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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Court Orders Release of Orji Kalu from Prison

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaPoliticsCourt Orders Release of Orji Kalu from Prison

PilotnewsJune 2, 2020

A Federal High Court in Lagos, on Tuesday, granted a motion by a former Governor of Abia,  Orji Uzor Kalu, seeking his release from the Kuje Prison custody. Justice Mohammed Liman before who the applicant’s motion was pending, granted the prayer of applicant, and ordered the release of Kalu, from prison. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kalu was sentenced to 12 years for N7.2billion fraud belonging to Abia. The verdict was handed...

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A Biafra Of The Mind

ColumnsNewsNigeriaOpinionA Biafra Of The Mind

PilotnewsJune 2, 2020

May 30, 2019 marks the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of the Republic of Biafra. For the sake of a younger generation that has not been taught Nigerian history, it is important to put some context to the emergence of Biafra. It may all have started from the political crisis of 1964 which culminated in the coups of January 15, and July 29, 1966. What is clear is that the declaration of Biafra followed a...

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U.S. Protests: UN Urges Restraint, Social Cohesion

NewsUnited NationsUnited StatesU.S. Protests: UN Urges Restraint, Social Cohesion

PilotnewsJune 2, 2020

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed for restraint and social cohesion as violent protests grow across the United States over police brutality. Guterres’ spokesman, Mr Stéphane Dujarric, conveyed his message while addressing UN correspondents on Monday. “The situation we are seeing today we have seen in different parts of the world before. “Grievances must be heard, but they must be expressed in peaceful ways, and authorities must show restraint in responding to demonstrators,” he said....

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BlackLivesMatters: Tiger Woods Calls for Calm, Describes George Floyd’s Death as ‘Shocking Tragedy’

NewsPeopleSportsUnited StatesBlackLivesMatters: Tiger Woods Calls for Calm, Describes George Floyd’s Death as ‘Shocking Tragedy’

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 2, 2020

The Golf superstar, Tiger Woods has called for calm in the ongoing protest over George Floyd’s death. Woods describes the death Floyd as a “shocking tragedy”, noting that the law enforcement officers “trained so diligently to understand how, when and where to use force.” He added that violent protests were not the answer as unrest is seen across the United State on Monday. He expressed his “utmost respect” for police and likened the situation to...

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Nigerian Entertainer, Majek Fashek Dies at 71

Arts & CultureEntertainmentNigeriaNigerian Entertainer, Majek Fashek Dies at 71

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 2, 2020

The Nigerian musician and entertainer, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek as stage name is dead. The musician died at the age of 71. It was learned that he died in a hospital in New York on Monday evening after a prolong illness. Uzoma Omenka, his manager, confirmed his death in a video uploaded on the late musician’s Instagram handle. Omenka added that he has been getting calls from all over regarding the passing...

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