Rome’s Image of Jesus Christ Is That of A Crime Boss: Cesare Borgia

ColumnsDon OkoloOpinionRome’s Image of Jesus Christ Is That of A Crime Boss: Cesare Borgia

PilotnewsDecember 26, 2023

“At one time in Europe, the Images of Jesus Christ, and His Mother, were entirely Black. These SOBs changed all that.” _________________________ On this day that Christians celebrate the Birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ, I am getting inundated with the devilish schemes of the Sixteenth Century Pope, Alexander, VI. He had a son, and his son’s name was Cesare Borgia. The very first thing that held me in awe…blown to pieces, while listening to...

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Niger State Government To Ban Sales, Consumption Of Alcohol

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNiger State Government To Ban Sales, Consumption Of Alcohol

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 26, 2023

From January 1, 2024, the Niger State Liquor and Licencing Board will ban sales and consumption of alcohol in Suleja, Suleja Local Government Area of the state. Ibrahim Muhammad Bonu, the secretary of the board who disclosed this in Minna said some beer joints within Minna, the state capital, would also be served with relocation letters to move outside the city to within an eight-kilometer radius of the post office in the state. “We are...

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Soludo’s Wife Visits Nollywood’s Muonagor, Others at NAUTH

HealthNewsNigeriaSoludo’s Wife Visits Nollywood’s Muonagor, Others at NAUTH

PilotnewsDecember 26, 2023

…Clears Bills Of Christmas Babies At NAUTH In the spirit of Christmas, Anambra governor’s wife, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has paid an unscheduled visit to Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, NAUTH, Nnewi where she met with children and other patients taking treatments in different wards of the hospital. The visit, according to Mrs Soludo, was another way of reaching out to the needy, as part of her humanitarian works to humanity and God. At the hospital,...

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Tinubu stresses commitment to effective governance in his Christmas message

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu stresses commitment to effective governance in his Christmas message

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 24, 2023

President Bola Tinubu in his Christmas message to Nigerians, has assured the citizens of his commitment to govern with vision, dedication and empathy. He said, “Christmas is a special time of the year for all of us. For Christians, this time of the year marks the birth of Jesus Christ and celebrates the hope and redemption that are the hallmarks of Christ’s life. “For people of all faiths, this is an opportunity to enjoy the company of...

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President Tinubu felicitates with Nigerians on Christmas – Transcript

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Tinubu felicitates with Nigerians on Christmas – Transcript

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 24, 2023

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, HIS EXCELLENCY, BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR. Fellow Nigerians, Christmas is a special time of the year for all of us. For Christians, this time of the year marks the birth of Jesus Christ and celebrates the hope and redemption that are the hallmarks of Christ’s life. For people of all faiths, this is an opportunity to enjoy the company of family, celebrate life, and...

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Central Bank of Nigeria revokes ban on cryptocurrencies

BusinessNewsNigeriaCentral Bank of Nigeria revokes ban on cryptocurrencies

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 24, 2023

After prohibiting transactions in cryptocurrencies across Nigeria on 5 February 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has now reversed that ban and taken a positive posture towards digital assets, issuing new guidelines to financial institutions for crypto trading. When the unpopular policy was put in place in February 2021 to address money laundering and terrorism financing, many Nigerian companies had to go under the radar, either relocating abroad or shutting down business completely. Nigeria’s...

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Emefiele released from Kuje prison after meeting bail conditions

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEmefiele released from Kuje prison after meeting bail conditions

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 24, 2023

The embattled past governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, is out of prison. Emefiele was reportedly released on Friday, 22 December, after perfecting his bail conditions, including the payment of N300 million. The ex-CBN Governor has been in detention since 10 June 2023, a day after President Bola Tinubu sacked him as the governor of the CBN. From the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS, he was transferred to...

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3,413 Inmates On Death Row- Nigerian Correctional Service

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria3,413 Inmates On Death Row- Nigerian Correctional Service

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 23, 2023

Umar Abubakar, the National Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has disclosed during a media parley on Friday in Abuja that 3,413 inmates are on death row in custodial centers across the country. According to him, the total number of Inmates on Death Row (IDR) was made up of 3,341 males and 72 females. “As of Monday, 18th of December, 2023, there were a total of 77,849 inmates comprising 76,081 males...

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Katsina State Government Converts ICT Centre To University

EducationNewsNigeriaKatsina State Government Converts ICT Centre To University

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 22, 2023

The Institute of Technology and Management Katsina has become a full-fledged Information Communication Technology University. Prof. Abdulhamid Ahmed-Mani, Commissioner for Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education, disclosed this at a press briefing shortly after the State Executive Council meeting, held on Thursday in Government House, Katsina. Ahmed-Mani said the council had formed a five-man committee under his chairmanship to work hand-in-hand with consultants for the realization of the conversion. “The council agreed to see to the...

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Supreme Court has affirmed Mbah as Enugu State governor

NewsSupreme Court has affirmed Mbah as Enugu State governor

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 22, 2023

The Supreme Court, on Friday, upheld the election of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State. The apex court, in a unanimous decision by a five-man panel of Justices, dismissed an appeal that the Labour Party (LP), and its candidate, Chijioke Edeoga, filed to challenge the outcome of the governorship election that was held in the state on March 18. The apex court, according to reports found no reason to dislodge the concurrent verdicts of the...

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