Sultan of Sokoto mourns late Igbo Muslim leader, Chibuzo Ude, says “his name had been synonymous with goodness”
General News
September 19, 2021
Sultan of Sokoto mourns late Igbo Muslim leader, Chibuzo Ude, says “his name had been synonymous with goodness”
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Dr. Muhammad…
ZAMFARA: Unanswered questions shroud kidnap of Bungudu Emir
General News
September 18, 2021
ZAMFARA: Unanswered questions shroud kidnap of Bungudu Emir
The kidnap claimed the life of one police officer and the loss of two AK-47 riffles to the bandits,…
2023: No automatic ticket for Jonathan, other new defectors – APC
General News
September 18, 2021
2023: No automatic ticket for Jonathan, other new defectors – APC
By KEMI KASUMU Barely 24 hours after an unnamed Nigerian figure was reported in The DEFENDER warming the handlers of…
WAKE UP: “IT IS NOT PERMANENT!”
Comments
September 18, 2021
WAKE UP: “IT IS NOT PERMANENT!”
By BASHIR ADEFAKA “When I see public office holders misbehaving, I used to have this thought, “Probably they do…
Jonathan yet to join us – APC
General News
September 18, 2021
Jonathan yet to join us – APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has said former President Goodluck Jonathan is yet to register in his ward as…
IGBOHO: FG to appeal N20b Oyo court judgment – Minister
General News
September 18, 2021
IGBOHO: FG to appeal N20b Oyo court judgment – Minister
The Federal Government is to appeal the judgment of an Oyo State High Court which awarded N20 billion in damages…
Osolo Adewole congratulates Deji of Akure on appointment as Chairman Ondo State Council of Obas
General News
September 17, 2021
Osolo Adewole congratulates Deji of Akure on appointment as Chairman Ondo State Council of Obas
By KEMI KASUMU “Iku Baba Yeye, the Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom, Congratulations our royal majesty,” the Osolo of…
Gombe Christian Association Chairman suspended for congratulating Buhari’s Minister, Pantami
Christianity
September 17, 2021
Gombe Christian Association Chairman suspended for congratulating Buhari’s Minister, Pantami
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has suspended its Chairman in Gombe State, Rev. Sunday Congo, for sending a congratulatory…
HAJJ REFUND: CSO lauds Katsina, Kano for adopting transparent model
General News
September 17, 2021
HAJJ REFUND: CSO lauds Katsina, Kano for adopting transparent model
The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a civil society organisation that reports Hajj activities, has commended policies adopted by Katsina and…
EFCC arrests 16 internet fraud suspects in Enugu
Anti-Corruption War
September 17, 2021
EFCC arrests 16 internet fraud suspects in Enugu
Operatives of the Enugu Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested 16 suspected internet fraudsters in…