Buhari signs bill seeking foreign assistance to recover proceeds of crime into law
Anti-Corruption War
June 22, 2019
Buhari signs bill seeking foreign assistance to recover proceeds of crime into law
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a bill titled ‘Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act, 2019’ into law. The Senior…
Courts must decide on Atiku’s petition considering foreign reports – PDP BoT
General News
June 22, 2019
Courts must decide on Atiku’s petition considering foreign reports – PDP BoT
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have asked the Tribunal handling its 2019 presidential candidate,…
Almajiri proscription an ultimate goal, but no immediate ban – Presidency
Education
June 22, 2019
Almajiri proscription an ultimate goal, but no immediate ban – Presidency
The Muhamadu Buhari Government has clarified that it has no immediate plan to abrogate the Almajiri system, a Qur’anic learning…
Metuh to Court: Jonathan gave me N400m, not Dasuki
Anti-Corruption War
June 22, 2019
Metuh to Court: Jonathan gave me N400m, not Dasuki
Olisa Metuh, former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has told the Federal High Court in Abuja…
Assets Declaration: Presidential Panel drags Senator Nwaoboshi, Albert Bassey Akpan to CCT, set for prosecution
Anti-Corruption War
June 22, 2019
Assets Declaration: Presidential Panel drags Senator Nwaoboshi, Albert Bassey Akpan to CCT, set for prosecution
Information reaching us says the lawmaker representing Delta-North Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, has been dragged to the Code of Conduct Tribunal…
BREAKING: Nigeria’s Federal Government orders return of History teaching in schools
Education
June 22, 2019
BREAKING: Nigeria’s Federal Government orders return of History teaching in schools
The Federal Government on June 18 promised the return history to school curriculum while ensuring that all primary school teachers…
BREAKING: Ahmed Lawan bows to pressure, rescinds Festus Adedayo’s spokesmanship appointment
General News
June 21, 2019
BREAKING: Ahmed Lawan bows to pressure, rescinds Festus Adedayo’s spokesmanship appointment
Barely 24 hours after The DEFENDER’s report Thursday titled, “Trouble for Festus Adedayo as his Trbune anti-Buhari write-ups compiled”, Senator…
BREAKING: Change of guards in NNPC as Buhari sacks Baru, appoints Mele Kyari as new GMD
General News
June 20, 2019
BREAKING: Change of guards in NNPC as Buhari sacks Baru, appoints Mele Kyari as new GMD
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr. Mele Kolo Kyari as the new Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum…
NEC Inauguration: Nigeria’s President urges governors to enforce free, compulsory basic education, pay attention to security, others
Education
June 20, 2019
NEC Inauguration: Nigeria’s President urges governors to enforce free, compulsory basic education, pay attention to security, others
‘‘It is indeed a crime for any parent to keep his child out of school for this period. In my…
President Buhari stresses need for peace in Benin Republic
Africa
June 20, 2019
President Buhari stresses need for peace in Benin Republic
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja stressed the importance of peace in neighbouring Benin Republic. Speaking at an audience with…