President Buhari’s 79th Birthday and Reno Omokri’s ‘Reap-What-You-Sow’ Wishes

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPresident Buhari’s 79th Birthday and Reno Omokri’s ‘Reap-What-You-Sow’ Wishes

PilotnewsDecember 20, 2021

The President of Nigeria, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Friday, 17th December, 2021, marked his 79th birthday in Istanbul, Turkey. He was surprised with a cake by some Nigerian delegates who chorused “Happy birthday, Mr. President,” on sighting him. The President as quoted by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said, “I thought that being away from Abuja, I will escape these things. The Guards Brigade had written to tell...

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WHO Lists Nine COVID-19 Vaccines That Can Be Used for Emergency

HealthNewsNigeriaWorldWHO Lists Nine COVID-19 Vaccines That Can Be Used for Emergency

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)December 20, 2021

On Friday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued an Emergency Use Listing (EUL) for NVX-CoV2373, expanding the basket of WHO-validated vaccines against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The vaccine, named CovovaxTM, is produced by the Serum Institute of India under license from Novavax and is part of the COVAX facility portfolio, giving a much-needed boost to ongoing efforts to vaccinate more people in lower-income countries. WHO’s EUL procedure assesses the quality, safety, and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines...

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Lagos to Re-arraign Evans, Others for Kidnapping 

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaLagos to Re-arraign Evans, Others for Kidnapping 

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)December 20, 2021

The Lagos State Government on Friday re-arraigned alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, and two others over the attempted kidnap of the Chairman of the Young Shall Grow Motors, Chief Vincent Obianodo. Evans was re-arraigned alongside Joseph Emeka, and Udeme Upong following the November 26 death of their co-defendant, Chiemeka Arinze, 45, while in the custody of the Correctional Services. The death certificate issued by the Ajeromi General Hospital, Ajegunle, Lagos State, indicated that...

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Your Next Home? Yes, It Is Better to Buy Than Build ―Just Ask Me Why?

ColumnsNigeriaReal EstateYour Next Home? Yes, It Is Better to Buy Than Build ―Just Ask Me Why?

PilotnewsDecember 20, 2021

Last week, I addressed a group of prospective home-buyers about the plain psychology of buying a house and how it engenders our lives. Your home is not necessarily the structure of the building but an abode that gives you that natural feeling, a sense of belonging that yes, this is mine. There is always an emotional calmness the moment you walk through the door, drop down on your couch, breathe a sigh of relief, and...

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Manchin and Senema ―America’s Democracy Is Threatened by Two Sorry Obstructionists

ColumnsDon OkoloOpinionManchin and Senema ―America’s Democracy Is Threatened by Two Sorry Obstructionists

PilotnewsDecember 20, 20212

The earth would eventually succumb to the decimation of its lands and waters if the trend continued with no checks in place to stop it. ―Don Okolo Sorry, dear Readers. It appeared as if I took a sabbatical. Only I didn’t. I was here all along bemoaning the coming of the end of a once-great nation. Rome fell. The Great kingdoms of Sparta, Persia, and Babylonia, all fell, knee-capped by intransigence and arrogance. I had...

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Buhari Confirms Nigeria and Turkey to Strengthen Security and Defense Ties

AfricaNewsNigeriaBuhari Confirms Nigeria and Turkey to Strengthen Security and Defense Ties

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)December 18, 2021

On Friday, President Muhammadu Buhari confirmed that Nigeria will partner with the Republic of Turkey in confronting the current security challenges the country is facing. According to the presidency, this is in furtherance of sustained efforts at keeping Nigerians safer. Speaking at a bilateral meeting with Recep Tayyip Erdogan, his Turkish counterpart shortly before the official commencement of the 3rd Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit in Istanbul, President Buhari acknowledged that Turkey had garnered a lot of...

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UAE Gives 6 Slots to Air Peace in Dubai, Sharjah Airports

Aviation-AirportsBusinessUAE Gives 6 Slots to Air Peace in Dubai, Sharjah Airports

Beloved John (Staff Writer)December 15, 2021

ABUJA — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has allocated six slots to Air Peace, both at the Dubai and Sharjah airports. The development was announced by James Odaudu, director, public affairs, ministry of aviation on Tuesday. According to him, the move was part of the resolution to the diplomatic row between the two nations. He noted that the UAE aviation authorities allocated six slots to the Nigerian carrier as part of the diplomatic resolution. “It...

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Oba of Benin Announces Wole Soyinka as Board of Trustees to Guard Returnee Artifacts

Arts & CultureOba of Benin Announces Wole Soyinka as Board of Trustees to Guard Returnee Artifacts

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)December 14, 2021

BENIN CITY — The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II on Monday signed documents preceding the return of the two looted artefacts that were recently returned by the British Government to its Nigerian counterpart. The artifacts, with others expected to arrive in Nigeria soon, were looted about 124 yrs ago by the colonialists. At a ceremony at his palace, Oba Ewuare II and those involved in the process signed the necessary...

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Thanksgiving Service Episode 1: “My Little Man With A Mind Of His Own”

ColumnsLifestyleOpinionThanksgiving Service Episode 1: “My Little Man With A Mind Of His Own”

PilotnewsDecember 13, 2021

It was the end of the year thanksgiving service- usually the longest church service we have in a year. Different heads and departments would dance respectively to the altar with a crowd of members or visitors accompanying them- Daddy/Mummy G.O and family, pastors, choir department, ushers, intercessors, and even individuals who had booked their special thanksgiving session, prior. At some point, I got exhausted from the hailing and periodic scream inspired in the congregation by...

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Neglect of Education Has Long-term Consequences — Atiku

EducationNeglect of Education Has Long-term Consequences — Atiku

Beloved John (Staff Writer)December 13, 2021

LAGOS — Atiku Abubakar, the former vice-president has described education as a social good, stating that countries that invest in education and innovation are leading nations of the world. He said this while delivering a convocation lecture on Friday at the Achievers University, Owo, Ondo state. According to him, the neglect of education has long-term consequences. He explained that the neglect of education played a role in the country’s escalating security challenges. “Education enlightens us...

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