Alkali rejects Tinubu’s Law Reform Commission appointment
General News
July 2, 2025
Alkali rejects Tinubu’s Law Reform Commission appointment
By KEMI KASUMU Adegbonmire told the Senate that Alkali, who was nominated to represent the North-East region, communicated her decision…
“Major challenge of PDP now is how to bring members opting for Tinubu and Coalition back – Kola Ologbondiyan
General News
July 2, 2025
“Major challenge of PDP now is how to bring members opting for Tinubu and Coalition back – Kola Ologbondiyan
By BASHIR ADEFAKA Former National Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has warned that division within…
Why opposition must unite, avoid mistake of 2023 in 2027 – Rhodes-Vivour
General News
July 2, 2025
Why opposition must unite, avoid mistake of 2023 in 2027 – Rhodes-Vivour
By KEMI KASUMU Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate in Lagos State, has continued to stand up against…
Netanyahu ‘so childish’, thinks commandos can bring about regime change in Iran – IRGC Deputy Commander, Naghdi
Defence
July 2, 2025
Netanyahu ‘so childish’, thinks commandos can bring about regime change in Iran – IRGC Deputy Commander, Naghdi
“The president of America shouts about his bombers like a street magician showing off tricks,” he said. “But when the…
Missile strike on Israel’s Ben Gurion airport our action against Tel Aviv genocide in Gaza – Houthi Group
Defence
July 2, 2025
Missile strike on Israel’s Ben Gurion airport our action against Tel Aviv genocide in Gaza – Houthi Group
The Houthi spokesperson reiterated the group’s position that it would continue military operations “in support of the Palestinian people” until…
Nigeria’s opposition coalition achieves breakthrough with ADC as platform, David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola become Chairman, Secretary
General News
July 2, 2025
Nigeria’s opposition coalition achieves breakthrough with ADC as platform, David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola become Chairman, Secretary
By BASHIR ADEFAKA The DEFENDER recalls how APC and members the Tinubu administration jubilated upon hearing that Social Democratic Party…
10 insurgents killed, as Nigerian Army troops hit hideouts, recover cache of arms in Borno
Defence
July 2, 2025
10 insurgents killed, as Nigerian Army troops hit hideouts, recover cache of arms in Borno
By BASHIR ADEFAKA As troops of the Army continues to prove superior firepower over the criminal elements known as ISWAP/Boko…
Sen Yari pays N1.3b on fertilisers subsidy for Zamfara farmers
Business
July 1, 2025
Sen Yari pays N1.3b on fertilisers subsidy for Zamfara farmers
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau Former Zamfara State Governor and Senator representing Zamfara West Senatorial District, Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, Marafan…
Igbo youths put Tinubu in tight corner, use Nnamdi Kanu’s release as bargain power for his re-election
Africa
July 1, 2025
Igbo youths put Tinubu in tight corner, use Nnamdi Kanu’s release as bargain power for his re-election
By KEMI KASUMU and OUR REPORTERS, South East Because Kanu did not commit the alleged criminal offences against Kenya but…
After police disruptions, PDP holds NEC meeting in Abuja
General News
July 1, 2025
After police disruptions, PDP holds NEC meeting in Abuja
By KEMI KASUMU After an earlier disruption of its 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting by armed policemen, the Peoples…