Unite Against COVID-19, WHO Appeals to African Countries

CoronavirusWorld NewsUnite Against COVID-19, WHO Appeals to African Countries

PilotnewsMarch 26, 2020

The World Health Organisation, (WHO), has appealed to African countries to unite in the fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19) after it made an assessment of the virus as a pandemic. WHO made the call through its Risk Communication Officer, Hawa Sesay, on Wednesday in Abuja, at a one-day media orientation workshop for Health reporters. The workshop was organised by the Ministry of Health (FMOH) through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The News Agency of...

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Media Personality Ik Osakioduwa debunks rumours of contracting Covid-19

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaMedia Personality Ik Osakioduwa debunks rumours of contracting Covid-19

PilotnewsMarch 25, 2020

Popular media personality, IK Osakioduwa has denied rumours that he has contracted the novel coronavirus. The television presenter, who said he was not excited over the fake news, took to his Instagram page to share a video of himself. In the video, Osakioduwa was seen reacting to the rumours being circulated on social media. The rumours alleged that he attended the 2020 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), after contracting coronavirus while...

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Paris Club Refund: Court Orders Katsina Govt to Pay Over 13.3bn to Firm

Law & JusticeNigeriaParis Club Refund: Court Orders Katsina Govt to Pay Over 13.3bn to Firm

PilotnewsMarch 25, 2020

Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered Katsina State Government to pay a firm, Mauritz Walton Nigerian Ltd, N13.3 billion for the debt management services it rendered to the state. The firm was said to have rendered the services, which aided the refund of the 217.3 million dollars to Katsina State by the Federal Government. Justice Ekwo, in a judgment, held the firm was able to establish, through credible evidence, that...

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Buhari Congratulates New Primate, Church of Nigeria

NewsNigeriaRegionsBuhari Congratulates New Primate, Church of Nigeria

PilotnewsMarch 25, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Archbishop Henry Ndukuba on his presentation as the fifth Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). The President’s congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Wednesday. The President also felicitated with all members of the Anglican Church across Nigeria on ”the joyous occasion that ushered in a new spiritual leader of the Church, who has...

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Senate, White House reach deal on $2 trillion stimulus package to lessen COVID-19’s economic impact

NewsUnited StatesSenate, White House reach deal on $2 trillion stimulus package to lessen COVID-19’s economic impact

PilotnewsMarch 25, 2020

After five days of negotiations, Senate leaders and the Trump administration said early Wednesday morning they have reached a deal on a $2 trillion stimulus package to help relieve the economic impact of COVID-19. “Ladies and gentlemen, we are done. We have a deal,” White House legislative affairs director Eric Ueland told reporters around 1AM, according to the Washington Post. Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who negotiated with Ueland, Secretary...

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COVID-19: Enugu State Gov Outlines Measures to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaCOVID-19: Enugu State Gov Outlines Measures to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)March 25, 2020

The Enugu State Governor urges residents in the state to keep calm and comply with the directives of the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) and the State Ministry of Health’s on ways to mitigate the spread of coronavirus. Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi advised that adhering to the Social distancing protocol as advised by NCDC even in place of religious worship centers as well as in restaurants and eateries will help control the spread of the...

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FG Shuts Down Aso Villa After Abba Kyari Test Positive for Coronavirus

CoronavirusNigeriaFG Shuts Down Aso Villa After Abba Kyari Test Positive for Coronavirus

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 24, 2020

Nigeria’s seat of power, Aso Villa, Abuja has halted all activity within the villa. This development is the sequel to the Buhari’s Chief of staff, Abba Kyari Covid-19 case. The West Africa Pilot News gathered that Kyari met with Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Buhari, Babagana Kingibe, a prominent member of the “cabal”, and Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello shortly before he was tested. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s confirmed cases of...

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Nowhere to Run—When wealth, made or stolen, provides no refuge.

CoronavirusNigeriaOpinionNowhere to Run—When wealth, made or stolen, provides no refuge.

PilotnewsMarch 24, 2020

A few weeks ago, a friend of mine called to inquire about “my plans”. My plans?  He wanted to know how I was preparing for Nigeria’s eventual collapse. He then went for the pitch. Invest $150,000 in a named foreign country and be granted citizenship which will provide access to the U.S., U.K. and Europe. To validate his pitch, he reeled off names of known politicians who he claimed were his clients.  ”Bro, you have...

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Troops Recover Large Cache of Arms from Bandits in Benue

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTroops Recover Large Cache of Arms from Bandits in Benue

PilotnewsMarch 24, 2020

The Defence Headquarters says the troops of ‘Operation Whirl Stroke’ deployed in Benue has recovered a large cache of weapons from fleeing bandits in Odogoke and Odejo communities in Agatu Local Area of the state. The Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Onyeuko said that the troops carried out cordon and search operation in the communities to apprehend bandits following deadly clashes in...

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Nigeria Now Has 42 Cases of COVID-19 – NCDC

ConservationNewsNigeriaNigeria Now Has 42 Cases of COVID-19 – NCDC

PilotnewsMarch 24, 2020

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says Nigeria now has 42 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director-General of NCDC, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Tuesday in Abuja, while giving an update on COVID-19 in the country. Ihekweazu said that the two new cases of COVID19 have been confirmed, one from Lagos and one from Ogun state. He said that one of the cases was a returning traveler and the...

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