IMF, analysts raise red flags over Nigeria’s rising debt
Business
June 2, 2025
IMF, analysts raise red flags over Nigeria’s rising debt
Noting that there is growing heavy reliance on debt to fund the 2025 budget, Cowry Research warned that, roughly 60…
TWO YEARS IN OFFICE: Burkina Faso’s President Traoré delivers 5 major projects without ceremony
Africa
June 2, 2025
TWO YEARS IN OFFICE: Burkina Faso’s President Traoré delivers 5 major projects without ceremony
By KEMI KASUMU In a fascinating look at different leadership styles and priorities across Africa, Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim…
RIGHT OF REPLY: “Burkina Faso didn’t call for a rescue”, African calls out US Gen Langley, AFRICOM
Africa
June 2, 2025
RIGHT OF REPLY: “Burkina Faso didn’t call for a rescue”, African calls out US Gen Langley, AFRICOM
By KEMI KASUMU According to Simo, addressing his challenge to Langley, “You claim you came to help, but who actually…
Zamfara to improve child enrollment drive in schools, says Gov Lawal
General News
June 2, 2025
Zamfara to improve child enrollment drive in schools, says Gov Lawal
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau Zamfara State Government has re-affirmed its commitment to improving education of children in the state, particularly…
Iralepo of Isinkan salutes Gov Aiyedatiwa on first 100 days in office
General News
May 31, 2025
Iralepo of Isinkan salutes Gov Aiyedatiwa on first 100 days in office
By KEMI KASUMU The Iralepo of Isinkan Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Oluwagbemiga Ajimokunola Olofin-Adimula, Arulewolasi III, has extended heartfelt…
Burkina Faso, Nigeria listed among top 5 nations most impacted by terrorism in 2025 GTI
General News
May 31, 2025
Burkina Faso, Nigeria listed among top 5 nations most impacted by terrorism in 2025 GTI
By BASHIR ADEFAKA Notably, five of the top nine countries are in Africa, signaling a shift in the epicenter of…
100 DAYS IN OFFICE: Gov Aiyedatiwa commissions road project in Akure
General News
May 31, 2025
100 DAYS IN OFFICE: Gov Aiyedatiwa commissions road project in Akure
By KEMI KASUMU and OUR REPORTER, Akure The DEFENDER reports that the Deji publicly acknowledged the increment that Akure South…
Sports now an economic force, instrument of unity, national integration – Akpabio
General News
May 30, 2025
Sports now an economic force, instrument of unity, national integration – Akpabio
By ABIRHIRE THOMAS The President of the Senate, God’swill Akpabio, has said that sports is no longer a part-time but…
Sidi Tah, Mauritanian citizen, is new African Development Bank President
Africa
May 30, 2025
Sidi Tah, Mauritanian citizen, is new African Development Bank President
By KEMI KASUMU with Agencies The new President of the African Development Bank Group has emerged in Dr. Sidi Ould…
Appeal Court reverses judgment voiding Kano LG election, KANSIEC’s composition
General News
May 30, 2025
Appeal Court reverses judgment voiding Kano LG election, KANSIEC’s composition
The Court of Appeal, Abuja has reversed the judgment by a Federal High Court in Kano voiding the composition of…