FCT Minister commends NAHCON leadership over performance
General News
February 12, 2021
FCT Minister commends NAHCON leadership over performance
By OUR REPORTER A team from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) led by its Chairman, Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle…
Cultists, robbers terrorizing Ogijo area arrested by Ogun Police
General News
February 12, 2021
Cultists, robbers terrorizing Ogijo area arrested by Ogun Police
By BASHIR ADEFAKA Men of Ogun State Police Command say they, on the 5th of February 2021, apprehended 10 suspected…
Terrorists didn’t kill 20 soldiers in North-East – Army
Defence
February 11, 2021
Terrorists didn’t kill 20 soldiers in North-East – Army
The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports of killing of 20 soldiers by Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists…
Oyo State risks losing $200m international bank development fund
General News
February 11, 2021
Oyo State risks losing $200m international bank development fund
A non governmental organisation, Ibadan Ko ‘Ya Anti Corruption Coalition, has expressed fear over the delay by the government in…
CSO tasks Hajj stakeholders on service delivery
General News
February 11, 2021
CSO tasks Hajj stakeholders on service delivery
The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has urged stakeholders in the Hajj industry to ensure that…
FG prohibits #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest over security report
General News
February 11, 2021
FG prohibits #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest over security report
The Federal Government has prohibited the #Occupy Lekki Toll Gate protest scheduled for Saturday over intelligence report that it will…
Jakande’s indelible footprints in the sand of Lagos
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February 11, 2021
Jakande’s indelible footprints in the sand of Lagos
The death this Thursday February 11, 2021 of first Executive Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, has made…
BREAKING: Lagos’ 1st Civilian Governor, Lateef Jakande, is dead
General News
February 11, 2021
BREAKING: Lagos’ 1st Civilian Governor, Lateef Jakande, is dead
By KEMI KASUMU First Civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, is dead. The DEFENDER learned that the…
WOLE SOYINKA: Condemnations trail ethnic, religious mischief makers spreading fake news to criminalize Fulani race in Nigeria
General News
February 11, 2021
WOLE SOYINKA: Condemnations trail ethnic, religious mischief makers spreading fake news to criminalize Fulani race in Nigeria
By BASHIR ADEFAKA It was a barrage of knocks and condemnations as some Nigerians mainly of South West and South…
Zamfara APC concludes arrangements for membership revadilation, registration exercise
General News
February 11, 2021
Zamfara APC concludes arrangements for membership revadilation, registration exercise
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau The Zamfara State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded arrangements for a hitch free…