Nigerian-American filmmakers making waves: Spotlight on Spirit Awards Nominees

EntertainmentFilmNewsNigerian-American filmmakers making waves: Spotlight on Spirit Awards Nominees

PilotnewsFebruary 15, 2020

By Janell Lockett – Entertainment Reporter The 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards aired live on the IFC channel on February 8th and deftly hosted by Aubrey Plaza. Among the nominees for Best Director is Nigerian-American Filmmaker Julius Onah. Julius directed the film Luce which stars Octavia Spencer, Naomi Watts, and Tim Roth, and it is a story about a young, black, high school standout, the white parents who adopted him from Eritrea, and the teacher...

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Amotekun: Ekiti Becomes First State to Pass Bill to Law

National SecurityNewsNigeriaAmotekun: Ekiti Becomes First State to Pass Bill to Law

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)February 15, 2020

By Adeola Oladipupo — Lawmakers in Ekiti State, on Friday, passed the Ekiti State Security Network Agency bill to law. The bill, sent by the executive arm, passed through the first and second reading after being debated by the lawmakers and presented for public hearing which was conducted by the committee on Security on special duties headed by Hon. Lateef Akanle, lawmaker representing Ekiti East Constituency II. During plenary on Friday, Honourable Akanle read the...

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Your Partner’s Body Scent Could Help You Sleep Well – Study

HealthNewsYour Partner’s Body Scent Could Help You Sleep Well – Study

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)February 15, 2020

The smell of your partner could help put an end to the struggle to sleep, a new study shows. The research conducted by the University of British Colombia, showed that participants who were exposed to the scent of their romantic partners over the night, had better sleep experience even though their partners were not present. Scientists arrived at the findings after examining sleep data of 155 people recruited for the study. Each participant was asked...

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BREAKING: Court grants publisher Agba Jalingo bail after 175 Days

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaBREAKING: Court grants publisher Agba Jalingo bail after 175 Days

PilotnewsFebruary 14, 2020

Emeka Odogwu After 175 days in jail, a Federal High court sitting in Calabar and presided over by Justice Sule Shuaibu has granted bail to publisher of CrossRiverWatch  and rights activist, Agba Jalingo. This was after Justice Simon Amobeda had denied him bail on October 4th and 30th, 2019. The bail comes 175 days after his arrest on August 22, 2019 a few days to a rescheduled police interview which was at the instance of...

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo disagrees with southeast governors, advocates for indigenous security outfit

National SecurityNigeriaPoliticsOhanaeze Ndigbo disagrees with southeast governors, advocates for indigenous security outfit

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)February 13, 2020

  ENUGU — During the South East security summit organized yesterday by the Nigerian Police, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo advocates for indigenous security outfit not community policing. Chief Nnia Nwodo, President-General of Ohanaeze said their decision was because of the peoples’ lack of confidence in the police. He also frowned at the posting of heads of security Agencies and advised police authorities to use indigenous mechanism in addressing security challenges in the country. Nwodo further called...

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Nigeria: Death toll from Lassa fever outbreak jumps to 70

HealthNewsNigeriaNigeria: Death toll from Lassa fever outbreak jumps to 70

PilotnewsFebruary 13, 2020

Authorities say number of suspected cases increased from more than 700 to 1,708 as Nigeria grapples with epidemic The death toll in Nigeria from an outbreak of Lassa fever has risen to 70 as confirmed cases shot up, according to authorities. The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the Nigerian agency responsible for the management of disease outbreaks, said in its week six update on Thursday that eight new deaths from Lassa fever were reported...

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More Cameroonians enter Nigeria to flee violence

AfricaNewsNigeriaMore Cameroonians enter Nigeria to flee violence

PilotnewsFebruary 13, 2020

Almost 8,000 people have fled into Nigeria from Cameroon in the past two weeks to escape clashes between the security forces and armed separatists, according to the UN refugee agency. The latest arrivals are crossing the border into Taraba and Cross Rivers states in eastern and southern Nigeria, bringing the number of refugees to almost 60,000, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said in a statement. “Refugees reported fleeing violence and some even arrived...

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Samsung Unveils 5G Galaxy S20 Series

InvestingTechnologySamsung Unveils 5G Galaxy S20 Series

Stanley Diamond (Busines Correspondent)February 13, 2020

The world’s  leading smartphone manufacturer, Samsung on Tuesday launched its latest flagship Galaxy S20 smartphone range with 5G chips and a new camera system capable of up to 100x zoom. The mobile phone giant unveiled the devices at an event in San Francisco and screened live in Abuja, Nigeria on Tuesday night. The company said it is hoping that fast screens, an overhauled camera system and a spread of sizes will be enough to lift...

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Spectacular photos: Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan visits the First Lady, Hajia Aisha Buhari

NewsNigeriaSpectacular photos: Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan visits the First Lady, Hajia Aisha Buhari

PilotnewsFebruary 12, 2020

Exclusive photos when the Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan visited the First Lady, Hajia Aisha Buhari at the State House, Abuja. Mrs. Jonathan  who has been recognized immensely for  her philanthropic work and political pragmatism is a recipient of  “Beyond The Tears” International Humanitarian Award for her role in the global fight against HIV/AID. Mrs. Buhari, also an internationally recognized philanthropist facilitated the “Future Assured”, an initiative structured to improve the health and well-being...

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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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