ELECTION: CISLAC, TMG fault Wike over FCT movement restriction
General News
2 weeks ago
ELECTION: CISLAC, TMG fault Wike over FCT movement restriction
By KEMI KASUMU According to the groups, movement restrictions on election days traditionally run from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.…
EFCC releases El-Rufai without reason for holding him, hands him over to DSS – Wakili, Wala
Anti-Corruption War
2 weeks ago
EFCC releases El-Rufai without reason for holding him, hands him over to DSS – Wakili, Wala
*Another opposition figure “Nasir El-Rufai” in the hand of Yoruba – IG Wala By KEMI KASUMU The DEFENDER recalls, in…
EFCC holds El-Rufai over alleged mismanagement of N432bn, bail application pending
Africa
2 weeks ago
EFCC holds El-Rufai over alleged mismanagement of N432bn, bail application pending
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, spent his second consecutive night in the custody of the Economic…
Residents flee to Benin Republic after terrorist attacks in Niger State
Africa
2 weeks ago
Residents flee to Benin Republic after terrorist attacks in Niger State
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA Thousands of terrified residents in Borgu and Agwara local councils of Niger State have fled their homes…
Ogun Govt reveals state debt now N494bn amid naira devaluation
Articles
2 weeks ago
Ogun Govt reveals state debt now N494bn amid naira devaluation
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA The Ogun State Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser to the Governor, Dapo Okubadejo, on Tuesday…
Oyo Chief Imam advocates integrity, institutional collaboration at meeting with Customs
Africa
2 weeks ago
Oyo Chief Imam advocates integrity, institutional collaboration at meeting with Customs
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA In his response, DC Adewole expressed appreciation for the visit, describing it as both inspiring and encouraging.…
APC pre-congress meeting in Ondo turns violent as thugs attack Chairman, party leaders
Articles
2 weeks ago
APC pre-congress meeting in Ondo turns violent as thugs attack Chairman, party leaders
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA A pre-congress stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State turned violent on Tuesday as…
Tragedy at Toll Gate as speeding truck claims six lives in Lagos-Abeokuta expressway
Africa
2 weeks ago
Tragedy at Toll Gate as speeding truck claims six lives in Lagos-Abeokuta expressway
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA Tragedy struck on Tuesday morning as six people were killed when a truck lost control and crashed…
Sultan declares Wednesday, first day of Ramadan 1447AH
Africa
3 weeks ago
Sultan declares Wednesday, first day of Ramadan 1447AH
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA His Eminence accepted the verified reports and accordingly declared Wednesday February 18, 2026 as the commencement of…
FG sets to secure oxygen supply for maternal, emergency care
Africa
3 weeks ago
FG sets to secure oxygen supply for maternal, emergency care
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA The Federal Government on Tuesday emphasised the critical need for Nigeria to have a stable and secure…