Sokoto, Taraba Governors, Emirs attend closing of 12th Usman Dan Fodio Week
Africa
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Sokoto, Taraba Governors, Emirs attend closing of 12th Usman Dan Fodio Week
*As DEFENDER picks extracts from previous editions By BASHIR ADEFAKA The 12th edition of the annual Sheikh Usman Dan Fodio…
MURIC queries CAN’s petition to Trump, says “Tinubu treated Nigerian Christians well”
Defence
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MURIC queries CAN’s petition to Trump, says “Tinubu treated Nigerian Christians well”
By KEMI KASUMU The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of selling President Bola…
POLL: Zamfara APC endorses President Tinubu as sole candidate for 2027
General News
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POLL: Zamfara APC endorses President Tinubu as sole candidate for 2027
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau The All Progressives Congress (APC), Zamfara State Chapter, has endorsed the candidature of President Bola Ahmed…
US faces criticisms, as Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over alleged ‘Christian genocide’
Africa
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US faces criticisms, as Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over alleged ‘Christian genocide’
*Nigerian government insists US president’s claim misrepresenting country *”Trump we know your plan but remember God is greater than you”…
As 12th Usman Dan Fodio Week reaches its peak
General News
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As 12th Usman Dan Fodio Week reaches its peak
By KEMI KASUMU and OUR REPORTERS, Sokoto Saturday November 1, 2025 was Day Five of this year’s edition of 12th…
EDITORIAL: Can Nigeria stop all the palliatives and make our roads, healthcare, schools, electricity and industry work?
Articles
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EDITORIAL: Can Nigeria stop all the palliatives and make our roads, healthcare, schools, electricity and industry work?
A jingle on a social media platform was heard just like it is on several radio stations, especially now in…
ADA, 7 others shortlisted from 14 pre-qualified associations seeking party registration – INEC
General News
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ADA, 7 others shortlisted from 14 pre-qualified associations seeking party registration – INEC
By KEMI KASUMU “As of Saturday, 19th October 2025, eight (8) out of the fourteen (14) pre-qualified associations successfully completed…
Israeli forces increasingly target Palestinian children in West Bank attacks – Investigation
Defence
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Israeli forces increasingly target Palestinian children in West Bank attacks – Investigation
An investigation by the Israeli newspaper, Haaretz, has revealed shocking new details about the killing of nine-year-old Mohammed Al-Halaq from…
Israeli tensions explode as massive anti-draft protest paralyses al-Quds
Defence
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Israeli tensions explode as massive anti-draft protest paralyses al-Quds
By AKINTOYE OBISESAN with Agency Reports This global online newspaper learnt the protest was against plans by the Benjamin Netanyau-led…
COUP: Lawmaker drags Nigerian military to court
Defence
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COUP: Lawmaker drags Nigerian military to court
By KEMI KASUMU The activist’s bone of contention in his 23-paragraph affidavit attached to his originating summons was that there…