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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This footballer turning Nigerians into Manchester United fans

NewsNigeriaSportsThis footballer turning Nigerians into Manchester United fans

PilotnewsFebruary 8, 2020

He may not be a global superstar but Manchester United’s newest signing is still influential enough to convince fans to change the team they support. Odion Ighalo’s deadline day loan from Shanghai Shenhua to the Premier League club was one of the biggest surprises of the January transfer window — and the move has made waves back in his home country, Nigeria. The 30-year-old already has Premier League experience, appearing 99 times for Watford between...

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25 million Nigerians are living with disabilities

HealthNewsNigeria25 million Nigerians are living with disabilities

Izu Emmanuel (Abuja City Editor)February 7, 2020

Dr Samuel Ankeli, the Special Adviser (SA) to President Muhammadu Buhari on Disability, says 25 million Nigerians are living with disabilities. Ankeli made the disclosure on Thursday in Ilorin while addressing physically challenged students of the University of Ilorin during the launch of the maiden edition of  a programme titled “Ability in Disability”, organised by the students. The presidential aide pledged to assist the university in securing hostel accommodation and special centres for its physically...

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JUST IN: Nigerian Senate constitutes 56- member constitution review committee

NewsNigeriaPoliticsJUST IN: Nigerian Senate constitutes 56- member constitution review committee

PilotnewsFebruary 6, 2020

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday at plenary constituted a 56 – member constitution review committee to work on bills seeking for alteration of some provisions of the 1999 Constitution . The committee, as announced by the President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan , consists of eight principal officers who are to serve as steering committee within the larger committee. The committee is also made of one senator from each of the 36 states of the...

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Michael Okpara University Governing Council dismisses petitions, sexual harassment allegations, against VC

EducationNewsNigeriaMichael Okpara University Governing Council dismisses petitions, sexual harassment allegations, against VC

Emeka OdogwuFebruary 5, 2020

In what could be seen as a face saving measure, the Governing Council of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) yesterday absolved the Vice Chancellor (VC) of the institution, Prof. Francis Otunta, of allegations of intimidation and sexual harassment by one Dr. Patricia Mbah. The Governing Council also berated one of its members, Dr. Nelson Amanze Udenze, for allegedly calling for the dissolution of the Council and removal of the Vice Chancellor from office....

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Mitt Romney’s stand for the ages

ColumnsOpinionPoliticsMitt Romney’s stand for the ages

PilotnewsFebruary 5, 2020

Every once in a long while a single act of conscience can repair the nation’s soul. In the dark days of Joe McCarthy’s terror, Sen. Margaret Chase Smith of Maine spoke out against her fellow Republican when nobody else would. During Watergate, Sen. Howard Baker of Tennessee uttered the immortal words — of a president from his own party — “What did the president know and when did he know it?” Now Sen. Mitt Romney...

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Donald Trump Has Been Acquitted Of Both Articles Of Impeachment

NewsPoliticsDonald Trump Has Been Acquitted Of Both Articles Of Impeachment

PilotnewsFebruary 5, 2020

Trump will remain in office after the Senate voted to clear him of the charges that have dogged his presidency for months. The US Senate has voted to acquit President Donald Trump of both impeachment charges he faced. He will not be removed from office. The Senate voted Wednesday afternoon, mostly across party lines, to dismiss the impeachment articles of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Sen. Mitt Romney was the only Republican to...

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He snubbed her handshake, she tore up his speech; Trump-Pelosi drama on full display at State of the Union

NewsPoliticsHe snubbed her handshake, she tore up his speech; Trump-Pelosi drama on full display at State of the Union

PilotnewsFebruary 5, 2020

WASHINGTON – From start to finish, President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address was marked by partisan tension that spilled out in the exchange between the leaders of both parties: Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. He refused to shake her hand after she introduced him. She tore his speech up and tossed it aside as soon he was done. Even before the president uttered the first word of his State of the Union address,...

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Nigeria President Buhari appoints Amokachi as football ambassador

NewsNigeriaSportsNigeria President Buhari appoints Amokachi as football ambassador

PilotnewsFebruary 4, 2020

The 47-year-old Super Eagles legend will assist the ministry of sport in her quest to improve football in the country President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed former international Daniel Amokachi as Nigeria’s football ambassador. The 47-year-old will assist the federal ministry of youth and sports development to scout and mentor players in her quest to revive the development of football in the country. The appointment of the former Everton forward was disclosed on Tuesday by the...

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Former Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi Dies at 95

AfricaNewsWorldFormer Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi Dies at 95

PilotnewsFebruary 4, 2020

Daniel arap Moi, a former schoolteacher who became Kenya’s longest-serving president and presided over years of repression and economic turmoil fueled by runaway corruption, has died. He was 95. Moi’s death was announced by President Uhuru Kenyatta in a statement on the state broadcaster on Tuesday. Moi, who ruled Kenya for 24 years, had been in and out of hospital for months. Kenyatta ordered national flags to fly half mast from Tuesday until sunset of...

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