Global Coronavirus Cases Top 25 million – Johns Hopkins Tally

CoronavirusWorld NewsGlobal Coronavirus Cases Top 25 million – Johns Hopkins Tally

PilotnewsAugust 31, 2020

The number of coronavirus cases recorded worldwide has topped 25 million, according to data compiled by U.S. researchers. In the United States, which has the highest case tally of any country, infection numbers are nearing six million, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University updated on Sunday night. Brazil has the second-highest number of cases, at almost 3.9 million, followed by India, which has recorded more than 3.5 million. The U.S. has the highest number...

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NCDC Reports 138 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Now 53,865

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaNCDC Reports 138 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Now 53,865

PilotnewsAugust 31, 2020

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 138 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the nation’s confirmed cases to 53,865. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 138 fresh cases were the lowest COVID-19 number in months in the country. Till date, 53,865 cases have been confirmed with 41,513 cases discharged and 1,013 deaths recorded in 36 states and...

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BusinessEconomyNewsNigeriaBuhari, Emefiele, Others for Virtual CIBN Banking, Finance Conference

PilotnewsAugust 31, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari, among over 2,500 participants across the globe, is expected to participate in a virtual Banking and Finance Conference being organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). Mr. Patrick Akinwuntan, Chairman, Consultative Committee of 13h Annual Banking and Finance Conference and MD/CEO, Ecobank Nigeria, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Akinwuntan said that the conference with the theme: “Facilitating a Sustainable Future: The Role of Banking...

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NewsSouth-East Govs Call for More International Flights to Enugu Airport

PilotnewsAugust 31, 2020

The South-East Governors Forum has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to allow more international flights to the reopened Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu. The forum Chairman, Gov. Dave Umayi of Ebonyi, made the appeal during the reopening ceremony of the airport in Enugu on Sunday. Umayi said that adequate international flight operations would improve the socioeconomic activities in the region. The governor also commended the president for the reopening and recommencement of flight operations...

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HealthNewsNAF Provides Free Medical Services to Over 400,000 People in Nigeria

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 31, 2020

The Nigeria Air Force through humanitarian relief operations has provided free medical services to over four hundred thousand (400,000) people across the country including those who were internally displaced in the Northeast. Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadeeq Baba Abubakar disclosed this at a press conference organized by the Federal Medical Centre Yola to showcase another success recorded in separating conjoined twins. Abubakar who was represented by Air Commodore Gideon Bako at the occasion...

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NewsFederal Medical Center Yola Feat Represents Excellence and Oneness of Nation, Says SFG

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 31, 2020

The Federal Medical Centre Yola has recorded another feat with the separation of conjoined twins who were brought to the Centre from Nembe in Bayelsa state. This is the third kind of operation conducted by the centre. The first was in 2013, the second was in 2018, while the third one was conducted on 10th August this year by a team forty-eight team led by Chief Medical Director of the Hospital, Professor Auwal Mohammed Abubakar...

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InfrastructureNewsNigeriaTravelEnsure Completion of the Cargo Terminal and International Wing of the Enugu Airport as Scheduled, South East Leaders to FG

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)August 31, 2020

The South-East geopolitical leaders on Sunday during the official reopening of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for the approval and release of a special fund of 10 billion naira for the rehabilitation of the airport. David Umahi, Ebonyi State Governor and Chairman of the Southeast Governors Forum, SEGF said this in his speech during the event. “We also thank the Minister of Aviation, Sen. Sirika for displaying a...

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President Buhari Pledges World Class Infrastructure for Lagos, Kano, Abuja Airports

InfrastructureNewsNigeriaPresident Buhari Pledges World Class Infrastructure for Lagos, Kano, Abuja Airports

PilotnewsAugust 30, 2020

President Muhamadu Buhari has promised that his administration would deliver world-class airport infrastructure to Lagos, Abuja and Kano International Airports to improve socio-economic development of the country. Buhari made the pledge during the official reopening of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu in Enugu State on Sunday. The president, represented by the Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, said he would not renege on his efforts to upgrade Enugu Airport to international world-class standard. He said...

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InfrastructureNewsNigeriaFG Reopens Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu

PilotnewsAugust 30, 2020

The Federal Government on Sunday reopened Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, runway to flight operations. The Minister of Aviation Sen. Hadi Sirika, during the official opening ceremony in Enugu, said that domestic flight would start immediately while the international flight would begin on Sept. 5. Sirika said that the project had cost Federal Government N10 billion. “It is a great pleasure for me to be in Enugu for this August occasion in the mount of...

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NewsNigeriaSpecial ReportPulse of the People on Government’s Demolition of Emejulu’s Residence: Justice of Retaliation?

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)August 29, 2020

The demolition of private residences within Enugu metropolis is not a new phenomenon. From past administrations to the present, homes have been pulled down if such buildings are used for nefarious activities or if it alters the original master plan of the city or vendetta. Sometimes for the good of all, such hard decisions could be taken but preceded with dialogue, consent, and compensation. The demolition of Architect J Emejulu’s residence of No.23 Eziokwe street,...

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