COVID-19 is Deadly than Boko Haram Insurgency – Gov Zulum

CoronavirusNational SecurityCOVID-19 is Deadly than Boko Haram Insurgency – Gov Zulum

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)March 31, 2020

Borno state governor Babagana Zulum has decried that the threat posed by the novel COVID-19 pandemics as more deadly than the Boko Haram insurgency. Addressing the state in a broadcast, Zulum said the pandemic was another trying and difficult period in the state which required pragmatic and preventive measures to address. “This time we are faced with a more sinister and more deadly threat as a result of the COVID pandemic, which has been exponentially...

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The Misplaced Outrage by Nigerians, Over Payment of Tithes and Offerings

NewsNigeriaOpinionThe Misplaced Outrage by Nigerians, Over Payment of Tithes and Offerings

PilotnewsMarch 30, 2020

A lot of people may want to pretend that they are not aware that membership of any socio-cultural, religious, political, economic, or any other group, attracts forms of financial commitment. Even citizenship is not for free, because citizens show financial commitment through the payment of taxes. No meaningful establishment can stand without the monetary contributions of its members. When you willfully belong to any legally recognized group, the nomenclature notwithstanding, and you make financial contributions...

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘Gov Darius Dickson is the Worst Governor in Nigeria’- Ambassador Hassan Ardo

ExclusiveNewsNigeriaEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘Gov Darius Dickson is the Worst Governor in Nigeria’- Ambassador Hassan Ardo

PilotnewsMarch 30, 2020

Ambassador Hassan Jika Ardo, needs no introduction in Nigerian politics; he was former Chairman of CPC and pioneer Chairman of APC in Taraba state before he was appointed as Nigerian Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago with concurrent accreditation to Guyana, Commonwealth of Dominica, Suriname, Barbados, and Grenada all in the Caribbean -southern America. In this exclusive interview with The West African Pilot News’s regional correspondent Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, the fiery politician Ambassador Ardo bares his mind...

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Oil Hits 18-year Low as Lockdowns Diminish Demand

CoronavirusEconomyNigeriaOil Hits 18-year Low as Lockdowns Diminish Demand

PilotnewsMarch 30, 2020

(Reuters/NAN) Crude oil fell sharply on Monday with U.S. crude briefly dropping below 20 dollars and Brent hitting its lowest level in 18 years on heightened fears that the global coronavirus shutdown could last months and demand for fuel could evaporate further. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 1.14 dollars or 5.3 per cent to 20.37 per cent. “The price of oil is now so low that it is becoming unprofitable to many oil...

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Buhari Signs COVID-19 Regulations, 2020

CoronavirusHealthNigeriaBuhari Signs COVID-19 Regulations, 2020

PilotnewsMarch 30, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday signed the COVID-19 Regulations, 2020, which declared COVID-19 a dangerous infectious disease. The President’s spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina, confirmed the development in a statement in Abuja. He said President Buhari’s action was in the exercise of the powers conferred on him by Sections 2, 3 and 4 of the Quarantine Act (CAP Q2 LFN 2004), and all other powers enabling him in that behalf. ”The Regulations, effective March 30, 2020,...

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BREAKING: COVID-19: Lagos Govt. Receives N1bn Donation From UBA

CoronavirusNewsPhilanthropyBREAKING: COVID-19: Lagos Govt. Receives N1bn Donation From UBA

PilotnewsMarch 30, 2020

Lagos State Government says it has received a cheque of N1 billion from the United Bank for Africa (UBA), as part of the bank’s commitment to help curb the spread of Coronavirus. A statement by Gboyega Akosile, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday said the cheque was presented to the governor, by the Managing Director of the bank, Mr. Kenneth Uzoka on Sunday at Lagos House, Marina. Receiving the cheque, Sanwo-Olu thanked...

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Spanish Cronavirus Cases Overtake China

CoronavirusWorld NewsSpanish Cronavirus Cases Overtake China

PilotnewsMarch 30, 2020

Spain on Monday overtook China’s total number of coronavirus cases. However, business leaders and regional authorities criticised the government’s decision to further restrict the movement of people and keep non-essential workers at home until mid-April. An overnight death toll of 812 people brought total fatalities in Spain to 7,340 while the number of infections rose by eight percent to 85,195, against 81,470 in China, where the disease originated at the end of 2019. Health emergency...

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BREAKING: COVID-19: Armed Forces Ready to Implement Presidential Directive – DHQ

CoronavirusNational SecurityNigeriaBREAKING: COVID-19: Armed Forces Ready to Implement Presidential Directive – DHQ

PilotnewsMarch 30, 2020

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the Armed Forces of Nigeria is ready to implement the Presidential directive on the fight against the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in the country. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this while addressing a news conference on Monday in Abuja. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Enenche had on Friday highlighted the level of preparedness of the military to support of the Federal Government towards tackling the...

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109 Senators Donate 50% of Salaries to Fight COVID-19

CoronavirusNewsNigeria109 Senators Donate 50% of Salaries to Fight COVID-19

PilotnewsMarch 30, 2020

The Senate has announced the decision by 109 senators to contribute 50 percent of their salaries to support the current efforts of the Federal Government towards curbing the spread of Corona Virus or Covid-19 in the country. Acting spokesman of the Senate, Sen. Godiya Akwashiki, announced the decision in a press statement in Abuja on Monday. According to him, after due consultations following a keen review of the national efforts to contain the Coronavirus pandemic...

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COVID-19: Nigerian Soldiers Test Positive in Borno as Governor Zulum declares a lock-down

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaCOVID-19: Nigerian Soldiers Test Positive in Borno as Governor Zulum declares a lock-down

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)March 30, 2020

Two Nigerian soldiers were reported to have been  tested positive for Coronavirus in Monguno, Borno State, just as the state governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has said that, beginning from tomorrow Tuesday, 31, 2020 the state will lock-down activities in order to fight the spread of the virus. Reports say that the affected soldiers , who returned to camp after they were issued administrative passes, have been quarantined at Sector 3 Mission Headquarters for observation since Saturday March 28, 2020....

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