For Mike Adenuga at 72
Articles
April 28, 2025
For Mike Adenuga at 72
By FEMI ADESINA He holds the National Honour of Grand Commander of the Niger (GCON), which is usually the exclusive…
Election of new Pope begins May 7— Vatican
Christianity
April 28, 2025
Election of new Pope begins May 7— Vatican
Catholic cardinals will meet on May 7 to start voting for a new pope, the Vatican announced on Monday, a…
We’re resisting Tinubu’s systematic effort to dismantle democratic foundations of Nigeria, Adele Jinadu, Akinola, Ojudu, Rafsanjani, 14 others declare
General News
April 28, 2025
We’re resisting Tinubu’s systematic effort to dismantle democratic foundations of Nigeria, Adele Jinadu, Akinola, Ojudu, Rafsanjani, 14 others declare
By KEMI KASUMU …these eminent Nigerian stakeholders berated the political pluralism being eroded under Tinubu’s watch. They are more concerned…
FOR THE RECORD: Sir Siddiq Abubakar III, Sultan of Sokoto 1938-1988
Africa
April 28, 2025
FOR THE RECORD: Sir Siddiq Abubakar III, Sultan of Sokoto 1938-1988
By BASHIR ADEFAKA The 17th Sultan of the Sokoto Caliphate and Sarkin Musulumi of Nigeria, Sir Siddiq Abubakar III, was…
Amidst alleged cases of imposition, Bayo Onanuga says democracy strong, alive in Nigeria
General News
April 27, 2025
Amidst alleged cases of imposition, Bayo Onanuga says democracy strong, alive in Nigeria
By KEMI KASUMU Amidst widespread allegations of imposition of candidates and use of thugs for voters suppression at elections under…
LG POLLS: President Tinubu’s son, Seyi, accused of causing tension in Lagos
General News
April 27, 2025
LG POLLS: President Tinubu’s son, Seyi, accused of causing tension in Lagos
By KEMI KASUMU The general view of the indigenes is that all aggrieved candidates and members, who feel discomforted…
Nigeria has exited turbulent economic period, Cardoso, Edun declare
Economy
April 27, 2025
Nigeria has exited turbulent economic period, Cardoso, Edun declare
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, and the minister of Finance and Coordinating minister of the…
Nigeria hosts Nyerere’s One-party ghost
Articles
April 27, 2025
Nigeria hosts Nyerere’s One-party ghost
By FESTUS ADEDAYO (Published by the Sunday Tribune, April 27, 2025) Thumping his chest like one who had just won…
CAMPAIGN PROMISES: Between Buhari and Tinubu
Articles
April 27, 2025
CAMPAIGN PROMISES: Between Buhari and Tinubu
By ABANIKANDA OLUMORO (UK) The same Reverend Father Matthew Kukah, who among other Christian leaders, sabotaged the process leading to…
2 killed, many injured as gunmen attack Wike’s pro-Tinubu rally in Bayelsa
General News
April 26, 2025
2 killed, many injured as gunmen attack Wike’s pro-Tinubu rally in Bayelsa
By KEMI KASUMU Report reaching us at The DEFENDER says gunmen numbering five, on Saturday April 26, 2025, attacked the…