UNICEF commends Sultan Foundation as Zamfara records 10 new polio cases
General News
April 18, 2026
UNICEF commends Sultan Foundation as Zamfara records 10 new polio cases
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau He commended the Sultan Foundation for its role in supporting polio eradication efforts, alongside other development…
BIG REACTION: Iran to control Strait of Hormuz traffic until deal is reached to end war – Top Security Body
Business
April 18, 2026
BIG REACTION: Iran to control Strait of Hormuz traffic until deal is reached to end war – Top Security Body
The DEFENDER had reported Friday that Iran’s reaction was being expected as the United States President, Donald Trump, announced –…
Iran announces fresh Strait of Hormuz closure, cites US blockade-based ‘piracy’, ‘sea robbery’
Defence
April 18, 2026
Iran announces fresh Strait of Hormuz closure, cites US blockade-based ‘piracy’, ‘sea robbery’
“For this reason, control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state, and this strategic strait is…
Trump’s post ‘prohibiting’ Israeli strikes on Lebanon leaves Netanyahu ‘stunned, alarmed’ – Report
Defence
April 18, 2026
Trump’s post ‘prohibiting’ Israeli strikes on Lebanon leaves Netanyahu ‘stunned, alarmed’ – Report
The post published earlier in the day saw Trump assert, “Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer. They are…
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…