Military to Open Surrender Corridors for Terrorists Willing to Surrender

National SecurityNewsNigeriaMilitary to Open Surrender Corridors for Terrorists Willing to Surrender

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 8, 2024

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters announced on Thursday that several terrorist leaders in the North Central region have expressed their willingness to surrender and lay down arms. This was disclosed by Major-General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, during a briefing in Abuja on the progress of military operations. Buba explained that the military has opened “surrendering corridors” for those ready to abandon violence, emphasising that, “the options open to them is to surrender...

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Lawmakers Move Motion Banning Reckless Students’ Signing-Out Celebration in Enugu

EducationNewsNigeriaLawmakers Move Motion Banning Reckless Students’ Signing-Out Celebration in Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)November 8, 2024

The Enugu State House of Assembly has urged the state government to ban all reckless celebrations during students’ graduation and signing-out ceremonies. The motion moved by Anthony Okechukwu Mbah, member representing Nkanu East Constituency and supported by the lawmakers condemned the car riding shows, alcohol abuse, and all other forms of reckless activities associated with final year students’ last examination day. Concerned that such celebrations have left serious bodily injuries to some students, the last straw...

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Health Minister to Reduce Maternal Deaths with Free C-Sections for Poor Women

HealthNewsNigeriaHealth Minister to Reduce Maternal Deaths with Free C-Sections for Poor Women

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 8, 2024

…Initiative Gets WHO’s Support The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, has announced that poor and vulnerable women across Nigeria will now receive free cesarean sections, c-sections, under a new government initiative. Pate made the announcement in Abuja on Thursday at the launch of the Maternal Mortality Reduction Initiative, MAMII, which took place during the Joint Annual Review, JAR, of the Sector Wide Approach for Health. The Minister explained that the initiative is...

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Over 2.8M Northern Children, Pregnant Women Needs Nutritional Intervention

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOver 2.8M Northern Children, Pregnant Women Needs Nutritional Intervention

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 7, 2024

UNICEF says 2.8 million children less than five years old, along with pregnant and lactating women in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe in Northeast Nigeria require urgent nutritional intervention. The World Agency added that an estimated 1.7 million people across the three states risk being afflicted by acute malnutrition in 2024, as malnutrition remains a dire challenge, threatening the health and future of millions of children. Also, the 2023 lean season Nutrition and Food Security Surveillance...

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Gov. Oyebanji Approves Another N1billion For Gratuities

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGov. Oyebanji Approves Another N1billion For Gratuities

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)November 7, 2024

…Pays Pension Arrears To LG Pensioners The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has approved the release of the sum of one billion Naira as gratuity to state pensioners. The Governor also approved payment of two months pension arrears to local government pensioners and released subvention to higher institutions. This development is barely a month after the Governor distributed a total N3.5 billion in gratuity cheques to retirees in the state, in a bold effort aimed...

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21st Igbofest Houston to Celebrate Igbo Heritage and Culture at Discovery Green

LifestyleNewsNigeria21st Igbofest Houston to Celebrate Igbo Heritage and Culture at Discovery Green

PilotnewsNovember 7, 2024

The 21st Annual Igbofest Houston returns on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Discovery Green, welcoming the community to a celebration of Igbo culture, tradition, and heritage. This year’s festival will run from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm and promises a vibrant display of traditional Igbo music, dance, art, and culinary delights, set against the iconic Houston skyline. With nearly two decades of fostering cultural unity and understanding, Igbofest Houston remains a beloved community gathering that brings the spirit...

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Imo Assembly Satisfied With Renaming of IICC In Honour Of Iwuanyanwu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsImo Assembly Satisfied With Renaming of IICC In Honour Of Iwuanyanwu

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 7, 2024

The renaming of the Imo International Conference Centre (IICC) after Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu, the late Ohanaeze Ndigbo President General, by Governor Hope Uzodinma has been hailed by the Imo State House of Assembly. The lawmakers made their feelings followed the adoption of a motion moved by the member representing Mbaitoli Constituency, Innocent Ikpamezie who expressed gratitude to the State Government for agreeing to the appeal earlier made by the house. Hon. Ikpamezie while addressing...

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Mining Pit Collapses In Adamawa, Taraba Kills 22 Miners

NewsNigeriaMining Pit Collapses In Adamawa, Taraba Kills 22 Miners

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 7, 2024

No fewer than 22 miners are presumed dead following the collapse of a mining pit at an illegal mining site located within a national game reserve spanning Gashaka Local Government Area in Taraba State and Toungo Local Government Area in Adamawa State. The National Game Reserve, known for its mineral resources, has seen multiple fatalities over recent years due to unregulated mining activities. A miner from Gashaka, Adamu Jamtare explained that many of the deceased...

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Kwara State-Owned Transport Company in Temporary Shutdown

NewsNigeriaTransportationKwara State-Owned Transport Company in Temporary Shutdown

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 7, 2024

The Kwara state-owned Harmony Transport Services Ltd, popularly known as Kwara Express was temporarily shut down. The transport company’s Corporate Affairs Unit said in a statement on Thursday that the temporary closure signaled ” the beginning of a wholesome repositioning of the legacy firm for improved productivity, efficiency, and economic development.” “The restructuring involves full payment of exit benefits to all the workers in the distressed company amid best wishes in their future endeavors, according...

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Our Compliance with the New Minimum Wage is Out of Conviction – Akai Egwuonwu

BusinessNewsNigeriaPoliticsOur Compliance with the New Minimum Wage is Out of Conviction – Akai Egwuonwu

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)November 7, 2024

Chief Akai Egwuonwu, also known as “Anambra Rice,” the Chief Executive Officer of Stine Industries; a reputable Nigerian industry with an interest in agriculture, food production, retailing, shipping, and oil and gas, has said that his company’s compliance with the new minimum wage of N70 thousand Naira is borne out of conviction. This, he disclosed during a recent interview session with the West African Pilot News, in his office. According to Chief Akai Egwuonwu who...

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