Germany launches fuel subsidy to cushion impact of Middle East energy shock
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Germany launches fuel subsidy to cushion impact of Middle East energy shock
*The reduction insufficient, problem still exists – Motorists However, some motorists said the reduction was insufficient to significantly ease the…
LAGOS 2027: Rhodes-Vivour promises alternative pathway for street thugs, if elected governor
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LAGOS 2027: Rhodes-Vivour promises alternative pathway for street thugs, if elected governor
By KEMI KASUMU The Lagos State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, on Thursday October…
LETTER: Comparing Road Construction Under Buhari and Tinubu and Current Inconveniences Suffered
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LETTER: Comparing Road Construction Under Buhari and Tinubu and Current Inconveniences Suffered
Dear Editor, I write because I have seen The DEFENDER Newspaper as a medium for aggrieved Nigerians to express themselves…
NSCIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Sultan formally honours Oloyede, as he calls for Muslim unity, active participation in national affairs
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NSCIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Sultan formally honours Oloyede, as he calls for Muslim unity, active participation in national affairs
By KEMI KASUMU The Sultan emphasised that Muslims should be free to practise their religion without hindrance, and stressed that…
Ladipo Johnson rejects Tinubu’s ‘Age of Prosperity’ claim, says Nigerians still drowning in hardship
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Ladipo Johnson rejects Tinubu’s ‘Age of Prosperity’ claim, says Nigerians still drowning in hardship
By KEMI KASUMU Johnson asked, “Prosperity for whom?”, arguing that the wellbeing of citizens should be measured by their ability…
UPDATED: “I will allow LGAs function as required by law and have access to own resources to do so, if elected as Governor” – Funso Doherty
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UPDATED: “I will allow LGAs function as required by law and have access to own resources to do so, if elected as Governor” – Funso Doherty
MAIN POINTS: *Says he will make education including books, healthcare for mother and child entirely free *Vows to return government…
SULTAN OF SOKOTO CELEBRATES NIGERIA AT 66, SENDS MESSAGE OF HOPE: ‘NIGERIA WILL BE BETTER, INSHA ALLAH’
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SULTAN OF SOKOTO CELEBRATES NIGERIA AT 66, SENDS MESSAGE OF HOPE: ‘NIGERIA WILL BE BETTER, INSHA ALLAH’
By KEMI KASUMU In the message released by Prince Bashir Adefaka on behalf of the Media Team of the Sultan…
Concerned Fulani Citizens launches with a bold statement: “Return to History of Amalgamated Nigeria, Only Way Out of Ethno-Religious Conflicts”
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Concerned Fulani Citizens launches with a bold statement: “Return to History of Amalgamated Nigeria, Only Way Out of Ethno-Religious Conflicts”
By IBRAHIM BARKINDO CHUBADO It appealed to Nigerians to reject ethnic stereotyping, restore historical education and recognise the country as…
Muslim Community of Lagos Urges Unity, Religious Tolerance as Nigeria Marks 66th Independence
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Muslim Community of Lagos Urges Unity, Religious Tolerance as Nigeria Marks 66th Independence
By KEMI KASUMU It noted that Nigeria’s diversity in ethnicity, culture, language and religion should be regarded as a source…
THE ARMED FULANI HERDSMAN: How militarization spread across sub-Saharan Africa — and took root in Nigeria
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THE ARMED FULANI HERDSMAN: How militarization spread across sub-Saharan Africa — and took root in Nigeria
By FAROOQ GAJO Introduction For generations, the Fulani — an estimated 20 to 25 million people spread from Senegal to…