By implication, people using power to steal resources currently ruling Nigeria – Ndume
General News
November 6, 2025
By implication, people using power to steal resources currently ruling Nigeria – Ndume
By KEMI KASUMU Kakistocracy is defined as government by the least suitable or competent citizens of a state while kleptocracy…
Obasanjo’s ex-Chief of Staff, Gen Abdullahi is dead
Defence
November 5, 2025
Obasanjo’s ex-Chief of Staff, Gen Abdullahi is dead
By BASHIR ADEFAKA Adamgba, as fondly called, was also a former Military Governor of old Benue-Plateau State 1975 to 1976…
FCT, Lagos lead in hostilities against civic, press freedom in Nigeria – Report
Africa
November 5, 2025
FCT, Lagos lead in hostilities against civic, press freedom in Nigeria – Report
*As 2024 WSCIJ report exposes deepening threats to journalists, activists By KEMI KASUMU and OUR REPORTER, Lagos The Centre, however,…
Caverton CEO, Olabode Makanjuola named Member of Lagos State University Governing Board
Business
November 4, 2025
Caverton CEO, Olabode Makanjuola named Member of Lagos State University Governing Board
By BASHIR ADEFAKA “This appointment represents a huge honour and privilege to serve an institution that plays a pivotal role…
NIGERIA’S HIDDEN TRAGEDY: The unspoken genocide against Muslims
Africa
November 4, 2025
NIGERIA’S HIDDEN TRAGEDY: The unspoken genocide against Muslims
By MUSTAPHA GEMBU The pain of Muslim communities must no longer be buried under political silence or media indifference. Every…
What Traore did in Burkina Faso was not coup d’etat – SA’s ex-President Zuma
Africa
November 4, 2025
What Traore did in Burkina Faso was not coup d’etat – SA’s ex-President Zuma
*Says it was nation’s decision to free itself from colonisers *As he visits Burkinabe president, talks about Africa’s true liberation…
“CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE”: China reportedly warns America to “stop interfering in Nigeria’s internal affairs”
Africa
November 4, 2025
“CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE”: China reportedly warns America to “stop interfering in Nigeria’s internal affairs”
By KEMI KASUMU “China firmly opposes any country using religion and human rights as an excuse to interfere in other…
CAPPA names Rafsanjani Board Chairman, warns on reckless solid minerals drive
General News
November 4, 2025
CAPPA names Rafsanjani Board Chairman, warns on reckless solid minerals drive
By KEMI KASUMU The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has announced prominent Nigerian civil rights leader Auwal Musa…
Sokoto, Taraba Governors, Emirs attend closing of 12th Usman Dan Fodio Week
Africa
November 2, 2025
Sokoto, Taraba Governors, Emirs attend closing of 12th Usman Dan Fodio Week
*As DEFENDER picks extracts from previous editions By BASHIR ADEFAKA The 12th edition of the annual Sheikh Usman Dan Fodio…
MURIC queries CAN’s petition to Trump, says “Tinubu treated Nigerian Christians well”
Defence
November 2, 2025
MURIC queries CAN’s petition to Trump, says “Tinubu treated Nigerian Christians well”
By KEMI KASUMU The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of selling President Bola…