The DEFENDER vindicated over position on IPOB as creation of South East elites
Defence
September 29, 2017
The DEFENDER vindicated over position on IPOB as creation of South East elites
*As Senators query Igbo colleague over Nnamdi Kanu’s bail In one of its recent editorial comments, The DEFENDER had emphatically…
President Buhari receives Crescent Varsity VC ahead of 9th convocation
Education
September 28, 2017
President Buhari receives Crescent Varsity VC ahead of 9th convocation
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, received the Vice Chancellor of Crescent University Abeokuta (CUAB), Prof. Ibraheem Gbajabiamila, who paid him…
Nigeria says US’ position on IPOB unfortunate, unacceptable
Defence
September 28, 2017
Nigeria says US’ position on IPOB unfortunate, unacceptable
The Minister, who stressed that the Federal Government was right in declaring IPOB a terrorist organisation, noted that he could…
Abuja Court directs cases over Melaye’s recall to Appeal Court, as INEC withdraws motion to serve Kogi Senator in NASS
National Assembly
September 28, 2017
Abuja Court directs cases over Melaye’s recall to Appeal Court, as INEC withdraws motion to serve Kogi Senator in NASS
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has withdrawn its motion seeking an order of the Federal High Court in Abuja…
SUKUK: Falana hits CAN with bombshell, asks Christian body to ‘christianise’ Nigeria with Interest-free banking
Christianity
September 28, 2017
SUKUK: Falana hits CAN with bombshell, asks Christian body to ‘christianise’ Nigeria with Interest-free banking
*Lagos lawyer warns religious leaders against setting citizens against one another over religion *Says SUKUK is legitimate means of funds…
Femi Fani-Kayode: Jonathan’s campaign organisation owing me N24m for posters – Witness tells court
Anti-Corruption War
September 28, 2017
Femi Fani-Kayode: Jonathan’s campaign organisation owing me N24m for posters – Witness tells court
“My company is being owed N24 million for printing ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign posters during 2015 presidential election,” says Mr…
Nigeria’s House of Reps lauds Customs over illegal arms interceptions
Anti-Corruption War
September 28, 2017
Nigeria’s House of Reps lauds Customs over illegal arms interceptions
*Invites CGC, IGP, DG DSS to parley on way out *Don’t make agencies briefing public – Lawyer advises Reps The…
Media Cleansing: Senate, NUJ partner against fake journalists, news
Anti-Corruption War
September 28, 2017
Media Cleansing: Senate, NUJ partner against fake journalists, news
The senate in the past took steps to sanitize the industry through the Frivolous Petition (Prohibition) Bill 2015 that sought…
North Korea confused over Trump’s messages
Diplomacy
September 28, 2017
North Korea confused over Trump’s messages
North Korean government officials have been quietly trying to arrange talks with Republican-linked analysts in Washington, in an apparent attempt…
Champions League: Man-U, Chelsea win away
Sports
September 28, 2017
Champions League: Man-U, Chelsea win away
Romelu Lukaku struck twice to lead Manchester United to an emphatic 4-1 away win over CSKA Moscow in the UEFA…