Global Patriot Newspapers

19 February

NIN is key to accessing social services, SGF tells Nigerians

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has said that Nigerians will require the National Identification Number (NIN) to access social services. He also emphasized that the poor and vulnerable population would need it to benefit from palliatives. The SGF made this statement while declaring …

19 February

Air Peace to showcase London connection through European market at ITB Berlin 2025

Air Peace, Nigeria’s foremost airline and West Africa’s largest carrier, has announced its participation as an exhibitor at the world-renowned ITB Berlin, scheduled for March 4-6, 2025. Air Peace will join over 10,000 exhibitors from around the globe at the prestigious international travel trade show to showcase its services, growth, …

19 February

Clark, Adebanjo and Iwuanyanwu: The end of an era By Dr. Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia

The death of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON, the Ijaw National Leader, Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF and National Leader of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum SMBLF, on Monday, February 17, 2025 marks the end of an enviable era in the political …

19 February

Nigeria felicitates The Gambia on 60th independence anniversary

By Fortune Abang Abuja, Feb. 18, 2025 Nigeria has felicitated the government and people of The Gambia on the occasion of the country’s 60th independence anniversary. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, made this known in a congratulatory message to the government and people of the country in …

19 February

C’River set to recover 76 oil wells – Gov Otu

By Ehigimetor Igbaugba Calabar, Feb. 18, 2025 The Cross River Government has said that it is in the process of recovering the 76 oil wells that the state lost to Akwa Ibom. Gov. Bassey Otu made the disclosure during a media conference in Calabar on Tuesday. The News Agency of …

19 February

Nigerian Army to court martial 5 officers, 20 soldiers in Enugu

By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, Feb. 18, 2025 The Nigerian Army has established a General Court Martial (GCM) for the trial of five officers and 20 soldiers within the jurisdiction of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army in Enugu. The offences of the accused army personnel included murder, defilement, manslaughter, …

19 February

South-West Governors will give Adebanjo befitting funeral, says Sanwo-Olu

•Lagos Gov pays condolence visit, charges leaders to emulate Adebanjo, Edwin Clark Lagos State Governor and the Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday said the governors from the geopolitical zone will give the late elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo a befitting funeral. …

19 February

Kyari highlights role of energy security to national development

From left: Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa, Prof. Akinade Olatunji, President of Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Dr Mary Ogbe, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, and Malam Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), during the opening ceremony of the …

19 February

Jonathan extols Clark’s virtues as Diri directs flags to fly at half mast

By Emmanuel Oloniruha/Nathan Nwakamma Abuja, Feb. 18, 2025 Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed deep sadness over the death of a prominent Ijaw Leader, Chief Edwin Clark Clark, describing him as a bridge-builder and patriot. Jonathan stated this in a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Eze Ikechukwu in Abuja …

19 February

2 suspects in murder of Anambra lawmaker escape, police launch manhunt

By Monday Ajogun Onitsha (Anambra), Feb 18, 2025 The Police Command in Anambra says it has activated operational plans to re-arrest two of the suspects involved in the murder of late Mr. Justice Azuka, an Anambra House of Assembly lawmaker. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed this …

19 February

Ayra Starr leads Spotify’s 2025 impact list

By Taiye Olayemi Lagos, Feb. 18, 2025 Spotify has announced Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, known as Ayra Starr, as the leading artiste in its Global Impact List for 2025. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, shared the news in a statement on Tuesday. Okumu revealed Ayra …

19 February

Akwa Ibom assembly confirms 20 nominees

By Isaiah Eka Uyo, Feb. 18, 2025 The Akwa Ibom House of Assembly has confirmed 20 out of 27 Commissioner and Special Adviser nominees sent by Gov. Umo Eno for ratification. During plenary on Tuesday in Uyo, Speaker, Mr. Udeme Otong, confirmed the nominees. They had previously been screened by …

19 February

DRC crisis worsens amid M23 violence

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 18, 2025 Humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has worsened, with reports of serious human rights violations, including summary executions of children and widespread sexual violence. The UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Tuesday confirmed that Rwanda-backed M23 fighters killed …

19 February

Clark had a passionate desire for a new Nigeria – Obi

Peter Obi paying tribute to late Pa Edwin Clark By Monday Ajogun Onitsha (Anambra), Feb. 18, 2025 The Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi has described late Pa Edwin Clark as a man who had a passionate desire for a new and greater Nigeria. The News Agency …

18 February

Forbes: Aliko Dangote’s wealth surges by almost 100% to $23.9bn, now 86th richest in the world

Billionaire Aliko Dangote has seen his wealth nearly double to $23.9 billion, according to Forbes, which ranks the Nigerian entrepreneur as the wealthiest person in Africa and 86th in the world. It would be recalled that Forbes ranked Aliko Dangote as the 144th richest person in the world in 2024 with …

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