THE SULTAN OF SOKOTO: Our Ameer in Ramadan and all Islamic orders
General News
February 17, 2025
THE SULTAN OF SOKOTO: Our Ameer in Ramadan and all Islamic orders
By Engr ABDULHAKEEM DEMOLA RAJI In Nigeria, the Sultan of Sokoto holds a pivotal position as the spiritual leader of…
Meranda’s resignation report declared fake, as Lagos Assembly passes vote of confidence on Speaker
General News
February 17, 2025
Meranda’s resignation report declared fake, as Lagos Assembly passes vote of confidence on Speaker
By KEMI KASUMU The Lagos State House of Assembly has affirmed its support for Speaker Mojisola Meranda, quelling speculations about…
Lagos lawmakers decry DSS, police invasion of assembly as “national embarrassment”
General News
February 17, 2025
Lagos lawmakers decry DSS, police invasion of assembly as “national embarrassment”
BY KEMI KASUMU “This is not a government ruled by the barrel of a gun. This is an aberration of…
ASSEMBLY TAKEOVER: Police Service Commission removes Lagos Police Commissioner
General News
February 17, 2025
ASSEMBLY TAKEOVER: Police Service Commission removes Lagos Police Commissioner
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of Olohundare Moshood Jimoh as the new Commissioner of Police for…
Gov Aiyedatiwa swears in newly elected LG Chairmen, says LCDAs have come to stay {FULL LIST}
General News
February 17, 2025
Gov Aiyedatiwa swears in newly elected LG Chairmen, says LCDAs have come to stay {FULL LIST}
The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Monday inagurated the newly elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of…
Takeover of Lagos Assembly by security agents abuse of power – Retired General
Anti-Corruption War
February 17, 2025
Takeover of Lagos Assembly by security agents abuse of power – Retired General
By KEMI KASUMU The former Deputy Defence Adviser in Moscow, Russia, said, “Lagos state indigenes must stand up together and…
BREAKING: Security agents surround Lagos Assembly premises, seals Speaker, Deputy’s offices
General News
February 17, 2025
BREAKING: Security agents surround Lagos Assembly premises, seals Speaker, Deputy’s offices
By OUR REPORTER, Lagos However, The DEFENDER gathered further that the unwavering Speaker, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, arrived with her convoy…
Kwankwaso celebrates El-Rufai at 65
General News
February 16, 2025
Kwankwaso celebrates El-Rufai at 65
By KEMI KASUMU Former Governor of Kano State, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has congratulated the immediate past Governor of Kaduna…
Russia secures location for first African naval base, joining US, China
Africa
February 16, 2025
Russia secures location for first African naval base, joining US, China
Russia has finalized plans to establish its first naval base in Africa, solidifying its position alongside global powers like the…
Your going to court against indigenous Lagos Speaker Meranda ill-advised, Lagos youths warn Obasa
General News
February 16, 2025
Your going to court against indigenous Lagos Speaker Meranda ill-advised, Lagos youths warn Obasa
By KEMI KASUMU An anonymous information available to this global online newspaper said, “I hear that it’s at the presidency…