WHY THE BOOK ON LATE PRESIDENT BUHARI SHOULD BE DISREGARDED
General News
December 19, 2025
WHY THE BOOK ON LATE PRESIDENT BUHARI SHOULD BE DISREGARDED
By IMRAN U. WAKILI The book fails to present a complete and honest account of Pres. Buhari’s political life and…
KWAM1, failed by tradition, plots to take Awujale stool by court, as he sues Gov Abiodun, others
General News
December 19, 2025
KWAM1, failed by tradition, plots to take Awujale stool by court, as he sues Gov Abiodun, others
*Seeks suspension of further steps in installation process By KEMI KASUMU The musician is seeking an order of interim injunction…
AY4TJ Webinar Examines Colonial Legacies and Youth-Led Pathways to Peace in the Great Lakes Region
News
December 18, 2025
AY4TJ Webinar Examines Colonial Legacies and Youth-Led Pathways to Peace in the Great Lakes Region
By KAMAL OLOLADE AHMED An online webinar convened by the African Youth for Transitional Justice (AY4TJ) has reignited debate on…
Despite complaints from Lagos indigenes, Nigerian Senate confirms Femi Pedro among 65 new ambassadors
General News
December 18, 2025
Despite complaints from Lagos indigenes, Nigerian Senate confirms Femi Pedro among 65 new ambassadors
By KEMI KASUMU and OUR REPORTER, Abuja Although the committee did not identify those affected, The DEFENDER reports that there…
Burkina Faso frees detained Nigerian soldiers after Tinubu sends delegation
Defence
December 18, 2025
Burkina Faso frees detained Nigerian soldiers after Tinubu sends delegation
By OUR REPORTER The Nigerian Air Force said the crew encountered a technical issue that required a precautionary landing in…
Why Dangote’s N1trn scholarship for 1.2 million Nigerian youths inspired MURIC – Report
Business
December 18, 2025
Why Dangote’s N1trn scholarship for 1.2 million Nigerian youths inspired MURIC – Report
*As Islamic human rights Group asks others to emulate him *DEFENDER’s findings reveal why MURIC pays attention to Dangote’s gesture,…
CORRUPTION: Tinubu nominates successors, as another top government officials, Farouk Ahmed, Gbenga Komolafe, resign over Dangote’s allegations {NEWS ANALYSIS}
Anti-Corruption War
December 18, 2025
CORRUPTION: Tinubu nominates successors, as another top government officials, Farouk Ahmed, Gbenga Komolafe, resign over Dangote’s allegations {NEWS ANALYSIS}
*We warned Farouk president was using him against fellow Northerner – Respondent *Dangote vindicated – MURIC, Former NAWOJ Chairman, Lawal…
Pressure on Tinubu to act as Private Investigator’s report says B.Engineering degree paraded by his Interior Minister not authentic
Anti-Corruption War
December 18, 2025
Pressure on Tinubu to act as Private Investigator’s report says B.Engineering degree paraded by his Interior Minister not authentic
By KEMI KASUMU and OUR REPORTER The continued drag of feet on this demand is already causing further loss of…
Farouk Ahmed’s resignation vindicates Dangote – MURIC
General News
December 18, 2025
Farouk Ahmed’s resignation vindicates Dangote – MURIC
By KEMI KASUMU It will be recalled that the President of Dangote Group of Companies, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, at a…
How truly representative of Buhari’s values was last book launch? – Nasir El-Rufai
Africa
December 18, 2025
How truly representative of Buhari’s values was last book launch? – Nasir El-Rufai
By KEMI KASUMU “More troubling was the presence of long-time critics of Buhari, some of whom now hold high office,…