Stakeholders Decry Increasing COVID-19 Infections Rise in Adamawa

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaStakeholders Decry Increasing COVID-19 Infections Rise in Adamawa

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)June 4, 2020

Stakeholders have expressed concern over increasing COVID-19 infections in Adamawa State despite robust sensitization by the media since the incursion of the pandemic into the state. Disturbed by the ugly development, journalists and media practitioners have been enjoined to redouble their efforts on sensitization and urged to be innovative in evolving new ways of passing messages that will appeal to the general public. During one day workshop in Yola, the stakeholders also harped on the...

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Federal Road Projects: FEC Approves Refunds of N148bn to Rivers, Ondo, 3 Others

InfrastructureNewsNigeriaPoliticsFederal Road Projects: FEC Approves Refunds of N148bn to Rivers, Ondo, 3 Others

PilotnewsJune 4, 2020

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved refund of N148billion expended on federal roads by Rivers, Cross River, Ondo, Bayelsa, and Osun states. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this when he briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the  third virtual meeting of the FEC, held at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Mohammed said the approval of the refund...

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Nigeria’s Proven Gas Reserve Now 203.16tcf, Says DPR

BusinessNewsOil & GasNigeria’s Proven Gas Reserve Now 203.16tcf, Says DPR

PilotnewsJune 4, 2020

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) said on Wednesday that Nigeria’s proven natural gas reserve had become 203.16trillion cubic feet (tcf), while crude oil reserve was 36.89billion barrels (bb) as at Jan. 1, 2020. Mr Sarki Auwalu, Director, DPR,  gave the numbers on Wednesday during an online interactive session with the media on topical issues in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria. Auwalu said the new figures represented a marginal increase of 1.16tcf in proven...

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COVID-19: ICRC Donates PPEs to Adamawa Hospitals

CoronavirusNewsCOVID-19: ICRC Donates PPEs to Adamawa Hospitals

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)June 4, 2020

In a bid to assist in containing the spread of the novel COVID-19 pandemic in Adamawa State, the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC), has donated Personal Protective Equipment to Malkohi Primary Health Center and Yola Specialist Hospital. Items donated in the two facilities include; 200 pcs plastic aprons, 180 pcs protection gowns, 900 pcs surgical caps, 1800 pcs surgical face mask, 300 pcs single-use face mask, 3000 pcs examination gloves and 600 pcs...

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‘They are Core Church Members’ – CAN Frowns at Stay-at-Home Advice for Old People

NewsNigeriaPoliticsRegions‘They are Core Church Members’ – CAN Frowns at Stay-at-Home Advice for Old People

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 4, 2020

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has kicked at the advice by the Presidential Task Force  (PTF) on COVID-19 for persons above the age of 55 to stay away from places of worship due to risk of contracting the virus. The West African Pilot News reported that the PTF national coordinator Dr. Aliyu Sani, had on Tuesday, advised vulnerable persons, including people with underlying conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, HIV, cancer and those above...

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FG Halts Refund to States for Cash Disbursed on Federal Projects Without Approval

EconomyNewsNigeriaFG Halts Refund to States for Cash Disbursed on Federal Projects Without Approval

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 4, 2020

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has warned states that the federal government would not refund monies they expended on federal projects within their boundaries without securing approval to begin such projects. This was disclosed by the Minister for Information, Culture and Tourism, Lai Mohammed, after the FEC meeting held on Wednesday. The minister said the FEC had approved a refund of N148,141,987,161.25 to five states – Cross River, Osun, Ondo, Bayelsa and Rivers States —...

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Artiste Hosts Maiden Virtual Drama Festival to Sensitise on Virtues of African Culture

Arts & CultureEntertainmentNewsArtiste Hosts Maiden Virtual Drama Festival to Sensitise on Virtues of African Culture

PilotnewsJune 4, 2020

Anthony Oluwabiyi, Chief Executive Officer, Theatre Centrik, on Wednesday urged Nigerians to imbibe strong African moral values that are capable of making the continent great. Oluwabiyi made the call during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He said that the promotion of African culture and theatrical performances would spur hidden talents to display their creativity. He told NAN that he would be presenting a virtual drama festival that would educate Nigerians,...

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Sex Education, Not Enough to Protect Girl Child From Sexual Assault— Educationist

Crime & SecurityEducationNewsNigeriaSex Education, Not Enough to Protect Girl Child From Sexual Assault— Educationist

PilotnewsJune 4, 2020

Mrs. Felicia Bamidele, an educationist in Ilorin, Kwara, says sex education is not enough to protect the girl child from sexual assault in Nigeria. Bamidele, Proprietress of Great Ideas Nursery and Primary School, Ilorin stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin on Thursday. She said sex education without strict government actions would not prevent the girl child from consistent sexual assault in the country. Also, Association calls on Edo govt. to protect lives of women,...

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As A Senator, Akpabio Inserted 500m Constituency Project in NDDC Budget – Senate Panel

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAs A Senator, Akpabio Inserted 500m Constituency Project in NDDC Budget – Senate Panel

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 4, 2020

On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on the Niger Delta Affairs has released documents to justify its allegations against the Minister of Niger Delta Affair, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The documents alleged that Akpabio requested the inclusion of about ₦500m worth of constituency project in the NDDC 2017 budget. Peter Nwaoboshi who was the Chairman of the Senate Panel on the NDDC, last week, alleged that Akpabio, who was a Senator in the 8th Senate, wrote to...

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Why Government Wants Persons Above 55-Years to Avoid Churches and Mosques

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaWhy Government Wants Persons Above 55-Years to Avoid Churches and Mosques

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 4, 2020

Following the authorisation by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 for religious centres to re-open, the PTF has also advised persons above the age of 55 to avoid churches and mosques. The PTF National Coordinator, Dr Aliyu Sani, also urged people with underlying medical conditions, including HIV, diabetes and cancer to stay at home. “We are strongly advising vulnerable individuals such as those with underlying conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, HIV, cancer, and those...

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