UniAbuja Set To Attain World Class Status-Vice-Chancellor

EducationNewsNigeriaUniAbuja Set To Attain World Class Status-Vice-Chancellor

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 3, 2023

Authorities of the University of Abuja have expressed the readiness of the University to attain greater heights in not-too-distant time. Vice Chancellor of University, Prof Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah stated this in a message to mark the 35th anniversary of the University on Sunday, said the institution had recorded “many success stories” in both academic and research, noting that there was “no going back” on its quest to attain “world class status”. Part of the message reads:...

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Two Communities In Osun State Thrown Into Darkness For Over Six weeks

Local GovernmentNewsNigeriaTwo Communities In Osun State Thrown Into Darkness For Over Six weeks

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 3, 2023

Business activities have been grounded in communities in Anaye and Oke-Abuja of Iragbiji in Osun State has been thrown into blackout following the electricity transformer over six weeks ago. The situation also impacted negatively on the lives in the two communities where Anaye market one of the business hubs serving Iragbiji town and its neighboring communities is situated. Baale Kola Alao, the community head of the Anaye community, said the ‘aged’ electricity transformer has been...

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Shootings: All Police Officers Of Ajah Division Transferred

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaShootings: All Police Officers Of Ajah Division Transferred

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 3, 2023

Days after the fatal shootings of Bolanle Raheem and Gafaru Buraimoh on December 7 and 25 by trigger-happy policemen attached to the Ajiwe Police Station of Ajah Division of Lagos state, all officers of Ajah Division have been transferred. Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin on Monday in a statement said all personnel have been relocated, and would be replaced with their colleagues from other divisions. “The Commissioner of Police, CP...

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“I Am Proudly Igbo”, Nigerians React to a Viral Video of the Eagle Masquerade

LifestyleNigeria“I Am Proudly Igbo”, Nigerians React to a Viral Video of the Eagle Masquerade

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 2, 20231

A video of a magnificent Igbo masquerade has gone viral and stirred reactions on social media. The masquerade was being paraded around the village during the Christmas season to the admiration of many onlookers. The masquerade is popularly called eagle masquerade or ‘mmanwu ugo’ in the Igbo language because it looks exactly like an eagle. Nigerians appreciated the cultural heritage and many called for it to be promoted and showcased to the world. A few...

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Miss Maryann Sylvester Wins N200,000 at Beauty Pageant 2023 in Anambra

LifestyleNewsNigeriaPeopleMiss Maryann Sylvester Wins N200,000 at Beauty Pageant 2023 in Anambra

PilotnewsJanuary 2, 2023

Miss Maryann Sylvester of Amaokwe village Amaokpala, in Orumba North Local Government Area, Anambra State has been crowned Ada Amaokpala at the maiden edition of Amaokpala Beauty Pageant 2023. Miss Sylvester received the prize sum of 200,000 Naira after she beat other 10 contestants from the five villages in Amaokpala town. The event which held last night at Mira View Hotels Amaokpala, was a show of elegance and a combination of grace, intelligence, inventiveness, and refinement...

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New Naira Challenge: Nigerians Wash New Naira Notes To Test If It Loses Colour

BusinessMoneyNewsNigeriaNew Naira Challenge: Nigerians Wash New Naira Notes To Test If It Loses Colour

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 2, 2023

Five days ago, a Twitter user, @Fluffy_Naz created awareness of the low quality of the redesigned N200, N500 and N1000 banknotes. She claimed that her sister forgot the new N500 banknote in her pocket and washed the cloth only for the colours to fade. Raising the alarm, she said, “If rain drenches you and this money is your only hope, you’d be stranded.” So my sis forgot the new currency in her pocket and washed...

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Exciting Video Showing Happy Kids Dance as Mother Prepares to Serve Food

LifestyleExciting Video Showing Happy Kids Dance as Mother Prepares to Serve Food

PilotnewsJanuary 1, 2023

Many popular quotes have been floated regarding the undying love of the Mother to the child, including a Quote by popular author, Agatha Christie, stating, “A mother’s love for her child knows no law, no pity. It dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path.” However, this video showing excited kids dancing why a happy mother readies their food exemplifies strength, comfort, healing, and warmth influence a mother’s love bears....

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The G-5 Governors and the Chicken Game

NewsNigeriaOpinionThe G-5 Governors and the Chicken Game

PilotnewsJanuary 1, 2023

By Felix Akpan   |  Opinion It is becoming increasingly obvious even to political neophytes that the G-5 Governors are more interested in their post-immunity political survival than anything else; because whether Atiku wins or loses the presidential election, there would be consequences. As a corollary, if the matter between them and their party is not resolved to their satisfaction, they are most likely to support a candidate with considerable clout to defeat Atiku and stymie...

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President Buhari Urges Nigerians To Ensure Free, Fair Elections In 2023

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Buhari Urges Nigerians To Ensure Free, Fair Elections In 2023

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 1, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged all Nigerians to see the year 2023 as a period to move forward as a nation towards unity, progress and prosperity. The president in his New Year message released on Saturday said the year 2023 would be a time his administration would use to work to solidify on delivering key strategic priorities under its Security, Economy and Anti-Corruption (SEA) agenda. He said Nigerians must also take responsibility to ensure they...

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President Buhari’s New Year Message (Full speech)

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Buhari’s New Year Message (Full speech)

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 1, 2023

My Fellow Countrymen and Women. A very happy and prosperous New Year to you. First, I would like to thank and honour the Almighty who saw us through the year 2022 and has given us the opportunity to see another year. Each New Year is an opportunity to reflect on the past year, reposition, and move forward with the New. As we celebrate the opportunity to be alive in the year 2023, we must also...

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