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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#PrayerWalkInEnugu: Oh Lord Heal Our Land! Enugu Youths Pray

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaPeople#PrayerWalkInEnugu: Oh Lord Heal Our Land! Enugu Youths Pray

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)October 19, 2020

ENUGU—The unprecedented #EndSars protest in all the states of the federation for days now shook the nation as youths protest against police brutality with a demand to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS. Despite the ugly turn of events in some states where innocent lives were lost, thousands of these youths are not deterred as they troop out en masse to protest. Realizing that most battles are won spiritually, these future generations changed the narrative...

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#EndSars: Ugwuanyi Sets Up Panel To Investigate Police Brutality, Promises Compensation And Other Remedial Measures.

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaPeople#EndSars: Ugwuanyi Sets Up Panel To Investigate Police Brutality, Promises Compensation And Other Remedial Measures.

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)October 18, 2020

The Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, on Saturday addressed youths in the state who were protesting against police brutality in the state and country at large. In his address, he announced that his administration has set up a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to investigate complaints of police brutality or related extra judicial killings, as demanded by the protesters. The panel he said will be chaired by a High Court Judge with two representatives of the...

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The Other Side of the Attack on the Osun State Governor, and the Politics

Law & JusticeNigeriaSpecial ReportThe Other Side of the Attack on the Osun State Governor, and the Politics

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)October 18, 2020

For about two weeks now, Nigerian youths have been protesting against police brutality and extra-judicial killings that were often fronted by a police unit referred to as Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad popularly known as SARS. The government on the other hand had responded to the protest by announcing the disbandment of the police unit. However, the protests continued with protesters arguing that it could be an “audio announcement’ as this is not the first time the...

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#EndSARS: We Won’t Allow Nigeria to Fall in the Hands of Anarchy – Lai Mohammed

Law & JusticeNewsNigeria#EndSARS: We Won’t Allow Nigeria to Fall in the Hands of Anarchy – Lai Mohammed

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)October 18, 20202

The Federal Government has warned that it will not give room for the country to be thrown into anarchy, following the violence that have accompanied the #EndSARS protests. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said this on Saturday when he featured on Nigeria Television Authority news programme, “Weekend File.” The programme was titled, “EndSARS Protest: The Way Forward.” Lai Mohammed said that the protest had been hijacked by hoodlums and people with...

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In ‘Yellow Rose,’ An Undocumented Filipina Sings for Her American Dream

Arts & CultureFilmOpinionPeopleIn ‘Yellow Rose,’ An Undocumented Filipina Sings for Her American Dream

PilotnewsOctober 18, 2020

In Diane Paragas’ musical-drama feature, the lead character reveals casually what the title “Yellow Rose” means. Of course, our immediate association would be with the familiar folk song, but “Rose” here is Rosario (Eva Noblezada), an undocumented 17-year-old Filipino-American, who, showing an inclination for singing country music as a child, was given the racially insensitive moniker “Yellow Rose.” While this could’ve kindled didactic sociopolitical commentary on the complicated issues of migration and race, Paragas ferries...

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If gold rust…what then would iron do? —Catholic Priests and unrestrained canal pleasures

ColumnsOpinionIf gold rust…what then would iron do? —Catholic Priests and unrestrained canal pleasures

PilotnewsOctober 17, 2020

As a practicing Catholic, I do not go to confession. These priests do not deserve to hear my sins that belong in the Ears of God. ―Don Okolo There is a Catholic priest in Louisiana, and he takes the cake. I don’t know what his name is, but I guarantee you the one called Samael, Lucifer, that is, does. If anyone in the realm of Heaven is weeping right about now, it is Jesus, The...

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Stripes Buys Nigeria’s Paystack for Over $200m, Set to Extend Across Africa

BusinessInvestingNewsNigeriaStripes Buys Nigeria’s Paystack for Over $200m, Set to Extend Across Africa

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)October 17, 2020

Stripe has announced its acquisition of Pastack, a start up in Lagos, Nigeria. The company provided similar service with Stripe. The company offers a quick way to integrate payments services into an online or offline transaction by way of an API (It has also been referred to in the past as “the stripe of Africa.” Currently, Pastack has about 600,000 customers, which included small businesses, large corporates, fintech, education institutions and online betting companies. The...

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