Super Eagles Abandon AFCON Qualifier in Libya After 12-Hour Airport Ordeal

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsSuper Eagles Abandon AFCON Qualifier in Libya After 12-Hour Airport Ordeal

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 15, 2024

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have withdrawn from their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying match against Libya following a harrowing 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport. The Nigerian contingent, including players and officials, landed in Libya on Sunday evening only to face unexpected obstacles that left them stranded and without assistance. The Nigerian squad had travelled to Libya after securing a 1-0 victory over Libya last Friday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium,...

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Kogi Govt Calls On FG For Help, As Flood Ravages State

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKogi Govt Calls On FG For Help, As Flood Ravages State

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 15, 2024

The Kogi State Government has called on the Federal Government and international donor agencies to come to the aid of the state as flood sacks over 200 communities. The State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo while addressing newsmen at Kotonkarfe, Kogi Local Government on Monday noted that a major “humanitarian crisis is brewing in the state as close to two million people are currently homeless”. He said the “National Emergency Management Agency...

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“Times Are Difficult, Eat Free Food When You Can,” Akpabio Tells Nigerians

NewsNigeriaPolitics“Times Are Difficult, Eat Free Food When You Can,” Akpabio Tells Nigerians

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 14, 20241

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has advised Nigerians to seize every opportunity to eat free food as they grapple with the country’s rising economic challenges. Akpabio made the statement during a plenary session, where he said, “Times are difficult, and wherever you see free food, please endeavour to avail yourself,” according to a video that went viral on Sunday. The remark, made in a jovial tone, drew laughter from other senators despite the...

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Battling the Storm: How Ordinary Citizens of Anambra Are Coping with Economic Hardship

EconomyNewsNigeriaBattling the Storm: How Ordinary Citizens of Anambra Are Coping with Economic Hardship

PilotnewsOctober 14, 2024

As the economic challenges in Nigeria deepen, the people of Anambra State, like many others across the country, are feeling the weight of skyrocketing prices, job losses, and a strained economy. The ripple effect of inflation, increased fuel prices, and a depreciating naira is forcing ordinary citizens to make hard choices in their day-to-day lives. From small-scale traders in Onitsha to farmers in rural communities, the struggle to meet basic needs is reshaping daily existence...

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Nigerian Air Force To Take Delivery Of Three M-346 Fighter Ground Attack

National SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerian Air Force To Take Delivery Of Three M-346 Fighter Ground Attack

PilotnewsOctober 14, 2024

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) experts, led by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, along with officials from the Ministries of Defence and Finance have reached the agreement to acquire 34 additional aircraft from Messrs Leonardo from Italy. The agreement was reached during a Programme Management Review Meeting in Italy with Messrs Leonardo s.p.a. NAF spokesman, Air Cdre Olusola Akinboyewa in a statement said the meeting aimed to finalize arrangements...

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The Devil is on Ballot – Why Donald Trump is Bad for America

Anthony Obi OgboColumnsUnited StatesThe Devil is on Ballot – Why Donald Trump is Bad for America

PilotnewsOctober 13, 2024

“The last time the Devil visited America was in 2020 in the form of COVID. He wrecked all activities and took away millions of lives. Almost four years later, the Devil is back as a candidate for the November Ballot. This time as Trump” —Anthony Ogbo The most dangerous bee is that which perches on your scrotum. Punch it and smash your manhood; leave it and you are stung to death. To democracy, Donald Trump...

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Nigeria Not Snubbed During UN Human Rights Council Polls, Presidency Says

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria Not Snubbed During UN Human Rights Council Polls, Presidency Says

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 13, 2024

The presidency has condemned those  who alleged that Nigeria lost out in the recent United Nations Human Rights Council Elections. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Sunday in a press statement explained the controversies surrounding the recent elections.  He said on October 9, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly elected 18 members to the Human Rights Council for the 2025-2027 term. Explaining further he said the members elected to...

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US Charges Air Peace Boss Onyema with Money Laundering and Document Fraud

NewsNigeriaPoliticsUS Charges Air Peace Boss Onyema with Money Laundering and Document Fraud

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 13, 2024

…Air Peace Confident in Onyema’s Exoneration Allen Onyema, the Chairman and CEO of Air Peace, Nigeria’s major airline, and Ejiroghene Eghagha, the airline’s Chief Administration and Finance Officer, are facing charges in the United States for alleged money laundering and obstruction of justice. The charges stem from a federal investigation launched in 2019. US authorities accuse Onyema of moving over $20 million from Nigeria to US bank accounts through a scheme involving “false documents” used...

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Minimum wage: Special Adviser On Salaries, Pensions Suspended

EconomyNewsNigeriaMinimum wage: Special Adviser On Salaries, Pensions Suspended

PilotnewsOctober 13, 2024

The Special Adviser on Salary and Pensions to Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State Alhaji Bashir Ado has been suspended over an alleged premature statement on the N70,000 minimum wage. The suspension was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Malam Bala Ibrahim, in Dutse. The statement said the government viewed with serious concern a statement circulating in various sections of the media alleging that the governor has approved...

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Why Governor Soludo might Struggle with his Re-election next year

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsWhy Governor Soludo might Struggle with his Re-election next year

PilotnewsOctober 12, 2024

“Most Anambra stakeholders who supported Soludo in 2021 are no longer cordial with him” —Ebuka Onyekwelu Anambra State politicians and indeed, all interested parties in the 2025 Anambra State gubernatorial election are now advancing their schemes, almost one year to the election. The incumbent governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has recently concluded the local government election in which his own lineup of the All Progressives Grand Alliance – APGA- were all declared the winners. Thankfully, both...

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