In My Mind’s Eyes at Night – Domination of Olive Face and the Virgin Oil

ColumnsFiction & PoetryIn My Mind’s Eyes at Night – Domination of Olive Face and the Virgin Oil

PilotnewsFebruary 11, 2020

I recall thinking about that olive face and about the virgin oil. It was a night of sublime expectations. The moon refracted fading sparks that trailed wondering stars, like orphans of a protracted civil war– abandoned by hopes of peace talks. After a while, the stars did stand their grounds, but there was no doubt the Moon will return in full bloom. Things imagined and imaginable crossed my mind or left uneasily on account of...

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Who-won-what? Oscars 2020’s complete list of results

EntertainmentLifestyleWho-won-what? Oscars 2020’s complete list of results

PilotnewsFebruary 11, 2020

After more than three hours of Oscars fare, from red carpet proceedings and Billie Eilish memes, to entertaining speeches and triumphant wins (mainly for Parasite), Hollywood’s biggest night is done and dusted. It turns out our handy and totally accurate winner predictions weren’t totally accurate after all. Mainly because Parasite did better than expected, and deservedly so. So who won best picture? The history-making answer is in: The Oscars voters went for people’s choice Parasite, its fourth gong of the night...

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Catching up with ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’ Star Folake Olowofoyeku

Arts & CultureFilmNigeriaCatching up with ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’ Star Folake Olowofoyeku

PilotnewsFebruary 10, 2020

There are many adventures to be had at a film fest of the quality of Park City’s Sundance. But, without doubt, one of the purest joys of a weekend in the snowy mountains such as this is to catching up with and getting to see the real life versions of our favorite stars. Enter the sparkling FOLAKE OLOWOFOYEKU, star of Chuck Lorre’s/CBS “Bob Hearts [Yes, Emoji!] Abishola,” and you really could not ask for a...

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Spending power: top six African countries rank in the bottom 10

AfricaEconomyMarketsSpending power: top six African countries rank in the bottom 10

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)February 10, 2020

In the early 2010s, African tech ecosystems were defined by the promise of e-commerce with a simple mission: getting hundreds of millions of young Africans to make online purchases. A decade on, the mission still remains a work in progress with question marks lingering around logistics and last mile delivery problems—and that’s reflected in the level of spending among African shoppers. Across the continent, recently released data shows South African shoppers spent an average of...

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Photos: Burkina Faso’s contemporary dance festival turns the discourse away from terror

AfricaArts & CultureNewsPhotos: Burkina Faso’s contemporary dance festival turns the discourse away from terror

PilotnewsFebruary 9, 2020

Burkina Faso’s annual contemporary dance festival plied, rolled, tumbled and convulsed, barefoot and in ballet slippers, under spotlights and on the streets, throughout the capital Ouagadougou last week. “We can’t stop living because of terrorism,” said Irène Tassembédo, the event’s organizer, who runs an experimental dance school on the outskirts of the city. Burkina Faso has made headlines for terrorist attacks in recent years, yet international film and arts festivals continue to be held in...

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Two Special Force soldiers killed, 6 wounded during apparent insider attack in Afghanistan

Foreign PolicyNewsWorldTwo Special Force soldiers killed, 6 wounded during apparent insider attack in Afghanistan

PilotnewsFebruary 9, 2020

Two U.S. troops were killed and six were wounded in an apparent insider attack in Afghanistan according to military officials. The soldiers were involved in a firefight on Feb. 8 in Sherzad district, Nangarhar province. The wounded service members are receiving medical treatment at a U.S. facility. “Upon completing a key-leader engagement at the district center, current reports indicate an individual in an Afghan uniform opened fire on the combined U.S. and Afghan force with...

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As medical professionals, my husband and I know the Nigerian travel ban is cruel. Now the pain is personal

AfricaNigeriaOpinionAs medical professionals, my husband and I know the Nigerian travel ban is cruel. Now the pain is personal

PilotnewsFebruary 9, 2020

A few days ago my daughter was diagnosed with a rare disease. In our time of need, my husband and I wanted to rely on our family for support but that option was suddenly ripped away from us. And it’s all because we are Nigerian. Last Friday, the Trump administration expanded its 2017 travel ban — which restricted immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries — to include six more countries, including Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation....

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First American dies of coronavirus in China: US Embassy

HealthNewsWorldFirst American dies of coronavirus in China: US Embassy

PilotnewsFebruary 8, 2020

A 60-year-old diagnosed with coronavirus in Wuhan, China, has reportedly become the first U.S. citizen to die of the novel virus. The patient died at Jinyintian Hospital in Wuhan on Thursday, The New York Times reported. The U.S. Embassy in Beijing confirmed the patient’s death Friday night but gave few other details. “We offer our sincerest condolences to the family on their loss,” a spokesman for the embassy said, according to the Times. “Out of respect...

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More African countries are getting coronavirus testing labs but are on edge as the threat looms

AfricaHealthNewsWorldMore African countries are getting coronavirus testing labs but are on edge as the threat looms

PilotnewsFebruary 8, 2020

The total count of confirmed coronavirus cases globally has already surpassed 25,000—yet none of those have been recorded in Africa, Yomi Kazeem reports. In the wake of suspected cases in Ethiopia, Botswana, Namibia, Ghana, Kenya and Côte d’Ivoire, several countries have stepped up proactive measures in a bid to ensure the best chance of containing a possible outbreak. While several international airports across the continent have already introduced screening and checks, Mauritius has introduced mandatory...

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Why Nigerian Foreign Policy Fails to Woo Trump

NigeriaPoliticsWhy Nigerian Foreign Policy Fails to Woo Trump

PilotnewsFebruary 8, 2020

This week, a high-powered Nigerian delegation, including the country’s octogenarian ambassador, was in Washington for talks with the U.S. State Department. High on the agenda were undoubtedly the new visa restrictions announced by the Trump administration that prevent Nigerians from applying for visas that represent a pathway to permanent residency, Eromo Egbejule  writes;   After the new visa policy made international headlines, President Muhammadu Buhari’s immediate move was to announce a committee to look at...

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