Adamawa Gov.Fintiri shares N20 Millions to KEKE NAPEP Operators to Cushion Lockdown Hardship

CoronavirusEconomyPoliticsAdamawa Gov.Fintiri shares N20 Millions to KEKE NAPEP Operators to Cushion Lockdown Hardship

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)April 6, 2020

Adamawa state government on Monday released the sum of N20 million to commercial motorcycle operators popularly known as Keke NAPEP operators to cushion the hardship caused by the 14 days lockdown in the state. The state government commended the patriotism and the ultimate sacrifice and understanding of the citizens of the State towards combating the ravaging Coronavirus pandemic. Mr. Humwashi Wonosikou, Press Secretary to the State Governor  Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on behalf of the Adamawa...

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Suspected Child Trafficker Intercepted With 27 Children in Taraba

Law & JusticeNational SecurityNigeriaSuspected Child Trafficker Intercepted With 27 Children in Taraba

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)April 6, 2020

A   suspected child trafficker, Mary Yakubu, has been arrested in Taraba state with 27 children by officers of the Nigerian Police in Taraba state. The infants who were between the ages of 4 and 7 comprises of 14 male and 13 female were rescued by the operatives of the state Police Command. The police spokesman in the state DSP David Misal stated that, that they were intercepted by the police at Tashan Takalmi area of...

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OPINION: The Many Transgressions of Nigeria’s Pretend Middle Class

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionOPINION: The Many Transgressions of Nigeria’s Pretend Middle Class

PilotnewsApril 6, 2020

Almost all Nigerian politicians have the badge of a public verdict against them. That is to the extent that it may be easier to convince a Nigerian that a month-old baby can walk than try convincing him that a politician is innocent; it is that bad. Successful politicians: those who have gone through the rigor of winning an election, are seen with complete distrust. Hence, it is a common saying that a Nigerian politician will...

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Humans Are Resilient, Let Us Trust Ourselves and Each Other

CoronavirusOpinionReligionHumans Are Resilient, Let Us Trust Ourselves and Each Other

PilotnewsApril 6, 2020

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin’s prayer, “Patient Trust,” is really a blessing on the anxious and impatient — in other words, all of us in this moment in time. He encourages us to trust “in the slow work of God;” in our evolution and development. He reminds us that we cannot “be today what time (that is to say, grace and circumstances acting on your own good will) will make of you tomorrow.” Many are anxious...

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Lockdown: We Are Sort to Begging Neighbors to Survive – Adamawa Residents Groan

CoronavirusEconomyNigeriaLockdown: We Are Sort to Begging Neighbors to Survive – Adamawa Residents Groan

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)April 6, 2020

As the lockdown slammed to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic entered the six-day, residents in Adamawa have now resorted to begging to eke a  living, alleging that they are yet to receive any palliative either from the Federal, state or local governments. This is coming as the state emergency agency (ADSEMA) distributed relief materials in its stores to local government councils as a palliative to downtrodden. Residents spoken to, decry that despite...

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Boko Haram: Chadian troop’s free Nigerian Soldiers in Captivity, Kill 100 Terrorists as Shekau Reacts

National SecurityNewsNigeriaBoko Haram: Chadian troop’s free Nigerian Soldiers in Captivity, Kill 100 Terrorists as Shekau Reacts

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)April 6, 2020

In what could be seen as retaliation in response to terror group attack that killed 98 Chadian soldiers in Magumeri, a local government in the northern part of Borno, the Chadian troops dealt a major blow on Boko Haram insurgents. Reports say that Chad destroyed five bases of the Boko Haram terror group. The bases in Niger and Nigeria were destroyed as part of “Operation Boma’s Wrath,” according to Chad’s presidency who said operations against the terror group would continue without...

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2023 Presidency: Sanusi Has Little Chances Because of North and South ‘Political Alternation’ – Campbell

NigeriaPolitics2023 Presidency: Sanusi Has Little Chances Because of North and South ‘Political Alternation’ – Campbell

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)April 6, 2020

The events that followed the dethronement and banishment of former Emir Sanusi Muhammed II have aroused speculations that the embattled Emir could take a shot at national politics in 2023, but John Campbell, the former Ambassador of the United States to Nigeria has said that Sanusi has no clear path because of the existing power shift arrangement between Christians and Muslims and north and south. Mr. Campbell, a senior fellow for Africa Policy gave his...

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NCC Clears Doubts Over 5G, COVID-19, Security

CoronavirusNigeriaTechnologyNCC Clears Doubts Over 5G, COVID-19, Security

PilotnewsApril 6, 2020

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says there’s no is no correlation between the Fifth Generation Technology (5G), Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Security. Dr. Henry Nkemadu, Director, Public Affairs, NCC made this clarification in a statement following recent materials being circulated, linking COVID-19 with 5G Technology. The statement, which was signed by Nkemadu, on Monday in Abuja, said it has become imperative for the commission to provide some clarifications. According to him, firstly, there is no correlation between 5G...

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COVID-19: Health journalists Advise FG Against Accepting Medical Team From China

NewsCOVID-19: Health journalists Advise FG Against Accepting Medical Team From China

PilotnewsApril 6, 2020

Mr Hassan Zaggi, President of Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHEJ), has advised the Federal Government against accepting medical team from China to fight Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. Zaggi, who gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, said that Nigerian health experts could handle COVID-19. The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, had on Friday at Ministerial Press briefing on COVID-19 announced that 18-man team of...

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UPDATE: COVID-19: Africa Death Toll Hits 383, As Cases Rise to 8,596 – WHO

AfricaCoronavirusUPDATE: COVID-19: Africa Death Toll Hits 383, As Cases Rise to 8,596 – WHO

PilotnewsApril 6, 2020

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says there are now 8, 596 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the African continent with 383 deaths. The UN’s health agency gave the update on its official twitter account @WHOAFRO. “Africa now has a total of 8,596 confirmed cases, 383 deaths and 792 recovered from 51 Countries. “Number of cases continue to rise on the African continent with 8,377 cumulative cases reported. “Algeria...

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