Global Patriot Newspapers

7 February

Turkey earthquake: Death toll passes 3,300; No Nigerian casualty – Envoy

Istanbul, Feb. 7, 2023 The confirmed death toll in Turkey following a devastating earthquake in the Syrian-Turkish border region has risen to 3,381. Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said more than 20,000 people were injured. AFAD added that over 5,700 buildings were reported to have collapsed. Weather conditions …

7 February

Only irresponsible men complain about their responsibilities – Rev Adaji

BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto Reverend Adaji Olobo Michael has admonished Christians to stop complaining about hardship and have confidence in God that owns everything. Adaji, who is the newly posted Reverend of Christian Evangelical Fellowship of Nigeria (CEFN), Sokoto Missionary zone further note that, people should cultivate the habit of …

7 February

Tension in Cross River LGA as suspected thugs attack PDP chieftains, destroy houses, property

By Sixtus Uket (Calabar) Palpable tension has engulfed Akpabuyo local government area, Cross River state following attacks by suspected thugs on houses of some chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), destroying cars and looting household items estimated at several millions of naira. The suspected thugs, alleged to be sympathetic …

7 February

Buhari pays tribute to Hilda, mother of Pastor Paul Adefarasin

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a message of condolences to the Adefarasins on the passing of the matriarch of the family, Mrs. Hilda Adefarasin, at the ripe old age of 98. In a statement conveying the message, by Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity), the President “recalls that …

7 February

Non-Indigenes should vote without fear in Lagos, Yorubaland, says OPC President; Commits to peaceful polls

The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has called for Nigerians to see the coming general elections as a routine contest among brothers without fear of violence. Speaking in Lagos amidst reports in the social media that some Yoruba self-determination groups had put machinery in motion to unleash violence on non-indigenes in …

7 February

Naira and February feast of vultures By Lasisi Olagunju

Monday, 6 February, 2023 The naira exchange affliction of 1984 rose up a second time in 2022 and spilled into 2023 because it has always been the choice of Nigeria to submit to vultures. Don’t fail to listen to Chief Bola Tinubu who philosophised in Osogbo last week that despite …

7 February

Ceremony of Tributes for Prof George Obiozor in Lagos on Wednesday

Friends and associates of Prof George Obiozor, late President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, who died in December 2022, and people of goodwill from far and near, will gather at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from 10:00 …

7 February

Access Bank unveils ‘Love is More’ campaign for Valentine

By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, Feb. 6, 2023 Access Bank has unveiled several discounts and mouth-watering freebies on its retail products and services to celebrate its customers in this season of love. The Valentine season campaign, tagged ‘Love is More,’ will run from Feb. 1 to March 11, 2023. Mr. Robert …

7 February

2023 Presidency: Group throws weight behind Peter Obi, hails Southern, Middle Belt Leaders for endorsing him

The recent endorsement of the candidacy of Mr. Peter Obi by the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) for the 2023 presidential election has received the backing of the NEO AFRICANA CENTRE (NAC). The public policy think tank threw its weight behind the endorsement, citing competence, equity, justice and …

7 February

Court stops PDP from suspending Wike

By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Feb. 6, 2023 A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday restrained the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from suspending or expelling the Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike, from the party. Justice James Omotosho made the order following an ex-parte motion filed by Governor Wike against the …

7 February

No Nigerian footballer affected by Turkey earthquake – NFF; Ghanaian star, Christian Atsu, under rubbles

Though thousands have been confirmed dead in the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey, President of the Nigeria Football Federation – NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, has confirmed that no Nigerian footballer was affected by the incident. The NFF helmsman announced this on the Federation’s verified Instagram page to calm frayed nerves about …

6 February

NAF aircraft belly lands safely in Lagos – Spokesman

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its maritime patrol aircraft, Cessna Citation CJ3, on a routine flight on Monday, carried out a controlled belly land at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Wap Maigida, in a statement …

6 February

Zinox, indigenous tech giant, awarded over N85bn 2023 digital census contract by Nigerian govt

The Federal Government through the National Population Commission (NPC) has signed a landmark deal with Nigeria’s leading integrated technology brand, Zinox, for the supply of the tech components and other accessories for the 2023 national census project, further justifying President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s commitment to local content promotion. The contract, worth …

6 February

Buhari hails Tems for winning Grammy Award

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined fans and lovers of Nigerian music all over the world in celebrating new heights of recognition and appreciation as Afrobeat crooner, Tems, wins “‘Best Melodic Rap Performance” category at the Grammy Awards. President Buhari, in a statement by Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser (Media & …

6 February

Police arrest 10 suspected political thugs in Sokoto

By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto Feb. 6, 2023 Police in Sokoto State say they are prosecuting at least 10 persons suspected to be political thugs. Police spokesman in the state, DSP Sanusi Abubakar stated in Sokoto on Monday, stressing that the arrest and prosecution of the suspects were in line with …

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