Global Patriot Newspapers

24 September

U.S. expresses satisfaction over peaceful conduct of Edo election

By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Sept. 23, 2020 The United States (U.S) government has expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the Edo State governorship elections on Sept. 19. The U.S. government made this known in a message posted on the Facebook page of the United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria …

23 September

African Free Trade Agreement must be backed by adequate policies, robust implementation – Lawan

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said for the African Continental Free Trade Agreement to yield expected results, same must be backed by requisite legal frameworks, right policies, and robust implementation. Lawan made this known when he received a visiting delegation from the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, …

23 September

UNGA Debate: Buhari urges global action against small arms

By Harrison Arubu United Nations, Sept. 23, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday night urged the international community to take strong action against illicit flows of small arms and light weapons. Addressing the virtual United Nations General Assembly through a pre-recorded video statement, Buhari said Nigeria was deeply concerned over …

23 September

Ijaw Youths bemoan state of NDDC, Amnesty programme; To review stance with IOCs

The newly elected executives of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) on Tuesday bemoaned the state of affairs in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Presidential Amnesty Programme and the Oilfields in the Niger Delta region. In a statement signed by its President Mr Peter Igbifa, the youth group noted that …

23 September

Covenant University appoints Williams as Acting Vice-Chancellor

By Ige Adekunle Sango-Ota (Ogun), Sept. 23, 2020 The Board of Regents, Covenant University, Ota, has appointed Prof. Akan Williams as Acting Vice-Chancellor of the Institution. Mr Attat Emmanuel, Information Officer of the Institution, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Ota. “The appointment of Williams was approved on …

23 September

Afor African Market unveiled in Irvington, New Jersey; Becomes instant hit

Afor African Market was informally unveiled on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 1100 Clinton Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey 07111 in the United States of America, US. The memorable event, which started with prayers and blessings by Rev Father Peter Iwuala and Rev. Dr. Erasmus Okere attracted the Who-is-Who in New …

22 September

Borno Governor, Zulum, donates house, N20m to fallen Col. Bako’s widow, orphans

Borno Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday announced a donation of a befitting house and 20 million Naira to the widow and orphans left behind by late Col. Dahiru Chiroma Bako who died from wounds sustained while battling boko haram. Insurgents ambushed the Commander’s troop on Sunday morning. Col. …

22 September

Unstable fiscal regime stifling Nigerian Petroleum Industry – Kyari …As Reps assures of speedy passage of PIB

The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari, has said that the absence of a stable fiscal environment is inhibiting the growth of the Nigerian petroleum industry, especially the upstream sector. Mallam Kyari, who stated this while playing host to members of the House …

22 September

Edo guber poll: APC congratulates Gov. Obaseki; ‘We have finally caged the lions of Edo politics,’ says Gov.

By Emmanuel Mogbede (Abuja) / Monday Ajogun (Benin) Abuja, Sept. 21, 2020 Mai Mala Buni, Chairman All Progressives Congress (APC) National Caretaker Committee, has said that the peaceful conduct of the just concluded Edo governorship election and its outcome represents a victory for Nigeria’s democracy. This is as Gov. Godwin …

22 September

Gov. Bala asks Christians to buy Jerusalem seats

From:Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi Bauchi state Governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has called on Christians in the country to buy seats to the Holy Land of Israel for pilgrimage. The governor gave the advise when the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) Reverend Yakubu Pam paid him a courtesy …

22 September

Osinbajo, Obi call for more investment in education

The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, and the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, have both spoken on the need for the government to pay attention to education, saying that a nation’s development is directly proportional to the level of …

22 September

When late Chief Sir Dr. Ignatius Njoku was celebrated in New Jersey, USA

A Vigil Mass was held for Chief Sir Dr.Ignatius Njoku at the Blessed Sacrament Church (St Charles Borromeo) Catholic Church, 610 Clinton Avenue, Newark New Jersey, on Saturday, September 18, 2020. It was a solemn event indeed, but a fitting farewell for a man of the people. The officiating Priests …

22 September

Zulum mourns Col Bako, says sacrifices by soldiers’ won’t be in vain

The people of Borno mourn the death of Col. D.C Bako, the Commander of 25 Task Force Brigade of Operation Lafiya Dole; while sacrifices by him and other heroes, will not be in vain, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum said last night. The governor, in a statement by his spokesman, Malam …

22 September

COVID-19: CA-COVID launches next phase of Grassroots Awareness Campaign …harps on importance of personal safety protocols

The Coalition Against Covid19 (CA-COVID), the umbrella body of organised private sector operators, supporting Nigerian government’s efforts to fight the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, has called for sustained individual commitment in the effort at curbing the Community transmission of the pandemic The Coalition made the call during the flag-off …

22 September

At 75, UN has remained true to aspirations of founders, says President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday hailed the United Nations for remaining true to the aspirations of its founders, saying the international organisation has continued to play the crucial role of fostering global peace and security. The President joined world leaders at a virtual event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the …

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