Buhari heads to The Gambia Friday, attends 27th Africa-France Summit in Mali
Africa
January 12, 2017
Buhari heads to The Gambia Friday, attends 27th Africa-France Summit in Mali
President Muhammadu Buhari will travel to Banjul, the capital of The Gambia and Bamako, the Malian capital from January 13 to…
Nigeria didn’t cut ties with Taiwan – Presidency
Diplomacy
January 12, 2017
Nigeria didn’t cut ties with Taiwan – Presidency
The Presidency dismisses incorrect media reports to the effect that Nigeria has cut ties with Taiwan. Senior Special Assistant to…
Southern Kaduna Violence: Sultan calls for calm, restraint
Christianity
January 12, 2017
Southern Kaduna Violence: Sultan calls for calm, restraint
*As CAN calls Council of Ulamas hypocrites *JNI warns against hate speeches by religious, political leaders *Says situation report from…
No blocking of AGF from submitting report to President – Presidency
General News
January 11, 2017
No blocking of AGF from submitting report to President – Presidency
The Presidency has reacted to a Wednesday report by Daily Trust that the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of…
After Repairs: Nation’s refineries resume production of kerosene, diesel
Economy
January 11, 2017
After Repairs: Nation’s refineries resume production of kerosene, diesel
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has disclosed that the nation’s three refineries have resumed production of diesel and kerosene.…
Buhari congratulates Nwodo, Ohaneze’s new leader
News
January 11, 2017
Buhari congratulates Nwodo, Ohaneze’s new leader
President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday, congratulated Chief John Nwodo on his election as the President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, the pan-Igbo socio-cultural…
Aregbesola charges media to promote people-based govt programmes
News
January 11, 2017
Aregbesola charges media to promote people-based govt programmes
*As governor becomes Grand Patron of SWAN Osun branch The Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has called on…
Nigerians expect speedy passage of 2017 budget – BMSG
Economy
January 11, 2017
Nigerians expect speedy passage of 2017 budget – BMSG
The Buhari Media Support Group (BMSG) has implored members of the National Assembly (NASS) to speedily consider and pass the…
Witness exposed attempting to distort evidence against ex-CDS Alex Badeh in court – EFCC
Anti-Corruption War
January 11, 2017
Witness exposed attempting to distort evidence against ex-CDS Alex Badeh in court – EFCC
The plot by a prosecution witness to distort facts in the ongoing trial of a former Chief of Defence Staff…
AGF report on Babachir, Magu ready – Report
Anti-Corruption War
January 11, 2017
AGF report on Babachir, Magu ready – Report
A yet to be confirmed information has reached The DEFENDER that the report of the Minister of Justice and Attorney…