Neglect of Education Has Long-term Consequences — Atiku

EducationNeglect of Education Has Long-term Consequences — Atiku

Beloved John (Staff Writer)December 13, 2021

LAGOS — Atiku Abubakar, the former vice-president has described education as a social good, stating that countries that invest in education and innovation are leading nations of the world. He said this while delivering a convocation lecture on Friday at the Achievers University, Owo, Ondo state. According to him, the neglect of education has long-term consequences. He explained that the neglect of education played a role in the country’s escalating security challenges. “Education enlightens us...

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FG To Start Giving Booster Shots Today as the US Donates 2.5 Million Doses to Nigeria

CoronavirusVaccinationFG To Start Giving Booster Shots Today as the US Donates 2.5 Million Doses to Nigeria

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)December 10, 2021

ABUJA — The Federal Government has announced that it will begin the administration of booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines today, Friday, December 10. The Executive Director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Faisal Shuaib, stated this on Thursday in Abuja as the Africa Centre for Disease Control, an agency of the African Union, kicked against the introduction of booster doses in African countries. Nigeria had on March 5, 2021 commenced COVID-19 vaccination with a total...

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The Endsars Movement May Not Be Relevant At the End

ColumnsHuman Rights & FreedomOpinionThe Endsars Movement May Not Be Relevant At the End

PilotnewsDecember 9, 2021

“Social change is political by its very nature and you cannot make social change without politics. ” ―Ebuka Onyekwelu The Endsars movement is now making its second strategic and fundamental error, which will ultimately result in the group gaining almost nothing from its struggle. The first error was its demand for too much sudden change at the same time and now, it is making its second costly error, though, for the most part, it is...

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Kampala Attacks Exacerbate Uncertainty Over Uganda’s Future

AfricaBlogColumnsOpinionKampala Attacks Exacerbate Uncertainty Over Uganda’s Future

PilotnewsDecember 8, 2021

Uganda’s entry into the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to combat the terrorist Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) diverts attention away from equally pressing issues at home. By Michelle Gavin, Guest columnist and blogger In late October and again in November, Uganda was the target of terrorist attacks perpetrated by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a group based in the Democratic Republic of Congo and linked to the self-proclaimed Islamic State. In response, Uganda has deployed a significant...

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Gov. Ugwuanyi Presents N186.64 Billion 2022 Budget Estimates, Ongoing Projects To Be Completed

EconomySoutheastGov. Ugwuanyi Presents N186.64 Billion 2022 Budget Estimates, Ongoing Projects To Be Completed

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)December 8, 2021

ENUGU — The Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi on Tuesday revealed intentions to complete all ongoing projects in the state in year 2022 amongst other development strategies. Ugwuanyi declared this at the Hallowed chambers of the Enugu State House of Assembly while presenting the state’s year 2022 Budget proposal. A budget estimate of One Hundred and Eighty-Six Billion, Six Hundred and Thirty-Five Million, One Hundred and Thirty-Five Thousand, Seven Hundred and Seventy Naira (N186,635,135,770.00) was...

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There’s Enough COVID Vaccines For 70% of Nigerians

CoronavirusVaccinationThere’s Enough COVID Vaccines For 70% of Nigerians

Beloved John (Staff Writer)December 6, 2021

ABUJA — Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), has disclosed that available vaccines in Nigeria can cover over 70 percent of the country’s population before the end of 2022. Mastapha affirmed that it is better and safer to be vaccinated against the virus, noting that e noted that the vaccines are safe for use. He said this at the national COVID-19 summit in Abuja tagged ‘Pushing Through the Last Mile to...

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From Texas Southern to Space: Tigers and the Strahan Success Story

Anthony Obi OgboColumnsHealthOpinionFrom Texas Southern to Space: Tigers and the Strahan Success Story

PilotnewsDecember 5, 2021

TSU’s offer was therefore the foundation of the confidence that invoked his NFL prospects in his junior season. By his senior year with the Texas Southern Tigers, Strahan was already positioned for his unexpected expedition to stardom.   All through last week, NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan dominated the news media. Every news outlet featured him on the screen and in print because of his latest career endeavor. Strahan, who won Super Bowl XLII...

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Obiano vs Soludo: The Treacherous Politics of Comradeship and Succession

Anambra ElectionsColumnsOpinionObiano vs Soludo: The Treacherous Politics of Comradeship and Succession

PilotnewsDecember 5, 2021

“Prof. Soludo must stand firmly and define the type of government he wants to run from day one in office” ―Ebuka Onyekwelu With four months left for Governor Obiano to hand over to the Governor-Elect, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, it is expected that political intrigues will set in to define Governor Obiano and Prof. Soludo’s relationship, moving forward. Much of these intrigues will be set in motion by aides to governor Obiano who are now switching...

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Is the Southeast Prepared to Wrestle the Nigerian Presidency in 2023?

Anambra ElectionsColumnsOpinionIs the Southeast Prepared to Wrestle the Nigerian Presidency in 2023?

PilotnewsDecember 3, 2021

“Fortunately or not, democracy dictates that electorates must select from those that have presented themselves to govern.” ―Ebuka Onyekwelu With just a few months left before the 2023 presidential election takes the centre stage, the Southeast is yet to boldly move towards securing the tickets of major political parties in Nigeria. By the Southeast, I am talking about Igbo political leaders who are members of these parties and who have the precise capacity to match...

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Neglect of the boy-child ―Social Implications of the female empowerment

ColumnsLifestyleOpinionNeglect of the boy-child ―Social Implications of the female empowerment

PilotnewsDecember 3, 2021

Would female empowerment lead to the neglect of the boy-child in Nigeria? A man named Ambrose is seated perusing a magazine. He pauses at some page and shares his thoughts with his friend, Ann. Ambrose: Look, these girls that you guys are empowering will still grow up to marry these boys that you are neglecting. Ann: (trying to understand) Explain better. Ambrose: Nowadays, you see girls achieving more than the boys in schools. You see...

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