#ENDSARS: Expect Spikes in COVID-19 Infections – PTF to Nigerians

NewsNigeriaPeople#ENDSARS: Expect Spikes in COVID-19 Infections – PTF to Nigerians

PilotnewsOctober 20, 2020

The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has predicted a spike in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak in the country in the next two weeks. Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, made this known on Monday in Abuja at the joint national briefing of the task force. Mustapha said the prediction was due to the total disregard for the preventive measures against the...

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CBN Releases Framework for Financing of Mass Metering

InfrastructurePowerCBN Releases Framework for Financing of Mass Metering

PilotnewsOctober 20, 2020

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released its framework for the National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP). The framework was released by the Development Financing department of the apex bank through its official website on Monday. It stated that introduction of the Service-Based Tariff (SBT) in the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) effective Sept. 1, had put increased emphasis on the need to close the metering gap in the NESI. “Closing this gap will enhance...

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Entertainment Industry Partners LASG, Finance Ministry to Harness Potential

Arts & CultureEntertainmentNewsEntertainment Industry Partners LASG, Finance Ministry to Harness Potential

PilotnewsOctober 20, 2020

The entertainment industry, in affiliation with the Lagos State Government and the Federal ministry of information and Culture, is to launch an innovative Roundtable toward harnessing the potential of the industry. Also in the partnership is the Federal Ministry of Finance and Budget Planning, according to Mr. Chuks Akamadu, Director General of Afrocultour, a brainchild of the initiative. He told newsmen on Monday in Abuja that the roundtable was expected to put the entertainment industry...

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COVID-19: NCDC Confirms 118 New Infections in Nigeria

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaCOVID-19: NCDC Confirms 118 New Infections in Nigeria

PilotnewsOctober 20, 2020

Nigeria’s tally of people infected with the COVID-19 pandemic has hit 61,558, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), confirming 118 new cases on Monday. The infections were recorded in nine states and the Federal Capital Territory. The NCDC, which disclosed this via its official Twitter handle, also announced the discharge of 86 patients from isolation centres in the country. According to the data obtained from NCDC website, Lagos recorded the highest number of cases with 55,...

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Abia Govt. to Build Youth Village

JobsNewsPeopleAbia Govt. to Build Youth Village

PilotnewsOctober 19, 2020

Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia on Sunday pledged that the state government will build a Youth Village as part of its efforts to provide a viable platform for youths in the state to explore their potentials. Speaking during an interactive session  with a cross section of youths in Umuahia, Ikpeazu said that the initiative is aimed at boosting the creative arts industry and encouraging increased entrepreneurial activities among youths in the state. The News Agency...

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Igbo Already Projecting for Actualisation of Igbo Presidency in 2023 — Ezeife

NewsNigeriaPoliticsIgbo Already Projecting for Actualisation of Igbo Presidency in 2023 — Ezeife

PilotnewsOctober 19, 2020

Dr Chukwuemeke Ezeife, a former Governor of old Anambra, has said that the people of the eastern region were already projecting some persons for the actualisation of an Igbo president in 2023. He said this at a news conference on Sunday in Abuja while speaking on the need to have an Igbo president in 2023 which he said was long overdue. The conference was organised by the Global Movement for Igbo President in 2023. Ezeife...

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Police Commence Training for SWATS Personnel Monday

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Commence Training for SWATS Personnel Monday

PilotnewsOctober 19, 2020

The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr. Mohammed Adamu, says training for the new police tactical team, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) of the Nigeria Police will commence on Monday. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Adamu said the new team would operate within very high professional and ethical standards, rule of law and dictates of best international policing practices. He said the...

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Umahi, Ebonyi LG Chairmen May Officially Defect to the APC this Week

NewsPeoplePoliticsUmahi, Ebonyi LG Chairmen May Officially Defect to the APC this Week

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)October 19, 2020

There are speculation that the Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has left the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) may likely be officially announced this week. On Saturday, speculation spread that the Governor had moved to the APC, even though he and his media aide had denied the move. House of Representative member, representing Ezza South/Ikwo Federal Constituency, Chinedu Oga, on Sunday, confirmed that Umahi had joined the APC and...

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Environmentalist Proffer Solutions To Environmental Disasters

EnvironmentNewsEnvironmentalist Proffer Solutions To Environmental Disasters

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 19, 2020

The Controller, Federal Ministry of Environment Yola Field Office, Adamawa State Hajiya Safiya Mohammed Abubakar has called for concerted efforts to mitigate the impact of natural disasters on the environment. Abubakar in an interview with newsmen noted that the effects of natural disasters such as flood and fire disaster are enormous; pointing out that human activity could mitigate impact of such disasters on humans and the environment. “People should engage in environment friendly activities, proper...

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Breaking: Tanker Drivers Shutdown Yola- Jalingo Highway Over Police Brutality

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaPeopleBreaking: Tanker Drivers Shutdown Yola- Jalingo Highway Over Police Brutality

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)October 19, 2020

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz,  Regional Correspondent Amid nationwide #ENDSARs protests, angry tanker drivers in Adamawa have on Sunday  shutdown Yola-Jalingo highway in to protest alleged police brutality against a tanker driver, near Mayo Belwa town. Major Nigerian towns are currently facing a fierce protests by youths under the banner of #EndSARS to protest police brutality and bad governance. Both officials of the PTD and other eyewitnesses  regrets the situation which affected commercial and other activities ....

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