‘Enemy plot backfired’: Qalibaf hails 30 days of nationwide rallies in support of Armed Forces
Defence
March 29, 2026
‘Enemy plot backfired’: Qalibaf hails 30 days of nationwide rallies in support of Armed Forces
The top parliamentarian also said the enemy thought the war would divide the society and put people in front of…
SNUBBED ON ARRIVAL: Femi Fani-Kayode, Reno Omokri, 58 other Tinubu’s Ambassadors facing foreign rejection
Diplomacy
March 29, 2026
SNUBBED ON ARRIVAL: Femi Fani-Kayode, Reno Omokri, 58 other Tinubu’s Ambassadors facing foreign rejection
Countries are reportedly reluctant to accept ambassadors from governments with less than two years remaining in office. With the administration…
How El-Rufai rejected Tinubu’s presidential jet, arranged private repatriation of mother’s remains
General News
March 28, 2026
How El-Rufai rejected Tinubu’s presidential jet, arranged private repatriation of mother’s remains
By OUR REPORTERS, Abuja, Cairo Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai had reportedly declined an offer from President Bola Ahmed…
Qatar distances itself from escalating Iran–U.S. conflict after energy facility damage
Defence
March 28, 2026
Qatar distances itself from escalating Iran–U.S. conflict after energy facility damage
There has also been no official announcement indicating that Qatar has barred U.S. forces from operating on its territory. The…
Tinubu govt releases El-Rufai from custody after mother’s demise
General News
March 28, 2026
Tinubu govt releases El-Rufai from custody after mother’s demise
By KEMI KASUMU The DEFENDER reported earlier that the former governor’s aged mother died following her worsening condition upon hearing…
Progressive Roundtable convener, Dr. Uche Diala, reacts to El-Rufai’s mother demise
General News
March 28, 2026
Progressive Roundtable convener, Dr. Uche Diala, reacts to El-Rufai’s mother demise
By KEMI KASUMU “Everyone who knows Mallam Nasir El-Rufai even from a distance, knows how very close and attached he…
Ex-Kaduna Gov El-Rufai’s mother dies as condition worsened over son’s detention by Tinubu govt
General News
March 28, 2026
Ex-Kaduna Gov El-Rufai’s mother dies as condition worsened over son’s detention by Tinubu govt
By KEMI KASUMU The family noted that El-Rufai had been closely managing his mother’s health prior to her demise. Former…
Why Gbajabiamila Is the Better Successor to Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2027
Articles
March 28, 2026
Why Gbajabiamila Is the Better Successor to Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2027
A smooth transition that avoids policy disruption is critical for a megacity like Lagos, where long-term projects require consistency across…
Nigeria now under America’s state capture, as US Embassy, NSA Office arresting critics of USA, Israel over Iran war – David Hundeyin
Defence
March 27, 2026
Nigeria now under America’s state capture, as US Embassy, NSA Office arresting critics of USA, Israel over Iran war – David Hundeyin
By KEMI KASUMU The platform cited two cases involving Nigerian social media users identified as Sani Buhari and Abubakar Adamu.…
Nigeria’s ex-Presidential Spokesman, Segun Adeniyi, says “Iran is doing what Africa refused to do” freeing self from exploiters
Defence
March 26, 2026
Nigeria’s ex-Presidential Spokesman, Segun Adeniyi, says “Iran is doing what Africa refused to do” freeing self from exploiters
By BASHIR ADEFAKA “But let’s ask an uncomfortable question: Why is Iran so determined to stand up to the West,’…