Insecurity Is A Global Phenomenon, Education Permanent Secretary Laments

National SecurityNewsNigeriaInsecurity Is A Global Phenomenon, Education Permanent Secretary Laments

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 19, 2022

David Adejo Andrew, Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Education has said that insecurity has become a global phenomenon, stressing that a peaceful and secured environment is required for quality learning. Andrew made the assertion at the 81st Joint Consultative Committee on Education plenary meeting held at the Banquet Hall Government House Yola. The 81st Joint Consultative meeting on education titled “Strengthening of security and safety in Nigerian schools for the achievement of education 2030” was...

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“What Have We Done”? Bishop Ezeokafor Bemoans Nationwide Killing of Priests

LifestyleNigeriaReligion“What Have We Done”? Bishop Ezeokafor Bemoans Nationwide Killing of Priests

PilotnewsJuly 19, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Reverend Paulinus Ezeokafor, has expressed dismay over the incessant abduction and killing of Catholic priests across the country, emphasizing that by killing a priest, they had killed Christ the second time. The visibly sad Bishop Ezeokafor, who stated this at St Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, Awka, while speaking on the state of the nation, said it was clear that unscrupulous elements were behind the act, noting that war had...

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Preachers Of ‘No Sex Before Marriage’ Are Out Of Their Minds — Eucharia Anunobi

MarriageNewsReligionPreachers Of ‘No Sex Before Marriage’ Are Out Of Their Minds — Eucharia Anunobi

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 19, 2022

Veteran Nollywood actress and evangelist, Eucharia Anunobi, has weighed in on the sex before marriage controversy. Speaking in a video she shared on Instagram on Monday, Anunobi condemned the religious doctrines and teachings that discourages pre-marital sex between engaged couples. According to the 57-year-old actress cum evangelist, the proponents of the no sex before marriage agenda for already engaged couples are out of their minds, noting that the proposal already gives one the right to...

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Annual IgboFest at Discovery Green Brings Houston to Life—Spectacular Photos

Arts & CultureNewsRegionsAnnual IgboFest at Discovery Green Brings Houston to Life—Spectacular Photos

PilotnewsJuly 17, 2022

Houston was brought to life again after a 2-year pandemic break with the annual IgboFest celebration.  Ndi Ichie Youth Cultural Foundation hosted this event to reclaim the cultural capital on July 16th in Downtown Houston at Discovery Green. The event featured among numerous  groups; the Texas Southern University Debate Team, Igwe Cultural Entertainment, Nnewi Odogwu masquerade, Okoso Dancers, Akuma Dance Ensemble, Womba Africa Drumming and Dance, Umeze Dance Troupe, Ayaka Masquerade, Ijele Masquerade, and the...

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UK Varisty Awards Tiwa Savage An Honorary Doctorate In Music

EducationEntertainmentLifestyleNewsUK Varisty Awards Tiwa Savage An Honorary Doctorate In Music

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 16, 2022

Nigerian afrobeat queen, Tiwa Savage, has been conferred with an honorary doctorate in music at the University of Kent, United Kingdom. The Somebody’s Son crooner was recognised for her ‘inspirational and international music career’  at the Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury, Kent on Friday. The university, Tiwa Savage’s alma mater, had earlier announced that the singer, born Tiwatope Savage, would be among the ten honorary graduands at this year’s congregation ceremonies at Canterbury and Rochester cathedrals....

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Africa’s Richest Man, Dangote Ranks 63rd On Bloomberg’s List Of Top 100 Billionaires

BusinessNewsNigeriaAfrica’s Richest Man, Dangote Ranks 63rd On Bloomberg’s List Of Top 100 Billionaires

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 16, 2022

Chairman of Aliko Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, is now the 63rd richest billionaire in the world, according to the latest ranking by Bloomberg. In the ranking released on Wednesday, July 13, the Chief Executive Officer of Tesla, Elon Musk, was listed as the richest billionaire in the world, as of Monday, July 11. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s richest people. According to the financial, software, data, and media company...

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Enugu CP Orders Officers To Confiscate All SPY Number Plates

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaEnugu CP Orders Officers To Confiscate All SPY Number Plates

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)July 16, 2022

In compliance with the Inspector General of Police Usman Alkali Baba nationwide ban on the use of SPY number plates, the Enugu State Command has directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and Heads of all Tactical/Operational Units of the Command, to give full effect to the directive, by confiscating all SPY Number Plates currently in use in the State. Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, Abubakar Lawal fdc, issued this command via the state...

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Anambra: Soludo marks over 1000 shops for demolition, intensifies traders’ enumeration

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAnambra: Soludo marks over 1000 shops for demolition, intensifies traders’ enumeration

PilotnewsJuly 16, 2022

Anambra state governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, Friday, marked over 1000 shops for demolition at Ochanja market, Onitsha. West Africa Pilot News gathered that most of the marked buildings had structural defaults, including cracked walls and decking, felling pillars and sands, road obstructions, among other challenges. Soludo, who led a joint taskforce and professionals to monitor the various sections of the market, described the buildings as illegal construction with no extant approval from the government. The...

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Ojude Oba: 10 Regberegbes in Ijebu Land

Culture & TraditionLifestyleNigeriaOjude Oba: 10 Regberegbes in Ijebu Land

Favour Ebubechukwu (Staff Writer)July 16, 2022

The OJUDE OBA FESTIVAL is one of the biggest festivals in the southwestern part of Nigeria. It is most peculiar to the Ijebus- indigenes of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State; although people from different parts of the world visit to partake in the celebration. The festival commences annually on the third day after Eid al-Kabir (popularly called Ileya) to pay homage to the king, Oba Sikiru Kayode (1), Awujale of the Ijebu Kingdom. After a two-year-break due...

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2023: Shettima says voters should look religion in making choices

NewsNigeriaPolitics2023: Shettima says voters should look religion in making choices

Beloved John (Staff Writer)July 16, 2022

The running mate of Bola Tinubu, Kashim Shettima has said those against the APC Muslim-muslim ticket should look beyond religion when electing leaders. Shettima’s nomination as Tinubu’s running mate triggers mixed reaction from the public, many opposed his nomination because both of them are Muslims. Hosting an APC group led by Mohammed Hassan, a former Nigerian ambassador to the US, on Friday, the former Borno governor said the task before him and Tinubu is to...

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