US and China at war in West Africa as WHO chief erupts in Washington over Ethiopia’s Tigray massacres
Africa
April 8, 2022
US and China at war in West Africa as WHO chief erupts in Washington over Ethiopia’s Tigray massacres
The publisher and Correspondent in Washington D.C. for Today News Africa, Mr. Simon Ateba, sent to The DEFENDER on Friday…
France prepares for natural gas rationing amidst fears of Russian gas cut
Business
April 8, 2022
France prepares for natural gas rationing amidst fears of Russian gas cut
France is preparing itself for a possible rationing of natural gas in the country. The government outlined its plan in decree…
Vladimir Putin’s approval rises to 81% among Russians since invasion of Ukraine
Defence
April 8, 2022
Vladimir Putin’s approval rises to 81% among Russians since invasion of Ukraine
State-run VTsIOM said that as many as 78.9 per cent of Russians in its latest survey approved of President Vladimir…
Biden accuses Russia of ‘horrific atrocity’ at Ukraine rail station
Defence
April 8, 2022
Biden accuses Russia of ‘horrific atrocity’ at Ukraine rail station
US President Joe Biden on Friday accused Russia of being behind a rocket attack on a train station in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk,…
Why I’m contesting Imo East senatorial seat, says Ondo First Lady
General News
April 8, 2022
Why I’m contesting Imo East senatorial seat, says Ondo First Lady
The wife of Ondo State Governor, Mrs. Betty Akeredolu, said that she would be running for the Imo East Senatorial…
I’m waiting for anyone to sue over Omisore, says Soyinka as Falana makes demands
General News
April 8, 2022
I’m waiting for anyone to sue over Omisore, says Soyinka as Falana makes demands
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has insisted that the National Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Otunba Iyiola…
United States expresses alarm over reports of atrocities in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
Defence
April 8, 2022
United States expresses alarm over reports of atrocities in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
The United States expressed concern on Friday about reports of ethnically motivated atrocities in Ethiopia’s Tigray region and called for an end to unlawful detentions…
PHOTO NEWS: Russia’s heroes of Ukrainian war buried amidst honours, colours, as Kremlin speaks
Defence
April 8, 2022
PHOTO NEWS: Russia’s heroes of Ukrainian war buried amidst honours, colours, as Kremlin speaks
Russian families buried relatives killed in Ukraine with automatic gun salutes and military brass bands on Friday, a day after…
UK PM Johnson ‘deeply’ cynical about Putin’s assurances
Defence
April 8, 2022
UK PM Johnson ‘deeply’ cynical about Putin’s assurances
Negotiating with Russian President Vladimir Putin does not seem to be “full of promise,” British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday, adding that…
Macron warns Russia will intensify Ukraine war to mark victory day in May
Defence
April 8, 2022
Macron warns Russia will intensify Ukraine war to mark victory day in May
France’s president on Friday said the Russian war efforts in Ukraine are likely to intensify with the approaching victory day on May…