Global Patriot Newspapers

23 September

Nigeria Air fiasco: Foreign investors, international community won’t take Nigeria serious again — Peter Obi

Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed shock over the sudden suspension of plans by the Federal Government to float a new national carrier to be known as Nigeria Air. Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, who unveiled the airline with fanfare on July 16 …

23 September

‘I need more time to account for spending on water projects’, minister tells court

The Minister of Water Resources Engr. Suleiman Adamu has told the Federal High Court in Lagos to “grant the Ministry more time within which to compile and furnish Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) with information on the spending on water, and locations of specific projects, in view of the high volume …

23 September

Lalong’s SSG, commissioner resign to contest 2019 elections

By Peter Amine Jos, Sept. 23, 2018 Mr Rufus Bature, Secretary to Plateau State Government and Mr Hitler Dadi, Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, have resigned their appointments to contest in the 2019 elections. A statement by Mr Mark Longyen, Senior Special Assistant to Gov Simon Lalong on Media, made …

23 September

Atiku in Benue, says stance on restructuring not a political gimmick

By Bridget Ikyado Makurdi, Sept. 22, 2018 Former vice president Abubakar Atiku has restated his commitment to restructuring Nigeria if elected President in 2019, declaring that his stance on the matter was not a political gimmick. “I am truly committed to restructuring Nigeria because I believe that its future depends …

23 September

Iheanacho on target as Leicester sink lowly Hudddersfield to ease pressure on Puel

Leicester (UK), Sept. 22, 2018 Leicester City eased the pressure on manager Claude Puel by beating Huddersfield Town 3-1 on Saturday to leave the visitors rooted to the foot of the Premier League table. Leicester had lost eight of their last 12 league games but Puel finally had something to …

23 September

APC to use Akwa Ibom to launch party to South-south – Presidential aide

By Isaiah Eka Uyo, Sept. 22, 2018 The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari, on National Assembly Senate Matters Sen. Ita Enang, has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would use Akwa Ibom to launch the party to the South-South. Enang said this during the solidarity rally …

23 September

Osinbajo one of best vice presidents Nigeria ever had – Imo monarch

By Chijioke Okoronkwo Owerri, Sept. 22, 2018 The Chairman, Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, His Royal Majesty, Eze Samuel Ohiri, on Saturday described the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, as one of the best vice presidents Nigeria ever had. Ohiri expressed this view while receiving Osinbajo at his palace …

23 September

2019: Sylva, Lokpobiri stockpiling arms in Bayelsa – ex-APC chairman ***Wants them arrested by security agents

The immediate past chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Chief Tiwe Oruminighe has called on security agents to investigate the stockpiling of arms by some politicians. The demand is coming on the heels of a similar call by the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, …

23 September

Boxing: Joshua retains heavyweight crowns with Povetkin TKO

London, Sept 23, 2018 Britain’s Anthony Joshua delivered a devastating technical knockout, TKO, in the seventh round to defeat Russian Alexander Povetkin at Wembley Stadium on Saturday to retain his WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO world heavyweight championship belts. In front of about 80,000 fans, Joshua moved on to 22 …

23 September

Ambode’s fate hangs in the balance as party insists on primary

Lagos,Sept.22,2018 The Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision making body of the All Progressives Congress (APC)in Lagos met on Saturday night where it resolved the chapter must hold its primary to determine its governorship candidate. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)reports that the decision put paid to hopes that the …

23 September

South-South PDP Gubernatorial Screening Committee clears Governors Wike, Okowa and Emmanuel

The South-South Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Gubernatorial Screening Committee on Saturday screened and cleared Governors Nyesom Ezenwo Wike (Rivers), Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta) and Udom Emmanuel (Akwa Ibom) to contest their respective state governorship primaries . The screening which took place at the PDP South-South Zonal Headquarters in Port Harcourt lasted …

23 September

President Buhari receives Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Buratai, Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Abubakar

President Muhammadu Buhari has received in audience, the Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai and the Chairman, Niger State Council of traditional rulers, the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji (Dr) (Brig. Gen) Yahaya Abubakar Rtd. Lt. Gen. Buratai was in the State House on September 21, …

23 September

Former Vice President Namadi Sambo lauds Governor Wike’s delivery of projects

Former Vice President Namadi Sambo has praised the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for his outstanding projects delivery, saying he expected nothing less of someone of Governor Wike’s capacity. Speaking during a condolence visit on Governor Wike over the death of the Attorney General of Rivers State on Saturday …

23 September

Bayelsa among top foreign investment destinations in Nigeria, says NIPC ***it’s testimony to Gov. Dickson’s leadership – Info Commissioner

The Bayelsa State Government has expressed delight over recent ratings by reputable organizations, confirming the state as being financially stable, fiscally responsible and generally peaceful for investment and leisure. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson made the feelings of the government known while reacting to the latest …

23 September

President Buhari departs for New York to attend UN General Assembly

President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday departs for New York to participate in the 73rd Session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA73) which officially opened September 18, 2018. The theme for this year’s Session is: “Making the United Nations relevant to all People: Global Leadership and Shared Responsibilities for Peaceful, Equitable and …

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