Muslims Ummah Foundation holds workshop for youths in Ogun community
General News
February 23, 2017
Muslims Ummah Foundation holds workshop for youths in Ogun community
By Kemi Kasumu In a bid to call the youths from school age to the consciousness of their roles in…
Why we stormed Sango rice market – Customs
Security
February 23, 2017
Why we stormed Sango rice market – Customs
*Says it broke no store, clarifies 1,870 not 18,000 bags of rice taken away *Defends action as in line with constitution…
BREAKING: Buhari heard on speakerphone conversing with Governor Ganduje during special prayer session
General News
February 22, 2017
BREAKING: Buhari heard on speakerphone conversing with Governor Ganduje during special prayer session
Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has become the latest high-profile political figure to talk with President Muhammadu Buhari,…
Nigeria to US: Our relationship must be trust-based
Diplomacy
February 22, 2017
Nigeria to US: Our relationship must be trust-based
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria and the United States have to deepen their long-standing relationship based on mutual trust.…
Media misinterpret statement on Buhari’s need for more rest – Presidency
General News
February 22, 2017
Media misinterpret statement on Buhari’s need for more rest – Presidency
*Says President doesn’t want anything coloured on his behalf One of The DEFENDER’s respondents believed that some Nigerians, who chose…
EFCC recovers 17 vehicles from ex-customs boss, Inde
Anti-Corruption War
February 22, 2017
EFCC recovers 17 vehicles from ex-customs boss, Inde
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday recovered seventeen vehicles in a warehouse belonging to a former Comptroller-General…
IATA suspends Arik from airline’s billing system
Aviation
February 22, 2017
IATA suspends Arik from airline’s billing system
Nigerian largest carrier, Arik Air, which was recently taken over by the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) following huge…
US military to support Nigerian Armed Forces
Defence
February 22, 2017
US military to support Nigerian Armed Forces
The Defence Headquarters on Wednesday said the Commander of the United States African Command (AFRICOM) General Thomas Waldhauser pledged the…
Buhari’s lawyer denies giving bribe to Justice Ademola
Anti-Corruption War
February 22, 2017
Buhari’s lawyer denies giving bribe to Justice Ademola
*Says it’s ridiculous to say he did at President’s behest A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Kola Awodein,…
Ogun govt gives facelift to child healthcare in state hospital
General News
February 22, 2017
Ogun govt gives facelift to child healthcare in state hospital
By TUNJI WAHAB An emergency facility to enhance child healthcare services has been commissioned in Ogun State. The facility, a…