Biden denounces ‘major war crimes’ in Ukraine
Defence
April 6, 2022
Biden denounces ‘major war crimes’ in Ukraine
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday denounced the widespread killing of Ukrainian civilians allegedly by Russian troops in Bucha as “war crimes.” “I’m sure…
EFCC grills suspected oil thief in Uyo
Anti-Corruption War
April 6, 2022
EFCC grills suspected oil thief in Uyo
By ABIRHIRE THOMAS Operatives of the Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigations of a suspected…
INSECURITY: IGP partners US NSDD, ONSA on capacity building for Nigerian Police EOD-CBRN personnel
General News
April 6, 2022
INSECURITY: IGP partners US NSDD, ONSA on capacity building for Nigerian Police EOD-CBRN personnel
*As training on mobile detection operations, maintenance concluded *Approves addition of ‘CBRN’ to Command’s name By ABIRHIRE THOMAS The Inspector-General…
Buhari signs Executive Order on National Public Building Maintenance Policy
General News
April 6, 2022
Buhari signs Executive Order on National Public Building Maintenance Policy
By KEMI KASUMU President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has signed an Executive Order that will now drive the policy on…
Microsoft, US govt’s $.73b investment a vote of confidence in Nigeria – BMO
Business
April 6, 2022
Microsoft, US govt’s $.73b investment a vote of confidence in Nigeria – BMO
By KEMI KASUMU Microsoft’s decision to set up a $200m engineering hub in Nigeria is a major vote of confidence…
BMO drowns PDP’s phantom claims at federal, state levels
General News
April 6, 2022
BMO drowns PDP’s phantom claims at federal, state levels
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has dismissed claims by governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
NIGERIA: 2 die, 2 injured as ex-President Jonathan’s convoy crashes in Abuja
General News
April 6, 2022
NIGERIA: 2 die, 2 injured as ex-President Jonathan’s convoy crashes in Abuja
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s convoy crashed along the Airport Road Abuja Wednesday evening, The DEFENDER can authoritatively report. Although Jonathan,…
MC Oluomo dismisses his sack as Lagos NURTW Chairman, dissolution of union as laughable
General News
April 6, 2022
MC Oluomo dismisses his sack as Lagos NURTW Chairman, dissolution of union as laughable
*Says dissolution has no effect because union’s activity has been suspended by Lagos government The embattled Chairman of the…
Bill establishing Federal University of Transportation, Daura, passed by Nigerian Senate
Education
April 6, 2022
Bill establishing Federal University of Transportation, Daura, passed by Nigerian Senate
Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed a bill seeking to establish a Federal University of Transportation in Daura, Katsina State. The…
Sokoto, Delta, Borno, Abuja, others benefit as Nigeria’s govt approves 12 new varsities
Education
April 6, 2022
Sokoto, Delta, Borno, Abuja, others benefit as Nigeria’s govt approves 12 new varsities
In Nigeria on Wednesday April 6, 2022, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the establishment of 12 new universities across…