FEC Approves N2.3trn to Address Disruption of Economy by COVID-19 Pandemic

CoronavirusEconomyNewsNigeriaFEC Approves N2.3trn to Address Disruption of Economy by COVID-19 Pandemic

PilotnewsJune 24, 2020

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved N2.3 trillion stimulus package to support the Nigerian economy in the face of the disruptions and challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, who disclosed this to State House correspondents at the end of the Council meeting in Abuja, said the package was part of the Nigeria Economic Sustainability Plan (NESP) as...

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Nigerian Media’s Unsubstantiated Claims that U.S. Agencies Investigating Corruption by Buhari’s Inner Circle

CorruptionNewsNigeriaNigerian Media’s Unsubstantiated Claims that U.S. Agencies Investigating Corruption by Buhari’s Inner Circle

PilotnewsJune 24, 2020

Pointblank News is reporting that the U.S. Departments of State and Justice are investigating Sabiu ‘Tunde’ Yusuf, Sarki Abba, Mamman Daura, Ismaila Isa Funtua, and his son Abubakar Funtua for money laundering in the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. Most are members of Buhari’s inner circle. Pointblank cites a figure of $800 million used to purchase real estate in the UK and the Gulf states. The U.S. investigation, according to Pointblank News, is being conducted in cooperation with the...

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‘Get Dbanj for Kidnapping, Witness Tampering, Blackmail, Bribery’ – Reactions Trail New Details from Seyitan

EntertainmentMusicNews‘Get Dbanj for Kidnapping, Witness Tampering, Blackmail, Bribery’ – Reactions Trail New Details from Seyitan

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 24, 2020

Although Dbanj’s accuser, Ms Seyitan Babatayo, has said she was taking few days off for counselling and therapy, her statement which was released and circulated on social media continues to generate diverse reactions. In the statement, Ms Seyitan explained in detail what happened to her from the day she was allegedly raped by Dbanj and her ordeal after she publicly accused the popular musician. She said it was “necessary to clarify for records due to...

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IMF Forecasts Deeper Recession for Sub-Saharan Africa

AfricaBusinessNewsIMF Forecasts Deeper Recession for Sub-Saharan Africa

PilotnewsJune 24, 2020

JOHANNESBURG – Sub-Saharan Africa’s gross domestic product is expected to shrink by 3.2% this year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday, more than a previous estimated contraction of 1.6%. In its World Economic Outlook update, the IMF projected that GDP in South Africa, the continent’s most advanced economy, would shrink by 8% in 2020, a bigger contraction than the 5.8% forecast in April. South Africa’s strict...

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African Child Day: Ajanaku Prescribes Quality Education for African Children

NewsAfrican Child Day: Ajanaku Prescribes Quality Education for African Children

PilotnewsJune 24, 2020

The President, O’odua Youths, Mr Rotimi Ajanaku, on Wednesday said the only antidote to guarantee global peace was qualitative education and justice for African children. Ajanaku made this prescription in a paper presented to end a weeklong celebration to mark the International Day of the African Child in Ibadan. The paper was presented through his media aide, Mr Adebowale Adeoye, at the event which was organised by the Asiwaju Rotimi Ajanaku Foundation. “You wonder why...

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UNHCR Appoints 2Baba “Goodwill Ambassador”

EntertainmentWorld NewsUNHCR Appoints 2Baba “Goodwill Ambassador”

PilotnewsJune 24, 2020

Innocent Idibia, known by his stage name, 2Baba, has been appointed as a regional “Goodwill Ambassador” for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. A statement by the Agency and also on his social media handles said that 2Baba, a musician, producer and philanthropist has been a steadfast supporter of the UNHCR LuQuLuQu campaign. He had done so since its inception in supporting and uplifting the narrative of the African refugee. The UN agency wrote on twitter:...

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COVID-19: NCDC Announces 452 New Cases, Total Number 21,371

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaCOVID-19: NCDC Announces 452 New Cases, Total Number 21,371

PilotnewsJune 24, 2020

Nigeria has announced 452 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of the cases in the country to 21,371. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) gave the figure on Tuesday night through its official Twitter handle. The NCDC said that the new cases were from 14 states. It said that the country recorded seven deaths on June 23. The NCDC said that Lagos State had the highest number of the new cases with...

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Northern Governors Meet Security Heads Over Banditry, Insurgency

Crime & SecurityNational SecurityNigeriaNorthern Governors Meet Security Heads Over Banditry, Insurgency

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 24, 2020

The 19 Governors of the Northern Nigerian States have met with heads of security agencies on Tuesday. The meeting led by the National Security Adviser (NSA) on how to successfully tackle banditry and insurgency in the region. Also, Service Chiefs and heads of intelligence agencies also met to discuss new strategies that will put an end to incessant killings. The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, whose state has been hit hard by banditry, brief...

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More Stories Emerge on Lagos Gruesome Murder-Suicide on Victory Park Estate

LifestyleNewsNigeriaMore Stories Emerge on Lagos Gruesome Murder-Suicide on Victory Park Estate

PilotnewsJune 24, 2020

Various communities are still shocked about the Nigerian man identified as Femi, who stabbed his wife to death, and thereafter committed suicide in their home in Victory Park estate in Lagos state on Sunday, June 21. Amidst a long thread of comments expressing shock and offering prayers to the diseased, a close friend and Church member who identified herself as Queen Tutu Omoighe used her Facebook handle to tell her story about the tragedy. According...

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Bandits Abduct Women, Baby in Kastina Village

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaBandits Abduct Women, Baby in Kastina Village

Beloved John (Staff Writer)June 23, 2020

A group of armed bandits attacked Karare Village in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State, kidnapping two women and a baby. The group also carted away with some valuables, including cows and food items Saharareporters reported that a resident of the area, Mustapha Ruma, disclosed that the attackers invaded the area on Tuesday with dangerous weapons. He stated that the group numbering close to 20, stormed the village on motorbikes. The bandits attacked many...

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