At Last! Senate showing seriousness at rebuilding self image, confirms Buhari’s ministerial nominees
National Assembly
May 3, 2017
At Last! Senate showing seriousness at rebuilding self image, confirms Buhari’s ministerial nominees
The senate has confirmed the two ministerial nominees sent by President Muhammadu Buhari. They are Stephen Ocheni and Suleiman Hassan.…
Rivers Golden Jubilee: Sultan leads other Nigerian monarchs to Port Harcourt
Islam
May 3, 2017
Rivers Golden Jubilee: Sultan leads other Nigerian monarchs to Port Harcourt
*Advises Muslims in state to be peaceful Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III and other prominent monarchs in Nigeria, on Tuesday,…
Nnamani-led Electoral Reform Panel presents report to AGF
General News
May 3, 2017
Nnamani-led Electoral Reform Panel presents report to AGF
The Constitution and Electoral Reform Committee has submitted its report to the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation,…
ACF Faults Akande, others over Buhari’s health, says comments unnecessary
News
May 3, 2017
ACF Faults Akande, others over Buhari’s health, says comments unnecessary
“Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has observed with concern that some individuals are carelessly making unnecessary remarks pertaining to the health…
BREAKING NEWS: Court grants ex-Niger Governor, Babangida Aliyu bail
Anti-Corruption War
May 3, 2017
BREAKING NEWS: Court grants ex-Niger Governor, Babangida Aliyu bail
A former governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu, and his ex-Chief of Staff, Umar Nasko, have been granted bail by…
Voter registration: Obiano declares 2-day public holiday
News
May 3, 2017
Voter registration: Obiano declares 2-day public holiday
Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano has declared Monday and Tuesday next week as public holiday to enable civil and…
South African novelist Karel Schoeman commits suicide
Africa
May 3, 2017
South African novelist Karel Schoeman commits suicide
South African novelist Karel Schoeman committed suicide aged 77, local media said Tuesday, with a farewell letter revealing he had…
Our bond with Israel unbreakable – U.S.
Diplomacy
May 3, 2017
Our bond with Israel unbreakable – U.S.
The U.S. has said on Tuesday that the partnership between it and Israel is unbreakable. U.S. Secretary of State Rex…
Mixed reactions over Obasanjo, IBB, Abdulsalami meeting
National Assembly
May 3, 2017
Mixed reactions over Obasanjo, IBB, Abdulsalami meeting
Some senators and credible sources at the APC secretariat who spoke with our correspondent last night said the Minna meeting…
Nigerian Military airstrike injures Boko Haram leader, Shekau, kills deputy – Reports
Defence
May 3, 2017
Nigerian Military airstrike injures Boko Haram leader, Shekau, kills deputy – Reports
Report received by The DEFENDER over the latest development in the Nigeria’s recuperating North East shows that leader of the Boko…