What Traore did in Burkina Faso was not coup d’etat – SA’s ex-President Zuma
Africa
November 4, 2025
What Traore did in Burkina Faso was not coup d’etat – SA’s ex-President Zuma
*Says it was nation’s decision to free itself from colonisers *As he visits Burkinabe president, talks about Africa’s true liberation…
“CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE”: China reportedly warns America to “stop interfering in Nigeria’s internal affairs”
Africa
November 4, 2025
“CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE”: China reportedly warns America to “stop interfering in Nigeria’s internal affairs”
By KEMI KASUMU “China firmly opposes any country using religion and human rights as an excuse to interfere in other…
CAPPA names Rafsanjani Board Chairman, warns on reckless solid minerals drive
General News
November 4, 2025
CAPPA names Rafsanjani Board Chairman, warns on reckless solid minerals drive
By KEMI KASUMU The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has announced prominent Nigerian civil rights leader Auwal Musa…
Sokoto, Taraba Governors, Emirs attend closing of 12th Usman Dan Fodio Week
Africa
November 2, 2025
Sokoto, Taraba Governors, Emirs attend closing of 12th Usman Dan Fodio Week
*As DEFENDER picks extracts from previous editions By BASHIR ADEFAKA The 12th edition of the annual Sheikh Usman Dan Fodio…
MURIC queries CAN’s petition to Trump, says “Tinubu treated Nigerian Christians well”
Defence
November 2, 2025
MURIC queries CAN’s petition to Trump, says “Tinubu treated Nigerian Christians well”
By KEMI KASUMU The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of selling President Bola…
POLL: Zamfara APC endorses President Tinubu as sole candidate for 2027
General News
November 2, 2025
POLL: Zamfara APC endorses President Tinubu as sole candidate for 2027
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau The All Progressives Congress (APC), Zamfara State Chapter, has endorsed the candidature of President Bola Ahmed…
US faces criticisms, as Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over alleged ‘Christian genocide’
Africa
November 2, 2025
US faces criticisms, as Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over alleged ‘Christian genocide’
*Nigerian government insists US president’s claim misrepresenting country *”Trump we know your plan but remember God is greater than you”…
As 12th Usman Dan Fodio Week reaches its peak
General News
November 2, 2025
As 12th Usman Dan Fodio Week reaches its peak
By KEMI KASUMU and OUR REPORTERS, Sokoto Saturday November 1, 2025 was Day Five of this year’s edition of 12th…
EDITORIAL: Can Nigeria stop all the palliatives and make our roads, healthcare, schools, electricity and industry work?
Articles
October 31, 2025
EDITORIAL: Can Nigeria stop all the palliatives and make our roads, healthcare, schools, electricity and industry work?
A jingle on a social media platform was heard just like it is on several radio stations, especially now in…
ADA, 7 others shortlisted from 14 pre-qualified associations seeking party registration – INEC
General News
October 30, 2025
ADA, 7 others shortlisted from 14 pre-qualified associations seeking party registration – INEC
By KEMI KASUMU “As of Saturday, 19th October 2025, eight (8) out of the fourteen (14) pre-qualified associations successfully completed…