Global Patriot Newspapers

18 November

2019: Oshiomhole lied; South-East solidly behind Obi — Aide

The Media Aide to Mr. Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has debunked a statement by the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, that the people of the South-East rejected Obi as the running mate for …

17 November

Bayelsa Oil Spill: Shell repairs ruptured pipeline, pledges compensation for victims

The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) says it has repaired the Trans Ramos Pipeline that ruptured and spilled about 1,114 barrels of crude oil into the environment on May 17. Mr Bamidele Odugbesan, Media Relations Manager, SPDC, in an email update said integrity tests were being conducted on the pipeline. …

17 November

Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting rescheduled

The November 2018 meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been rescheduled. According to a statement by Isaac Okorafor, Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, the meeting has been moved from Monday and Tuesday, 19th & 20th November to Wednesday and Thursday, 21st and …

17 November

Digital Screen set to host first Governorship debate in Gombe

A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Gombe State, Digital Screen 11 Initiative, says it has concluded arrangements to host the first ever debate for Governorship candidates in the State. The programme is aimed at making public officers accountable as well as tracks their performance while executing their campaign promises to the …

17 November

Hon.Aisha Dukku, 119 others celebrate 100 years of women suffrage in UK

A National Assembly member from Gombe State, representing Dukku/Nafada Federal Constituency, Honourable Aisha Jibir Dukku has expressed delight at the opportunity to join women from different parts of the world in the United Kingdom for the celebration of 100 years of Women Suffrage. 120 women from 86 countries participated in …

16 November

Buhari to Nigerians: My vision, objectives for better Nigeria clear, achievable; Appoints CEOs, EDs of federal agencies

By Ismaila Chafe, Uche Bibilari Abuja, Nov. 16, 2018 President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his vision and objectives for Nigeria are very clear and that he is on course to achieving them. The president stated this when he received members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by …

16 November

APGA is dead, lawmaker says as party endorses suspensions over impeachment saga; Police seal Assembly complex

Chimezie Anaso Awka, Nov.16, 2018 The National leadership of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has expressed support for the Anambra chapter of the party over the suspension of three lawmakers in the state legislature. Dr Victor Oye, the National Chairman of APGA, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in …

16 November

AFCON Qualifier: We are in SA for three points — Musa

By Debo Oshundun Lagos, Nov.16, 2018 The Stand-in Captain of the Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa, on Friday said that the Nigerian national team would not play for a draw in South Africa. The Super Eagles are scheduled to play the second leg of Group E top-of-the-table clash with South Africa …

16 November

Tambuwal dispels rumour of rift between him and Bafarawa

Danjuma James, Sokoto Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has dispelled rumors of the existence of a rift between him and former Governor Attahiru Bafarawa warning Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, supporters in the state against gossip and side talks so that the party can consolidate on the gains it …

16 November

Unknown gunmen kill 2 PDP chieftains in Rivers

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) voters’ sensitization programme in Ipo, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State turned bloody when unknown gunmen opened fire on the party’s members killing 2 persons on the spot. It was learnt that the Chairman of Ikwerre LGA, Mr. Samuel Nwanosike, who was among the …

16 November

Ganduje sues Daily Nigerian for N3bn over dollar video

Kano State governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has sued an online platform, Daily Nigerian and its publisher, Jafaar Jafaar, for defamation. He is claiming N3 billion in damages. Counsel to Ganduje, Nuradeen A. Ayagi in a writ of summons tendered before the High Court demanded the defendants to file an appearance …

16 November

Saraki Chairs 7th Zik Lecture in Awka…Seeks greater commitment to eradication of corruption

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Friday, said that Nigeria can only grow and achieve its true destiny if the present system of governance is rid of corruption. Saraki, who stated this in his speech as chair of the 7th Zik Lecture of the Annual Zik Series, held at the …

16 November

INEC reaffirms commitment to deliver credible elections in 2019

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria, Prof Mahmood Yakubu has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment and determination to deliver credible elections in Nigeria in 2019, which will embody the concepts of inclusiveness, transparency and accountability, by also ensuring that established rules are fully, fairly and …

16 November

N3.6bn fraud: Former NDDC Director, Omatsuli, gets N100m bail

Justice Saliu Seidu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, November 16, 2018 granted bail to a former Executive Director on Projects, Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Tuoyo Omatsuli and one Francis Momoh in the sum of N100m each. The defendants are facing trial on a …

16 November

Appeal Court upholds conviction of ex- Govs. Nyame, Dariye; Commutes jail term to 10, 12; Fines Nyame

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division has upheld the conviction of Jolly Nyame and Joshua Dariye, handed down on them by Justice Adebukola Banjoko of a Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Gudu but commuted their sentences from 14 years, 12 and 10 respectively for being “first-time offenders”. Justice Banjoko …

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