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Africa
Crescent Varsity preaches religious tolerance at 16th Convocation
By BASHIR ADEFAKA The Crescent University Abeokuta, again, preaches religious tolerance and harmony among people of different faith. This was…
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Defence
News of COAS’ demise fake – Nigerian Army
By BASHIR ADEFAKA The Nigerian Army has refuted report circulating on social media platforms on Sunday about demise of the…
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General News
Sultan of Sokoto visits Cross River, lauds Governor Otu on inter-faith harmony
By KEMI KASUMU Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has lauded the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey…
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General News
Jungle justice destructive to nation’s criminal justice system, Nigerian Police warns, investigates cases
By BASHIR ADEFAKA “While the Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in upholding the principles of rule of law, members of…
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Africa
GOWON AT 90: Sultan of Sokoto tells why ex-Head of State must be celebrated
By BASHIR ADEFAKA In celebration of the 90th birthday of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, GCFR, the…
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General News
1966 COUP: How Sultan Siddiq Abubakar helped Gen Aguiyi-Ironsi to stabilise Nigeria – Gowon
By BASHIR ADEFAKA Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, took his audience back the memory lane on Friday…
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Defence
Nigerian Army announces Maj-Gen Abdulsalami Ibrahim as Acting Chief of Army Staff
By BASHIR ADEFAKA Before proceeding on leave, necessary protocols were put in place for the Chief of Policy and Plans…
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Business
Nigeria seeks another $500m World Bank loan to boost basic education – Report
The Federal Government of Nigeria is in the process of securing a $500 million loan from the World Bank aimed…
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Business
US, Russia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, others still heavily subsidising fuel prices – Report
By KEMI KASUMU The DEFENDER recalls that under President Muhammadu Buhari, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), at a meeting in the…
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Business
Reject World Bank advice or risk implosion, Nigerians tell Tinubu
Last Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Nigerians got the shock of their lives even as they grappled with hunger and pains…
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