BREAKING: It is now Uhuru as NNPC finds oil, gas in Northern Nigeria
Business
October 12, 2019
BREAKING: It is now Uhuru as NNPC finds oil, gas in Northern Nigeria
After many years of tongue-lashing by critics who believe that oil exploration in Northern Nigeria is not only a waste…
How Kano Police rescued 9 kids kidnapped by Anambra syndicate, after they were rechristened, converted to Christianity, sold to “child slavery”
General News
October 12, 2019
How Kano Police rescued 9 kids kidnapped by Anambra syndicate, after they were rechristened, converted to Christianity, sold to “child slavery”
The online medium (not The DEFENDER), claimed it sighted a document which reveals the original names and new names…
Army neutralises 39 bandits in Zamfara
Defence
October 12, 2019
Army neutralises 39 bandits in Zamfara
No fewer than 39 armed bandits were said to have been neutralized by soldiers in two different operations in Zamfara…
Boko Haram: President Buhari to sign military pact with Russia
Diplomacy
October 12, 2019
Boko Haram: President Buhari to sign military pact with Russia
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will sign a military technical cooperation deal with Russia at talks with President Vladimir Putin this…
Budget Defence: Buhari bans ministers from foreign trips
General News
October 12, 2019
Budget Defence: Buhari bans ministers from foreign trips
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhariari, on Friday placed a temporary restriction on foreign trips by ministers and heads of government agencies.…
WAKE UP: My response to sister, who helped share hate audio against Hausa/Fulani of Nigeria
Editorial
October 12, 2019
WAKE UP: My response to sister, who helped share hate audio against Hausa/Fulani of Nigeria
By Bashir Adefaka I have decided to make a real media affair, my response to a sister (names withheld), who…
BREAKING: End of the road for KOGI West Senator as Appeal Court finally sacks Dino Melaye, orders fresh election
General News
October 11, 2019
BREAKING: End of the road for KOGI West Senator as Appeal Court finally sacks Dino Melaye, orders fresh election
Controversial Senator Dino Melaye has lost an appeal to retain his seat at the Nigeria’s topmost legislative chamber. Senator Melaye,…
Lagos commences screening for intending Christian pilgrims
Christianity
October 11, 2019
Lagos commences screening for intending Christian pilgrims
The Lagos State Government has commenced screening for intending pilgrims to Jerusalem, Greece and Rome later in the year. The…
NASS working to meet target as Senate committees begin MDAs budget defence, Reps pass 2020 budget for second reading, adjourn till Oct 29
Economy
October 11, 2019
NASS working to meet target as Senate committees begin MDAs budget defence, Reps pass 2020 budget for second reading, adjourn till Oct 29
In effort to fulfill its promise of early passage of 2020 national budget presented Tuesday October 8 by President Muhammadu…
Iranian oil tanker damaged in explosion near Saudi port
Articles
October 11, 2019
Iranian oil tanker damaged in explosion near Saudi port
An oil tanker belonging to the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) was damaged by an explosion on Friday, Iranian state…