DSS breaks silence on invasion of SERAP office
General News
September 10, 2024
DSS breaks silence on invasion of SERAP office
Recall that DSS had reportedly occupied SERAP’s office after the organisation asked Tinubu to direct the Nigerian National Petroleum Company…
DSS occupies SERAP office in Abuja – Group, as Tinubu govt reportedly clamps down on Labour, CSOs
General News
September 9, 2024
DSS occupies SERAP office in Abuja – Group, as Tinubu govt reportedly clamps down on Labour, CSOs
By OUR REPORTER In what looks like clampdown on the labour and civil society groups by administration of President Bola…
Nigerian Labour Congress confirms arrest of Ajaero by DSS, Amnesty International kicks
Business
September 9, 2024
Nigerian Labour Congress confirms arrest of Ajaero by DSS, Amnesty International kicks
By BASHIR ADEFAKA He was arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Aiport in Abuja on Monday, on his way to…
Buhari’s freedom for press, criticisms, rule of law acknowleged {SPECIAL REPORT}
General News
September 9, 2024
Buhari’s freedom for press, criticisms, rule of law acknowleged {SPECIAL REPORT}
By OUR REPORTER, Abuja “DSS operatives invade SERAP’s office. Buhari, a former military General didn’t do it but the government…
EXCLUSIVE: Ajuri Ngelale did not resign due to ‘vexatious medical situation’. He was fired – REPORT
Africa
September 9, 2024
EXCLUSIVE: Ajuri Ngelale did not resign due to ‘vexatious medical situation’. He was fired – REPORT
Ajuri Ngelale, the broadcast journalist who made a name for himself with his eloquence and sonorous voice, did not resign…
NLC President, Joe Ajaero, arrested
General News
September 9, 2024
NLC President, Joe Ajaero, arrested
By OUR REPORTER Report reaching us at The DEFENDER says Operatives of the Department of the State Services (DSS) have,…
Come clean on IGP Egbetokun’s tenure extension controversy, 61 CSOs tell Tinubu
General News
September 8, 2024
Come clean on IGP Egbetokun’s tenure extension controversy, 61 CSOs tell Tinubu
By KEMI KASUMU Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria are keenly watching, with concern, developments trailing the unresolved controversy surrounding…
Shhhhh… the President has a flight to catch!
General News
September 8, 2024
Shhhhh… the President has a flight to catch!
By FESTUS ADEDAYO No doubt, photographs evoke metaphors, imageries and diverse interpretations. Imagery was evoked in my mind as I…
Gov Lawal flags off construction of 200-bed capacity Talata Mafara General Hospital
General News
September 8, 2024
Gov Lawal flags off construction of 200-bed capacity Talata Mafara General Hospital
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau Governor of Zamfara State, Alhaji Dauda Lawal, has restated his administration’s dedication to investing in the…
Horror in Niger, as tanker explosion claims 48 lives
General News
September 8, 2024
Horror in Niger, as tanker explosion claims 48 lives
The incident involved a petrol tanker loaded with petrol that collided with a truck carrying passengers and cattle. In the…