World Leaders Shocked at U.S. Political Unrest, Express Faith in System

PoliticsUnited StatesWorld NewsWorld Leaders Shocked at U.S. Political Unrest, Express Faith in System

PilotnewsJanuary 7, 2021

World leaders expressed shock at political unrest in the United States (U.S.) Wednesday which saw supporters of President Donald Trump storm the Capitol building in Washington DC. Nonetheless, many also said they had faith in the resilience of the nation’s democratic institutions. European Parliament President David Sassoli spoke of “deeply concerning scenes from the U.S. Capitol tonight.” “Democratic votes must be respected,” Sassoli wrote in a tweet, adding: “We are certain the U.S. will ensure...

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Nigeria records 1,664 New COVID-19 Cases, Highest Daily Infections, Says NCDC

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaNigeria records 1,664 New COVID-19 Cases, Highest Daily Infections, Says NCDC

PilotnewsJanuary 7, 2021

Nigeria recorded 1,664 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total infections to 94,369. the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said. The NCDC made this known via its verified website on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the daily increase was a new record and considerably higher than Tuesday’s 1,354 confirmed cases. It said that 22 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) recorded the new infections with Lagos having the highest...

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NCC Clears Air on Speculations of Impending Mass Disconnection of Telephone Subscribers

InfrastructureNewsNigeriaTelecommunicationNCC Clears Air on Speculations of Impending Mass Disconnection of Telephone Subscribers

PilotnewsJanuary 7, 2021

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has cleared the air on speculations of impending mass disconnection of telephone subscribers. The NCC said the speculations arose as a result of numerous publications in both the print and electronic media on the ongoing linkage of SIM registration records with the National Identity Number (NIN). NCC Director, Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, made the clarification in a statement he issued late Wednesday in Abuja. “Most of these publications are...

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4 die, 52 Arrests Made After Trump Supporters Storm U.S. Capitol

PeoplePoliticsUnited States4 die, 52 Arrests Made After Trump Supporters Storm U.S. Capitol

PilotnewsJanuary 7, 2021

Four people died and 52 were arrested after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to stop Congress from certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s election victory, Washington D.C.’s Police Chief said. In a late-night news conference, Metropolitan Police Department, Chief Robert J. Contee, said 47 of the 52 arrests to date were related to violations of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s 6.00 p.m. curfew. Twenty-six of those arrests were made on the U.S. Capitol...

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Moghalu as “Ifek’ego Nnewi”: A Plus for Humanity

Culture & TraditionNewsNigeriaPeopleSpecial ReportMoghalu as “Ifek’ego Nnewi”: A Plus for Humanity

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)January 6, 2021

The challenges of stimulating humanity in the 21st Century is particularly daunting. As confounding as this may appear, there is a need to consistently recognize individuals who look inward and do this novel act called humanity. One of such humans-of-humanity is Professor Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu. A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and a presidential candidate in the 2019 elections. He was recently conferred with a chieftaincy title in his hometown, Nnewi....

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731 Batch B Corps Members Test Positive For COVID-19

CoronavirusNewsNigeria731 Batch B Corps Members Test Positive For COVID-19

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 6, 2021

The Chairman Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Barr Boss Mustapha says 731 members of Batch B Corps Members have tested positive for COVID-19. He stated this at the National Briefing in Abuja, adding that there was a rising rate of infections among health workers. “In continuation of the NYSC engagement, the PTF has conducted the testing of Batch B Corps Members using RDTs. “Out of the 35,419...

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FCMB MD Proceeds On Leave Pending Probe Of Paternity Scandal

LifestylePeopleFCMB MD Proceeds On Leave Pending Probe Of Paternity Scandal

Beloved John (Staff Writer)January 6, 2021

The First City Monument Bank MD, Mr. Adam Nuhu, who is enmeshed in a paternity scandal has proceeded on a leave pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation conducted by the bank’s Board of Directors on the allegations against him. This development was contained in a press statement released by the bank. The bank affirmed that a review of what transpires is currently ongoing and that wanton actions that violent it’s codes of conduct will...

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Anambra 2021: What it Means to be in an Election Year

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsAnambra 2021: What it Means to be in an Election Year

PilotnewsJanuary 5, 2021

Those profiting from electioneering and elections in Anambra state might have their best year yet, in this year’s gubernatorial election. ―Ebuka Onyekwelu As the Anambra governorship election gets closer, political considerations shape nearly every action of government and non-government actors. Politics takes preponderance over governance, as it is exalted to the front, centre, and back rows. Within the government circle, not much happens except schemes on how to get an acceptable candidate into Government House....

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Nigeria Records 1,204 New COVID-19 Cases, Highest Daily Surge Ever

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaNigeria Records 1,204 New COVID-19 Cases, Highest Daily Surge Ever

PilotnewsJanuary 5, 2021

Nigeria on Monday recorded 1,204 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, taking the total number of infections to 91,351. The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) made this known via its verified website. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)  reports that Nigeria recorded 1,145 cases on Dec. 18, 2020. The centre also announced seven deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the country’s death toll to 1,318. It stated that three of the deaths occurred in...

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Again, FG Increases Electricity Tariff, Breaks Agreement with Labour

BusinessNewsNigeriaPowerAgain, FG Increases Electricity Tariff, Breaks Agreement with Labour

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)January 5, 2021

The Federal Government has again increased the electricity tariff that power consumers across the country are expected to be paying. The new hike in the electricity tariff was approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The increase varies. It was based on different consumer classes and took effect from January 1, 2021. The tariff hike was announced by the NERC in its December 2020 minor review of the Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) and Minimum...

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