House Committee On Air Force Calls For Closer Ties To Strengthen NAF Operations

National SecurityNewsNigeriaHouse Committee On Air Force Calls For Closer Ties To Strengthen NAF Operations

PilotnewsMarch 13, 2024

House of Representative Committee members of the Air Force, led by its chairman, Honourable Kabiru Alhassan Rurum were at the Headquarters Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday, as part of their oversight responsibilities. Honourable Rurum in his address noted that the visit, which was in line with the provisions of sections 88 & 62(1) of the Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and Order Twenty (B) 13 of the Standing Orders of the...

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First Lady Urges Women To Participate In Digital Revolution

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFirst Lady Urges Women To Participate In Digital Revolution

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 13, 2024

The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has urged women to participate in the digital revolution to develop their socio-economic and political status. She made the call at a handover ceremony of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) digital economy center. The event was organized in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Social Investment Programme, Maryam Babangida Women Centre, Abuja. Represented by Salamatu Gbajabiamila, the First Lady said technology played a vital role in advancing...

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Sheik Gumi advises Tinubu to dialogue with terrorists as insecurity worsens

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSheik Gumi advises Tinubu to dialogue with terrorists as insecurity worsens

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 12, 2024

A prominent Islamic scholar in Nigeria, Sheik Ahmad Abubakar Gumi has advised the Nigerian government to hold talks with the terror groups holding communities in the country siege. Terror attacks swept through Kaduna, Borno and Sokoto States in the past week. No group claimed responsibility for any of the recent attacks and abductions, and the security agencies have made no statements. Government at the federal and state levels are overwhelmed by the attacks. As the...

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Two Victims Confirmed After Fire Ravaged the Borno IDP Camp

NewsNigeriaTwo Victims Confirmed After Fire Ravaged the Borno IDP Camp

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 12, 2024

A fire that swept through the Muna Alamdari Internally Displaced Persons, IDP, camp in Maiduguri, Borno State capital city, on Tuesday morning killed two children. The fire also razed all the over 1,000 tents occupied by the IDPs and their families, including four blocks of 12 classrooms in the camp, according to Nahum Kenneth, spokesman of the Borno State Police Command. A boy and a girl aged five years and four years, respectively, were killed...

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Senate Suspends bdul Ningi Over Budget Padding

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenate Suspends bdul Ningi Over Budget Padding

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 12, 2024

The Senate, on Tuesday, suspended Senator Abdul Ningi representing Bauchi Central Senator and chairman of Northern Senators Forum (NSF) from the Red Chamber for three months. The decision followed the lawmaker’s claim that the 2024 Budget was allegedly padded by N3trillion with two versions of the budget in circulation. Before the suspension, lawmakers had debated a set of prayers contained in a motion earlier moved by  Senator Olamilekan Adeola, Ogun West on the breach of...

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16 abducted Kaduna residents – Bandits Demand N40 Trillion Ransom

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria16 abducted Kaduna residents – Bandits Demand N40 Trillion Ransom

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 12, 2024

Bandits have demanded a ransom of N40 trillion as ransom for the release of 16 abducted residents of the Gonin Gora area of the Kaduna metropolis. Recall that the bandits on Wednesday 28 February attacked the Gonin-Gora community, a suburb of Kaduna metropolis in the Chikun Local Government Area, and kidnapped 16 residents. The ransom demand was coming barely four days after 287 school children were abducted at Kuriga, another Chikun community. A community leader...

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“Give herders land to graze freely”, Tinubu tells governors

NewsNigeriaPolitics“Give herders land to graze freely”, Tinubu tells governors

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 12, 20241

President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors to provide land for grazing reserves for nomadic Fulani pastoralists to end the years-long violent herders–farmers clashes in the country. Rising conflict between herders and farmers in Nigeria is already six times deadlier than Boko Haram’s insurgency in the North East and banditry in the North West. The violence has claimed over 60,000 lives even as farmers have abandoned their farms because of the daily kidnappings and...

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Erisco vs Chioma: The Growing Social Media Bullying Culture in Nigeria

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsErisco vs Chioma: The Growing Social Media Bullying Culture in Nigeria

PilotnewsMarch 11, 20241

“Why are they not concerned that Chioma could raise such serious allegations against a brand and not able to substantiate her claims? “ —Ebuka Onyekwelu There is a growing trend in Nigeria’s social space where a minority armed with the internet, now wants to dictate what choices people make and how they must respond to any situation. As ridiculous as this may seem, the seriousness and dedication with which some of these Nigerians especially on...

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The Trouble with Soludo’s Frequent Public Outbursts

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsThe Trouble with Soludo’s Frequent Public Outbursts

PilotnewsMarch 11, 2024

“Is it the best leadership or management practice, to publicly threaten a subordinate with a sack? “ —Ebuka Onyekwelu Last weekend, the governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo was on the news again during an inspection of an ongoing road project in Okpoko, along Relief Market at Ogbaru Local Government Area. With him during the inspection was the Transition Chairman of Ogbaru local government, Pascal Aniegbunam, Commissioner for Works, Engr: Ifeanyi Okoma, and many...

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Kizz Daniel announces release of new EP, ‘Thankz Alot’

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaKizz Daniel announces release of new EP, ‘Thankz Alot’

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 11, 20241

..Thanks fans for their support over 10 years Renowned Nigerian musician Kizz Daniel has announced the release of a new EP, titled ‘Thankz A lot. According to the musician, the EP is made up of four tracks, and is a heartfelt expression of appreciation towards his loyal fan base for their unwavering support throughout his illustrious ten-year career. The highly anticipated musical offering, according to the release, is a testament to the artist’s gratitude and...

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