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President Tinubu appoints Maj-Gen Oluyede as Acting Chief of Army Staff
Defence
3 hours ago
President Tinubu appoints Maj-Gen Oluyede as Acting Chief of Army Staff
Oluyede will hold sway as the COAS pending the return of Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja from medical leave. President Bola…
Residents of Oshodi, Mafoluku, others protest against Ikeja Electric’s unmetering, crazy billing
Business
6 hours ago
Residents of Oshodi, Mafoluku, others protest against Ikeja Electric’s unmetering, crazy billing
By KEMISOLA OLADELE, Lagos “Their stand is that they are financially incapacitated despite that they have been collecting our money.…
BREAKING: Federal High Court order “the least of my problem” – Gov Fubara
Business
9 hours ago
BREAKING: Federal High Court order “the least of my problem” – Gov Fubara
Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has spoken on the Federal High Court decision restricting the release of state…
Nigeria, 12 new nations become BRICS partner countries, Abuja confirms development {FULL LIST}
Business
3 days ago
Nigeria, 12 new nations become BRICS partner countries, Abuja confirms development {FULL LIST}
By KEMI KASUMU Nigeria’s inclusion as a partner country aligns with previous statements in November 2023 by Foreign Minister Yusuf…
Gov Yusuf’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, loses son
General News
6 days ago
Gov Yusuf’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, loses son
By BASHIR ADEFAKA Director-General Media and Publicity, Kano State Government House, Mallam Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, has lost his child, Sadiq…
Caverton Group records 9% revenue growth in FY 2023
Business
6 days ago
Caverton Group records 9% revenue growth in FY 2023
Despite the tough terrain, the group recorded a revenue of N31.99 billion, representing a growth of 9.4 percent compared with…
Jungle justice destructive to nation’s criminal justice system, Nigerian Police warns, investigates cases
General News
1 week 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
3 weeks 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
3 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
3 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…