Former Governor Peter Obi has congratulated the Bishop of Ekwulobia Diocese, Most Rev Peter Ebere Okpaleke, on his appointment as a Cardinal. In a Congratulatory Message from His Media Office on Sunday, Obi described Okpaleke’s elevation to the Cardinalate as apposite. He recalled Okpaleke’s past as an impactful teacher, devoted …
Read More »Celebrated novelist and first-class columnist, Dr. Eddie Iroh, writes for GPNEWS
London-based award-winning writer of bestselling novels and celebrated columnist, Dr. Eddie Iroh is now writing for Global Patriot Newspapers!!!! Dr Eddie Iroh, who wrote highly acclaimed novels such as TOADS OF WAR, WITHOUT A SILVER SPOON and THE SIREN IN THE NIGHT and who, for years was a columnist with …
Read More »Ohanaeze Ndigbo felicitates Clark on 95th birthday; Hails his support for Nigerian President from South East
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has joined numerous admirers across the world to felicitate a patriotic fearless crusader for justice, legal luminary, astute politician, educationist, pathfinder and a detribalized elder statesman with surpassing credentials, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark as he turns 95 on May 25, 2022. A statement by Ambassador Professor …
Read More »Immigration Service elevates 98 Senior Officers (See names of some of those promoted)
A total of ninety-eighty (98) senior Officers of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) have been elevated to their new ranks following their successful performance in a promotion exercise conducted for senior Officers in December 2021. This is contained in a letter from the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services …
Read More »UI to host world record 100-hour marathon theatre event Sept. 1
Olafemi George, Creative Director, Team Oyo for Peter Fatomilola World Theatre Centre (PFWTC), says it will hold the longest marathon theatre performance in Nigeria in September this year. George told newsmen on Friday in Ile Ife, Osun that the 100 hours world record performance would run from Sept. 1 to …
Read More »A House for Adewale Maja-Pearce By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The House My Father Built by Adewale Maja-Pearce Kachifo Limited (Farafina Kamsi), Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria; 2014; 175pp The essayist and critic, Adewale Maja-Pearce, writes in the recently released reprint of his 2014 book, The House My Father Built: “I hadn’t expected anything from my father’s will and was surprised when …
Read More »Now that husbands are scarce commodities By Michael West
May 27, 2022 A woman approached her pastor for prayers concerning marriage because she’s agitated as delay in getting a man was no longer taken lightly. While on her knees, the pastor asked why she wanted to marry. The question was rather funny as the woman and I burst into …
Read More »Okey Ndibe’s first novel, Arrows of Rain, clocks 20
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu Arrows of Rain by Okey Ndibe; Bookcraft, Ibadan, Nigeria; 20th Anniversary Edition 2021; 230pp Okey Ndibe’s acclaimed debut novel Arrows of Rain was published in Year 2000 as one of the last titles of the esteemed Heinemann African Writers Series. The 20th anniversary edition, published by …
Read More »What Nigeria’s government must do for film industry – Arie Esiri, co-Director of award-winning EYIMOFE (This is My Desire)
Twin brothers, Arie and Chuko Esiri are the Directors of the award-winning Nigerian film, Eyimofe (This Is My Desire), which has continued to win international awards and attract rave reviews in leading media across the world. The film took the film circuit by storm when it was taken around …
Read More »Hon. Justice Olateru-Olagbegi swears in Dr. Ken Opara as new President/Chairman of Council, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria
The leadership of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) changed has hands as Dr Ken Opara has been sworn in as the new President/Chairman of Council of the Institute. He took over from Dr. Bayo Olugbemi who has just completed his two years term of office. The oath …
Read More »The secret of my good looks at 70 – Akure Prince, ‘Lana Adesida; Says I never knew I’ll get to this age
Prince Adelana Adesida is a nice man. He has been described by very many people as an Omoluabi. He is loved by the old and the young. The big news is that he has turned 70. He is a businessman and socialite, who is very popular across the South-West geo-political …
Read More »Emir of Kano appointed Ambassador of Senegal’s Island of Goree
In continuation of his weeklong visit to Senegal, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has on Tuesday visited the historic Island of Goree. The Emir travelled to the Island on a Presidential Yatch provided by his host, President Macky Sall. A statement from the Emir’s Palace said on …
Read More »Great Minds Initiative holds successful 2022 convention; Omagbemi hands over to Pastor Kenneth MARLEEK Onyekaba
The Great Minds Initiative (GMI), Saturday, May 14, 2022, concluded, successfully, its 2022 Annual Convention with a Dinner Party at the Holiday Inn, 11160 South West Freeway Houston, Texas, 77031, USA. The Convention, which ended with a change of the leadership baton of the non-governmental organization, started with three hours …
Read More »Abe congratulates Justice Mary Odili …Describes her as source of inspiration to many
Frontline gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 general elections in Rivers State, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, has congratulated retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Mary Odili on her 70th Birthday celebration and a meritorious service to the nation. Abe, in a …
Read More »Karine Jean-Pierre assumes duty as new White House press secretary
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, May 16, 2022 Karine Jean-Pierre on Monday assumed duty as the new White House press secretary, acknowledging the historic nature of her role and pledging to maintain a transparent dialogue. Jean-Pierre, 44-year-old daughter of Haitian immigrants, made history as the first black woman in the …
Read More »The Babajides name their baby girl in New Jersey, USA
Mr. and Mrs. Babajide Onibudo on Friday, May 13, 2022 named their newborn baby girl in Maplewood, New Jersey, United States of America (USA). The baby is named Jemsa Damilola Chizitere Babajide. The ceremony, witnessed by family members, friends, associates and brethren, was an occasion of great joy and there …
Read More »Justice Mary Odili saved my political career – Wike
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says that he will remain grateful to Justice Mary Odili for her timely intervention that saved his political career in 2004. Governor Wike spoke of this aspect of his political experience at the 70th birthday and retirement thanksgiving mass of Justice Mary Odili as …
Read More »Bayo Sax presents Hosanna Praise today, Saturday, May 14, 2022
Celebrated Saxophonist, Bayo Sax will be performing today, Saturday, May 14, 2022 online. The livestream starts at 12:00 PM United States of America (EST) and 5:00 PM Nigerian time (WAT). You can log on from any part of the world to be part of the expected sensational performance. It is, …
Read More »Linda Ikeji in court over alleged libelous publication
By Edeki Igafe Warri (Delta), May 13, 2022 Nigerian online blogger, Linda Ikeji, on Friday appeared at Delta High Court, Effurun, over a libel law suit instituted against her by NBM of Africa and three others. The suit with number EHC/210/2021 had the Registered Trustees of NBM of Africa, Ese …
Read More »After 38 years, SSS removes Nigerian journalist from watchlist
The State Security Service (SSS) has removed a journalist, Lanre Arogundade, from a watchlist in which his name featured for 38 years, the Director General of the Service, Yusuf Magaji Bichi, has said. Mr. Bichi spoke on Wednesday when a delegation from the Nigerian chapter of the International Press Institute …
Read More »Great Minds Initiative holds 2022 Annual Convention/Dinner Party Saturday in Texas, USA
Great Minds Initiative (GMI), a non-governmental organization, registered six years ago in the United States of America (USA) and made up of male Nigerian graduates, will hold its 2022 Annual Convention and Dinner Party on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the Holiday Inn, 11160 South West Freeway Houston, Texas, 77031, USA. …
Read More »We need nation that cares for, gives hope to youths – Obi
As part of his political consultations across the country, former Governor Peter Obi has continued to spread the gospel of hope to Nigerians, saying that the nation should care more for, and give hope to its citizens, especially youths. Obi, who was in Kogi and Nassarawa states to interact with …
Read More »Obi hails nurses, midwives; says they’re critical to Nigeria’s primary health sector
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 presidential hopeful, Mr. Peter Obi, has extolled Nigerian health workers, especially the nurses and midwives, who, he said, were critical part of primary health care delivery in the country. Obi, in a message to commemorate the Nurses Week 2022, stated that the nation remains grateful …
Read More »Awujale S. K. Adetona at 88: A Salute to longevity and Sagacity By Dr. Fassy Adetokunboh Yusuf
ACHIEVING the grand old age of eighty-eight years at a time when the life expectancy at birth in the country is put at sixty-one years, and in particular spending sixty-two years out of these on the throne as a foremost monarch are both a rare gift from the Almighty Creator, …
Read More »Exposed: How Gov. Yahaya hounds journalists, social media influencers in Gombe; Tales of woe by VOA Reporter, Online publisher, influencer
Palpable apprehension and concern have heightened in Gombe over attempts by the State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, to stifle the press and free speech. No fewer than three journalists have either been arrested, harassed or intimidated over trumped-up charges of ‘libel’ and ‘defamation’, after publishing factual ‘investigative’ stories. Yahaya, it …
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