Flood ravages Urhobo, Isoko communities in Delta
Community
October 15, 2022
Flood ravages Urhobo, Isoko communities in Delta
By ABIRHIRE THOMAS Reports reaching us at The DEFENDER has it that flood has taken over scores of communities in…
We need the Nigerian dream and identity, by Fredrick Nwabufo
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October 15, 2022
We need the Nigerian dream and identity, by Fredrick Nwabufo
We, the Igbo, the Hausa, the Yoruba, the Fulani, the Ijaw, the Esan, the Urhobo – and all other ethnic…
Five researchers from Saudi university named in Stanford’s ‘World’s Top 2% Scientists’ list
Education
October 15, 2022
Five researchers from Saudi university named in Stanford’s ‘World’s Top 2% Scientists’ list
*Recognition is sign of support education and research receives from Kingdom’s leaders – University’s president Stanford University, one of the…
Calls grow for answers about ‘troubling reports’ Biden admin pressured Saudi Arabia for oil cut delay
Business
October 15, 2022
Calls grow for answers about ‘troubling reports’ Biden admin pressured Saudi Arabia for oil cut delay
A congressman has called for US President Joe Biden’s administration to be investigated for reportedly pressuring Saudi officials to delay…
Saudi Arabia announces $400m humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Defence
October 15, 2022
Saudi Arabia announces $400m humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday he held a phone call with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Saudi…
Biden: Iran protests ‘awakened something that won’t be quieted for a long time’
Defence
October 15, 2022
Biden: Iran protests ‘awakened something that won’t be quieted for a long time’
US leader says he was ‘stunned’ by the demonstrations; Harris and Blinken, meeting with Iran activists, also express solidarity US…
China says it reserves right to use force over Taiwan
Defence
October 15, 2022
China says it reserves right to use force over Taiwan
Beijing official says reunification of China and Taiwan meets the interests of all, including people living on the self-governing island.…
First Russian soldiers arrive in Belarus for joint force – Minsk
Defence
October 15, 2022
First Russian soldiers arrive in Belarus for joint force – Minsk
Belarus’s ministry of defence says that the mission is ‘exclusively’ to strengthen the protection of its borders. The first convoy…
Putin sees external attempts to interfere in relations of Russia, Central Asian countries
Defence
October 15, 2022
Putin sees external attempts to interfere in relations of Russia, Central Asian countries
As the Russian leader said, truly coordinated joint steps of Russia and Central Asian countries are very much relevant both…
Russia does not wish to destroy Ukraine, Putin says
Defence
October 15, 2022
Russia does not wish to destroy Ukraine, Putin says
According to the Russian president, the bombing of the Crimean Bridge once again highlights the importance of ensuring land communication…