Top 10 Trending Stories In Nigeria Today

Nigeria, a country known for its dynamic and fast-paced nature, continues to generate headlines across various sectors daily. From politics to entertainment, technology, and socio-economic issues, these stories shape the national conversation and captivate the attention of millions.

Keeping up with these trends is essential for understanding the country’s current landscape and the events that influence daily life.

In this report, Osun Defender presents the top 10 trending stories in Nigeria today. These topics, drawn from diverse fields, offer insight into the most significant happenings around the country, from government decisions and policy shifts to cultural moments and public debates. They highlight the stories Nigerians are talking about, sharing, and reacting to on social media and in the streets.

Join us as we dive into the details of these stories, offering context, updates, and analysis on the developments that are defining the news today.

1. AFCON Qualifier: 13 Hours After, Super Eagles Still Held Hostage By Libyan Authority (Video)

More than 13 hours after the Super Eagles arrived Al-Abaq Airport, the team is still held hostage by the Libyan authority.

Osun Defender reports that the Libyan authorities on Sunday night, held the Super Eagles hostage at the Al-Abaq Airport

Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/afcon-qualifier-13-hours-after-super-eagles-still-held-hostage-by-libyan-authority/

 

2. Customers Stranded As GTBank Server Down

 

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) customers have been left frustrated as the bank’s core banking systems, including its popular GTWorld app and USSD services, remain inaccessible.

Osun Defender reports that the downtime, which is part of a transition to a new Finacle Core Banking Application System, has persisted longer than initially expected, causing widespread disruption for customers across various banking channels.

Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/customers-stranded-as-gtbank-server-down/

 

3. How My JAMB Result Was Withheld For Rejecting Invigilator’s Sexual Demands- 16-Year-Old Girl

Chizitere Obioha, a 16-year-old candidate of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), has raised allegations of sexual harassment against an invigilator at her exam center, claiming her result was withheld after she refused his advances.

In a petition to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, Chizitere accused an invigilator, identified as Mutiu Olayemi, of requesting her phone number during the examination at Wisdom House CBT Centre in Ogba, Lagos.

Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/how-my-jamb-result-was-withheld-for-rejecting-invigilators-sexual-demands-16-year-old-candidate/

 

4. Reps Passes Bill To Provide Free Internet In Public Schools, Hospitals

The House of Representatives has passed a bill that mandates the provision of free internet services in public schools, hospitals, and other selected public places.

The bill, titled “An Act to Provide the Legal Framework for the Free Internet Access Programme in Selected Public Places in Nigeria and for Other Related Matters,” passed its first reading and was sponsored by Mr. Abubakar Kusada, representing the Kankia/Ingawa/Kusada Federal Constituency of Katsina State.

Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/reps-passes-bill-to-provide-free-internet-in-public-schools-hospitals/

 

5. Nigerian-Born Bodybuilder Samson Dauda Wins Mr Olympia 2024

Nigerian-born Samson Dauda has been crowned Mr. Olympia 2024, taking home a record-breaking $600,000 prize, equivalent to over N1 billion.

Representing the United Kingdom, Dauda outshone top contenders at the 60th edition of the competition held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in the United States.

Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/nigerian-born-dauda-wins-mr-olympia-2024/

 

6. Super Eagles Boycott AFCON Qualifier After Being Left Stranded For 12Hours At Libyan Airport

The Nigerian senior male football players, the Super Eagles, have decided to boycott their scheduled match with  the Mediterranean Knights of Libya after being led stranded at Albraq Airport for 12 hours.

The Super Eagles who beat Libya 1-0 on Saturday in Uyo in the first leg of the encounter, had departed Nigeria on Sunday afternoon.

Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/super-eagles-boycott-afcon-qualifier-after-being-held-hostage-for-over-13-hours-at-libyan-airport/

 

7. Oct 14: Black Market Dollar To Naira Rate

As of October 14, 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 N1,700 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-14-black-market-dollar-to-naira-rate/

 

8. VIDEO: Police Officers In Trouble For Extorting Motorists

The Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Aboki Danjuma, has ordered the arrest of officers seen in a viral video clip extorting motorists in the state.

Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/video-police-officers-in-trouble-for-extorting-motorists/

 

9. Stop Monitoring, Take Action, Nigerians Chide Foreign Affairs Minister Over Super Eagles Ordeal In Libya

Nigerian social media have chided the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, to pull the country’s National team back on Nigeria soil instead of slacking around.

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Osun Defender reports that the team he been stranded in Libya for more than 12 hours.

Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/stop-monitoring-take-action-nigerians-chide-foreign-affairs-minister-over-super-eagles-ordeal-in-libya/

 

10. Nigeria National Football Team Held Hostage in Libya – Sport Minister

Sports Minister, John Owan Enoh has stated that Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, are been held hostage in Libya.

The team after arriving Libya for the 2925 AFCON Group D qualifiers on Sunday, were diverted at Al Abaq Airport, hours away from Beghazi, where there their match is schedules to take place.

Continue reading@Nigeria National Football Team Held Hostage in Libya – Sport Minister