How Farouk Ahmed found himself on the wrong side of history
Business
December 19, 2025
How Farouk Ahmed found himself on the wrong side of history
Dr UCHE DIALA This was it (see video attached).. It must be stated, contrary to Farouk’s submission, that it was…
Tax Bills passed by Nigeria’s Legislature different from what Tinubu signed to Law – Dasuki
Business
December 19, 2025
Tax Bills passed by Nigeria’s Legislature different from what Tinubu signed to Law – Dasuki
*Presidency silent as Reps raise probe panel on Tax Law ‘alterations’ *PDP, Shari’ah Council kick, demand probe A member of…
My point of view, Dangote Refinery, the FG, and Nigerians
Africa
December 19, 2025
My point of view, Dangote Refinery, the FG, and Nigerians
By IBRAHIM U. WAKILI That 20% stake would also have made it much easier for the government to take tough…
Curb traditionalists’ excesses now, MURIC tells authorities, as right group says masquerades becoming nuisance
General News
December 19, 2025
Curb traditionalists’ excesses now, MURIC tells authorities, as right group says masquerades becoming nuisance
By KEMI KASUMU The call became necessary as an Obangede masquerade, in Kogi Central, was reported to have physically harrassed,…
WHY THE BOOK ON LATE PRESIDENT BUHARI SHOULD BE DISREGARDED
General News
December 19, 2025
WHY THE BOOK ON LATE PRESIDENT BUHARI SHOULD BE DISREGARDED
By IMRAN U. WAKILI The book fails to present a complete and honest account of Pres. Buhari’s political life and…
KWAM1, failed by tradition, plots to take Awujale stool by court, as he sues Gov Abiodun, others
General News
December 19, 2025
KWAM1, failed by tradition, plots to take Awujale stool by court, as he sues Gov Abiodun, others
*Seeks suspension of further steps in installation process By KEMI KASUMU The musician is seeking an order of interim injunction…
AY4TJ Webinar Examines Colonial Legacies and Youth-Led Pathways to Peace in the Great Lakes Region
News
December 18, 2025
AY4TJ Webinar Examines Colonial Legacies and Youth-Led Pathways to Peace in the Great Lakes Region
By KAMAL OLOLADE AHMED An online webinar convened by the African Youth for Transitional Justice (AY4TJ) has reignited debate on…
Despite complaints from Lagos indigenes, Nigerian Senate confirms Femi Pedro among 65 new ambassadors
General News
December 18, 2025
Despite complaints from Lagos indigenes, Nigerian Senate confirms Femi Pedro among 65 new ambassadors
By KEMI KASUMU and OUR REPORTER, Abuja Although the committee did not identify those affected, The DEFENDER reports that there…
Burkina Faso frees detained Nigerian soldiers after Tinubu sends delegation
Defence
December 18, 2025
Burkina Faso frees detained Nigerian soldiers after Tinubu sends delegation
By OUR REPORTER The Nigerian Air Force said the crew encountered a technical issue that required a precautionary landing in…
Why Dangote’s N1trn scholarship for 1.2 million Nigerian youths inspired MURIC – Report
Business
December 18, 2025
Why Dangote’s N1trn scholarship for 1.2 million Nigerian youths inspired MURIC – Report
*As Islamic human rights Group asks others to emulate him *DEFENDER’s findings reveal why MURIC pays attention to Dangote’s gesture,…