Writer clarifies, defends Burkina Faso’s Sharia Law Study-Abroad Policy, knocks media generated controversy it sparks in Nigeria
Defence
July 22, 2026
Writer clarifies, defends Burkina Faso’s Sharia Law Study-Abroad Policy, knocks media generated controversy it sparks in Nigeria
By KEMI KASUMU Abas, in his commentary, argued that Nigerian media personalities should distinguish between Burkina Faso’s domestic policy choices…
GOC 8 Division commissions 10-unit SNCO quarters in Gusau, reaffirms Army’s soldiers-first policy
Defence
July 22, 2026
GOC 8 Division commissions 10-unit SNCO quarters in Gusau, reaffirms Army’s soldiers-first policy
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau Details about the project were contained in a statement sent to The DEFENDER in Gusau and…
Akire of Ikire-Ile defends Osun West Monarchs Council, says “No Cause for Alarm”
General News
July 21, 2026
Akire of Ikire-Ile defends Osun West Monarchs Council, says “No Cause for Alarm”
By KEMI KASUMU According to him, the meeting should not be misconstrued as an attempt to challenge the authority or…
Fulani Leaders, Security Agencies, Farmers and Community Stakeholders Convene Peace Meeting in Oyo
Agricultural
July 21, 2026
Fulani Leaders, Security Agencies, Farmers and Community Stakeholders Convene Peace Meeting in Oyo
By BASHIR ADEFAKA Oyo Farmer Council Secretary appealed to farmers to avoid cultivating on established grazing routes, saying that farmers…
The Burkina Faso’s new policy on Shari’ah Law Study Abroad and the Funny Reactions by Some Nigerian Media Actors
Articles
July 21, 2026
The Burkina Faso’s new policy on Shari’ah Law Study Abroad and the Funny Reactions by Some Nigerian Media Actors
By SHAMSUDEEN ABAS This guy is building his country up from the ruins of many decades that the West –…
Pentagon concealing true casualty numbers in Iran war – NYT
Defence
July 21, 2026
Pentagon concealing true casualty numbers in Iran war – NYT
Dozens of soldiers were injured in previously unreported strikes last week, the New York Times says The Pentagon has withheld…
Houthis declare naval blockade of Saudi Arabia
Business
July 21, 2026
Houthis declare naval blockade of Saudi Arabia
The Iran-backed group vowed “an eye for an eye” after strikes on Sanaa airport Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have declared…
MURIC Blasts Christian Groups Over Opposition to Bus-Preaching Bill, Urges Tinubu to Sign into Law
Christianity
July 21, 2026
MURIC Blasts Christian Groups Over Opposition to Bus-Preaching Bill, Urges Tinubu to Sign into Law
By KEMI KASUMU It also appealed to human rights advocates and other Nigerians to support what it described as a…
Presidency cites claims on CIA, arrest of foreign nationals as it raises alarm over foreign role in Nigeria’s insecurity
Defence
July 20, 2026
Presidency cites claims on CIA, arrest of foreign nationals as it raises alarm over foreign role in Nigeria’s insecurity
*Explains why identities, nationalities of arrested terrorists are kept secret by Nigerian authorities By OUR REPORTER According to him, U.S.…
CP Rivers joins IGP’s campaign against cultism, drug abuse, calls for collective action
General News
July 20, 2026
CP Rivers joins IGP’s campaign against cultism, drug abuse, calls for collective action
By ABIRHIRE THOMAS According to the police commissioner, many youths are lured into cult groups and criminal activities due to…