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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FEC Approves N8.1 billion for Completion of Dam in Nasarawa State

InfrastructureNewsNigeriaFEC Approves N8.1 billion for Completion of Dam in Nasarawa State

PilotnewsJune 3, 2020

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N8.1 billion for the completion of the construction of Farin-Ruwa multipurpose dam in Nasarawa State. The Minister of Water Resources, Alhaji Suleiman Adamu, disclosed this when he briefed State House correspondents at the end of the third virtual meeting of the Council. The meeting was presided over by President Muhamamdu Buhari at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. He said the project was started by...

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Cleanup Starts at 57 Sites in Ogoni Land – Minister

EnvironmentNewsNigeriaCleanup Starts at 57 Sites in Ogoni Land – Minister

PilotnewsJune 3, 2020

The Minister of Environment, Dr Mohammad Abubakar, says no fewer than 57 sites at Ogoni land in Rivers are being cleaned up currently. Abubakar made the disclosure while speaking with State House correspondents on Wednesday in Abuja, saying that he had presented a report on the ministry’s mandate to a meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The virtual meeting was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. “The Ogoni cleanup in the past has been...

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COVID-19, Malaria/Typhoid Outbreak or “Onitsha Flu”?

NigeriaSpecial ReportWellnessCOVID-19, Malaria/Typhoid Outbreak or “Onitsha Flu”?

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)June 3, 2020

ONITSHA — Within the last three to four weeks, hundreds of people in Onitsha has been on self-medication for malaria and typhoid. Although before now, most Nigerians do not go to the hospital for a proper diagnosis before treatment, and this is a very common practice among most Nigerians. Instead, they often treat malaria and typhoid, and usually, that settles it for them. However, the situation in Onitsha in Anambra state, the commercial nerve centre...

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NEWS ANALYSIS:Nigeria Government Prioritizing Political Offices than Human Health

NewsNEWS ANALYSIS:Nigeria Government Prioritizing Political Offices than Human Health

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 3, 2020

Nigeria’s fight against COVID-19 appears to be more of political paparazzi than rescuing the lives of the common man that are already exposed to the danger of COVID-19 and poverty. This is evident in some statements made by top government officials who are at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19 and what is being reflected in the policies that are being put in place. About two months ago, the Secretary to the Government of...

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Black Lives Matter Comes to Paris as thousands Join Banned Protest

Law & JusticeNewsWorld NewsBlack Lives Matter Comes to Paris as thousands Join Banned Protest

PilotnewsJune 3, 2020

Thousands of people in Paris on Tuesday evening defied a ban to protest about the 2016 death of a young black man in police custody and alleged racism by security forces. Many of the overwhelmingly young, racially mixed crowd bore slogans linked to the Black Lives Matter movement in the U.S., which has seen large protests in recent days after George Floyd, a black man, was killed by police last week. The protest near the main...

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Ikpeazu’s Aides Test Positive for COVID-19 — Gov. Says

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaIkpeazu’s Aides Test Positive for COVID-19 — Gov. Says

PilotnewsJune 3, 2020

Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia said on Tuesday that two of his aides have tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Ikpeazu said this in a statement signed by him and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Umuahia. “Leading this battle from the front as your Governor, I and all members of the first family subjected ourselves to COVID-19 tests on Saturday, 30th May 2020 and the results came out negative...

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Buhari, Tinubu Condemn Uwaila’s Rape as Police Arrest Suspect

Crime & SecurityLaw & JusticeNigeriaBuhari, Tinubu Condemn Uwaila’s Rape as Police Arrest Suspect

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 3, 2020

The Killing of Miss Vera Uwaila after being raped by an unknown person(s) has sparked outrage and protests in Banin, Lagos, and Abuja. The social media has also been flooded with the hashtag #JusticeForUwa. The Protest has gotten to the number one citizen of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari, who took to his verified Twitter to condemn the killing and urged the police to bring the perpetrator(s) to justice. He tweeted, “I would like to offer my...

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Brazil Records Largest Daily Increase in Coronavirus Deaths

CoronavirusWorld NewsBrazil Records Largest Daily Increase in Coronavirus Deaths

PilotnewsJune 3, 2020

Brazil, on Tuesday, recorded its largest daily increase in deaths related to the novel coronavirus, data by the country’s Health Ministry showed. The country confirmed 1,262 new virus-related deaths, bringing the total toll to 31,199, according to the latest official figures. Tuesday’s daily jump was the steepest since the first victim was confirmed on March 17, the data showed, surpassing the record set on May 21 of 1,188 deaths in a day. The ministry also...

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Ighalo Aiming to lift Man Utd After Loan Extension

CoronavirusNewsSportsIghalo Aiming to lift Man Utd After Loan Extension

PilotnewsJune 3, 2020

Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo hopes to lift Manchester United “higher and higher” after extending his loan deal at the Premier League club from Shanghai Shenhua until the end of January 2021. Ighalo, whose initial loan spell from the Chinese Super League side was set to end on May 31, scored four goals in eight games for United before football was suspended due to COVID-19. “I am buzzing and ready to go … the last few...

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