PTF Identifies FCT As Red Spot for Community Spread of COVID-19

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaPTF Identifies FCT As Red Spot for Community Spread of COVID-19

Beloved John (Staff Writer)June 20, 2020

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 pandemic says the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, remains one of the red spots where community spread of the virus is prevalent. The Chairman of PTF and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, made this known on Friday, while receiving a donation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worth N10 million from Rotary District 9125. Mustapha was represented by the Permanent Secretary (General Services Office), Mr...

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FG Rejects UK Religious Freedom Report on Nigeria

NewsNigeriaRegionsFG Rejects UK Religious Freedom Report on Nigeria

PilotnewsJune 20, 2020

The Federal Government has rejected the new levels of misrepresentation in the United Kingdom All-Party Parliamentary Group on International Religious Freedom Report on Nigeria. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, made this position known in a statement in Abuja on Friday. The report released by the UK based Group on International Religious Freedom Report on Nigeria on June 15, had alleged that the Nigerian government was allowing...

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Atiku Welcomes Obaseki to PDP

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAtiku Welcomes Obaseki to PDP

PilotnewsJune 19, 2020

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo State for joining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying Edo State will be better for his choice. Abubakar, in a statement issued by his Media Aide, Mr Paul Ibe, in Abuja on Friday, welcomed Obaseki to the PDP, which he described as “a truly people’s party.” The PDP presidential candidate in the 2019 elections noted that Obaseki was joining the PDP when...

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How I got My Break in Life, Charly Boy Reminisces at 70

EntertainmentMusicNigeriaHow I got My Break in Life, Charly Boy Reminisces at 70

PilotnewsJune 19, 2020

Maverick Nigerian singer, songwriter and showbiz maestro, Charles Oputa (Charly Boy) has given an insight on how he got his break in Life as he clocks 70. Oputa who is the son of late renowned Jurist, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as he marked his 70 birthday on Friday in Abuja. “My break came somewhere around 1982 when as the then Chief Justice of Imo,...

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Military Destroys Boko Haram Terrorists’ Tactical Command Centre, Neutralises Scores of Fighters in Borno

National SecurityNewsNigeriaMilitary Destroys Boko Haram Terrorists’ Tactical Command Centre, Neutralises Scores of Fighters in Borno

PilotnewsJune 19, 2020

The Defence Headquarters says Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has destroyed a Boko Haram terrorists’ tactical command centre and neutralised some of their fighters at Yuwe in the Sambisa Forest area of Borno. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, made this  known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Enenche said the operation was in continuation of air interdiction missions being conducted under the subsidiary ‘Operation Long Reach’ to unhinge...

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Security: Northern Governors Task Hunters, Vigilantes on Intelligence Gathering

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSecurity: Northern Governors Task Hunters, Vigilantes on Intelligence Gathering

PilotnewsJune 19, 2020

The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) has set up a committee to engage local vigilantes, hunters and community watch groups on intelligence gathering, rapid response and sustained surveillance in the region. The chairman of the Forum, Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau said this in a statement issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham on Friday in Jos. He said the engagement was part of the resolutions of the Northern Governors on...

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Court Orders Zenith Bank to Refund $8,541 Illegal Deductions to Customer

BusinessNewsNigeriaCourt Orders Zenith Bank to Refund $8,541 Illegal Deductions to Customer

PilotnewsJune 19, 2020

A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Gwagwalada, FCT, on Friday ordered Zenith Bank PLC to reverse 8,541 dollars illegally deducted from the account of one of its customers, Mr Ida Gabriel. Delivering judgment, Magistrate Aliyu Shafa, held the defendant (Zenith Bank Plc) was not able to prove to the court that the said money does not belong to the plaintiff. “Zenith bank should refund to the plaintiff’s account the said money, minus the bank charges if...

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Ogun State Suspends Planned Re-opening of Worship Centres

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaOgun State Suspends Planned Re-opening of Worship Centres

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 19, 2020

…Says those who relaxed restrictions too early are paying direly. Following the continued increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced the suspension of the re-opening of the worship centres in the state. The Governor disclosed this while giving updates on the efforts of the state government to combat the virus, adding that the state has had 270 or 85 per cent increase in the number of infected...

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“No gates of Hell shall prevail” —Omotola’s comeback threats

EntertainmentLifestyleNigeria“No gates of Hell shall prevail” —Omotola’s comeback threats

PilotnewsJune 19, 2020

“I’m back to My Music! And this second time around No gates of Hell shall prevail.” In the very competitive Nigeria’s music, movie, and entertainment scene, a jewel might be showing a face again for the better and it is not one of those politicians seeking a comeback. Make no mistake, this one might shake a sleeping TV screen with unrestrained beauty, tuneful voice, and screen arrogance. West African Pilot (WAP) has now confirmed Omotola...

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OPEC+ sets June 22 Deadline for Non-Compliant Members on Oil Output Cut

NewsOil & GasOPEC+ sets June 22 Deadline for Non-Compliant Members on Oil Output Cut

PilotnewsJune 19, 2020

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies in the Declaration of Cooperation, called OPEC+, have set June 22 as deadline for non-compliant members on the oil output cut to submit their compensation plans. The group disclosed this in a statement issued after the 19th Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC), held via video conference, in Vienna, on Thursday. Nigeria was listed among countries yet to fully comply with the first phase of agreed...

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