Tinubu celebrates Gen Olanrewaju at 80, presents him as “father of modern telecoms sector”
Defence
May 9, 2026
Tinubu celebrates Gen Olanrewaju at 80, presents him as “father of modern telecoms sector”
*General Olanrewaju a distinguished, brilliant officer, strategic thinker, and disciplined patriot – Nigerian President By BASHIR ADEFAKA In the birthday…
Jonathan set to join 2027 presidential race amid growing opposition coalition
General News
May 8, 2026
Jonathan set to join 2027 presidential race amid growing opposition coalition
By KEMI KASUMU and OUR REPORTER, Abuja The source also referenced the recent purchase of a presidential nomination form by…
Amaechi obtains ADC presidential nomination form
General News
May 8, 2026
Amaechi obtains ADC presidential nomination form
By BASHIR ADEFAKA Amaechi added that he understands the country’s problems and has the capacity to solve them. A former…
MURIC debunks FFK’s rejection by Germany, thanks Tinubu for redeploying him to South Africa
Diplomacy
May 8, 2026
MURIC debunks FFK’s rejection by Germany, thanks Tinubu for redeploying him to South Africa
By KEMI KASUMU “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed some Nigerians as ambassadors to various countries in Europe, America, Canada, etc…
Putin’s surprise WMD initiative signals new Russian push in Middle East
Defence
May 7, 2026
Putin’s surprise WMD initiative signals new Russian push in Middle East
Some observers believe Moscow may attempt to use the proposal to counterbalance Western influence while expanding its diplomatic footprint following…
Turkiye unveils first Intercontinental Ballistic Missile: Key details revealed
Defence
May 7, 2026
Turkiye unveils first Intercontinental Ballistic Missile: Key details revealed
The Yildirimhan ICBM has a range 6,000km, with a maximum speed of Mach 25 and a payload capacity of 3,000kg.…
“If you blow up yourself or kill people shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’, you are going to hell”, Sultan of Sokoto declares
Christianity
May 7, 2026
“If you blow up yourself or kill people shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’, you are going to hell”, Sultan of Sokoto declares
By KEMI KASUMU and OUR REPORTER, Abuja On those who carry out violence in the name of religion, he said,…
Court hears Nafiu-Bala Gombe’s suit against ADC’s Mark, others on Friday
General News
May 7, 2026
Court hears Nafiu-Bala Gombe’s suit against ADC’s Mark, others on Friday
Recent reports inclusive of The DEFENDER had said leaders of Gombe State chapter of the ADC were mounting pressure on…
Hezbollah unleashes $300 drone weapon against Israel Defense Forces
Defence
May 7, 2026
Hezbollah unleashes $300 drone weapon against Israel Defense Forces
The drone, described by observers as a potential “game changer,” reportedly costs less than $300 per unit and is capable…
MURIC to Tinubu, APC: Gombe consensus candidacy a ‘kangaroo arrangement’ that must not stand
General News
May 7, 2026
MURIC to Tinubu, APC: Gombe consensus candidacy a ‘kangaroo arrangement’ that must not stand
By KEMI KASUMU “Finally, we appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to call Gombe state executive arm of the APC…