Donald Trump and Blacks – Oil and Water Don’t Mix

Anthony Obi OgboColumnsUnited StatesDonald Trump and Blacks – Oil and Water Don’t Mix

PilotnewsJune 18, 2024

“Political affiliation without genuine consideration of interests and benefits can result in a meaningless display of ignorance and recklessness“ —Anthony Ogbo ________________________ Oil and water are known for their stark differences in chemical compositions and physical characteristics, making them the most opposing properties in nature. Oil, a non-polar substance, refuses to mix with water, a polar substance, due to its contrasting polarities. This results in the formation of distinct layers when the two are combined,...

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Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Makes Afrobeats History with 1 Billion US Streams

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaRema’s ‘Calm Down’ Makes Afrobeats History with 1 Billion US Streams

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 18, 2024

Nigerian superstar Rema has achieved another major milestone with his hit song “Calm Down.” According to Chart Data, the song featuring Selena Gomez has officially surpassed one billion on-demand streams in the United States, a first for both Afrobeats and African music. “Calm Down”, released in February 2022 as a single off Rema’s “Rave and Roses” album, took the world by storm, especially in the US. The remix with Selena Gomez became a megahit, setting...

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Tinubu Says Rail Tracks Vandalization, Stealing Of Electric Cables, Acts Of Sabotage

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTinubu Says Rail Tracks Vandalization, Stealing Of Electric Cables, Acts Of Sabotage

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 18, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has said that rail track vandalization and stealing of electric cables are acts of sabotage, stressing that it’s imperative for Nigerians to have a change of value system if the nation is to make progress. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), in a press statement on Tuesday noted that Tinubu spoke in Lagos when he received a delegation from the National Assembly who came to felicitate with him on...

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How Involved Are Political Elites in the Southeast’s Unfolding Crisis?

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsHow Involved Are Political Elites in the Southeast’s Unfolding Crisis?

PilotnewsJune 18, 2024

“The elites must provide direction on how Biafra must be remembered.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu On Monday, June 17th, 2024, some innocent people in Nnobi and Nnewi in Anambra state, lost their lives to the activities of armed gangs under the aegis of “unknown gunmen.” This Monday’s episode was only one of the series in the speedy deterioration of Southeast security since 2021. The week before, some soldiers, needless to add of Abia origin, were murdered in...

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Tinubu Surrounds Self With Aides, Associates Who Want Him To Fail – Lukman

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu Surrounds Self With Aides, Associates Who Want Him To Fail – Lukman

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 17, 2024

Salihu Lukman, former Vice National Chairman, North-West of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that President Bola Tinubu has surrounded himself with aides and associates who are setting him up to fail. The politician who just resigned his membership of the ruling party a few days ago noted that Tinubu has made himself inaccessible to even party members who supported him to win election. He said, “Under Asiwaju I was very confident that he...

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Plateau: Hoodlums Destroy Properties, Set Over 10 Cars Ablaze In Jos

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPlateau: Hoodlums Destroy Properties, Set Over 10 Cars Ablaze In Jos

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 17, 2024

Following a minor skirmish between hoodlums and Security Operatives at the Kugiya market, rampaging hoodlums   destroyed several cars and razed buildings in Bukuru Metropolis, the Headquarters of Jos South Local Government Council of Plateau State on Monday evening. It was gathered that the crisis broke out  at the  community at about 2pm while operatives deployed to the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) went into the locality to implement the Executive Order recently signed by the state Governor, Caleb...

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NAF Confirms Over 80 Terrorists Neutralized In Katsina

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNAF Confirms Over 80 Terrorists Neutralized In Katsina

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 17, 2024

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that it neutralized over 80 terrorists in Katsina State. A press statement on Monday signed by Edward Gabkwet, Air Vice Marshal, Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, stated that the air strikes by the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji have continued to record the expected outcome as several terrorists have been eliminated with their motorcycles destroyed. The statement read, “In one of such strikes carried out...

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Police Reject 10,000 New Constables, Demand Cancellation Of Recruitment Exercise

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPolice Reject 10,000 New Constables, Demand Cancellation Of Recruitment Exercise

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 17, 2024

The 10,000 constables recruited in the 2022/23 recruitment exercise into the Nigeria Police Force have been rejected by the force. A statement by the force spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Saturday titled “Police confirms 2022 constable recruitment process marred with irregularities, alleged corruption,” calls for review as the recruitment list flooded with non-applicants. The police authorities said the exercise was marred by irregularities and corruption as names of unqualified candidates were smuggled into the final...

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Eid-el-Kabir: State Governors Harps On Peaceful Coexistence

NewsNigeriaEid-el-Kabir: State Governors Harps On Peaceful Coexistence

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 17, 2024

Community leaders in Taraba State have been charged to continue collaborating with security agencies for peace to reign across the state. Governor Agbu Kefas made the call on Sunday while felicitating with the Muslim Ummah on the celebration of Eid-El-Kabir. He said Taraba State has all the faiths cohabiting in peace, adding that his administration would continue to be fair to all sides, and reiterated his administration’s commitment to the state’s peace, unity, and progress...

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Nigeria’s Cost of Living Crisis Worsens As Inflation Rate Hits 33.95%

BusinessEconomyNewsNigeriaNigeria’s Cost of Living Crisis Worsens As Inflation Rate Hits 33.95%

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 17, 2024

The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, released data on Saturday showing Nigeria’s inflation rate climbed to a staggering 33.95 per cent in May, the highest level in 28 years. This represents a 0.26 percentage point increase from April’s already concerning rate of 33.69 per cent. The report highlights a relentless rise in the cost of living, with food prices at the forefront. Food inflation specifically reached 40.66 per cent in May, up from 40.53 per...

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