Global Patriot Newspapers

15 January

Budget Transparency: Bayelsa did not participate in N123.34 bn 2020 grant to states – Commissioner

By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, Jan. 15, 2021 The Bayelsa government on Friday said that the current administration did not participate in the 2020 budget transparency assessment by the federal government, and therefore dismissed reports that the state failed to meet set criteria. Mr Ayiba Duba,Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy …

15 January

Buhari renews tenure of MDs of 7 river basin authorities, appoints 2 more (See who is where)

By Tosin Kolade Abuja, Jan. 14, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the renewal of tenure for seven managing directors of the river basin development authorities. The president also approved the appointment of new managing directors for two other river basin development authorities. Mrs Kenechukwu Offie, Director, Press and Public …

15 January

Sokoto State Govt. received N518m FG health intervention fund in 2020 — NHIS Boss

By Habibu Harisu Sokoto, Jan. 14, 2021 The Federal Government disbursed N518 million to Sokoto State Government in 2020 as National Healthcare Intervention Fund aimed at enhancing the lives of vulnerable persons in the society, Dr Nasir Sambo, the Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has said. He made …

15 January

Amazon faces class-action lawsuit over eBook pricing

York, Jan. 15, 2021 Amazon.com Inc was slapped with a class-action lawsuit on Thursday accusing the e-commerce giant of inflating the prices of ebooks in collusion with some publishers. The lawsuit alleges that Amazon and the five largest U.S. publishers, collectively called the ‘Big Five’, agreed to price restraints that …

15 January

Disregard misinformation on lockdown, FG advises Nigerians

By Okon Okon Abuja, Jan. 14, 2020 The Federal Government on Thursday urged Nigerians to disregard the news circulating on the social media that it was contemplating another lockdown. Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), also Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, made the …

15 January

Laporta, 2 others in battle to be Barca president

Barcelona (Spain), Jan. 14, 2021 FC Barcelona’s interim management committee confirmed on Thursday that three presidential candidates made the cut for the club’s elections on Jan. 24. Joan Laporta, twice president of the club, Victor Font and Toni Freixa each collected the requisite number of signatures from club members to …

15 January

Wike assures of continued good governance as Obi commissions projects in Rivers

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has assured the people of Rivers State that he will remain committed to the development of the State and continue to deliver good governance to the people. Wike gave the assurance during the commissioning of Phase 2 of Isiokpo Internal Roads by the …

15 January

The decent for the indecent, the just for the unjust By FEMI ADESINA

There’s a short video you can find online that brings tears to my eyes. It features soldiers of the Nigerian Army, four spry young men, the type of whom the Good Book says “the glory of young men is their strength,” and they are in a desert-like environment, in front …

14 January

Criticize us fairly, Buhari appeals to Nigerian elite

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Jan. 14, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians especially the elite to be fair in their criticism of his administration. Mr Femi Adesina, the president’s spokesman said Buhari made the appeal when he received in audience Rev. Yakubu Pam, the Executive Secretary of the …

14 January

Wike to politicians: Learn PDP’s pattern of accountability to electorate; You’re a shining example, Abaribe tells Governor

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says politicians can no longer be tolerated if their strength is only to make promises without the capacity and will to fulfil them. Governor Wike made the declaration at the inauguration of the Isiodu Road in Emohua Local Government Area, which was performed by …

14 January

WHO, Africa CDC to deliver 900m doses of COVID-19 vaccines in 2021 – Official

By Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, Jan. 14, 2021 The World Health Organisation (WHO) through COVAX facility and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) are expected to deliver close to 900 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines in Africa by 2021. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, disclosed …

14 January

AfDB targets $10bn for Africa’s renewable energy; Dumps coal energy projects

Adeze Ojukwu Africa Development Bank(ADB) has announced plans to invest $10 billion for the expansion of renewable energy projects in the continent, over the next five years. ADB President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, said the ‘bank will no longer finance coal projects, but has prioritized renewables, as the mainstay of its …

14 January

Yakubu’s trial: Court to rule on EFCC’s request to inspect $9.8m cash February 17

Justice Ahmed Ramat Mohammed of the Federal High Court Abuja has reserved till February 17, ruling on the request by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC , for the Court to visit the Kano branch of the Central Bank of Nigeria to inspect the sums of $9,772,800 and £74000 …

14 January

President Buhari greets Senate President Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan at 62

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm felicitations to Senate President, Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan on his 62nd birthday, cherishing the maturity and purposeful leadership that the lawmaker has brought to the upper chamber, handling every issue with years of experience and wisdom. The President, according to a statement by Femi …

14 January

Downstream infrastructure rehab: NNPC harvests bids from 96 reputable firms from various jurisdictions for contract

Buoyed up by the culture of Transparency, Accountability and Performance Excellence (TAPE) of the current NNPC management, no fewer than (96) prominent and reputable companies from various jurisdictions have indicated interest in undertaking the rehabilitation of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s (NNPC) downstream infrastructure ranging from critical pipelines to depots …

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