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…
UK’s PM ‘sorry’ for ‘partygate’ findings, vows to stay on
General News
January 31, 2022
UK’s PM ‘sorry’ for ‘partygate’ findings, vows to stay on
*Following senior civil servant Sue Gray’s report, the PM vows administrative changes *Says all sides should await Met’s own findings…
SOKOTO SECURITY: Police arrest 37 bandits, 20 other criminals, recover heavy duty weapons
General News
January 31, 2022
SOKOTO SECURITY: Police arrest 37 bandits, 20 other criminals, recover heavy duty weapons
*All linked to notorious bandit leader, Turji- DIG Ops The Sokoto State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has…
JAMB adjusts 2022 examination timelines
General News
January 31, 2022
JAMB adjusts 2022 examination timelines
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has adjusted its examination timelines for the conduct of 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation…
NIGERIA: Peace will return to all terrorism-affected communities, Osinbajo assures Nigerians
General News
January 31, 2022
NIGERIA: Peace will return to all terrorism-affected communities, Osinbajo assures Nigerians
The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians of the quick return of peace to all terrorism-affected villages and communities across the…
Northern Nigerian Students to honour Femi Abbas with Sardauna Ahmadu Bello’s ‘Achiever Per Excellence’ Award
Education
January 31, 2022
Northern Nigerian Students to honour Femi Abbas with Sardauna Ahmadu Bello’s ‘Achiever Per Excellence’ Award
By KEMI KASUMU Veteran Journalist and Chairman, Media Committee of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Femi…
VIDEO: NDLEA arrests 3 trans-border traffickers with 48,000 tabs of Tramadol in Adamawa; intercepts 1,229kg imported Loud in Lagos
General News
January 31, 2022
VIDEO: NDLEA arrests 3 trans-border traffickers with 48,000 tabs of Tramadol in Adamawa; intercepts 1,229kg imported Loud in Lagos
*Seizes 22 UK, France, Portugal passports at MMIA By BASHIR ADEFAKA Three trans-border drug traffickers have been arrested by operatives…
ANNOINTED: Pastor Umo Eno picked to succeed Emmanuel, as next Akwa Ibom Governor
General News
January 31, 2022
ANNOINTED: Pastor Umo Eno picked to succeed Emmanuel, as next Akwa Ibom Governor
By BASHIR ADEFAKA Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Udom Emmanuel, presented of one of his commissioners, Pastor Umo Eno,…