COALITION UPDATE: Atiku makes inroad to Yoruba stronghold of politics, as ex-VP visits, has breakfast with Aregbesola
General News
May 23, 2025
COALITION UPDATE: Atiku makes inroad to Yoruba stronghold of politics, as ex-VP visits, has breakfast with Aregbesola
By KEMI KASUMU With a Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai in the North, Rauf Aregbesola in the South West and Chibuike Rotimi…
OPINION: Akure District at a crossroad: Why unity must prevail over division
Articles
May 23, 2025
OPINION: Akure District at a crossroad: Why unity must prevail over division
By TEMITAYO AJILA The truth remains that in Ondo State, only the Governor has prescribing authority over traditional institutions. The…
Ivorian President Ouattara’s chairing cabinet meeting ends coup rumours
Africa
May 22, 2025
Ivorian President Ouattara’s chairing cabinet meeting ends coup rumours
By KEMI KASUMU and Agencies The DEFENDER’s source in Abidjan, for the third time in 24 hours, said on Thursday…
Uncertainty over coup rumours in Ivory Coast
Africa
May 22, 2025
Uncertainty over coup rumours in Ivory Coast
By KEMI KASUMU and Agencies There have been complaints from the neighbouring Burkina Faso against President Alassane Ouattara of Ivory…
We are joining a new national party, Aregbesola hints followers
General News
May 22, 2025
We are joining a new national party, Aregbesola hints followers
Expressing readiness to join a new national party, Aregbesola, who was also a former Commissioner for Works in Lagos State…
No crack in my relationship with Deji of Akure – Odopetu
General News
May 21, 2025
No crack in my relationship with Deji of Akure – Odopetu
By KEMI KASUMU The Odopetu of Akure, High Chief Femi Bello, has reacted to a media report published in some…
Without successful local investors, no foreigners will bring investment to Nigeria – Dangote
Africa
May 21, 2025
Without successful local investors, no foreigners will bring investment to Nigeria – Dangote
According to Africa’s richest man, domestic investors are the ones who will attract foreign investors. President of the Dangote Group,…
YELLOW JOURNALISM: No lady trial for converting to Christianity, Zamfara Govt clarifies
Christianity
May 21, 2025
YELLOW JOURNALISM: No lady trial for converting to Christianity, Zamfara Govt clarifies
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau A statement by Spokesperson of the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that the report is completely…
Crisis brews in Deji of Akure’s palace over alleged high-handedness, chieftaincy disputes {INVESTIGATION}
General News
May 21, 2025
Crisis brews in Deji of Akure’s palace over alleged high-handedness, chieftaincy disputes {INVESTIGATION}
By KEMI KASUMU and OUR REPORTERS, Akure Speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Michael Adeyeye, the Deji affirmed that all…
JAMB CONTROVERSY: Ogun Muslim Council urges calm, unity an institutional support
Education
May 20, 2025
JAMB CONTROVERSY: Ogun Muslim Council urges calm, unity an institutional support
By KEMI KASUMU The Ogun State Muslim Council (OMC), under eadership of the Awujale of Ijebu land Oba Sikiru Adetona,…