Global Patriot Newspapers

25 February

‘Amotekun’ will attract more investors, improve Nigeria’s economy, says Gani Adams

By Adekunle Williams Lagos, Feb. 24, 2020 The Aare Ona Kankanfo of Yoruba Land, Iba Gani Adams, on Monday said that the successful implementation of ‘Amotekun’ would attract more investments to the six states in South-West. Adams said this while addressing newsmen on the sideline of a one-day Stakeholders’ Forum …

25 February

Dangote boosts south East economy with N63billion investment in Anambra Motor Manufacturing Company (ANAMMCO)

LAGOS, Nigeria, February 25, 2020 Dangote Group (www.Dangote.com) has in the last five years invested over N63bn in the South East Nigeria with the purchase of over 3,500 units of locally assembled Shacman trucks at the production plant of Anambra Motor Manufacturing Company (ANAMMCO), Enugu. The order was delivered over …

25 February

One day fast: We’re grateful to Nigerians, Borno Governor says

Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Monday night conveyed message of gratitude to Nigerians within and outside his state who joined in fasting and praying for an end to the boko haram insurgency. Zulum had in a statewide broadcast, titled ‘We’ll fight, fast and pray’ on Wednesday declared one …

25 February

Amaechi, Sanwo-Olu, George, Daniel, Garba Shehu, others for 3rd Freedom Online lecture

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State will, on Tuesday at Sheraton Lagos Hotel, Ikeja, lead other speakers to discuss the future of Nigeria at the third annual lecture of Freedom Online. A statement by the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of the online newspaper, Gabriel Akinadewo, says the theme of the lecture is ‘Nigeria: …

25 February

UNILAG’s Convocation Ceremonies hold March 2- 13, 2020; Communication Minister delivers Guest Lecture; Ahmed Yerima’s “The Wives” is Convocation Play.(See detailed program; other information)

The University of Lagos, Nigeria (UNILAG) has scheduled its 51st (2019) Convocation Ceremonies to hold from Monday, March 2, 2020 to Friday, March 13, 2020. The program, which starts with a Pre-Convocation Press Conference and Launching of the UNILAG Anthem on Monday March 2, 2020, continues on Friday March 6, …

25 February

Arrest Oshiomhole, APC leaders over ‘mob attack’ on Justice Mary Odili’s residences, Group charges IGP; Threatens lawsuit in USA

A United States of America (US) based group, Imo Diaspora Coalition for Justice and Democracy (IDCJD) has called on Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, IGP, to arrest and interrogate the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, and fish out, arrest and prosecute all leaders of …

24 February

Umahi sacks two aides over alleged murder involvement, orders arrest

By Chukwuemeka Opara Abakaliki, Feb.23, 2020 Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has sacked two of his aides allegedly involved in a murder during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) councillorship primaries on Feb.21. The governor also directed the police command in the state to arrest the two aides for possible prosecution. …

24 February

Pompeo affirms support for Iraq, stresses ‘obligation’ to U.S. forces

Washington, Feb. 24, 2020 U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, reaffirmed Washington’s support for Iraq in a phone call with Prime Minister-designate, Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi while stressing Iraq’s “obligation” to protect U.S. coalition forces there, the State Department said. Pompeo pointed to Iraq’s obligation to protect U.S. and coalition diplomats, …

24 February

Demand for electric cars on the increase

Munich, Feb. 24, 2020 Demand for electric and hybrid cars is on the rise in Germany, online car comparison websites say. Car comparison websites Meinauto.de and Carwow both say that there has been significantly more interest in such models. “Since October we have seen a massive increase in enquiries,” …

24 February

CBN clarifies operation of Domiciliary Accounts

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has formally clarified issues surrounding the operations of domiciliary accounts in Nigeria. Making the clarification in a chat with newsmen in Abuja , the Bank’s Director, Corporate Communications Department, Issac Okorafor stated that “the Bank has not prohibited the acceptance of foreign currency cash …

24 February

How government kills businesses — Obi

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has called for a legislation that will mandate government to pay contractors or suppliers for certificates generated or goods supplied within 90 days. Obi was speaking at the weekend during the installation of Sir Emeka Nwandu …

24 February

Osinbajo, Lawan, Okowa, others extol Omo-Agege’s leadership virtues

Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan and Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa were among top dignitaries that extolled the leadership virtues of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege. Specifically, they commended the Delta Central Senator for his courage to weather the …

24 February

Stop planned protest against Sylva, group warns Gov. Wike; Calls him ‘a warmonger’

A group, Patriots of Ijaw Nation (PIN), has warned Rivers State Governor, Barrister Nyesom Wike, to stop a planned protest against the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva. PIN said in a statement on Sunday in Yenagoa that insider information at its disposal indicated that Governor …

24 February

S/Court judgment: Kanu Agabi still Ihedioha’s lawyer – Onwubiko

By Ikenna Osuoha Abuja, Feb 23, 2020 Mr Kingsley Onwubiko, Convener, Imo Concerned Citizens Forum (ICCF) says Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN is still the lead counsel to former Gov. Emeka Ihedioha in the Supreme Court review of Imo gubernatorial election judgment. Onwubiko made this known in a statement on Sunday …

24 February

Former Govs Obi, Chime, celebrate former Union Bank Chairman at 85

By Tosin Omoloyin Enugu, Feb. 23, 2020 Former Governors Peter Obi of Anambra and Sullivan Chime of Enugu State were among dignitaries that attended the 85th birthday of former Chairman of the Union Bank of Nigeria, Elder Kalu U. Kalu. The event held at the Bon Sunshine Hotel on Sunday in …

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