2023: Tambuwal begins process for declaration as Sokoto PDP stakeholders ask him to contest for President
General News
February 1, 2022
2023: Tambuwal begins process for declaration as Sokoto PDP stakeholders ask him to contest for President
*You have paid your dues, go on declare for Presidency – Shagari *He has better experience to govern Nigeria than…
How Umo Eno emerged as my preferred successor, says Akwa Ibom Gov Emmanuel
General News
February 1, 2022
How Umo Eno emerged as my preferred successor, says Akwa Ibom Gov Emmanuel
Fresh from presenting his Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources, Pastor Umo Eno as his preferred Successor, Governor Udom Emmanuel,…
ISO 9001:2015: FRSC gets recertified
General News
January 31, 2022
ISO 9001:2015: FRSC gets recertified
In compliance with global best practices, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has again fulfilled all requirements by the International…
Next administration will inherit a stable democracy, revamped security forces, President Buhari pledges
Africa
January 31, 2022
Next administration will inherit a stable democracy, revamped security forces, President Buhari pledges
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja pledged his commitment to hand over a strong repositioned agriculture-led, diversified home-grown economy,…
UKRAINE UPDATES: Russia, US exchange harsh words at UN
General News
January 31, 2022
UKRAINE UPDATES: Russia, US exchange harsh words at UN
*Emir of Qatar, US President meet in White House Moscow has accused the West of “whipping up tensions” over…
For calling its government illegitimate, Mali sad with France, gives its Ambassador 72 hours to exit
Africa
January 31, 2022
For calling its government illegitimate, Mali sad with France, gives its Ambassador 72 hours to exit
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian had said that Mali’s military gov’t was ‘out of control’ and illegitimate. The…
APC national reconciliation committee submits interim report
General News
January 31, 2022
APC national reconciliation committee submits interim report
A National Reconciliation Committee set up by the Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has submitted its report. The DEFENDER reports…
Mouths wag as EFCC reopens Okorocha’s case on day he declared for Presidency, files 17 charges against him
Anti-Corruption War
January 31, 2022
Mouths wag as EFCC reopens Okorocha’s case on day he declared for Presidency, files 17 charges against him
Although the law must take its course against anybody, no matter how highly placed or influential, the reopening – by…
Okorocha declares for Presidency, says IPOB’s agitation contrary to Igbos’ stance in Nigeria
General News
January 31, 2022
Okorocha declares for Presidency, says IPOB’s agitation contrary to Igbos’ stance in Nigeria
The agitation championed by the terrorist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) runs contrary to what the Igbos stance and,…
Re-amended Electoral Bill to transmitted to President Buhari for assent
General News
January 31, 2022
Re-amended Electoral Bill to transmitted to President Buhari for assent
Information reaching us at The DEFENDER says the National Assembly has transmitted the re-amended Electoral Act Amendment Bill to President Muhammadu Buhari…