Political firebrand and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, has thrown a heavy punch at the six-month administration of former Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas in Rivers State, describing it as a cesspool of corruption that urgently demands a probe.Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, Okonkwo did not mince words inContinue reading "₦22BN CCTV SCANDAL IN RIVERS: “Are You Trying To See An Ant’s Private Part?” – Kenneth Okonkwo Blasts Former Administrator Ibas, Demands Probe"
BREAKING: U.S. Slams Corrupt Nigerians With Visa Ban — High-Profile Politicians, Elites Not Spared
The United States government has issued a stern warning to Nigerians, declaring that individuals entangled in corruption — no matter how powerful or influential — risk being denied entry into America.The warning came on Monday through a statement released on the official 𝕏 handle of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria."Fighting corruption knows no borders orContinue reading "BREAKING: U.S. Slams Corrupt Nigerians With Visa Ban — High-Profile Politicians, Elites Not Spared"
BREAKING: Police Set to Enforce Tinted Glass Permits Nationwide from October 2 — Motorists Face Arrest, Prosecution
By our correspondent The Nigeria Police Force has announced that beginning October 2, 2025, it will launch a nationwide crackdown on unauthorized tinted vehicle glasses, a move aimed at strengthening internal security and curbing the rising wave of crimes committed under the cover of darkened windows.In a statement issued from the Force Headquarters, the policeContinue reading "BREAKING: Police Set to Enforce Tinted Glass Permits Nationwide from October 2 — Motorists Face Arrest, Prosecution"
DANGOTE REFINERY SHAKES OIL MARKET: FREE FUEL DELIVERY SCHEME FORCES OUT MIDDLEMEN, SPARKS TRANSPORTERS’ OUTRAGE
By our correspondent In a move that is reshaping Nigeria’s downstream oil sector, the Dangote Refinery has launched a direct fuel distribution scheme, offering free delivery of petroleum products to filling stations, telecom giants, and other bulk consumers.This groundbreaking strategy has set the industry abuzz, as many buyers are now abandoning long-standing contracts with middlemenContinue reading "DANGOTE REFINERY SHAKES OIL MARKET: FREE FUEL DELIVERY SCHEME FORCES OUT MIDDLEMEN, SPARKS TRANSPORTERS’ OUTRAGE"
BLOODBATH AVERTED: TROOPS REPEL BOKO HARAM ATTACK IN BORNO, RECOVER ARMS AFTER MIDNIGHT GUNFIGHT
By: Zagazola Makama Biu, Borno State — In a daring midnight encounter, troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) North East Operation Hadin Kai, working hand-in-hand with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), successfully repelled a Boko Haram/ISWAP attack on Kurnari village in Buratai District, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.The terrorists, numbering inContinue reading "BLOODBATH AVERTED: TROOPS REPEL BOKO HARAM ATTACK IN BORNO, RECOVER ARMS AFTER MIDNIGHT GUNFIGHT"
FRONTLINE VICTORY: TROOPS INTERCEPT 15 ARMED MILITIAS, FOIL ATTACK IN PLATEAU
Troops of the Nigerian Army have scored a major breakthrough in Plateau State, arresting 15 suspected armed militias in a daring operation around Jamrop village, Qua’an Pan Local Government Area.The swift action, carried out on September 19, 2025, by the 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP), followed credible intelligence reports of anContinue reading "FRONTLINE VICTORY: TROOPS INTERCEPT 15 ARMED MILITIAS, FOIL ATTACK IN PLATEAU"
BREAKING: Ibeto Seaport Customs Command Rakes in ₦4.24 Billion Within Two Months of Operations
The Ibeto Seaport and Terminal Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), one of the newest commands in the country, has taken off with a bang — recording an impressive ₦4.24 billion in revenue barely two months after commencing full operations.Comptroller Usenat Abubakar, the pioneer Customs Area Controller of the command, disclosed this during aContinue reading "BREAKING: Ibeto Seaport Customs Command Rakes in ₦4.24 Billion Within Two Months of Operations"
JUST IN: Vice President Shettima Touches Down in New York for 80th UN General Assembly — Nigeria’s Voice Set to Echo on Global Stage
Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has arrived in New York, United States, to represent the nation at the historic 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).The Vice President, who touched down on Sunday, is expected to join world leaders, diplomats, and global policymakers in deliberations that will shape international cooperation on peace,Continue reading "JUST IN: Vice President Shettima Touches Down in New York for 80th UN General Assembly — Nigeria’s Voice Set to Echo on Global Stage"
JUST IN: Notorious Vandal, Umoru Faruk Unusah, Nabbed While Stealing Government Cable Wires in Kogi
A breakthrough has been recorded in Kogi State as security operatives apprehended a notorious suspected criminal, Umoru Faruk Unusah, in Idah Local Government Area.Unusah, who has long been on the radar for vandalizing government properties, was caught red-handed in the act of stealing cable wires from a solar-powered streetlight.According to reports shared on the officialContinue reading "JUST IN: Notorious Vandal, Umoru Faruk Unusah, Nabbed While Stealing Government Cable Wires in Kogi"
Corruption Scandal Rocks UNGA: Wike Faces Possible Arrest in New York Over U.S. Properties
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, may face arrest on arrival in New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), following fresh allegations linking him to multi-million-dollar property acquisitions in the United States.Investigations by OSUN DEFENDER reveal that Wike, one of the most prominent figures in President Bola Tinubu’s administration,Continue reading "Corruption Scandal Rocks UNGA: Wike Faces Possible Arrest in New York Over U.S. Properties"
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