FG to increase lecturers pay by 40%
Africa
January 15, 2026
FG to increase lecturers pay by 40%
*Introduce new professorial allowance By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA The Federal Government has introduced a new professorial cadre allowance that will see…
FG hails Super Eagles performance despite defeat
Africa
January 15, 2026
FG hails Super Eagles performance despite defeat
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA The Federal Government has commended the Super Eagles for their courage, resilience and dignified representation of the…
“No to external interference in Iran”, says MPAC Nigeria as Centre demands respect for gulf state’s sovereignty
Africa
January 15, 2026
“No to external interference in Iran”, says MPAC Nigeria as Centre demands respect for gulf state’s sovereignty
By KEMI KASUMU “MPAC warns against external interference by foreign governments, particularly the United States and Israel, who seek to…
Nigeria loses as Morocco wins semi-final, qualifies for AFCON 2025 final
Africa
January 15, 2026
Nigeria loses as Morocco wins semi-final, qualifies for AFCON 2025 final
*Coast now clear for Senegal vs Morroco show at final Morocco will now clearly face Senegal in the Sunday’s showpiece…
Zamfara INEC urges stakeholders to mobilise citizens for PVC collection
General News
January 14, 2026
Zamfara INEC urges stakeholders to mobilise citizens for PVC collection
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau He noted that the process begins online, after which applicants are required to visit INEC LGA…
Iran jams, reverses Elon Musk’s starlink network CIA allegedly used to instigate riots in ex-Persian country
Defence
January 14, 2026
Iran jams, reverses Elon Musk’s starlink network CIA allegedly used to instigate riots in ex-Persian country
Iranian state-affiliated media outlets disclosed this as gathered by The DEFENDER Newspaper Nigeria on Wednesday January 14, 2026, adding that…
AFCON: Senegal qualifies for final as it beats Egypt 1-0
Africa
January 14, 2026
AFCON: Senegal qualifies for final as it beats Egypt 1-0
*To face one of Nigeria or Morroco at final The francophone nation of Senegal in West Africa has qualified for…
Bello Turji reportedly strikes Sokoto communities, force residents to flee (Video)
Defence
January 14, 2026
Bello Turji reportedly strikes Sokoto communities, force residents to flee (Video)
“Entire communities from Tidibale ward, Isa LGA of Sokoto State, have been forced to flee their homes and are now…
MURIC raises questions over unpaid benefits of 47,000 ex-PHCN workers
General News
January 14, 2026
MURIC raises questions over unpaid benefits of 47,000 ex-PHCN workers
By KEMI KASUMU According to MURIC, the ex-PHCN workers, operating under the platform of the United Ex-PHCN Staff Forum 2025,…
Dele Momodu vindicates Atiku over Wike, says APC now regrets accommodating him in its govt
Global News
January 14, 2026
Dele Momodu vindicates Atiku over Wike, says APC now regrets accommodating him in its govt
By OUR REPORTER He explained that Atiku consistently prioritises principled politics over opportunistic maneuvering, refusing to compromise his values for…