President Buhari appoints Sarah Alade Special Adviser on Finance, Economy
General News
November 6, 2019
President Buhari appoints Sarah Alade Special Adviser on Finance, Economy
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr. Sarah Omotunde Alade, as Special Adviser to the President on Finance…
NAHCON reviews 2019 Hajj operations, begins plans for 2020 edition
General News
November 6, 2019
NAHCON reviews 2019 Hajj operations, begins plans for 2020 edition
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON) held its review meeting of 2019 Hajj and first preparatory meeting on 2020…
Aisha Buhari’s mercy mission visits Kano hospitals
General News
November 6, 2019
Aisha Buhari’s mercy mission visits Kano hospitals
A delegation from the First Lady of Nigeria, Dr. Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari was in Kano on a mercy mission…
MURIC kicks, says rape, impregnation of kidnapped Hausa girl by Igbo man unacceptable
General News
November 6, 2019
MURIC kicks, says rape, impregnation of kidnapped Hausa girl by Igbo man unacceptable
An 18-year-old Hausa girl, Maryam Dauda, who had been missing for several months has reportedly been found in the home…
How Buhari government is diversifying economy – Osinbajo
Economy
November 6, 2019
How Buhari government is diversifying economy – Osinbajo
Nigeria is well into the process of diversifying its economy, with emphasis on sectors such as agriculture, mining, solid minerals…
Emir of Ilorin celebrates as he clocks 24 on throne
General News
November 6, 2019
Emir of Ilorin celebrates as he clocks 24 on throne
Information reaching The DEFENDER says it is now 24 years that the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of Kwara State…
Achalla celebrates yam festival in grand style
General News
November 6, 2019
Achalla celebrates yam festival in grand style
By Kemi Kasumu Yam is one of the staple food in Nigeria, though it is consumed by some at all…
Are the Igbo not a funny bunch? By Chinedum Agwaramgbo
Comments
November 4, 2019
Are the Igbo not a funny bunch? By Chinedum Agwaramgbo
You demand for the ceding of the presidential tickets from all the major political parties to ONLY THE IGBOS in…
WAKE UP: The commonsense in Nigeria’s border closure
Business
November 2, 2019
WAKE UP: The commonsense in Nigeria’s border closure
By Bashir Adefaka It is commonly asked, What did Nigeria do to offend God that He made its people this…
Border Closure – Some of the reasons it must remain closed: Dangote and AcFTA
Business
November 2, 2019
Border Closure – Some of the reasons it must remain closed: Dangote and AcFTA
By Lanre Laoshe Aliko Dangote, a man I have high regards for, his testimony on Mo Ibahim Conference and the…