Nowhere to Run—When wealth, made or stolen, provides no refuge.

CoronavirusNigeriaOpinionNowhere to Run—When wealth, made or stolen, provides no refuge.

PilotnewsMarch 24, 2020

A few weeks ago, a friend of mine called to inquire about “my plans”. My plans?  He wanted to know how I was preparing for Nigeria’s eventual collapse. He then went for the pitch. Invest $150,000 in a named foreign country and be granted citizenship which will provide access to the U.S., U.K. and Europe. To validate his pitch, he reeled off names of known politicians who he claimed were his clients.  ”Bro, you have...

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Troops Recover Large Cache of Arms from Bandits in Benue

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTroops Recover Large Cache of Arms from Bandits in Benue

PilotnewsMarch 24, 2020

The Defence Headquarters says the troops of ‘Operation Whirl Stroke’ deployed in Benue has recovered a large cache of weapons from fleeing bandits in Odogoke and Odejo communities in Agatu Local Area of the state. The Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Onyeuko said that the troops carried out cordon and search operation in the communities to apprehend bandits following deadly clashes in...

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Nigeria Now Has 42 Cases of COVID-19 – NCDC

ConservationNewsNigeriaNigeria Now Has 42 Cases of COVID-19 – NCDC

PilotnewsMarch 24, 2020

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says Nigeria now has 42 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director-General of NCDC, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Tuesday in Abuja, while giving an update on COVID-19 in the country. Ihekweazu said that the two new cases of COVID19 have been confirmed, one from Lagos and one from Ogun state. He said that one of the cases was a returning traveler and the...

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COVID-19: FCTA to Expand Capacity of Isolation, Treatment Centre

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaCOVID-19: FCTA to Expand Capacity of Isolation, Treatment Centre

PilotnewsMarch 24, 2020

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is working closely with the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital to expand the capacity of the Gwagwalada Isolation and treatment centre for COVID –19. The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, told a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja, that the FCTA has so far recorded seven confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Bello explained that the isolation centre would provide essential facilities and accommodation for patients who come down with the virus. The minister who...

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Senate Suspends Plenary Over COVID-19 Pandemic

CoronavirusNigeriaPoliticsSenate Suspends Plenary Over COVID-19 Pandemic

PilotnewsMarch 24, 2020

The Senate on Tuesday suspended plenary and other legislative activities until April 7, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President of Senate, Ahmad Lawan, who made the announcement shortly after a closed-door session that lasted for over one hour, also announced the demise of Sen. Rose Oko, who represented Cross-River North. According to Lawan, Senate in a closed-door session deliberated on issues bothering on National Assembly in general. “The Senate further resolved to adjourn sitting for...

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Manu Dibango, Legendary Saxophonist is dead from Coronavirus

Arts & CultureCoronavirusWorld NewsManu Dibango, Legendary Saxophonist is dead from Coronavirus

PilotnewsMarch 24, 2020

African saxophone legend Manu Dibango has died in Paris after catching coronavirus. Dibango, best known for his 1972 song Soul Makossa,  is one of the first global stars to die from Covid-19. The 86-year-old fused jazz and funk music with traditional sounds from his home country, Cameroon. “It is with deep sadness that we announce you the loss of Manu Dibango, our Papy Groove,” a statement on his official Facebook page read. His funeral will...

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COVID-19: Anambra Govt Releases State-wide Virus Containment Measures

CoronavirusNigeriaCOVID-19: Anambra Govt Releases State-wide Virus Containment Measures

PilotnewsMarch 24, 2020

REMARKS BY THE GOVERNOR OF ANAMBRA STATE AT A PRESS BRIEFING ON WAYS OF CONTAINING COVID-19 ON MARCH 23, 2020. In response to the growing threat of the CoronaVirus Covid-19 pandemic, the Government of Anambra State has come out with the following measures to keep our people safe – 1.    Civil servants in the state are hereby directed to proceed on a 14-day work-from-home with effect from Tuesday, March 24, 2020. However, any civil...

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The Pang of a Pandemic – Now the Whole World is Sitting Down

CoronavirusFiction & PoetryLifestyleThe Pang of a Pandemic – Now the Whole World is Sitting Down

PilotnewsMarch 23, 2020

The whole world is sitting down. Her nations’ gates are closed. The earth’s gravitation is frozen. The air everywhere is flu-bound. The sick can’t afford to be alive. The healthy are ordered inside. People are dying; Corruption and bad leaders are alive. Everywhere a strange visitor arrived, bearing a bouquet of red-blooded virus. Those with adequate governance loathes uncertainty with a name. Wealth and abundance abide In the West, the visitor pays it no heed....

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Residents Allege Govt Cover-up in an “Mystery” Explosion that Echoed Across Lagos

NewsNigeriaResidents Allege Govt Cover-up in an “Mystery” Explosion that Echoed Across Lagos

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)March 23, 2020

By the time the Pastor and several other people who were flung in different directions, with bruises – and other minor injuries – recovered, the sky had turned dark – black smoke accompanied by a mixture of purple and red fire raged uncontrollably, as it covered the atmosphere.  WAP Investigates the reality of a mystery deadly explosion that echoed across Lagos It was 8:30 on the morning of Sunday 15 March, Mr. Sunday Olorunwa, a...

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Despite 36 Confirmed Cases, Some Residents Still Doubt Existence of Coronavirus in Nigeria

CoronavirusNigeriaDespite 36 Confirmed Cases, Some Residents Still Doubt Existence of Coronavirus in Nigeria

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 23, 2020

The outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic in Nigeria ramped up several responses and reactions from citizens across the country. The rapid and worrisome evolution of the disease have forced the country to shut down social spaces, ban religious activities in public places, close borders and restrict movements. However, for some residents of Ile-Ife, Osun state, reports on the existence and spread of the disease are untrue. The West Africa Pilot News interviewed residents across the city...

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