Lagos court convicts 17 residents for open defecation, imposes ₦40,000 fine each
General News
February 21, 2026
Lagos court convicts 17 residents for open defecation, imposes ₦40,000 fine each
By Khubayb Adefaka LAGOS – A Magistrate Court sitting in Bolade, Oshodi, has convicted 17 individuals for engaging in open…
Kano By-Elections: NNPP absent from ballot as voters elect lawmakers
General News
February 21, 2026
Kano By-Elections: NNPP absent from ballot as voters elect lawmakers
By Khubayb Adefaka KANO – Residents of Kano State on Saturday participated in by-elections to fill two vacant seats in…
Voting delayed in Kwali as INEC officials arrive with incorrect BVAS machine
General News
February 21, 2026
Voting delayed in Kwali as INEC officials arrive with incorrect BVAS machine
By Khubayb Adefaka ABUJA – Voting was temporarily disrupted at a polling unit in Kwali Area Council of the Federal…
Defence Minister commends Gov Lawal for providing armoured vehicles, surveillance drones to Zamfara troops
Defence
February 21, 2026
Defence Minister commends Gov Lawal for providing armoured vehicles, surveillance drones to Zamfara troops
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau “To our officers and soldiers facing tough conditions, we honour your sacrifice and support your families.…
Lawmaker confirms filing petition that led to Obono-Obla’s arrest
General News
February 21, 2026
Lawmaker confirms filing petition that led to Obono-Obla’s arrest
By Khubayb Adefaka A member of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Cyril James Omini, has confirmed that he…
EL-RUFAI’S VISION AND DREAM FOR KADUNA STATE
General News
February 21, 2026
EL-RUFAI’S VISION AND DREAM FOR KADUNA STATE
*Triggering An Objective And Fact Based Intellectual Discourse Devoid Of Undue Sentiments And Theatre By UCHE DIALA It is critical…
ELECTION: CISLAC, TMG fault Wike over FCT movement restriction
General News
February 21, 2026
ELECTION: CISLAC, TMG fault Wike over FCT movement restriction
By KEMI KASUMU According to the groups, movement restrictions on election days traditionally run from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.…
EFCC releases El-Rufai without reason for holding him, hands him over to DSS – Wakili, Wala
Anti-Corruption War
February 19, 2026
EFCC releases El-Rufai without reason for holding him, hands him over to DSS – Wakili, Wala
*Another opposition figure “Nasir El-Rufai” in the hand of Yoruba – IG Wala By KEMI KASUMU The DEFENDER recalls, in…
EFCC holds El-Rufai over alleged mismanagement of N432bn, bail application pending
Africa
February 18, 2026
EFCC holds El-Rufai over alleged mismanagement of N432bn, bail application pending
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, spent his second consecutive night in the custody of the Economic…
Residents flee to Benin Republic after terrorist attacks in Niger State
Africa
February 18, 2026
Residents flee to Benin Republic after terrorist attacks in Niger State
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA Thousands of terrified residents in Borgu and Agwara local councils of Niger State have fled their homes…