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Jungle justice destructive to nation’s criminal justice system, Nigerian Police warns, investigates cases
General News
2 hours ago
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…
Gov Yusuf to boost learning, safety in Kano’s public schools
Education
1 week ago
Gov Yusuf to boost learning, safety in Kano’s public schools
By BASHIR ADEFAKA Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the…
NNPCL, second time in 2 months, increases petrol price for Nigerians to N998, N1,030
Business
2 weeks ago
NNPCL, second time in 2 months, increases petrol price for Nigerians to N998, N1,030
By BASHIR ADEFAKA The DEFENDER recalls that Dangote, in separate statements by its President, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, and Director of…
I’m concerned Tinubu mentioned only my name, when everybody knows who is behind Rivers crisis – Fubara
General News
2 weeks ago
I’m concerned Tinubu mentioned only my name, when everybody knows who is behind Rivers crisis – Fubara
By KEMI KASUMU Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, takes exception to President Bola Tinubu mentioning only his name…
Maryam Idris wins Silver Award in 2024 Commonwealth Essay Competition
General News
4 weeks ago
Maryam Idris wins Silver Award in 2024 Commonwealth Essay Competition
By MUNIRAT ADENEKAN A student of Soltab Comprehensive College, Oke-Ata, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Miss Maryam Idris, has emerged the Silver…
#eDODECIDEs: Yiaga Africa says voting process peaceful but collations failed integrity test at night
Africa
4 weeks ago
#eDODECIDEs: Yiaga Africa says voting process peaceful but collations failed integrity test at night
By KEMI KASUMU Notable Civil Society Organisation which observed Edo State election at over 300 polling units on Saturday September…
Your legacy in history is assured, Obasanjo tells Igbinedion at 90, as he visits IBB in Minna
General News
September 15, 2024
Your legacy in history is assured, Obasanjo tells Igbinedion at 90, as he visits IBB in Minna
By BASHIR ADEFAKA Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday September 15, 2024, used one stone to kill two birds as…
Lagos PDP returns in full force, as LGAs’ Secretaries say APC’s encroachment now blocked
Africa
September 15, 2024
Lagos PDP returns in full force, as LGAs’ Secretaries say APC’s encroachment now blocked
By KEMI KASUMU The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State says it is currently making moves to rejuvenate itself…
{LETTER} We thought you would be better than Buhari, a soldier, we were wrong, Gani Adams tells Tinubu
Africa
September 12, 2024
{LETTER} We thought you would be better than Buhari, a soldier, we were wrong, Gani Adams tells Tinubu
By KEMI KASUMU As notable voices in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Yoruba Land of South West are now coming out…
{INTERVIEW} Why we went to court on Dangote’s $100m paid to Lagos govt over natives’ land – Legal Counsel
Africa
September 12, 2024
{INTERVIEW} Why we went to court on Dangote’s $100m paid to Lagos govt over natives’ land – Legal Counsel
By BASHIR ADEFAKA Because land is as important to man as it is to trees, according to then Governor of…