How Trump celebrated Iran’s reopening of Strait of Hormuz, thanked Tehran
General News
April 17, 2026
How Trump celebrated Iran’s reopening of Strait of Hormuz, thanked Tehran
Iran has, however, left a clause on the reopening saying the Strait remains under its full oversight. United States President…
Iran’s reaction expected as Trump says blockade on ships, ports to remain despite Strait of Hormuz reopening
Defence
April 17, 2026
Iran’s reaction expected as Trump says blockade on ships, ports to remain despite Strait of Hormuz reopening
Iran had earlier on Friday announced that it reopened the Strait of Hormuz to full commercial vessels because the very…
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic following Lebanon ceasefire
Defence
April 17, 2026
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic following Lebanon ceasefire
The reopening of the vital waterway was confirmed by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who emphasized that maritime operations would safely…
Trump takes revenge against Pope, cancels humanitarian contracts with Catholics
Defence
April 17, 2026
Trump takes revenge against Pope, cancels humanitarian contracts with Catholics
The collaboration between federal agencies and the group has spanned several decades, making the abrupt termination a subject of concern…
ADC CONVENTION: No judge should allow himself to be used to destroy Nigeria – Tambuwal
General News
April 17, 2026
ADC CONVENTION: No judge should allow himself to be used to destroy Nigeria – Tambuwal
By KEMI KASUMU “Let me remind those of you, who are living today, of Justice Ikpeme that was used to…
ATIKU TO TINUBU: My public service records verifiable, present your own background to Nigerians
General News
April 17, 2026
ATIKU TO TINUBU: My public service records verifiable, present your own background to Nigerians
By KEMI KASUMU The statement concluded that Atiku’s public service record remains “clear, verifiable and open to scrutiny,” while urging…
Nigeria’s Dr. Yakubu Sani Wudil Sani named among world’s top 2% scientists
General News
April 17, 2026
Nigeria’s Dr. Yakubu Sani Wudil Sani named among world’s top 2% scientists
By KEMI KASUMU Some respondents, who spoke to The DEFENDER, have however expressed dismay at the failure of Nigerian media…
STRAIT OF HORMUZ: Didn’t I tell you so! – Lim Tean
Articles
April 17, 2026
STRAIT OF HORMUZ: Didn’t I tell you so! – Lim Tean
The Wall Street Journal has picked up on my story and it comes to the conclusion that despite the blockade,…
Trump to invite Netanyahu to Washington for talks on ceasefire with Lebanon
Defence
April 17, 2026
Trump to invite Netanyahu to Washington for talks on ceasefire with Lebanon
By KEMI KASUMU Due to the disregard for rules and international laws thus making both America and Israel never to…
World Bank flags hidden spending system diverting 41% of Nigeria’s earnings – Report
Anti-Corruption War
April 16, 2026
World Bank flags hidden spending system diverting 41% of Nigeria’s earnings – Report
41% of N84tn Nigeria’s earnings over the last three years never reached the federation account for distribution. Nigeria’s federation revenue…