Global Patriot Newspapers

9 September

‘Those who are about to die salute you’ By Lasisi Olagunju

Monday, 9 September, 2024 From William Bascom, American folklorist and anthropologist, I got a Yoruba story. It is here retold, substantially in my own words, in some areas using his words: A certain Chief Lowa was careless with his tongue. Every priest has a priest; Lowa’s own warned him to …

9 September

DSS arrests NLC President, Joe Ajaero at Abuja Airport; Invades SERAP office

Operatives of the Department of the State Services (DSS) have reportedly arrested the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero. Ajaero was said to have been arrested on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on his way to the United Kingdom to attend the …

9 September

NCDMB lauds Nigerian Content achievements in NLNG’s Train 7 Project; Calls for greater industry collaboration

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe has commended the significant Nigerian Content strides achieved in the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) Train 7 Project. Speaking on Friday during a visit to the NLNG six-train plant, Train 7 Project construction site, and …

9 September

Morocco 2025: Eguavoen talks about ‘momentum’ as Eagles land in Kigali

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Sept. 9, 2024 Coach Augustine Eguavoen says his Super Eagles squad “is on a momentum” as they prepare for Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the Super Eagles …

9 September

Nigeria’s public policy gambles By Dakuku Peterside

In July 1986, Nigeria’s military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, launched a public policy initiative hailed as the silver bullet for Nigeria’s distressed economy: the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP). A local adaptation of an IMF/World Bank initiative, SAP was intended to stabilise the economy. However, within a year of its implementation, …

8 September

Don’t give up on Nigeria, Atiku urges Nigerians in Diaspora

By Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos, Sept. 8, 2024 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians in the diaspora to remain strong and optimistic for a better future for Nigeria. Abubakar made the call at a virtual interactive session with some Nigerians in the diaspora on Saturday, according to a statement. …

8 September

Shhhhh… the President has a flight to catch! By Festus Adedayo

September 8, 2024 No doubt, photographs evoke metaphors, imageries and diverse interpretations. Imagery was evoked in my mind as I read President Bola Tinubu’s remarks during his recent adventure to China. He spoke while addressing Nigerians living in that country. “Nigeria is going through reforms, and we are taking very …

8 September

Nigeria secure World Cup knockout round spot with 4-0 victory against Venezuela

The Falconets of Nigeria have booked their place in the knockout stages of the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Venezuela in their final group game. The result ensured their progression from Group D, finishing level on points with Germany but securing second place …

8 September

Tinubu gets 48 hours ultimatum to reverse ‘unlawful petrol price hike, probe NNPCL’

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to use his “leadership position and good offices to direct the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to immediately reverse the apparently illegal and unconstitutional increase in the pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, across its …

8 September

I’ll win 2027 presidential election – Kwankwaso

By Abbas Bamalli Katsina, Sept. 8, 2024 The national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, says he will win the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso, the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, made the outburst on Saturday when he inaugurated the NNPP Secretariat, along IBB …

8 September

Obaseki’s wife comforts childless women

By Nefishetu Yakubu Benin, Sept. 7, 2024 Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, wife of the Edo State Governor, on Saturday encouraged childless women to view themselves as fruitful, full of potential and proud mothers of children who would arrive in God’s time. Obaseki, accompanied by Mrs. Ifeyinwa Ighodalo, wife of the Peoples …

8 September

At OAU, let there be light! By Bola BOLAWOLE (Wole Olaoye)

[email protected] 0807 552 5533 Man’s three basic needs or necessities are generally given as food (including water), clothing, and shelter. Food (including water) is needed to keep body and soul together and give us the energy required for our daily activities. Apart from air, food (including water) is the most …

8 September

Late Gov. Akeredolu’s wife empowers 70 girls with laptops, solar systems

By Ibukun Emiola Ibadan, Sept. 7, 2024 No fewer than 70 girls were empowered with laptops and home solar systems in Ibadan on Saturday, courtesy of BEMORE Empowered Girls Foundation. The group’s founder and wife of former Ondo State Governor, Dr Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, empowered the girls at the close of …

7 September

Morocco 2025 qualifiers: Super Eagles whip Benin Republic’s Cheetahs 3-0 in Uyo

Abuja, Sept. 7, 2024 Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Saturday in Uyo beat the Cheetahs of Benin Republic 3-0 in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for Morocco. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that in the match played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, …

7 September

Tinubu accepts Ngelale’s resignation

By Salif Atojoko Abuja, Sept. 7, 2024 President Bola Tinubu has received the memo from Ajuri Ngelale, his spokesman and Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, informing him of his resignation for personal and health reasons. A statement on Saturday by the presidency said the President accepted Ngelale’s reasons for …

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