FG bars graduation ceremonies for pre-Pry 6 students, orders reuse of textbooks
Education
January 10, 2026
FG bars graduation ceremonies for pre-Pry 6 students, orders reuse of textbooks
The Federal Government, on Friday, announced a new policy framework aimed at reducing the financial burden on parents, improving learning…
Nigeria’s ex-Communications Minister congratulates DEFENDER on YouTube TV Launch
Africa
January 10, 2026
Nigeria’s ex-Communications Minister congratulates DEFENDER on YouTube TV Launch
*Describes launch as digital turning point for The DEFENDER *Says truth concerning public interest exists on the stable of Defender…
Obasanjo, Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai, other heavyweights converge for Tambuwal in Abuja
General News
January 10, 2026
Obasanjo, Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai, other heavyweights converge for Tambuwal in Abuja
The gathering drew an impressive array of dignitaries, reflecting Tambuwal’s wide respect across political divides. Attendees included former Governors Rotimi…
APC minus 1, ADC + 1, as Kaduna Governor Sani’s Campaign DG resigns, joins El-Rufai’s party
General News
January 10, 2026
APC minus 1, ADC + 1, as Kaduna Governor Sani’s Campaign DG resigns, joins El-Rufai’s party
By OUR REPORTER, Kaduna Bello, a former Commissioner of Education and former Commissioner of Communications in Kaduna State, convened his…
Bandits reportedly form parallel ‘government’, impose N50,000 levy on 2 Nigerian states
Economy
January 10, 2026
Bandits reportedly form parallel ‘government’, impose N50,000 levy on 2 Nigerian states
By OUR REPORTERS, Kano, Katsina The report noted that farmers who refuse to pay the imposed levies face intimidation, destruction…
No Rivers State Governor has achieved more than Amaechi, Lauretta Onochie replies Wike
General News
January 10, 2026
No Rivers State Governor has achieved more than Amaechi, Lauretta Onochie replies Wike
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA Achievements of Amaechi as governor 1) Free Education 2) Reconstruction of collapsed Olusegun Obasanjo Flyover at Airforce…
Nigerian Army Chief raises concern over rise in pipeline vandalism in Niger Delta
Anti-Corruption War
January 10, 2026
Nigerian Army Chief raises concern over rise in pipeline vandalism in Niger Delta
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has raised concerns over the rising incidents of…
Industry chief hails Defender on YouTube TV outing
General News
January 10, 2026
Industry chief hails Defender on YouTube TV outing
By KEMI KASUMU In a congratulatory message addressed to the CEO/Editor-in-Chief of the company, Prince Bashir Adefaka, the Lagos-born finance…
Civil Society Groups condemn Lagos Govt over forced evictions in Makoko, others
Community
January 10, 2026
Civil Society Groups condemn Lagos Govt over forced evictions in Makoko, others
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA The Nigerian Slum/Informal Settlement Federation in collaboration with the Justice Empowerment Initiative and other civil society organisations,…
ADC political family swells as Diasporan legal expert, Niyi Aborisade says “I’ve no fear to join”
Africa
January 10, 2026
ADC political family swells as Diasporan legal expert, Niyi Aborisade says “I’ve no fear to join”
By KEMI KASUMU This, he said, gives him the moral courage to defect from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) without…