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  Ex-HOS Oyo-Ita’s Trial Stopped Over EFCC Misconduct -NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - March 3, 2021 0
  
  The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday ordered a stay of proceeding in the ongoing trial of the former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, and nine others.
  
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  9mobile pledges support for health workers at Yaba isolation centre -NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - March 3, 2021 0
  
  9MOBILE has paid glowing tribute to Dr Ayodeji Falana and other health workers who have been outstanding in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in the last one year.
  
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  NLC threatens indefinite strike over fuel price, says hardship overwhelming -NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - March 2, 2021 0
  
  As more Nigerians continue to react to the recent increase in fuel prices, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, with other organised labour says its...
  
  Headlines
  
  Army confirms fire incident in its Headquarters -NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - March 2, 2021 0
  
  The Nigerian Army on this afternoon has confirmed the reports of an inferno that affected part of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) office.
  
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  Foreign Minister inugurates Kontagora ecological control project
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - March 2, 2021 0
  
  The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Zubairu Dada on Monday inaugurated and handed over the Kontagora Erosion and Flood Control Works executed by the Federal Government through the Ecological Fund Office.
Metro News
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  Bayelsa govt to partner ITF in training, agric development -NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - March 3, 2021 0
  
  Bayelsa State Government yesterday indicated its readiness to partner with the Industrial Training Fund in the area of training..
  
  Metro News
  
  Abuja Police arrest suspects with counterfeit money and recovered car -NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - March 3, 2021 0
  
  Federal Capital Territory FCT, Police Command, Abuja has arrested some suspects and recovered five million seven hundred-thousand-naira N5,700,000 counterfeit naira notes, one red colour Volkswagen.
  
  Metro News
  
  Shoprite outlets nationwide shuts down as staff commence industrial action -NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - March 2, 2021 0
  
  All 25 outlets of Shoprite Nigeria is been shut down by workers, who are currently embarking on industrial action over the sale of the company
  
  Headlines
  
  End Fulani Crisis: Ogun will not blame anyone, but find a lasting solution – Ogun Govt
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - February 28, 2021 0
  
  The Chairman, Ogun State Peace Committee on Herder-Farmer Conflicts, Hon. Kayode Oladele, who made this known during an on-the-spot assessment of the area and handing over of palliatives to the Onigua of Eggua land
  
  Metro News
  
  Principals Cup: Nwajiuba, Dare flag-off competition in Lagos
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - February 28, 2021 0
  
  Minister of State, Education, Dr. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, with his counterpart from the Ministry of Youth and Sport Development, Dr. Sunday Dare, were yesterday kicked-off the historical Principals' Cup for Secondary School Football in Nigeria.
Foreign News
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  Seplat to promote institutional capacity to drive gas to power
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - March 1, 2021 0
  
  The SEPLAT CEO called for the need to drive investments through liquidity pools such as the capital markets, bonds and PFAs as well as exploring a myriad of financing options to provide funding for gas infrastructure projects.
  
  International
  
  Eduok was instrumental to National Peace Enforcement in Liberia -NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - February 28, 2021 0
  
  The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Vice Marshal (AVM), Oladayo Amao said that his predecessor, and the 12th Chief of the Air Staff, Late Air Marshal Nsikak-Abasi Essien Eduok, was a warrior who was instrumental to the successful conclusion of the National Peace Enforcement efforts in Liberia and Sierra Leone.
  
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  AU decries growing violent crisis in Somalia -NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - February 24, 2021 0
  
  The African Union (AU), has decried the growing violent crisis in Somalia.
  
  International
  
  ECOWAS to build digital one stop shop for trade information -NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - February 23, 2021 0
  
  The Acting Director of Trade, ECOWAS Commission, Mr Kola Sofola has proposed the establishment of a digital one-stop-shop for trade information in the sub-region.
  
  International
  
  UNICEF calls on govt to protect children against unexploded ordinance -NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - February 23, 2021 0
  
  The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), has called on the government at all levels in Nigeria to protect children against the unexploded ordinance.
Politics
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  Probe money laundering allegation against Gov Yahaya Bello -NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - March 4, 2021 0
  
  Opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has charges the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to immediately commence investigation on Kogi State Governor
  
  Politics
  
  How food embargo against Southern Nigeria was lifted – Fani-Kayode -NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - March 4, 2021 0
  
  Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has narrated how the food embargo against Southern Nigeria was lifted.
  
  Politics
  
  Delta: APC tasks DSIEC on credible LG poll -NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - March 4, 2021 0
  
  Delta state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has tasked the Delta Independent Electoral Commission, DSIEC, to ensure that the state’s March 6,...
  
  Politics
  
  Public accountability crucial to success of any government -NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - March 4, 2021 0
  
  Director-General of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors' Forum, Hon. CID Maduabum has declared that public accountability is critical for the success of any government, particularly under a democratic regime.
  
  Headlines
  
  Crush the enemies of state now, Ndigbo urges Buhari -NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - March 3, 2021 0
  
  The Conference of Concerned Igbo Elders for Peace and National Unity, on Wednesday tasked President Muhammadu Buhari to, as a matter of national emergency, take up the gauntlet as a Commander-in-Chief, and crush the enemies of the state bent on undermining his government.
Business
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  Investors lose N82.35bn -NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - March 4, 2021 0
  
  TRADING on the Nigerian equities market continued its bearish trend yesterday as NSEASI depreciated by -0.40% to close at 39,364.67 basis points as against -0.44% depreciation recorded previously.
  
  Business
  
  Protecting Consumers’ right, crucial for devt goals – Adebayo -NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - March 4, 2021 0
  
  Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo has noted that Consumer Protection is crucial in achieving the development goals of the present administration.
  
  Business
  
  CBN reduces interest rates on intervention facilities from 9% to 5% P/A -NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - March 4, 2021 0
  
  Central Bank of Nigeria CBN has reduced the interest rates on the CBN intervention facilities from 9% to 5% per annum for one-year effective March 01, 2020
  
  Business
  
  NSIA seals deal with OCP on fertilizer production -NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - March 3, 2021 0
  
  IN a bid to end fertilizer importation in the country, the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and the OCP Group of Morocco have sealed a bouquet of agreements to boost fertilizer production for Nigerians farmers.
  
  Business
  
  SMEDAN tasks Nigerians on patronizing indigenous products
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - March 1, 2021 0
  
  SMEDAN SELECT would help increase access to local, regional and global markets for MSMEs; to support market expansion for MSMEs. to support the creation of brand names for Made-in-Nigeria products as well as to Increase awareness creation on standard Made in Nigeria products.
Entertainment
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  Court orders Daddy freeze to pay N5m for committing adultery -NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - March 2, 2021 0
  
  A High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State says it had on Thursday 18th February 2021 ordered that Mr Ifedayo Olarinde aka Daddy...
  
  Entertainment
  
  Tonto Dikeh to partner NCPC in peace building …As Commission refutes her Ambassadors of peace appointment
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - March 1, 2021 0
  
  Tonto Dikeh also disclosed that she visited the Commission to commend the NCPC boss for his positive and relentless peace initiatives across the country.
  
  Entertainment
  
  Movie Review
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - February 19, 2021 0
  
  Title: Dear Bayo The film follows National Youth Service Corp, NYSC member Bayo and a young lady he meets and goes gaga for in his place of the task. The youthful couple needs to conquer the troubles in their own lives to be together, Our correspondent ERE-EBI AGEDAH IMISI writes
  
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  Empower the girl child through education -NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - February 19, 2021 0
  
  Ngozi Okonjo Iweala was able to attain this great feat as a woman as a result of her educational prowess and has become a...
  
  Entertainment
  
  Nollywood veteran, Chico Ejiro to be buried on the 20th 0f February – NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - February 10, 2021 0
  
  Brother of the late Nollywood veteran, Chico Ejiro, who died on December 25, 2020, Zeb Ejiro, has said the deceased would be laid to rest on February 20, 2021.
Sports
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  Principals Cup: Nwajiuba, Dare flag-off competition in Lagos
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - February 28, 2021 0
  
  Minister of State, Education, Dr. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, with his counterpart from the Ministry of Youth and Sport Development, Dr. Sunday Dare, were yesterday kicked-off the historical Principals' Cup for Secondary School Football in Nigeria.
  
  Sports
  
  Power lifter urges F.G to harness benefits of the sport -Nigpilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - February 25, 2021 0
  
  Bayelsa born International Power Lifter, Erepaei Sunday has disclosed that there are enormous benefits in powerlifting.
  
  Sports
  
  Tokyo 2021: Akhator blames Covid-19 for Atlanta camp absence – NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - February 11, 2021 0
  
  D’Tigress forward Evelyn Akhator has shed more light on why she missed out of the team’s camping in Atlanta ahead of the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games.
  
  Sports
  
  NNL appeals for sponsorship as league kicks-off February 12 – NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - February 11, 2021 0
  
  Nigeria National League NNL has appealed for sponsorship as it officially kicks off this weekend with 46 teams playing at four zones across the federation.
  
  Sports
  
  NFF mourns Yisa Sofoluwe -NigPilot
  
  Kolawole Olayinka - February 11, 2021 0
  
  Nigeria Football Federation has expressed utter shock and sorrow at the death on Tuesday night of former Nigeria defender Yisa Sofoluwe, who passed on at the age of 53 few days after being diagnosed of cerebral atrophy. President of the NFF, Amaju Pinnick, said he was nonplussed after receiving a report that the former defender, nicknamed ‘Dean of Defence’ by the legendary commentator Ernest Okonkwo, had breathed his last just when the process had been activated for a medical operation on him.
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  Hon. Mohammed Umaru Bago is a man of diverse parts, a conscientious economist of international repute, sagacious administrator, a farsighted intentional politician with the masses at heart and an astute legislator.
  
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  Hon. Stella Okotete -NigPilot
  
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  Osita Benjamin Chidoka OFR was born on the 18th of July 1971. He was a former Minister of Aviation that served under President Goodluck Jonathan.
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Gov Abiodun greets Buhari at 78 -Nigpilot

News Editor - December 17, 2020 0

Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari who clocks 78 Thursday. A statement by Gov Abiodun's Chief Press Secretary, Kunle...

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Yenagoa Progressive Movement inaugurates new Executives

Reporter - November 10, 2020 0

A pressure group under the auspices of Yenagoa Progressive Movement has been inaugurated at Cool Valley Bar & Restaurant, Oxbow Lake Road, Swali, Yenagoa,...

Business

Nigeria’s economy grew by 2.27% in 2019 – CBN

News Editor - November 9, 2020 0

CENTRAL Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday, stated that the nation’s economy grew by 2.27 percent in 2019, compared with 1.91 percent in 2018. This was...

Magazine

FOLORUNSO ALAKIJA

News Editor - November 6, 2020 0

FOLORUNSO Alakija is a Vice Chairman of Famfa Oil Limited, a Nigerian oil exploration company with a stake in Agbami Oilfield. She is a...

Headlines

NEPAD seeks NASS support to combat poverty, reforms

Reporter - November 5, 2020 0

National Coordinator of AUD-NEPAD/APRM, Princess Gloria Akobundu has called for the support of the National Assembly for better funding and legislative frameworks to fight...

Headlines

I didn’t structure fighters to murder Oyigbo individuals – Wike

Reporter - November 4, 2020 0

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike said he didn't organization the military to murder occupants of Oyigbo Local Government Area. The governor, who pronounced a...

Education

Past govts answerable for relentless ASUU strike – Minister

Reporter - November 4, 2020 0

Minster of Education, MalamAdamuAdamu has reprimanded past organizations for the constant strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. Despite the fact that the...

Magazine

PRINCE ARTHUR EZE

Pilot Web Master - November 1, 2020 0

Prince Arthur Eze, a Nigerian oil tycoon who was considered the eighth richest person in Africa with a net worth of more than $5.8...

Business

MTN Nigeria’s Q3’20 PBT profit declines by 0.6% to N211.6bn

News Editor - October 29, 2020 0

MTN Nigeria announced yesterday that its profit before tax, PBT for the third quarter of 2020, Q3’20, declined by 0.6 per cent to N211.6...

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WAEC to release 2020 SSCE results next week

News Editor - October 29, 2020 0

West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has disclosed that it would release results of the 2020 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, SSCE, next week. The results were...

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