Majek Fashek Was a ‘Lyrical Wizard’- Charlyboy

Arts & CultureEntertainmentPeopleMajek Fashek Was a ‘Lyrical Wizard’- Charlyboy

PilotnewsJune 3, 2020

Maverick Nigerian showbiz maestro and activist, Charles Oputa, a.k.a Charlyboy, has paid tribute to late Nigerian music legend Majek Fashek, popularly known as ‘The Rainmaker’, describing him as a “ Lyrical Wizard”. He extolled the late reggae icon in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. The Nigerian entertainment industry was thrown into mourning on Tuesday when Fashek’s death was announced by his manager, Omenka Uzoma, on his Instagram...

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Nigeria Records 241 New Cases of COVID-19, Total Infections hit 10,818

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaNigeria Records 241 New Cases of COVID-19, Total Infections hit 10,818

PilotnewsJune 3, 2020

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Tuesday said it has recorded 241 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the country, taking the total number of infections in Nigeria to 10,818. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NCDC on its official twitter handle said that as at June 2, 2020, 15 deaths were recorded in the country. The health agency stated that most of those who died were associated with...

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UPDATE: Adamawa Violence Attack: Muslim Council, Police Trade Words Over Tingno Arrests

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaUPDATE: Adamawa Violence Attack: Muslim Council, Police Trade Words Over Tingno Arrests

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)June 3, 2020

The Adamawa state Muslim Council has asked on security agencies to conduct an in-depth investigation without fear or favour into the recent communal clash in Tingno community of Lamurde Local Government Area of the state. The council alleged that local police have taken a side in the arrest of suspected perpetrators of violent attacks, the allegations denied by the police. It recalls that the state commissioner of police Olubenga Adeyanju on Monday said that 18...

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Buhari Meets Adesina Behind Closed Door

NewsNigeriaBuhari Meets Adesina Behind Closed Door

PilotnewsJune 2, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with the embattling President of the African Development Bank, Mr. Akinwumi Adesina behind closed-door in the State House, Abuja. This was made public by the Personal Assistance to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, in a series of tweet. Ahnmad tweeted, attaching pictures of the meeting “President @MBuhari receives President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. @Akin_Adesina this afternoon, at the State House, Abuja.” Whistleblowers had petitioned Adesina,...

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Rohr Must Win Trophies, Not Just Qualifying for Tournaments – Akanni

EntertainmentNigeriaSportsRohr Must Win Trophies, Not Just Qualifying for Tournaments – Akanni

PilotnewsJune 2, 2020

Wahidi Akanni, an ex-international footballer, on Tuesday said with the re-appointment of Gernot Rohr as the manager of the Super Eagles, winning trophies should be his major focus rather than qualifying for major tournaments. Akanni said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) recently renewed the contract of Rorh as coach of the Super Eagles for another two and half years. “Well, having been...

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FIFA Asks Leagues to Use ‘Common Sense’ Over Floyd Protests

Law & JusticeSportsWorld NewsFIFA Asks Leagues to Use ‘Common Sense’ Over Floyd Protests

PilotnewsJune 2, 2020

World soccer governing body,  FIFA,  has asked competition organisers to use “common sense” with players who display messages of protest over the death of George Floyd. Floyd, an unarmed black man,  was killed in police custody in the United States. FIFA regulations barred players from displaying any “political, religious or personal slogans, statements or images” on their kit. Since 2014, this ban had included undershirts — a response to players lifting up their shirts to...

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UK Prime Minister Hosts Global Vaccine Summit June 4

CoronavirusEuropeNewsUK Prime Minister Hosts Global Vaccine Summit June 4

PilotnewsJune 2, 2020

The British High Commission in Nigeria says the UK Prime Minister will host a Global Vaccine Summit on June 4. The commission, in a statement on Tuesday, said that the summit would bring together, leaders from around the world to a virtual event to pledge their support to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. It said the aim was to further protect  300 million children against infectious diseases like measles, typhoid, and polio. According to the commission,...

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Senate President Advocates Stiffer Penalty for Rape

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaSenate President Advocates Stiffer Penalty for Rape

PilotnewsJune 2, 2020

President of the Senate, Sen. Ahmad Lawan, has advocated for stiffer penalties for rape in Nigeria. Lawan made the call on Tuesday in his concluding remarks on motion over increasing rape cases and brutality against the girl child in the country. According to him, having stiffer penalties in Nigeria’s criminal and penal code will serve as a deterrent to perpetrators of the act. “We stand together, shoulder to shoulder on this, and I think we...

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Senate Confirms 37 Nominees for Appointment in Federal Character Commission

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenate Confirms 37 Nominees for Appointment in Federal Character Commission

PilotnewsJune 2, 2020

Senate on Tuesday confirmed 37 nominees from the 38 presented by President Muhammadu Buhari as Chairman and members of the Federal Character Commission. Senate confirmation is sequel to the presentation of the report of the Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs and consideration of the report at the Senate Committee of the Whole. The nominees confirmed by the senate to serve at the Federal Character Commission include: Muheeba Dankaka, Chairman; (Kwara). Other members confirm...

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FG Directs Senior Officers, Workers on Essential Services to Resume Work

CoronavirusJobsNewsNigeriaFG Directs Senior Officers, Workers on Essential Services to Resume Work

PilotnewsJune 2, 2020

The Federal Government has directed officers on Grade Level 14 and above including those on essential services to resume work on daily basis with effect from Tuesday,  June 2, 2020. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), Dr Folasade Yemi -Esan, made this known in a statement signed by the Director of Information in her office Mrs Olawunmi Ogunmosunle on Tuesday in Abuja. “To this effect, concerned officers are hereby directed to...

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