Nigeria and Russia Sign Military Cooperation Agreement

BlogColumnsForeign PolicyNigeria and Russia Sign Military Cooperation Agreement

PilotnewsAugust 31, 2021

By John Campbell, Guest Columnist and Blogger The Nigerian Embassy in Moscow announced last week the signing of a legal framework agreement that would provide for Russia to supply Nigeria with military equipment and training. The Agreement on Military-Technical Cooperation also provides for “after-sales services, training of personnel in respective educational establishments, and technology transfer.” Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari reportedly raised the possibility of such an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2019. Media sees the agreement as related to U.S....

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Conflict Resolution in Marriage: The Neglected Institution

ColumnsCrime & SecurityOpinionConflict Resolution in Marriage: The Neglected Institution

PilotnewsAugust 30, 2021

“We always advise couples to resolve their differences amicably. Consult faith-based institutions where they belong. Consult their family members because the union was born out of two families.” It has been reported that a 46-year-old civil servant, Patrick Markson, committed suicide by drinking a poisonous substance after murdering his wife, Hannah Markson, in her sleep with the use of a sledgehammer on Thursday, leaving behind their six children. At the location of the incident, Odede...

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Enugu State Celebrates 30 Years Anniversary

NewsSoutheastEnugu State Celebrates 30 Years Anniversary

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)August 27, 2021

ENUGU — Thirty years ago, on the 27th of August, 1991, General Ibrahim Babangida hearkened unto the yearnings of the Wawa people to create a new state; Enugu state was carved out from the old Anambra state as a result of years of agitation, as well as complaints of injustice and marginalization by the Wawa leaders and people. Enugu state is popularly known as Coal city state because it is the first place coal was...

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Nigeria’s President Buhari Argues “Africa’s Fight Against Terror is the World’s Fight”

ColumnsCrime & SecurityOpinionNigeria’s President Buhari Argues “Africa’s Fight Against Terror is the World’s Fight”

PilotnewsAugust 26, 2021

By John Campbell, Guest Columnist and Blogger In an op-ed in the Financial Times, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari highlighted the importance of development in curbing terrorism, a welcome departure from conversations focusing singularly on military might. Muhammadu Buhari has authored a thoughtful piece about Africa’s struggle against terrorism in the Financial Times, his chosen outlet an indication that his audience is international rather than domestic. He observes that with the U.S. departure from Afghanistan, Africa has become the frontline of...

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21st Olu of Warri, Atuwatse III: Interesting Traditional Practices Behind the Selection of the Throne Name

ColumnsCulture & TraditionOpinion21st Olu of Warri, Atuwatse III: Interesting Traditional Practices Behind the Selection of the Throne Name

PilotnewsAugust 25, 20214

Culture in Nigeria has its diversification peculiar to the different states and tribes in the country. On the 21st of August, His Majesty Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko was crowned the 21st Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III at Ode-Itsekiri kingdom in Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State. Before a king’s ascension to the throne, he is expected to perform certain traditional rites. A few days ago, on Channels television, a kinsman from Warri explained the rites...

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Boko Haram Kills 100,000 People In 12 Years In Borno State

Crime & SecurityNewsBoko Haram Kills 100,000 People In 12 Years In Borno State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 25, 2021

ABUJA — Since Boko Haram started their manslaughters in Borno state 12 years ago, the callous group has killed over 100,000 people. Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum gave the figure on Tuesday while briefing newsmen after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja where he briefed the President on the activities of terrorists in the Northeast and particularly in Borno State. He made the clarification contrary to other claims...

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Grazing Routes: Buhari Only Has Control Over Abuja Under Land Use Act – Falana

Law & JusticeNational DevelopmentNewsGrazing Routes: Buhari Only Has Control Over Abuja Under Land Use Act – Falana

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)August 25, 2021

ABUJA — Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has said under the Land Use Act, the Federal Government has no control over land outside the Federal Capital Territory in Nigeria. He said this on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme in reaction to the committee approved by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to review 386 grazing routes across 25 states in the country. According to Falana, “As far as the law is concerned, the...

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Flood Kills Seven, Ravages Over 450 Households in Yobe Communities

Accidents and SafetyEnvironmentNewsFlood Kills Seven, Ravages Over 450 Households in Yobe Communities

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)August 20, 2021

At least, seven deaths have been recorded from floods that ravaged several communities in Yobe State, the authority said. It was also said that not less than 450 households were affected by the incident. The flood was a result of a heavy downpour that lasted several hours on Sunday. One of those who suffered heavy losses was Falmata Ali, whose two children drowned while sleeping. The sobbing mother called on the relevant authorities to provide...

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OPINION: Nigerian Press Freedom in Grave Danger

BlogColumnsPress * MediaOPINION: Nigerian Press Freedom in Grave Danger

PilotnewsAugust 20, 2021

The Nigerian government under President Muhammadu Buhari has launched a sustained attack on media freedom in Nigeria. By Nkasi Wodu, Guest Columnist and Blogger   In recent months, Koo, Twitter’s Indian rival, has begun advertising to Nigerians with the support of a powerful brand ambassador: President Muhammadu Buhari. The endorsement comes more than two months after Buhari banned Twitter from Nigeria, in response to the social media company deleting a controversial tweet from Buhari threatening violence against supporters of a...

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The Breastfeeding Debate: Between Women, Motherhood, and Body Shaming

ColumnsLifestyleOpinionThe Breastfeeding Debate: Between Women, Motherhood, and Body Shaming

PilotnewsAugust 19, 2021

Conversations about the breast of a woman seem to be a very exciting and tickling one, especially for the men, when it is being discussed or debated in their favour. Last week on The Morning Show programme, aired on Arise TV, consisting of Dr. Reuben Abati, Kachi Offiah, Rufai Oseni, and Adesuwa Omoruan, the statement made by the Commissioner for Gender Affairs in Enugu state – Hon. Peace Nnaji, stirred their discussion on exclusive breastfeeding....

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