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 breaking 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. PDP Faction Appoints New Acting National Chairman
The integrity faction of the Peoples Democratic Party on Friday announced the appointment of Yayari Ahmed Mohammed as acting National Chairman of the party.
Osun Defender reports that the crisis within the PDP took another dimension in the early hours of Friday.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/pdp-faction-appoints-new-acting-national-chairman/
2. APC Suspends Tinubu’s Minister, Others
The All Progressives Congress (APC) executives in Ekeremor and Southern Ijaw Local Government Areas of Bayelsa State, have suspended several key party members, including the Minister of State for Petroleum, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, and the 2019 governorship candidate of the state, David Lyon.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/apc-suspends-tinubus-minister-others/
3. Stole My Ex-Boss Car To Fund My Father’s Burial – Suspect
A suspected car thief, Joseph Ada, has confessed that he intends to use the proceeds from selling his former boss’ car to fund his father’s burial.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/stole-my-ex-boss-car-to-fund-my-fathers-burial-suspect/
4. Mother Faints As Police Arrest 14-Year-Old for Stealing Cable
A 14-year-old student, Sulaiman Abubakar, was arrested at Lekan Salami Sports Complex in Ibadan, Oyo State, for allegedly stealing wire and cables.
Abubakar, a JSS 2 student of Eleyele High School, gained entrance to the main bowl during a football training session.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/mother-faints-as-police-arrest-son-for-stealing-cable/
5. Two Herders Killed In Fresh Plateau Attack
Two herders have been reportedly killed while one other is missing in separate attacks on villages in Riyom and Bokkos local government areas of Plateau State.
The state chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Babayo Yusuf, gave the names of the deceased as Bashiru Iliyasu and Yahuza Idris, saying the former was killed in Jol village of Riyom LGA while the latter was killed along Maikatako road in Bokkos on Thursday.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/two-herders-killed-in-fresh-plateau-attack/
6. S’African Policewoman Charged For Killing Six For Issuance Payouts
A South African policewoman, Rachel Kutumela, has been arrested and charged with murdering six people to collect insurance payouts worth around $570,000.
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“The victims were known to her and were from destitute and disadvantaged backgrounds, and some were disabled or mentally challenged,” police said in a statement.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/safrican-policewoman-charged-for-killing-six-for-insurance-payouts/
7. Police Arraign Two Clerics For Forgery
Two clerics, Isaac Kilanko and Sebioba Mustapha, were arraigned in the FCT High Court in Zuba on Friday for alleged mischief and forgery.
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation charged the defendants, clergymen at the Seed of Christ Golden Church, Kubwa, Abuja, with 29 counts bordering on alleged mischief and forgery.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/police-arraign-two-clerics-for-forgery/
8. Court Denies Binance Executive Bail
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday has refused the fresh bail application of the detained Binance Holdings Executive, Tigran Gambaryan.
Gambaryan’s lawyer, Mark Mordi (SAN), previously argued on September 4 that his client’s health is “perilous.”
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/court-denies-binance-executive-bail/
9. FG Permits Petrol Marketers To Lift Fuel Directly From Dangote Refinery
The Petroleum marketers have been granted permission by the Federal Government to lift petrol directly from the Dangote refinery, bypassing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC).
This move marks a significant shift in Nigeria’s fuel distribution system, confirming earlier speculations that the NNPC will no longer serve as the sole off-taker of fuel from the Dangote refinery.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/fg-permits-petrol-marketers-to-lift-fuel-directly-from-dangote-refinery/
10. TikToker Oloba Salo Reportedly Robbed, Shot In Lagos
Popular Nigerian TikToker Olesanmi Feez, best known as Oloba Salo, has been reportedly robbed and shot in Lekki area of Lagos State.
In viral video obtained by Osun Defender, it depicted that he had been rushed to the hospital.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/tiktoker-oloba-salo-reportedly-robbed-shot-in-lagos/
