DAILY UPDATES: COVID-19: NCDC Announces 556 New infections in Nigeria

CoronavirusNewsDAILY UPDATES: COVID-19: NCDC Announces 556 New infections in Nigeria

PilotnewsJuly 20, 2020

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 556 new COVID-19 cases in the country as total infections from the virus rise to 36,663. NCDC disclosed this on its official twitter handle late on Sunday. According to it, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Nigeria is headed toward the 37,000 mark. Giving an update on coronavirus infections, the health agency revealed that the new cases were reported across 17 states and the Federal...

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Why Genevieve Nnaji, Others Academy Membership is Significant

EntertainmentNewsWhy Genevieve Nnaji, Others Academy Membership is Significant

Beloved John (Staff Writer)July 20, 2020

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced the invitation of a total number of 819 artistes and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Three out of the 819 artistes are Nigeria veteran actress, Genevieve Nnaji, Nigeria-Bristish born actress  Cynthia Erivo and Film director, Akin Omotos. Their invitation came to many as a great opportunity to promote the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, although this is not the...

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COVID-19: Nigeria’s Broadcast Stations May Close Shop, Says BON

BusinessCoronavirusCOVID-19: Nigeria’s Broadcast Stations May Close Shop, Says BON

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)July 19, 2020

By all indications, the financial burden heaped on the broadcasting industry by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic may result in the closure of a vast number of broadcast operators in Nigeria. The chairperson of the Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria (BON), Hajiya Sa’a Ibrahim, during a media interactive session organized by NUJ Kano state council , said broadcast stations have recorded dwindling revenue generation which has further incapacitated the stations from exercising their financial responsibilities...

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World Youth Skills Day: Foundation Showcases Artistic Talents of Slum Kids

Arts & CultureNewsWorld Youth Skills Day: Foundation Showcases Artistic Talents of Slum Kids

PilotnewsJuly 19, 2020

In commemoration of UN  World Youth Skills Day, Slum Art Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) showcases unique works of arts done by children living within the slum of Ijora/Badia in Lagos. A statement by Adetuwanse Adenle, Co-founder of the foundation says that the online art exhibition to showcase the children’s creativity was in collaboration with two other NGOs, WEFOR GOOD organisation and One Delta Africa. “The online exhibition is focussed to empower children living within slums through mentorship, restructuring of...

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Buhari Mourns U.S. Civil Rights Activists, John Lewis, Rev. Cordy Vivian

World NewsBuhari Mourns U.S. Civil Rights Activists, John Lewis, Rev. Cordy Vivian

PilotnewsJuly 19, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the United States Government and citizens, and other world leaders in mourning the passing of two iconic civil rights activists, John Lewis, 80 and Rev. Cordy Tindell “C.T.’’ Vivian, 95. The president’s condolence messages were conveyed vis a statement by Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, in Abuja on Saturday. He affirmed that their courage and sacrifice in standing for the truth...

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Ex -Senate Chief Whip Roland Owie Defects to PDP

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEx -Senate Chief Whip Roland Owie Defects to PDP

PilotnewsJuly 19, 2020

Former Chief Whip of the Senate and National Leader of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Mr Roland Owie, on Saturday, defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Owie who announced his defection at a ceremony in his home town, Ilobi-Isi, near Ehor, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo, urged his supporters to work for the second term bid of Gov. Godwin Obaseki. The former Senate Chief Whip noted that he was a founding member of...

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DAILY UPDATES: NCDC Announces 653 New Cases of COVID-19, Total Hits 36,107

CoronavirusNewsDAILY UPDATES: NCDC Announces 653 New Cases of COVID-19, Total Hits 36,107

PilotnewsJuly 19, 2020

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 653 new COVID-19 cases in the country as total infections from the virus rise to 35, 107. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle late on Saturday. The health agency said that as of July 18,  653 new confirmed cases and six deaths were recorded in the country. It said that the 653 new cases were reported from 27 states and the FCT....

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ASUU Urges FG to Shut Down Schools Till 2021

CoronavirusEducationNewsASUU Urges FG to Shut Down Schools Till 2021

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 19, 2020

The Academic Staff Union of the Universities has urged the Federal Government to shut down schools until 2021 to ensure adequate preparations, citing the case in some countries such as Kenya. ASUU declares its support for FG’s decision to stop Senior Secondary 3 pupils from taking part in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination earlier scheduled to commence on August 4. The Federal Ministry of Education earlier met with officials of the West African...

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Towering Civil Rights Icon, John Lewis Dies At 80 — Former President Barack Obama Leads in Tribute

NewsUnited StatesTowering Civil Rights Icon, John Lewis Dies At 80 — Former President Barack Obama Leads in Tribute

PilotnewsJuly 18, 2020

Former President Barack Obama who became very close and developed a fond admiration for Rep. John Lewis, the towering civil rights icon who died on Friday of cancer, said on Twitter: “Not many of us get to live to see our own legacy play out in such a meaningful, remarkable way. John Lewis did. When I was elected President of the United States, I hugged him on the inauguration stand before I was sworn in and...

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2nd Niger Bridge, Other Road Projects: Reps C’ttee Frowns at Slow Pace of Work

InfrastructureNews2nd Niger Bridge, Other Road Projects: Reps C’ttee Frowns at Slow Pace of Work

PilotnewsJuly 18, 2020

The House of Representatives Committee on Works has frowned at the slow pace of work by Julius Berger Construction Company in handling of the Second Niger Bridge, the Lagos-Ibadan and the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road projects. The Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Abubakar Kabir (APC-Kano) said it might be impossible to complete the projects for commissioning by President Muhammadu Buhari – administration. Kabir made the observation after receiving submissions from Julius Berger on all three projects at...

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