revoked the operating license of Heritage Bank Plc, effective immediately. The decision comes after a period of sustained financial struggles at the bank. According to a statement issued by the CBN’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi Ali, the bank’s management has not been able to “improve the bank’s financial performance, a situation which constitutes a threat to financial stability.” The CBN had previously engaged with Heritage...

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Troops Arrest 8 in Taraba For Conveying Fuel To Ambazonia Rebels

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTroops Arrest 8 in Taraba For Conveying Fuel To Ambazonia Rebels

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 2, 2024

The Acting Director, Public Relations Department of 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Jalingo, Lieutenant Oni Olubodunde, said troops of the brigade have arrested eight members of a syndicate conveying petrol worth N19.3 million to Amazonia rebels in the Republic of Cameroun. In a statement, Lieutenant Olubodunde said the suspects were arrested at the border between Nigeria and Cameroon with a large quantity of fuel. ;According to Acting Director, Public Relations Department, during preliminary investigation,...

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The Ongoing Silent Reforms at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu University

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsThe Ongoing Silent Reforms at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu University

PilotnewsJune 1, 20241

“There might be no better motivation for an enduring legacy in leadership.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu My first comment upon my recent visit to the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu University Igbariam, is that leadership can do so much. A few days ago, I was privileged to assess the Anambra State-owned University, now known as Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu University. I was intrigued by the level of modest improvements the institution has seen. This pleasant surprise instigated a random investigation around the...

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Military Vows “Overwhelming Pressure” After Soldiers’ Deaths in Abia

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMilitary Vows “Overwhelming Pressure” After Soldiers’ Deaths in Abia

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 31, 2024

The Nigerian military has vowed to take action following the killing of five soldiers in Aba, Abia State, on Thursday, 30th May. The soldiers were ambushed at Obikabia junction in Ogbor Hill. Videos circulating on social media show the assailants setting fire to a military vehicle after shooting dead the soldiers. The streets were deserted during the attack. The incident, which took place on Biafra Remembrance Day, has heightened tensions in the southeastern region. The...

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Biafra Remembrance: Celebration Beyond Threats and Chaos

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsBiafra Remembrance: Celebration Beyond Threats and Chaos

PilotnewsMay 31, 20242

“Biafra remembrance is about the people’s struggles and their faith in a glorious future” —Ebuka Onyekwelu As recent as 2020, May 30th was greeted with total wilful compliance in honour of fallen Biafra heroes. In 2024, the compliance is much the same but for a different reason; more out of fear of horror. On May 30th, 1967, the sovereign state of Biafra was declared by Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu. This declaration was in response to the...

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NAF Airstrikes Eliminate 30 Terrorists in Borno, Katsina

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNAF Airstrikes Eliminate 30 Terrorists in Borno, Katsina

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 30, 2024

The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, successfully neutralised 30 terrorists in coordinated airstrikes conducted on 27th May in Borno and Katsina states. This comes as a significant blow to terror groups operating in the regions. According to Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, the air component of Operation Hadarin Daji targeted terrorist hideouts in Kankara Local Government Area, Katsina. The operation aimed to dismantle the network of a notorious terrorist...

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Nigerian Government Drops Terrorism Charges Against Miyetti Allah Leader

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigerian Government Drops Terrorism Charges Against Miyetti Allah Leader

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 30, 2024

The Nigerian government on Wednesday withdrew terrorism charges against Bello Bodejo, the president of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, a Fulani cattle herders association. Bodejo was arrested in January 2024 after he launched a vigilante group in Nasarawa State to assist security agencies in combatting crime and banditry in the State. He faced three counts of terrorism-related offences, including establishing an ethnic militia and activities threatening national security. He had been in detention since his arrest....

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