2026 BUDGET: Works Ministry proposes over N1.9b for operational expenses, others
General News
January 11, 2026
2026 BUDGET: Works Ministry proposes over N1.9b for operational expenses, others
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA The Federal Ministry of Works has proposed spending over N1.9 billion from its N3.2 trillion total 2026…
Why I don’t complain about impeachment – Fubara
General News
January 11, 2026
Why I don’t complain about impeachment – Fubara
“The reason why I don’t complain is that I know who I am, I have what is supreme and that…
TAMBUWAL AT 60: In Nigeria, we have collection of big men but without big idea – Usman Bugaje
General News
January 11, 2026
TAMBUWAL AT 60: In Nigeria, we have collection of big men but without big idea – Usman Bugaje
*Accuses political elite of taking turns to destroy Nigeria By KEMI KASUMU “This country has no criteria for leadership and…
Tinubu, Wale Edun, and the politics of a silent exit
Articles
January 11, 2026
Tinubu, Wale Edun, and the politics of a silent exit
By UMAR SANI The unfolding drama between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of…
FG bars graduation ceremonies for pre-Pry 6 students, orders reuse of textbooks
Education
January 10, 2026
FG bars graduation ceremonies for pre-Pry 6 students, orders reuse of textbooks
The Federal Government, on Friday, announced a new policy framework aimed at reducing the financial burden on parents, improving learning…
Nigeria’s ex-Communications Minister congratulates DEFENDER on YouTube TV Launch
Africa
January 10, 2026
Nigeria’s ex-Communications Minister congratulates DEFENDER on YouTube TV Launch
*Describes launch as digital turning point for The DEFENDER *Says truth concerning public interest exists on the stable of Defender…
Obasanjo, Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai, other heavyweights converge for Tambuwal in Abuja
General News
January 10, 2026
Obasanjo, Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai, other heavyweights converge for Tambuwal in Abuja
The gathering drew an impressive array of dignitaries, reflecting Tambuwal’s wide respect across political divides. Attendees included former Governors Rotimi…
APC minus 1, ADC + 1, as Kaduna Governor Sani’s Campaign DG resigns, joins El-Rufai’s party
General News
January 10, 2026
APC minus 1, ADC + 1, as Kaduna Governor Sani’s Campaign DG resigns, joins El-Rufai’s party
By OUR REPORTER, Kaduna Bello, a former Commissioner of Education and former Commissioner of Communications in Kaduna State, convened his…
Bandits reportedly form parallel ‘government’, impose N50,000 levy on 2 Nigerian states
Economy
January 10, 2026
Bandits reportedly form parallel ‘government’, impose N50,000 levy on 2 Nigerian states
By OUR REPORTERS, Kano, Katsina The report noted that farmers who refuse to pay the imposed levies face intimidation, destruction…
No Rivers State Governor has achieved more than Amaechi, Lauretta Onochie replies Wike
General News
January 10, 2026
No Rivers State Governor has achieved more than Amaechi, Lauretta Onochie replies Wike
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA Achievements of Amaechi as governor 1) Free Education 2) Reconstruction of collapsed Olusegun Obasanjo Flyover at Airforce…