Episode one: The Art of the Gentle No
Articles
January 16, 2026
Episode one: The Art of the Gentle No
*Why Protecting Your ‘Yes’ is the Ultimate Act of Self-Care By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA Our time and energy are gifts, and…
Zamfara reassures security agencies of continued support
General News
January 16, 2026
Zamfara reassures security agencies of continued support
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau The Zamfara State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering support and cooperation with security agencies in the…
Deeper Life Bible Church kicks off the new year with Special Covenant Services
Christianity
January 15, 2026
Deeper Life Bible Church kicks off the new year with Special Covenant Services
By BASHIR ADEFAKA The Deeper Life Bible Church has announced a special series of Sunday services throughout January 2026, describing…
FG to increase lecturers pay by 40%
Africa
January 15, 2026
FG to increase lecturers pay by 40%
*Introduce new professorial allowance By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA The Federal Government has introduced a new professorial cadre allowance that will see…
FG hails Super Eagles performance despite defeat
Africa
January 15, 2026
FG hails Super Eagles performance despite defeat
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA The Federal Government has commended the Super Eagles for their courage, resilience and dignified representation of the…
“No to external interference in Iran”, says MPAC Nigeria as Centre demands respect for gulf state’s sovereignty
Africa
January 15, 2026
“No to external interference in Iran”, says MPAC Nigeria as Centre demands respect for gulf state’s sovereignty
By KEMI KASUMU “MPAC warns against external interference by foreign governments, particularly the United States and Israel, who seek to…
Nigeria loses as Morocco wins semi-final, qualifies for AFCON 2025 final
Africa
January 15, 2026
Nigeria loses as Morocco wins semi-final, qualifies for AFCON 2025 final
*Coast now clear for Senegal vs Morroco show at final Morocco will now clearly face Senegal in the Sunday’s showpiece…
Zamfara INEC urges stakeholders to mobilise citizens for PVC collection
General News
January 14, 2026
Zamfara INEC urges stakeholders to mobilise citizens for PVC collection
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau He noted that the process begins online, after which applicants are required to visit INEC LGA…
Iran jams, reverses Elon Musk’s starlink network CIA allegedly used to instigate riots in ex-Persian country
Defence
January 14, 2026
Iran jams, reverses Elon Musk’s starlink network CIA allegedly used to instigate riots in ex-Persian country
Iranian state-affiliated media outlets disclosed this as gathered by The DEFENDER Newspaper Nigeria on Wednesday January 14, 2026, adding that…
AFCON: Senegal qualifies for final as it beats Egypt 1-0
Africa
January 14, 2026
AFCON: Senegal qualifies for final as it beats Egypt 1-0
*To face one of Nigeria or Morroco at final The francophone nation of Senegal in West Africa has qualified for…