Over 90 killed in Ethiopia in Wake of Popular Singer’s Death

EntertainmentPeopleOver 90 killed in Ethiopia in Wake of Popular Singer’s Death

PilotnewsJuly 2, 2020

More than 90 people were killed in Ethiopia after the violent death of a popular singer sparked unrest across the country, state media reported on Thursday. Ethiopian singer Hachalu Hundessa was shot and killed in the capital Addis Ababa on Monday, with his supporters blaming security forces and “a political motive” for the crime. “Eighty-one people died in the restive Oromia Region during violent protests sparked by the shooting,’’ the regional head of police told...

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Reverse the Increase in the Pump Price of Petrol, SERAP to President Buhari

NewsReverse the Increase in the Pump Price of Petrol, SERAP to President Buhari

Beloved John (Staff Writer)July 2, 2020

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to revert the increase in the pump price of petrol from N143.80 per litre to N121.50 per litre. SERAP urged the President to immediately reverse the proposed review of the retail pump price of petrol in a tweet. “We urge President Buhari to immediately reverse the proposed upward review of the retail pump price of petrol from N121.50 to between N140.80 and N143.80...

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Imo Government Signs MoU With Julius Berger on Road Reconstruction

InfrastructureNewsImo Government Signs MoU With Julius Berger on Road Reconstruction

PilotnewsJuly 2, 2020

Gov Hope Uzodimma on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Julius Berger Nigeria Plc on the reconstruction of Owerri to Orlu and Owerri to Okigwe roads in the State. Gov. Uzodimma described the event, which took place at the Sam Mbakwe Exco Chambers, government house, Owerri, as a special day in the life of the State. Uzodinma who was represented by the state commissioner for works, Mr Ralph Nwosu said that the...

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Court Refuses Bail to Alleged Kidnap Kingpin, Wadume, Others

Law & JusticeNewsCourt Refuses Bail to Alleged Kidnap Kingpin, Wadume, Others

PilotnewsJuly 2, 2020

The Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday refused to admit Bala Hamisu, popularly known as Wadume to bail. The court refused Hamisu bail along with six others standing trial for kidnapping, possession of firearms and dealing in prohibited firearms, contrary to Section 27 (1)(a)(I) and (1)(b)(iii) of the Firearms Act. The trial Judge, Justice Binta Nyako, refused to admit the defendants to bail on the ground that she had already ordered an accelerated hearing on...

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DAILY UPDATE: Nigeria Records 790 New Highest Daily Figure of COVID-19 Cases

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaDAILY UPDATE: Nigeria Records 790 New Highest Daily Figure of COVID-19 Cases

PilotnewsJuly 2, 2020

Nigeria on Wednesday recorded its new highest daily figure of 790 COVID-19 cases, bringing the total infections to 26, 484. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known on its official twitter handle. The NCDC said, as at July  1, Nigeria recorded 13 deaths. The health agency said that no new state reported a case in the last 24 hours. The NCDC also said that Nigeria reported a total of 603 deaths in 35 states...

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Innoson Group Backs Foundation’s Fight Against Breast, Cervical Cancers With Vehicle

BusinessNewsPhilanthropyInnoson Group Backs Foundation’s Fight Against Breast, Cervical Cancers With Vehicle

PilotnewsJuly 1, 2020

The Innoson Group of Companies has handed over an IVM G-20 Smart vehicle to Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora (OCI) Foundation to support the fight against breast and cervical cancers in the country. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 7-seater IVM G-20 Smart vehicle was purchased by the foundation at a significant discount from the vehicle manufacturing firm. Speaking at the handover ceremony in Nnewi on Wednesday, the Chief Executive Officer of Innoson, Mr Innocent...

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WHO Warns Against Use of Masks During Exercise

CoronavirusWorld NewsWHO Warns Against Use of Masks During Exercise

PilotnewsJuly 1, 2020

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned people against wearing masks while exercising, saying masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. WHO gave the warning on Wednesday in an update of its Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters. It said that sweat could make the mask become wet more quickly which made it difficult to breathe and would promote the growth of microorganisms. “The important preventive measure during exercise is to...

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COVID-19: Africa Records Over 400,000 Cases, 10,000 Deaths

AfricaCoronavirusNewsCOVID-19: Africa Records Over 400,000 Cases, 10,000 Deaths

PilotnewsJuly 1, 2020

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says there are over 400,000 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Africa. The UN health agency gave the update on its regional official Twitter account — @WHOAFRO on Wednesday. It noted that “there are over 400,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases on the African continent- with more than 190,000 recoveries and 10,000 deaths.” The regional office stated that South Africa has 151,209 cases and 2,657...

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Gov. Okowa, Wife Test Positive for COVID-19

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaGov. Okowa, Wife Test Positive for COVID-19

PilotnewsJuly 1, 2020

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and wife, Edith, have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Olisa Ifeajika. Ifeajika, who made the disclosure in a statement in Asaba on Wednesday, said that the development was sequel to the tests conducted on the governor and his wife after a few days of self-isolation. It would be recalled that the governor and his wife had earlier proceeded on self-isolation after...

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Girl, 17, Wins COVID-19 Essay Competition in Badagry

CoronavirusEducationNewsGirl, 17, Wins COVID-19 Essay Competition in Badagry

PilotnewsJuly 1, 2020

A 17-year-old girl, Barakat Adeoti, has emerged the winner of a COVID-19 essay competition for secondary schools in Badagry, Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition was organised by an NGO, Real Act of Kindness (RAK) Development Foundation. Adeoti, of Araromi Ilogbo Senior Secondary School, Oko-Afo, won the final round of RAK COVID-19 Essay Competition held on Wednesday at Ajara Vetho, Badagry. The topic of the essay writing was “The...

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