Top 10 Trending Stories In Nigeria Today

In today’s fast-paced world, staying informed is more important than ever. Osun Defender, a leading news platform, brings you the top 10 trending stories that are capturing attention across Nigeria and beyond. From political developments to cultural moments and social issues, these stories highlight the events shaping the day.

Dive into our curated list to stay ahead of the news cycle and be informed about what’s making headlines today.

As the day unfolds, Osun Defender keeps you updated with the most talked-about stories across various sectors.

Our “Top 10 Trending Stories Today” feature brings you the latest news that’s buzzing in Osun State, Nigeria, and around the globe.

Whether it’s a breakinge political event, a social media trend, or a significant cultural happening, these stories are the ones you need to know. Let’s explore what’s capturing public attention today.

1. You’ll Have To Shoot Me To Stop LG Election – Fubara Dares IGP

Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, has accused the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, of bias towards the forthcoming local government election in the state.

This is as he insisted that nothing will prevent the upcoming poll.

Fubara made this statement following a visit to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) on Thursday night, after receiving reports of alleged police interference in the electoral process.

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2. Rivers Poll: Decide If You Want To Remove Your Uniform, Join APC – HURIWA Chides IG

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has berated the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over his involvement in the forthcoming local government election in Rivers State.

HURIWA also backed the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for foiling an attempt by the Nigerian Police, led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), to take over the State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC.

Rivers Poll: Decide If You Want To Remove Your Uniform, Join APC – HURIWA Chides IG

 

3. Why Corps Members Received 33k Allowance Instead Of 77k – NYSC

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has given reasons why the Corps members received N33,000 for their September allowance instead of the expected 77,000.

Osun Defender recalls that in a press statement issued by the agency’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, in September, said corps members’ monthly allowance was now pegged at N77,000, up from the previous N33,000.

Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/why-corps-members-received-n33000-allowance-instead-of-n77000-nysc/

 

4. Six Years Later, Pastor Adeboye Apologizes For Claiming Non-Tithers Won’t Enter Heaven (Video)

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has publicly apologized for a statement he made six years ago, in which he claimed that individuals who do not pay tithes would not make it to heaven.

Osun Defender recalls that Adeboye had on April 2018 while speaking at the April edition of the monthly Holy Ghost Service at the Redemption Camp, along Lagos/Ibadan Expressway, claimed that anyone who is not paying his tithe is not going to heaven.

Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/six-years-later-pastor-adeboye-apologizes-for-claiming-non-tithers-wont-enter-heaven-video/

 

5. Tinubu Addresses Aminu Bayero As Emir Of Kano

Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser (NSA), addressed Aminu Ado Bayero as the Emir of Kano at an event held in Abuja.

Ribadu, who represented President Bola Tinubu, spoke at the inaugural annual international lecture organised by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday.

Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/tinunu-addresses-aminu-bayero-as-emir-of-kano-video/

 

6. Family Of Five Dies After Taking Pap In Ondo

Tragedy struck in Akure, the Ondo State capital, as five members of a family, including a woman and her four grandchildren, lost their lives after consuming what is believed to be poisonous pap and fish.

The incident occurred on Atayese Street, Gaga area, off Idanre Garage in Oke Aro, Akure.

Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/family-of-five-dies-after-taking-pap-in-ondo/

 

7. I Was An Armed Robber – Odumeje (Video)

The controversial Onitsha-based cleric, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere better known as Odumeje, has opened up about his past lifestyle.

In a trending video,  Odumeje, General Overseer of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention Deliverance Ministry, said he grew up in a dangerous part of Onitsha, a commercial town in Anambra state.

Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/i-was-an-armed-robber-odumeje-video/

 

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8. Oct 4: Black Market Dollar To Naira Rate

As of October 4, 2024, the exchange rate for the US dollar (USD) to Nigerian Naira (NGN) in the parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market, has reached N1,680 for 1 USD.

This exchange rate is typically obtained from the most recent data provided by Bureau De Change (BDC) operators, who play a key role in the informal foreign exchange market.

Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/oct-4-black-market-dollar-to-naira-rate/

 

9. Africa’s Top 10 Strongest Currencies

Africa has a wide range of currencies across its countries, each with its own history and reasons for being one of the strongest in the world.

Despite facing challenges, some African currencies have managed to hold their value against the US dollar.

Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/africas-top-10-strongest-currencies/

 

10. Amotekun Arrests Family Of Seven For Allegedly Stealing Rice From Orphanage

A family of seven have been arrested by the Ondo State Security Network Agency, otherwise known as Amotekun Corps, for allegedly stealing bags of rice in Akure, the state capital.

The family consisting if the father John Agbor, 42, his wife, Mary Agbor, 38, as well as five three , were arrested after stealing bags of rice from an orphanage at Shagari Village in Akure, the state capital.

Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/amotekun-arrests-family-of-seven-for-allegedly-stealing-rice-from-orphanage/