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Sultan declares May 18 as 1st of Dhul Hijjah, Eid-el-Adha expected May 27
Defence
20 minutes ago
Sultan declares May 18 as 1st of Dhul Hijjah, Eid-el-Adha expected May 27
By BASHIR ADEFAKA “With this declaration, Muslims in Nigeria and beyond will begin preparations for the sacred rites and celebrations…
EL-RUFAI: ESG accuses ICPC of ‘political persecution’, demands public explanation, unreserved apology from Commission
Anti-Corruption War
2 days ago
EL-RUFAI: ESG accuses ICPC of ‘political persecution’, demands public explanation, unreserved apology from Commission
By KEMI KASUMU The Uche Diala-led ESG specifically condemned an incident it claimed occurred on Friday, May 15, 2026, alleging…
Pope Leo XIV presents Iranian Ambassador with Vatican’s highest diplomatic honour
Christianity
5 days ago
Pope Leo XIV presents Iranian Ambassador with Vatican’s highest diplomatic honour
The medal was furthered said to have been awarded for Iran’s extraordinary contributions to peace and interfaith cooperation between Christians…
Book with foreward written by Sultan, honouring Prof Mora at 70, debuts May 13
Arts and Tourism
1 week ago
Book with foreward written by Sultan, honouring Prof Mora at 70, debuts May 13
By BASHIR ADEFAKA A well cultured disciplinarian and childhood friend of Nigeria’s most influential traditional leaders Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji…
Tinubu celebrates Gen Olanrewaju at 80, presents him as “father of modern telecoms sector”
Defence
1 week ago
Tinubu celebrates Gen Olanrewaju at 80, presents him as “father of modern telecoms sector”
*General Olanrewaju a distinguished, brilliant officer, strategic thinker, and disciplined patriot – Nigerian President By BASHIR ADEFAKA In the birthday…
Jonathan set to join 2027 presidential race amid growing opposition coalition
General News
1 week ago
Jonathan set to join 2027 presidential race amid growing opposition coalition
By KEMI KASUMU and OUR REPORTER, Abuja The source also referenced the recent purchase of a presidential nomination form by…
{EDITORIAL} Nigeria 2027: Reset Rhetoric or Real Reform?
Editorial
2 weeks ago
{EDITORIAL} Nigeria 2027: Reset Rhetoric or Real Reform?
Elections should not be transactions; they should be accountability mechanisms. No matter how hungry they are by the currently experienced…
NDC’s alleged registration irregularities set to be challenged in court
General News
2 weeks ago
NDC’s alleged registration irregularities set to be challenged in court
ADA is among 171 political associations that applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for registration as political parties.…
Nigeria’s leading opposition, Atiku Abubakar, receives invitation to appear before US Congress
General News
2 weeks ago
Nigeria’s leading opposition, Atiku Abubakar, receives invitation to appear before US Congress
By BASHIR ADEFAKA The DEFENDER reports that Head of INRI Spiritual Evangelical Church, Oke Afa, Isolo, Lagos, Nigeria has recently…
BREAKING: Nafiu Bala Gombe’s hope dashed, as Supreme Court ruling favours Mark, Aregbesola leadership of ADC
General News
2 weeks ago
BREAKING: Nafiu Bala Gombe’s hope dashed, as Supreme Court ruling favours Mark, Aregbesola leadership of ADC
*Quashes suit against party leadership in a decisive judgement *Apex court has quashed the antebellum nonsense as unnecessary, Lauretta Onochie…