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Crime & Security News NigeriaLagos to Re-arraign Evans, Others for Kidnapping

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)December 20, 2021

The Lagos State Government on Friday re-arraigned alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, and two others over the attempted kidnap of the Chairman of the Young Shall Grow Motors, Chief Vincent Obianodo. Evans was re-arraigned alongside Joseph Emeka, and Udeme Upong following the November 26 death of their co-defendant, Chiemeka Arinze, 45, while in the custody of the Correctional Services. The death certificate issued by the Ajeromi General Hospital, Ajegunle, Lagos State, indicated that...

Columns Nigeria Real EstateYour Next Home? Yes, It Is Better to Buy Than Build ―Just Ask Me Why?

PilotnewsDecember 20, 2021

Last week, I addressed a group of prospective home-buyers about the plain psychology of buying a house and how it engenders our lives. Your home is not necessarily the structure of the building but an abode that gives you that natural feeling, a sense of belonging that yes, this is mine. There is always an emotional calmness the moment you walk through the door, drop down on your couch, breathe a sigh of relief, and...

Columns Don Okolo OpinionManchin and Senema ―America’s Democracy Is Threatened by Two Sorry Obstructionists

PilotnewsDecember 20, 20212

The earth would eventually succumb to the decimation of its lands and waters if the trend continued with no checks in place to stop it. ―Don Okolo Sorry, dear Readers. It appeared as if I took a sabbatical. Only I didn’t. I was here all along bemoaning the coming of the end of a once-great nation. Rome fell. The Great kingdoms of Sparta, Persia, and Babylonia, all fell, knee-capped by intransigence and arrogance. I had...

Africa News NigeriaBuhari Confirms Nigeria and Turkey to Strengthen Security and Defense Ties

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)December 18, 2021

On Friday, President Muhammadu Buhari confirmed that Nigeria will partner with the Republic of Turkey in confronting the current security challenges the country is facing. According to the presidency, this is in furtherance of sustained efforts at keeping Nigerians safer. Speaking at a bilateral meeting with Recep Tayyip Erdogan, his Turkish counterpart shortly before the official commencement of the 3rd Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit in Istanbul, President Buhari acknowledged that Turkey had garnered a lot of...

Aviation-Airports BusinessUAE Gives 6 Slots to Air Peace in Dubai, Sharjah Airports

Beloved John (Staff Writer)December 15, 2021

ABUJA — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has allocated six slots to Air Peace, both at the Dubai and Sharjah airports. The development was announced by James Odaudu, director, public affairs, ministry of aviation on Tuesday. According to him, the move was part of the resolution to the diplomatic row between the two nations. He noted that the UAE aviation authorities allocated six slots to the Nigerian carrier as part of the diplomatic resolution. “It...

Arts & CultureOba of Benin Announces Wole Soyinka as Board of Trustees to Guard Returnee Artifacts

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)December 14, 2021

BENIN CITY — The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II on Monday signed documents preceding the return of the two looted artefacts that were recently returned by the British Government to its Nigerian counterpart. The artifacts, with others expected to arrive in Nigeria soon, were looted about 124 yrs ago by the colonialists. At a ceremony at his palace, Oba Ewuare II and those involved in the process signed the necessary...

Columns Lifestyle OpinionThanksgiving Service Episode 1: “My Little Man With A Mind Of His Own”

PilotnewsDecember 13, 2021

It was the end of the year thanksgiving service- usually the longest church service we have in a year. Different heads and departments would dance respectively to the altar with a crowd of members or visitors accompanying them- Daddy/Mummy G.O and family, pastors, choir department, ushers, intercessors, and even individuals who had booked their special thanksgiving session, prior. At some point, I got exhausted from the hailing and periodic scream inspired in the congregation by...

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...

Coronavirus VaccinationFG 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...

Columns Human Rights & Freedom OpinionThe 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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