‘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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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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