Global Patriot Staff

Shell confirms signs of leak on Forcados export line

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited, operator of the SPDC JV, has confirmed signs of a leak on…

Ambode denies kidnap attempt on mother …Cautions against sensational Journalism

The Lagos State Governor on Saturday denied media reports claiming that a kidnap attempt was made on his mother, Mrs…

Rivers lawmakers approve N12bn loan request by Gov. Wike

Rivers State House of Assembly, Friday, approved two requests from the State Governor, Nyesom Wike, to take a N12bn loan…

Nigerians suffering — TUC tells FG

The Trade Union Congress (TUC), Friday, told the Federal Government in addition to the country’s economy being in bad shape,…

Fraudsters demanded money from FG to negotiate Chibok girls’ release – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, Friday, disclosed that fraudsters have asked the Federal Government for money to negotiate the release of more…

GTBank boss, Agbaje named 2016 African Banker of the Year

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc has reaffirmed its position as a leading global brand with the recent recognition of its Managing…

FG directs banks to halt on-going mass retrenchment

Federal Government has directed banks, insurance and other financial institutions operating in the country to suspend the on-going retrenchment in…

VP Osinbajo off to Senegal for ECOWAS Summit

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Friday, left for Dakar, Senegal, to attend the 49th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and…

Fashola inaugurates 28-km Itori-Ibeshe concrete road built by Dangote

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, Friday, said the Federal Government was committed to alleviating the sufferings…

APC South South to Edo guber aspirants: Play by the rules

AGENE GODWIN, Benin The South-South Leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged all the governorship aspirants in Edo State…

Electricity: I have had enough – Oshiomhole; gives BEDC 48hrs to restore supply to disconnected communities

AGENE GODWIN, Benin Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has ordered the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) to restore electricity supply…

Over nine feared dead in bus, truck collision on Ikorodu road

No fewer than nine persons have been confirmed dead while 10 others sustained varying degrees of injuries after an 18-seater…

Respect international agreements — IATA tells Nigeria, Venezuela, others; appoints new executive committee

World’s aviation regulatory body, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged the governments of Nigeria, Venezuela and others countries…

PDP BoT denies sacking Markarfi’s Committee

Board of Trustees (BoT) of the main opposition, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Friday, refuted claims that it had sacked the…

Fashola did not say power sector was illegally sold — Ministry

Ministry of Power, Works and Housing has denied remarks credited to the minister, Mr Babatunde Fashola, on his claims at…

APC in Kaduna splits; as Sani, others float ‘APC-Akida’

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, has split with a faction called ‘APC-AKIDA’which unveiled members of its…

Nigeria is telecom investors’ haven – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has assured investors that the country remains a sure haven for ICT investors with over…

Beheading of two Abia University students: Suspected cultists paraded