Global Patriot Newspapers

2 May

Elumelu is coming ooo By Emeka Obasi

Soccer is our national religion where Christianity, Islam and Tradition join hands to spread love. There is neither Bishop nor Imam, fans sing in Igbo, dance like Hausa, drum the Yoruba way without any minority disapproval or political incantations. Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, represents Nigeria. Born in Jos, …

1 May

Campaign to raise false alarm, circulate fake documents against NiDCOM boss uncovered

A sinister plot being hatched by some unscrupulous and unprogressive group to raise false alarm and circulate fake documents, attempting to malign the character and hard work of Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, pioneer Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has been uncovered, a statement from the NIDCOM office in Abuja, Nigeria …

1 May

MNJTF intensifies operation to eliminate Boko Haram, ISWAP in Lake Chad

By Hamza Suleiman Maiduguri, May 1, 2024 The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has intensified operations to eradicate remnant of Boko Haram terrorists and ISWAP on the shores of Lake Chad basin. Lt.-Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, the Chief Military Public Information Officer, disclosed this in a statement released in Maiduguri on …

1 May

Transcorp grows revenue to N88.6bn

By Rukayat Adeyemi Lagos, May 1, 2024 Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp) says it recorded N88.6 billion revenue as at March 31, 2024 Mr. Stanley Chikwendu, Group Company Secretary, Transcorp, said this in a statement capturing the unaudited financial result of the group for the period ended March 31, 2024, sent …

1 May

Sidi Ali: A veteran journalist from a Northern media family By Gidado Y. Shuaib

“Zamu Daura ma auren dole!” Hajiya Hakama Sidi Ali thundered over the phone after I answered her call. In Hausa, this translates to “We will find and force a wife on you!” Hajiya Hakama Sidi Ali’s warm and forthright demeanor has been a constant source of guidance and inspiration since I …

1 May

Vinicius Jr’s double earns Real Madrid 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich

Munich, April 30, 2024 Vinicius Junior scored twice as record winners Real Madrid came away from Bayern Munich with a 2-2 draw in their Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday. The stalemate sets up a mouthwatering second leg in Spain next Wednesday. Brazil’s Vinicius grabbed the leveller from the …

1 May

Dana Air’s near mishap: Matters arising By Bola BOLAWOLE

turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 On Tuesday, 23 April, 2024, Dana Air’s McDonald Douglas MD-82 aircraft with registration number 5N BKI skidded off the runway at the domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The incident was reported to have occurred around 9.00am local time. The aircraft reportedly …

1 May

Adebogun praises Sanwo-Olu, Abiru on reconstruction of Ikorodu-Itoikin Road

The Proprietor/CEO of Caleb Group of Schools, who is also the Founder and Visitor to Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, Dr Oladega Adebogun, has praised the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Tokunbo Abiru, for their active involvement in the reconstruction of Ikorodu-Itoikin …

1 May

UN Secretary General calls on Israel, Hamas to end Gaza war

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, April 30, 2024 UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has appealed to Israeli and Hamas leaders, currently taking part in intense negotiations to reach a ceasefire agreement. Guterres made the call while speaking with journalists on Tuesday in New York. “For the sake of the people of …

1 May

Gaza protests: UN rights Chief flags ‘disproportionate’ police action on U.S. campuses

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, April 30, 2024 UN rights chief, Volker Türk, has said that he was troubled by “a series of heavy-handed steps” taken by some universities in the United States to disperse and dismantle Gaza war protests. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said this in …

1 May

Cult reprisal attack claims two Ambrose Alli University undergraduates’ lives

Tragedy struck Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State as two undergraduates fell victim to a cult reprisal attack, with one of the deceased identified as an official of the Students’ Union Government (SUG). The incident, which occurred at the Poultry Road Extension in Ekpoma, claimed the lives of the …

1 May

Operation Safe Haven rescues two kidnap victims in Plateau State

Patrolling troops of Operation Safe Haven in Plateau State successfully rescued two kidnap victims, Abdul Bello and Mrs. Sekyen Bello, along the Jos-Abuja highway. The interception took place at Mararaba Jamaa community in Jos South Local Government Area, with the kidnappers fleeing into the bush upon encountering the troops. Major …

1 May

Senate: Rowdy session over seat dispute mars resumption

The resumption of the Senate from its Easter and Sallah break on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, was nearly disrupted by a rowdy scene as senators engaged in heated dispute over seating arrangements. Plenary began at approximately 11:00 am following the arrival of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who commenced proceedings with …

1 May

Federal Government approves significant salary increase, pension boost for civil servants

The Federal Government has greenlit a substantial salary hike for civil servants across various sectors, with increases ranging from 25 per cent to 35 per cent on six Consolidated Salary Structures. Emmanuel Njoku, Head of Press at the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), disclosed this during a briefing …

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