Sir (Dr) Emeka Offor: The Man, His Empire and His Good Deeds

LifestyleNewsNigeriaSir (Dr) Emeka Offor: The Man, His Empire and His Good Deeds

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)March 27, 2020

Sir Emeka Offor is the Executive Vice Chairman of Nigeria-based Chrome Group of Companies, founded in 1993. With over 30 years of experience in business, he is described by many as a savvy, audacious and energetic entrepreneur. The West African Pilot explores the exemplary world of The Man, His Empire and His Good Deeds. Born in Kafanchan, Kaduna State on the 10th of February 1959 to the late Chief Benneth Offor (Nnakaibeya) and Mrs. Comfort Offor...

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COVID-19: I Am Not Praying For Abba Kyari, I Am Not in the Faith Business

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionCOVID-19: I Am Not Praying For Abba Kyari, I Am Not in the Faith Business

PilotnewsMarch 26, 2020

I do not pray for predators. I pray for the victims and allow God to sort out their oppressors. How He does that is not my business.  While quarantined in our homes, we have been praying against the devastations of the COVID-19. But I have always been specific about who I pray for. I am not praying for Ruthless politicians or elected representatives who have consistently worked hard in ensuring a weak or nonexistent health system, thus...

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COVID-19: US aircraft carrier grounded as ‘dozens’ sick with virus

CoronavirusWorldCOVID-19: US aircraft carrier grounded as ‘dozens’ sick with virus

PilotnewsMarch 26, 2020

The Navy says an outbreak of COVID-19 infections aboard an aircraft carrier in the Pacific has forced it to divert to Guam so that all 5,000 aboard will undergo testing. The acting secretary of the Navy, Thomas Modly, told reporters the sailors were aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, which remains “operationally capable.” Even so, other officials said the number of infected sailors has risen sharply, from three reported initially to “dozens” as of Thursday. Modly...

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Lawan, Gbajabiamila Meet Ministers on Planned 2020 Budget Review

CoronavirusEconomyNigeriaLawan, Gbajabiamila Meet Ministers on Planned 2020 Budget Review

PilotnewsMarch 26, 2020

The leadership of the National Assembly on Wednesday met with some ministers and heads of agencies of Federal Government to brainstorm on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the Nigerian economy. Ezrel Tabiowo, Special Assistant, Press to President of Senate, Ahmad Lawan in a statement, indicated that the meeting focused on a planned review of the 2020 budget. It also focused on Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) passed in 2019....

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Unite Against COVID-19, WHO Appeals to African Countries

CoronavirusWorld NewsUnite Against COVID-19, WHO Appeals to African Countries

PilotnewsMarch 26, 2020

The World Health Organisation, (WHO), has appealed to African countries to unite in the fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19) after it made an assessment of the virus as a pandemic. WHO made the call through its Risk Communication Officer, Hawa Sesay, on Wednesday in Abuja, at a one-day media orientation workshop for Health reporters. The workshop was organised by the Ministry of Health (FMOH) through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The News Agency of...

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Paris Club Refund: Court Orders Katsina Govt to Pay Over 13.3bn to Firm

Law & JusticeNigeriaParis Club Refund: Court Orders Katsina Govt to Pay Over 13.3bn to Firm

PilotnewsMarch 25, 2020

Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered Katsina State Government to pay a firm, Mauritz Walton Nigerian Ltd, N13.3 billion for the debt management services it rendered to the state. The firm was said to have rendered the services, which aided the refund of the 217.3 million dollars to Katsina State by the Federal Government. Justice Ekwo, in a judgment, held the firm was able to establish, through credible evidence, that...

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Buhari Congratulates New Primate, Church of Nigeria

NewsNigeriaRegionsBuhari Congratulates New Primate, Church of Nigeria

PilotnewsMarch 25, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Archbishop Henry Ndukuba on his presentation as the fifth Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). The President’s congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Wednesday. The President also felicitated with all members of the Anglican Church across Nigeria on ”the joyous occasion that ushered in a new spiritual leader of the Church, who has...

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Senate, White House reach deal on $2 trillion stimulus package to lessen COVID-19’s economic impact

NewsUnited StatesSenate, White House reach deal on $2 trillion stimulus package to lessen COVID-19’s economic impact

PilotnewsMarch 25, 2020

After five days of negotiations, Senate leaders and the Trump administration said early Wednesday morning they have reached a deal on a $2 trillion stimulus package to help relieve the economic impact of COVID-19. “Ladies and gentlemen, we are done. We have a deal,” White House legislative affairs director Eric Ueland told reporters around 1AM, according to the Washington Post. Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who negotiated with Ueland, Secretary...

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COVID-19: Enugu State Gov Outlines Measures to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaCOVID-19: Enugu State Gov Outlines Measures to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)March 25, 2020

The Enugu State Governor urges residents in the state to keep calm and comply with the directives of the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) and the State Ministry of Health’s on ways to mitigate the spread of coronavirus. Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi advised that adhering to the Social distancing protocol as advised by NCDC even in place of religious worship centers as well as in restaurants and eateries will help control the spread of the...

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FG Shuts Down Aso Villa After Abba Kyari Test Positive for Coronavirus

CoronavirusNigeriaFG Shuts Down Aso Villa After Abba Kyari Test Positive for Coronavirus

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 24, 2020

Nigeria’s seat of power, Aso Villa, Abuja has halted all activity within the villa. This development is the sequel to the Buhari’s Chief of staff, Abba Kyari Covid-19 case. The West Africa Pilot News gathered that Kyari met with Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Buhari, Babagana Kingibe, a prominent member of the “cabal”, and Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello shortly before he was tested. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s confirmed cases of...

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