Alleged coup plotters cannot be court-martialled, must be tried in Federal High Court – Falana
General News
January 27, 2026
Alleged coup plotters cannot be court-martialled, must be tried in Federal High Court – Falana
*Calls on military to apologise for earlier denial of coup plot By BASHIR ADEFAKA “If you commit an offense and…
Nigerian military confirms alleged coup, sets stage for court-martial
Defence
January 27, 2026
Nigerian military confirms alleged coup, sets stage for court-martial
By OUR REPORTER The findings, the AFN disclosed, identified a number of the officers as having allegations to answer, including…
Abuja tense as protesting workers accost Wike’s motorcade, claim he escaped from back gate
General News
January 27, 2026
Abuja tense as protesting workers accost Wike’s motorcade, claim he escaped from back gate
By OUR REPORTER Abuja witnessed heightened tension on Monday, January 26, 2026, as protesting workers reportedly chased the motorcade of…
Kano Gov, Abba Yusuf, finally joins APC
General News
January 27, 2026
Kano Gov, Abba Yusuf, finally joins APC
By OUR REPORTER Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Monday January 26, 2026, joined the All Progressives…
Parents cry out as NYSC corps members got kidnapped in Kogi
Africa
January 27, 2026
Parents cry out as NYSC corps members got kidnapped in Kogi
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA Families of the 2026 batch of newly selected corps members have raised concerns after their children were…
Nigeria presently has US in charge of its security, France in charge of tax, Tinubu in charge of defections — Chidi Odinkalu
General News
January 27, 2026
Nigeria presently has US in charge of its security, France in charge of tax, Tinubu in charge of defections — Chidi Odinkalu
By OUR REPORTER In Nigeria: America is in charge of security. Taxes are the responsibility of France. The UAE is…
How Michael Adeyanju is driving massive grassroots development across Ondo North
Articles
January 27, 2026
How Michael Adeyanju is driving massive grassroots development across Ondo North
By ADESHINA AJIBADE The initiative is expected to provide economic safety nets, enhance social inclusion, and offer renewed hope to…
{OPINION} Can America defeat Iran in one fell swoop?
Articles
January 27, 2026
{OPINION} Can America defeat Iran in one fell swoop?
*President Trump’s dilemma, the ersian oil American dollar and November mid-teem elections By ATA IKIDDEH Trump is, at his core,…
SDNON President, Adeniyi, lays foundation for solar-powered toilet in Sagamu, Abuja
Education
January 27, 2026
SDNON President, Adeniyi, lays foundation for solar-powered toilet in Sagamu, Abuja
By KEMI KASUMU In the meantime, SDNON member-media companies, of which Defender Media Limited publishers of The DEFENDER Newspaper is…
KANO: Notable Commissioner resigns from Gov Yusuf’s government after dumping NNPP’ “en route APC”
General News
January 26, 2026
KANO: Notable Commissioner resigns from Gov Yusuf’s government after dumping NNPP’ “en route APC”
By OUR REPORTER, Kano “As I resign, I pray that the youth of Kano State will continue to receive the…