Limited Hajj: NAHCON boss to address Nigerian pilgrims soon
General News
June 24, 2020
Limited Hajj: NAHCON boss to address Nigerian pilgrims soon
Following the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s announcement of limited Hajj rites this year due to effect of Coronavirus pandemic globally…
COVID-19: FEC approves N2.3trn stimulus plan to support economy
Economy
June 24, 2020
COVID-19: FEC approves N2.3trn stimulus plan to support economy
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the N2.3 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan to support the nation’s economy in view…
Giadom: How senior presidency’s aide sponsored misleading newspaper story to spite me – Fayemi
General News
June 24, 2020
Giadom: How senior presidency’s aide sponsored misleading newspaper story to spite me – Fayemi
“The Ekiti State Governor was never denied any opportunity to see President Buhari as he did not ask to…
Ghana President calls President Buhari, apologises over demolition of Nigerian Mission
Africa
June 24, 2020
Ghana President calls President Buhari, apologises over demolition of Nigerian Mission
President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has called President Muhammadu Buhari Over the demolition of the Nigerian High Commission in Accra.…
Coast finally clear for Obaseki as Rivers Court strikes out suit seeking his exclusion from PDP primary
General News
June 24, 2020
Coast finally clear for Obaseki as Rivers Court strikes out suit seeking his exclusion from PDP primary
The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has struck out the suit filed by Mr Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama stopping Governor…
President Buhari will attend Thursday’s NEC meeting summoned by APC ANC Giadom, Presidency confirms
General News
June 24, 2020
President Buhari will attend Thursday’s NEC meeting summoned by APC ANC Giadom, Presidency confirms
By Bashir Adefaka “We urge the media to stop promoting manufactured controversies and to not give any further room…
Group calls for caution on religious houses, schools reopening
General News
June 24, 2020
Group calls for caution on religious houses, schools reopening
*Commends Sanwo-Olu for suspending decision to reopen religious centres *Demands justice for victims of GBV Pristine Cactus Foundation (PCF),…
Finally, Oshiomhole exposed, as NWC Member’s revelations give evidence Giadom did not resign
Features
June 24, 2020
Finally, Oshiomhole exposed, as NWC Member’s revelations give evidence Giadom did not resign
By Kemi Kasumu The DEFENDER observes that in all the claims and counter-claims over Giadom, the only side that backed…
Danger signals arising from Edo, Ondo elections
Comments
June 24, 2020
Danger signals arising from Edo, Ondo elections
By Bola Bolawole turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 As the parties step up preparations for the governorship elections in Edo and…
Pantami launches 4-year strategic roadmap to grow, promote digital economy in Nigeria
General News
June 24, 2020
Pantami launches 4-year strategic roadmap to grow, promote digital economy in Nigeria
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, has unveiled the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Strategic Management Plan…