Tensions at the Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State, reached a boiling point on Monday as soldiers were deployed to examination halls to counter threats by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) to disrupt ongoing [CONTINUE READING]
Naija News reports that he arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday evening. He was received by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, and the [CONTINUE READING]
LAGOS—Panic gripped Broad Street, Lagos Island, today, when fire broke out at Afriland Tower, a six-storey commercial building, forcing scores of occupants and passers-by to scamper for safety. The swift intervention of firefighters was said [CONTINUE READING]
At a time when the country is grappling with mounting insecurity, a video has surfaced online showing bandits converging for a meet-and-greet gathering. Checks by OSUN DEFENDER confirmed that the meeting took place in [CONTINUE READING]
The United Bank for Africa, UBA, branch on Lagos Island is currently on fire. Details surrounding the cause of the fire are still sketchy but in a video trending on social media, some of the [CONTINUE READING]
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a five-count charge at the Federal High Court in Abuja against social media giants X (formerly Twitter), Meta (owners of Facebook), and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore. [CONTINUE READING]
The Army said that during the operation, the troops surrounded Gentle’s building but came under fire from his fighters, who fired at the soldiers from the roof. The Nigerian Army has confirmed that troops of [CONTINUE READING]
Ahead of the 2027 election, an old video of President Bola Tinubu singing the praises of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has resurfaced online. Tinubu lavished praises on the former Rivers state governor during [CONTINUE READING]
Tyler Robinson, 22, has been charged with seven offences over the murder of Charlie Kirk. Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray outlined a long list of allegations and evidence that will be used in the case, [CONTINUE READING]
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has declared himself as the most handsome and happiest king in the whole wide world. This was as he expressed love for himself and gratitude to God. He [CONTINUE READING]
Two persons lost their lives in a petrol tanker accident and fire at Pasa village on the Ilorin–Jebba highway, Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State, on Tuesday. The deceased were identified as the tanker [CONTINUE READING]
The saga revolves around striker Emilio Nsue, who scored the decisive goals in Equatorial Guinea’s 1-0 wins over Namibia and Liberia last November. Despite representing the nation for more than ten years, FIFA ruled that [CONTINUE READING]