Crisis deepens as France, Mali suspend visa issuance to other’s citizens
Defence
August 13, 2023
Crisis deepens as France, Mali suspend visa issuance to other’s citizens
The hostilities between the Republic of Mali and France has deepened with the duo suspending the issuance of visas to…
CAN condoles with Muslims over Zaria mosque collapse
Christianity
August 12, 2023
CAN condoles with Muslims over Zaria mosque collapse
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has extended its condolences to the Muslim Ummah following the tragic loss of lives…
Ousted, detained Niger President seen by his doctor
Africa
August 12, 2023
Ousted, detained Niger President seen by his doctor
Former President of the Republic of Niger, Mohamadou Bazoum, who has been detained since being ousted in a military coup…
Tribunal adjourns for judgment in Rhodes-Vivour’s petition against Sanwo-Olu
General News
August 12, 2023
Tribunal adjourns for judgment in Rhodes-Vivour’s petition against Sanwo-Olu
Update reaching us says the Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal has adjourned for judgment on a date to be communicated…
IYD 2023: President Tinubu reaffirms commitment to meaningful opportunities for Nigerian youth
General News
August 12, 2023
IYD 2023: President Tinubu reaffirms commitment to meaningful opportunities for Nigerian youth
On the occasion of the 2023 International Youth Day (IYD), President Bola Tinubu reaffirms the commitment of his administration to…
President Tinubu endorses ‘Heritage Voyage of Return’ initiative
General News
August 12, 2023
President Tinubu endorses ‘Heritage Voyage of Return’ initiative
By BASHIR ADEFAKA Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has thrown his weight behind the ‘Heritage Voyage of Return’ initiative aimed at…
OPINION: El-Rufai: All the underhand dealings revealed
Comments
August 11, 2023
OPINION: El-Rufai: All the underhand dealings revealed
By DDANNY WANGOGO Not a few Nigerians have been taken aback by the decision of the Senate not to clear…
Zaria Central Mosque collapses on worshippers
General News
August 11, 2023
Zaria Central Mosque collapses on worshippers
*Emir, Chief Imam confirm incident *6 death recorded so far, funeral 8pm today – Imam Dalhatu tells The DEFENDER By…
NIGERIA: Coalition of Northern Groups warns Tinubu, ECOWAS to “stop unnecessary threats to Niger Republic”
Africa
August 11, 2023
NIGERIA: Coalition of Northern Groups warns Tinubu, ECOWAS to “stop unnecessary threats to Niger Republic”
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has warned President Bola Tinubu, and the Heads of State and Governments of the…
After Senate rejection, El-Rufai withdraws interest In ministerial appointment – Report
General News
August 11, 2023
After Senate rejection, El-Rufai withdraws interest In ministerial appointment – Report
After being rejected by the Senate, former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has informed President Bola Tinubu that he’s…