Olanrewaju mourns late ex-Super Eagles coach
Sports
April 1, 2017
Olanrewaju mourns late ex-Super Eagles coach
Former Minister of Communications, Major General Tajudeen Olanrewaju (Rtd) has sent his heartfelt condolences to the family and Nigerian soccer…
Buhari approves deployment of four Ambassadors-designate
Diplomacy
April 1, 2017
Buhari approves deployment of four Ambassadors-designate
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate deployment of four out of the newly appointed Ambassadors-designate as follows, Special Adviser…
Senator Ndume’s suspension shocks Borno residents
General News
March 31, 2017
Senator Ndume’s suspension shocks Borno residents
Some residents of Borno on Thursday expressed surprise over the six month suspension slammed by the senate leadership on former…
Muslims in Nasarawa are peace loving, we have no problem with them – Says CAN Chairman
Christianity
March 31, 2017
Muslims in Nasarawa are peace loving, we have no problem with them – Says CAN Chairman
Bishop Joseph Masin, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Nasarawa State, has debunked claims that Muslims were marginalising…
Saraki urges committee chairmen to round off work on 2017 budget
General News
March 31, 2017
Saraki urges committee chairmen to round off work on 2017 budget
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Thursday, ordered committee chairmen to round off work on the 2017 budget. The Committee…
CAC demonstrates 48-hour company registration process
Business
March 31, 2017
CAC demonstrates 48-hour company registration process
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) demonstrated on Wednesday that business owners in Nigeria can now conveniently register their businesses online…
Buhari hails Nigeria/Saudi relationship
Business
March 31, 2017
Buhari hails Nigeria/Saudi relationship
*You’ve done well on security – KSA Ambassador tells Buhari *Our economy bouncing back – PMB tells his guest Nigeria’s…
Ooni warns Afenifere against unguarded statements over Ife crisis
General News
March 31, 2017
Ooni warns Afenifere against unguarded statements over Ife crisis
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has warned Afenifere the Pan Yoruba group to desist from politicising…
Islamic Counter Terrorism group interface with Nigerian military to end menace
Defence
March 31, 2017
Islamic Counter Terrorism group interface with Nigerian military to end menace
Officials of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) have assured the military of their support in the fight against…
Senator Kaka reacts to The DEFENDER Editorial, tells Buhari the way to tackle Senate’s reign of impunity
Anti-Corruption War
March 31, 2017
Senator Kaka reacts to The DEFENDER Editorial, tells Buhari the way to tackle Senate’s reign of impunity
Former Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Senator Adegbenga Kaka, has reacted to Thursday Editorial of The DEFENDER, which held that…