As medical professionals, my husband and I know the Nigerian travel ban is cruel. Now the pain is personal

AfricaNigeriaOpinionAs medical professionals, my husband and I know the Nigerian travel ban is cruel. Now the pain is personal

PilotnewsFebruary 9, 2020

A few days ago my daughter was diagnosed with a rare disease. In our time of need, my husband and I wanted to rely on our family for support but that option was suddenly ripped away from us. And it’s all because we are Nigerian. Last Friday, the Trump administration expanded its 2017 travel ban — which restricted immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries — to include six more countries, including Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation....

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First American dies of coronavirus in China: US Embassy

HealthNewsWorldFirst American dies of coronavirus in China: US Embassy

PilotnewsFebruary 8, 2020

A 60-year-old diagnosed with coronavirus in Wuhan, China, has reportedly become the first U.S. citizen to die of the novel virus. The patient died at Jinyintian Hospital in Wuhan on Thursday, The New York Times reported. The U.S. Embassy in Beijing confirmed the patient’s death Friday night but gave few other details. “We offer our sincerest condolences to the family on their loss,” a spokesman for the embassy said, according to the Times. “Out of respect...

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More African countries are getting coronavirus testing labs but are on edge as the threat looms

AfricaHealthNewsWorldMore African countries are getting coronavirus testing labs but are on edge as the threat looms

PilotnewsFebruary 8, 2020

The total count of confirmed coronavirus cases globally has already surpassed 25,000—yet none of those have been recorded in Africa, Yomi Kazeem reports. In the wake of suspected cases in Ethiopia, Botswana, Namibia, Ghana, Kenya and Côte d’Ivoire, several countries have stepped up proactive measures in a bid to ensure the best chance of containing a possible outbreak. While several international airports across the continent have already introduced screening and checks, Mauritius has introduced mandatory...

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Why Nigerian Foreign Policy Fails to Woo Trump

NigeriaPoliticsWhy Nigerian Foreign Policy Fails to Woo Trump

PilotnewsFebruary 8, 2020

This week, a high-powered Nigerian delegation, including the country’s octogenarian ambassador, was in Washington for talks with the U.S. State Department. High on the agenda were undoubtedly the new visa restrictions announced by the Trump administration that prevent Nigerians from applying for visas that represent a pathway to permanent residency, Eromo Egbejule  writes;   After the new visa policy made international headlines, President Muhammadu Buhari’s immediate move was to announce a committee to look at...

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This footballer turning Nigerians into Manchester United fans

NewsNigeriaSportsThis footballer turning Nigerians into Manchester United fans

PilotnewsFebruary 8, 2020

He may not be a global superstar but Manchester United’s newest signing is still influential enough to convince fans to change the team they support. Odion Ighalo’s deadline day loan from Shanghai Shenhua to the Premier League club was one of the biggest surprises of the January transfer window — and the move has made waves back in his home country, Nigeria. The 30-year-old already has Premier League experience, appearing 99 times for Watford between...

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25 million Nigerians are living with disabilities

HealthNewsNigeria25 million Nigerians are living with disabilities

Izu Emmanuel (Abuja City Editor)February 7, 2020

Dr Samuel Ankeli, the Special Adviser (SA) to President Muhammadu Buhari on Disability, says 25 million Nigerians are living with disabilities. Ankeli made the disclosure on Thursday in Ilorin while addressing physically challenged students of the University of Ilorin during the launch of the maiden edition of  a programme titled “Ability in Disability”, organised by the students. The presidential aide pledged to assist the university in securing hostel accommodation and special centres for its physically...

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JUST IN: Nigerian Senate constitutes 56- member constitution review committee

NewsNigeriaPoliticsJUST IN: Nigerian Senate constitutes 56- member constitution review committee

PilotnewsFebruary 6, 2020

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday at plenary constituted a 56 – member constitution review committee to work on bills seeking for alteration of some provisions of the 1999 Constitution . The committee, as announced by the President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan , consists of eight principal officers who are to serve as steering committee within the larger committee. The committee is also made of one senator from each of the 36 states of the...

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Michael Okpara University Governing Council dismisses petitions, sexual harassment allegations, against VC

EducationNewsNigeriaMichael Okpara University Governing Council dismisses petitions, sexual harassment allegations, against VC

Emeka OdogwuFebruary 5, 2020

In what could be seen as a face saving measure, the Governing Council of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) yesterday absolved the Vice Chancellor (VC) of the institution, Prof. Francis Otunta, of allegations of intimidation and sexual harassment by one Dr. Patricia Mbah. The Governing Council also berated one of its members, Dr. Nelson Amanze Udenze, for allegedly calling for the dissolution of the Council and removal of the Vice Chancellor from office....

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Mitt Romney’s stand for the ages

ColumnsOpinionPoliticsMitt Romney’s stand for the ages

PilotnewsFebruary 5, 2020

Every once in a long while a single act of conscience can repair the nation’s soul. In the dark days of Joe McCarthy’s terror, Sen. Margaret Chase Smith of Maine spoke out against her fellow Republican when nobody else would. During Watergate, Sen. Howard Baker of Tennessee uttered the immortal words — of a president from his own party — “What did the president know and when did he know it?” Now Sen. Mitt Romney...

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Donald Trump Has Been Acquitted Of Both Articles Of Impeachment

NewsPoliticsDonald Trump Has Been Acquitted Of Both Articles Of Impeachment

PilotnewsFebruary 5, 2020

Trump will remain in office after the Senate voted to clear him of the charges that have dogged his presidency for months. The US Senate has voted to acquit President Donald Trump of both impeachment charges he faced. He will not be removed from office. The Senate voted Wednesday afternoon, mostly across party lines, to dismiss the impeachment articles of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Sen. Mitt Romney was the only Republican to...

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