PDP’s lack of decorum in political space an abiding threat to Nigeria’s nascent democracy, APC lashes at opposition over protest against Supreme Court
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January 22, 2020
PDP’s lack of decorum in political space an abiding threat to Nigeria’s nascent democracy, APC lashes at opposition over protest against Supreme Court
Nigeria’s governing All Progressives Congress (APC) says the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s “indecorous and contemptuous” actions and remarks are…
Finance Act 2019: 20 basic food items, sanitary pads, others make VAT exemption list
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January 22, 2020
Finance Act 2019: 20 basic food items, sanitary pads, others make VAT exemption list
*New law also promotes fiscal equity and supports MSMEs In a bid to ensure that the cost of living does…
Don’t abandon Maiduguri-Damaturu road, MURIC appeals to soldiers
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January 22, 2020
Don’t abandon Maiduguri-Damaturu road, MURIC appeals to soldiers
An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has appealed to soldiers in the North Eastern part of…
Tambuwal visits Sultan, invites opposition to cooperate, work with his government
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January 22, 2020
Tambuwal visits Sultan, invites opposition to cooperate, work with his government
*No time Sokoto was polarised by contentious politics like 2019 – Sultan *Assures Caliphate remains home for all parties *Urges…
Boko Haram kills Adamawa cleric, Andimi
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January 21, 2020
Boko Haram kills Adamawa cleric, Andimi
Report reaching The DEFENDER says Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa…
Why female students top academic performance at Crescent University, says Prof. Gbajabiamila, VC
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January 21, 2020
Why female students top academic performance at Crescent University, says Prof. Gbajabiamila, VC
By Mujeebat Idris Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, South West Nigeria is one of the flagships in private education in…
Nigeria will not just be continental but international power in future, British PM declares in meeting with President Buhari
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January 21, 2020
Nigeria will not just be continental but international power in future, British PM declares in meeting with President Buhari
*We’ve made gains on different fronts – PMB P.M Johnson thanked President Buhari for being a regional leader who…
A day with Prince Charles in Scotland, by Femi Adesina
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January 21, 2020
A day with Prince Charles in Scotland, by Femi Adesina
Like troubadours traversing the United Kingdom, we were guests of Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales on Sunday, January 19,…
Supreme Court upholds Ganduje’s election as Kano Governor
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January 21, 2020
Supreme Court upholds Ganduje’s election as Kano Governor
The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the election of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as the Kano State Governor. The judgment delivered…
Sokoto agog as Tambuwal wins at Supreme Court
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January 21, 2020
Sokoto agog as Tambuwal wins at Supreme Court
Residents trooped out to almost all streets in Sokoto metropolis celebrating the affirmation of Aminu Tambuwal, as the duly elected…