Reactions as Trump, upon return from China, claims he commanded killing of ISIS ‘global second in command’ in Nigeria
Defence
May 16, 2026
Reactions as Trump, upon return from China, claims he commanded killing of ISIS ‘global second in command’ in Nigeria
*”Nigerians deserve better than recycled victories – Dr. Emman Shehu By KEMI KASUMU with Agencies In a swift reaction, Nigerian…
EL-RUFAI: ESG accuses ICPC of ‘political persecution’, demands public explanation, unreserved apology from Commission
Anti-Corruption War
May 16, 2026
EL-RUFAI: ESG accuses ICPC of ‘political persecution’, demands public explanation, unreserved apology from Commission
By KEMI KASUMU The Uche Diala-led ESG specifically condemned an incident it claimed occurred on Friday, May 15, 2026, alleging…
Zamfara records first Hajj flight from own international airport
General News
May 16, 2026
Zamfara records first Hajj flight from own international airport
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau During the inaugural flight ceremony, Governor Lawal expressed his excitement and gratitude for witnessing this milestone…
Tambuwal endorses successor as Sokoto Senator in Nigerian Senate
General News
May 15, 2026
Tambuwal endorses successor as Sokoto Senator in Nigerian Senate
By OUR REPORTER, Sokoto The DEFENDER reports that Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, by the latest decision by him, has laid a…
ADC slams Tinubu over fresh $1.25b World Bank loan, labels Nigeria a ‘Ponzi economy’
Economy
May 15, 2026
ADC slams Tinubu over fresh $1.25b World Bank loan, labels Nigeria a ‘Ponzi economy’
By OUR REPORTER “Each time they want to borrow money, this government invents a new acronym. From armour to reset,…
PERMUTATIONS FOR 2027 ELECTION SUCCESS: How the winner could emerge
General News
May 15, 2026
PERMUTATIONS FOR 2027 ELECTION SUCCESS: How the winner could emerge
By KEMI KASUMU As political camps consolidate ahead of the next electoral cycle, observers say the battle for the presidency…
MURIC demands justice for Muslim victims of Ota attack
General News
May 14, 2026
MURIC demands justice for Muslim victims of Ota attack
By KEMI KASUMU “A case of premeditated attack and assault with grievous harm must not be treated with kids’ gloves.…
‘ABSURD, DECEPTIVE’: Tehran slams US for using ‘coercion’ to get support for anti-Iran Hormuz resolution
Defence
May 14, 2026
‘ABSURD, DECEPTIVE’: Tehran slams US for using ‘coercion’ to get support for anti-Iran Hormuz resolution
“No number of coerced co-sponsorships can legitimize Washington’s ongoing internationally wrongful acts against Iran, including maritime blockade, attacks on and…
BRICS MEETING: Araghchi says US empire in decline, Iran will never bow to pressure
Defence
May 14, 2026
BRICS MEETING: Araghchi says US empire in decline, Iran will never bow to pressure
“It is a fragile reality. Imperial power in decline wants to turn back the clock, and is desperately lashing out…
Lawyers raise alarm, seek IGP, others’ help against attempted forceful takeover of Lekki, Lagos property
General News
May 14, 2026
Lawyers raise alarm, seek IGP, others’ help against attempted forceful takeover of Lekki, Lagos property
*Say actors continue actions despite subsisting court order By KEMI KASUMU The lawyers are saying, “No individual, no matter how…