Kwara Governor’s CPS, Rafiu Ajakaye, bags Award on support for Islamic Education
Education
December 26, 2020
Kwara Governor’s CPS, Rafiu Ajakaye, bags Award on support for Islamic Education
*Tasks Muslims on resuscitation of Qur’an reading culture *As Platforms Montessori School Ota graduates first set with mastery of Qur’an…
Army arrests Benue terrorists’ chief priest, others in raid of late Gana’s camp
Defence
December 25, 2020
Army arrests Benue terrorists’ chief priest, others in raid of late Gana’s camp
“Before now, it was unfathomed for Gana’s name to be mentioned among the Tiv, Jukun or Kuteb for fear…
Gen Buratai commends troops for gallantry, patriotism, urges them to redouble efforts to defeat terrorism soon
Defence
December 25, 2020
Gen Buratai commends troops for gallantry, patriotism, urges them to redouble efforts to defeat terrorism soon
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Tukur Buratai, on Friday attended Christmas church service with troops of Operation…
CHRISTMAS 2020: COAS urges officers, soldiers to demonstrate loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari
Defence
December 25, 2020
CHRISTMAS 2020: COAS urges officers, soldiers to demonstrate loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari
By KEMI KASUMU The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has urged all Army personnel to continue…
BREAKING: Rasaki Oladejo is new Deputy President-General (South) of NSCIA
General News
December 25, 2020
BREAKING: Rasaki Oladejo is new Deputy President-General (South) of NSCIA
BY BASHIR ADEFAKA The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of…
TERRORISM: The madrasah connection
Comments
December 25, 2020
TERRORISM: The madrasah connection
By FEMI ABBAS “The issues bringing the East and the West together are more mutually suspicious than friendly. And…
In Ogun, housewife, motorcyclist killed, dismembered, suspected killers, herbalist arrested by police
General News
December 25, 2020
In Ogun, housewife, motorcyclist killed, dismembered, suspected killers, herbalist arrested by police
Five suspected killers, including an herbalist, who killed and dismembered a 45-year-old housewife, Memunat Akinde, and a motorcyclist, Ibikunle Ajose,…
NIN UPDATE: FG approves enrolment centres nationwide, as NIMC clarifies BVN/NIN link
General News
December 24, 2020
NIN UPDATE: FG approves enrolment centres nationwide, as NIMC clarifies BVN/NIN link
*The DEFENDER’s earlier advice to FG By BASHIR ADEFAKA “Truly, we have harmonised our data with some BVN data.…
President Buhari cancels Christmas homage
Christianity
December 24, 2020
President Buhari cancels Christmas homage
In line with the prevailing protocol put in place by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, restricting large gatherings, President…
Yuletide: IGP orders 24-hour security arrangement, patrols nationwide
General News
December 24, 2020
Yuletide: IGP orders 24-hour security arrangement, patrols nationwide
The Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, has ordered 24-hour security arrangements and high visibility patrols in all…