Global Patriot Newspapers

17 October

Okowa an exemplary leader determined to make a difference — Obi

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State for his determination to make a difference by his continued exemplification of character and integrity which he described as a desiderata in governance in Nigeria. Obi held up Okowa as …

17 October

Transportation Minister, Amaechi, in China; Takes delivery of more trains

17 October

W Initiative announces plans for Health Month … targets 2 million women and families.

The W Initiative, a flagship women empowerment programme from Access Bank Plc, has announced plans for its 2019 W Health Month aimed at improving community awareness on health issues that affect women and their families by bridging knowledge gap, providing access to health checks and encouraging healthy lifestyle habits. Slated to run all through …

17 October

Alleged destruction of evidence: Court orders Metuh to enter defence

By Edith Nwapi Abuja, Oct. 17, 2019 An FCT High Court in Maitama on Thursday ordered Olisa Metuh, a former PDP spokesman, accused of destruction of evidence to enter his defence. Metuh was arraigned alongside his company, Desita, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in January 2015 on …

17 October

Buhari approves N10bn for rehabilitation of Enugu Airport

Abuja, Oct. 17, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of N10 billion Special Intervention Fund for immediate repairs and upgrade of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s Spokesman in a statement, said this was the high point of the courtesy call on the …

17 October

Onitsha tanker explosion: President Buhari sympathises with victims; Launches Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem/Appeal Fund

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of a mother and her child as a result of an oil tanker accident in Onitsha, in Anambra State. Reacting to the incident on Wednesday, President Buhari, in a statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & …

17 October

NCP approves Transcorp Power Consortium as preferred bidder for Afam Electricity Generation Company

The National Council on Privatisation (NCP) has approved Transcorp Power Consortium as the preferred bidder for the Afam Electricity Generation Company (Afam Power Plc and Afam Three Fast Power Limited) with a bid price of N105.3bn (about US$343.6m) and Diamond Stripes Consortium as the reserve bidder with a price of …

17 October

Gov. Ugwuanyi hands over 65 security vehicles to police …As CP hails gov’s commitment, leadership qualities

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State at the Government House, Enugu on Tuesday handed over sixty five (65) patrol vans to the state command of the Nigeria Police Force to aid its security operations. The sixty five (65) patrol vans were among the 100 units of Innoson vehicles recently purchased …

17 October

Lagos ready to pay above N30,000 minimum wage – Sanwo-Olu …Labour leaders hail Lagos Governor for fulfilling promises

Better time awaits workers in Lagos State, as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu discloses, on Tuesday, that the State is ready to pay more than the N30,000 benchmark for the National Minimum Wage. Sanwo-Olu said the implementation of the new minimum wage payment would take off when the Federal Government and labour …

17 October

Fayemi goes tough on gender-based violence, signs 6 Bills Into Law

Ariwodola Idowu Ado Ekiti, Oct. 16, 2019 Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti on Wednesday, signed six new bills into law to commemorate his one year in office, saying stiffer penalties now await convicted Gender-Based Violence offenders in the state Speaking after signing the six bills into law in his office, …

17 October

Tenure: Court strikes out suit seeking Fowler ‘s sack as FIRS boss

A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has struck out a suit seeking the sack of Dr. Babatunde Fowler as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The suit instituted by a legal practitioner Mr Stanley Okwara was thrown out by the court on the ground that …

17 October

Executive, NASS relationship improved under Buhari – Lawan

President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan has said the relationship between the Executive and Legislative arms of government received an unprecedented boost with the coming of the 9th National Assembly. According to Lawan, both chambers of the Legislature presently enjoy the highest level of cooperation from the executive arm …

17 October

Aisha Buhari: Victim or one of the contending Villa power players? By Jideofor Adibe

An old video clip in which President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, Aisha, was seen irate and throwing tantrums in the Villa recently went viral, renewing focus on the First family and their domestic issues. Just before this video, there had been unfounded rumours that President Buhari was set to wed …

17 October

Gov. Mohammed happy at discovery of oil, gas in Bauchi State; Warns against land grabbing, other criminal activities

From: Ruth Yarnap , Bauchi Bauchi state Governor, Bala Mohammed has expressed happiness with the discovery of hydrocarbon of both gas and oil in Kolmani River 11 of the Barambu exploration site in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi state. The governor revealed this when the State Council of Chiefs, …

17 October

Marine environment: Nigeria committed to effective Ballast Water Management – Dakuku · IMO advocates harmonised enforcement

The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention, 2004. Dakuku also said NIMASA remained determined to ensure cleaner oceans and a safe, secure and environmentally sound maritime sector. The Director-General stated these in …

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