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Sokoto, Taraba Governors, Emirs attend closing of 12th Usman Dan Fodio Week
Africa
1 day ago
Sokoto, Taraba Governors, Emirs attend closing of 12th Usman Dan Fodio Week
*As DEFENDER picks extracts from previous editions  By BASHIR ADEFAKA The 12th edition of the annual Sheikh Usman Dan Fodio…
Pentecostal Fellowship President, on acclaimed genocide in Nigeria, says ‘insecurity affects both Christians an Muslims’
Christianity
1 week ago
Pentecostal Fellowship President, on acclaimed genocide in Nigeria, says ‘insecurity affects both Christians an Muslims’
*Why we created department of politics – Bishop Oke *Claims 65 million of over 200 million Nigerian population are pentecostals…
Excitement as Bose Adelaja lauds DEFENDER’s Bashir Adefaka for helping establish Citizens Compass
Business
2 weeks ago
Excitement as Bose Adelaja lauds DEFENDER’s Bashir Adefaka for helping establish Citizens Compass
By KEMI KASUMU Adelaja expressed gratitude to Adefaka for his role in christening Citizens Compass at its launch in April…
INDEPENDENCE DAY: Why remembrance of our past heroes brings tears to our eyes – Akin Ricketts 
General News
October 1, 2025
INDEPENDENCE DAY: Why remembrance of our past heroes brings tears to our eyes – Akin Ricketts
By BASHIR ADEFAKA “We have come to a point in our dear nation where the mere remembrance of our past…
Last minute shocker as hotel denies coalition venue booking for ADC unveiling
General News
July 2, 2025
Last minute shocker as hotel denies coalition venue booking for ADC unveiling
By KEMI KASUMU and OUR REPORTERS, Abuja “The intimidation of opposition by a jittery government continues as the booking of…
Iranians in nationwide celebration of victory over Israel, US, thank armed forces
Defence
June 25, 2025
Iranians in nationwide celebration of victory over Israel, US, thank armed forces
At a rally in Tehran, various groups, including students, university professors, and social activists, underscored national unity and vigilance against…
Rhodes-Vivour, at GINN 4.0, Ikorodu, continues people-based health support programme for Lagosians
General News
May 29, 2025
Rhodes-Vivour, at GINN 4.0, Ikorodu, continues people-based health support programme for Lagosians
By KEMI KASUMU With concerns that born out of deep feeling for the people especially at this hard time occasioned…
PHOTO NEWS: Enugu State monarchs visit Sultan of Sokoto Caliphate in Sokoto
General News
February 21, 2025
PHOTO NEWS: Enugu State monarchs visit Sultan of Sokoto Caliphate in Sokoto
By BASHIR ADEFAKA In furtherance to effort of some committed traditional rulers across Nigeria’s regional boundaries to work with Chairman…
BOLA IGE MURDER: You lied! Ladoja hits back at Bisi Akande over misinformation
General News
February 4, 2025
BOLA IGE MURDER: You lied! Ladoja hits back at Bisi Akande over misinformation
By BASHIR ADEFAKA Responding on Tuesday, Ladoja stated that he did not withdraw the case as claimed by Akande, adding…
BRUTALITY: Olorile of Orile Ifo beats, threatens to bury 73-year-old Ogun man ‘and nobody will know’
Africa
February 3, 2025
BRUTALITY: Olorile of Orile Ifo beats, threatens to bury 73-year-old Ogun man ‘and nobody will know’
By OUR REPORTER, Abeokuta “The entire Ifo land belongs to me. I will send you to prison. I own the…