Top 10 Trending Stories In Nigeria Today

Nigeria is a country constantly buzzing with news, events, and developments across various sectors. From politics and entertainment to sports and business, every day brings a fresh wave of stories that capture the attention of millions. In today’s fast-paced digital age, staying updated on the most trending topics has become essential for individuals and businesses alike. Whether it’s a political shift, a celebrity scandal, or a major economic policy, the stories that trend often shape national conversations and influence public opinion.

In this report, Osun Defender highlights the top 10 trending stories making waves in Nigeria today. These stories reflect the most talked-about topics across the nation, influencing discussions in homes, offices, and on social media. From the latest government policies to groundbreaking entertainment news, these are the headlines everyone is paying attention to.

Stay tuned as we dive into the top 10 trending stories shaping the narrative in Nigeria today. From the political arena to the world of entertainment and beyond, these stories provide a snapshot of the most important issues capturing the nation’s attention.

 

1. Campaign Video Of Tinubu’s Free Electricity Promise Trends Online As National Grid Collapses Again

An old campaign video of President Bola Tinubu promising free electricity has resurfaced online, sparking widespread reactions as Nigeria’s national grid collapsed for the third time in one week.

In the video, which has been making rounds on social media, Tinubu emphatically vowed to provide stable electricity to Nigerians and eliminate estimated billing. He said, “Whichever way, by all means necessary, you must have electricity and you will not pay for estimated bill anymore. A promise made will be a promise kept.”

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2. Oct 19: Black Market Dollar To Naira Rate

As of October 19, 2024, the exchange rate for the US dollar (USD) to Nigerian Naira (NGN) in the parallel market, commonly referred to the black market, has reached N1,725 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.

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3. Schoolboy Punished For Writing Love Letter To Female Teacher

A secondary school student, identified as “Ayomide Starboy”, was recently disciplined by school authorities for writing a personal letter to a female teacher.

The incident occurred when Ayomide, also known as “Starboy,” submitted his homework with a handwritten note expressing admiration for the teacher, who was on teaching practice at the school.

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4. Three Arrested As School Principal Beheaded In Cult Clash

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the death of a school principal simply identified as Ekpe and one other in a clash between rival cult groups .
It was gathered that the school principal of a high school in Oron Local Government Area of the State was gruesomely beheaded in the clash.

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5. Five Arrested As Police Officer Killed In Lagos

No fewer than five persons have been arrested as a yet to be identified Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) serving in the Lagos State Police Command, has been killed.

According to Daily Trust, the tragic incident happened in the Agege area of the state on Saturday morning.

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6. APC Drags Adeleke, OSSIEC To Court, Seeks Nullification Of Planned LG Polls

Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has dragged Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSSIEC, to court over a series of allegations on the proposed local government election in the state.

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The APC is challenging the validity of the elections, citing several allegations against OSSIEC, the 1st defendant in the suit.

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7. Jigawa Commissioner Suspended Over Adultery Allegation

Auwalu Sankara, Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, has been suspended by Governor Malam Umar Namadi, pending an investigation into allegations made by the Kano State Hisbah.

The Kano State Hisbah Board arrested Sankara, in an uncompleted building with a married woman.

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8. Ogbomoso Students Protest Poor Road Conditions

Students in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, took to the streets on Saturday to protest the deplorable state of the Ogbomoso Road, citing the frequent tragic accidents that have claimed lives.

The demonstrators, led by the National Association of University Students (NAUS) and Ogbomoso Indigenous Associations, condemned the loss of lives due to the road’s poor condition, calling it an act of negligence they equated to “murder.”

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9. Man Arrested For Kidnapping Minor In Yobe

Operatives of Yobe State Command of the Nigeria Police have arrested a 43-year-old suspect over the alleged kidnapping of a minor in Damaturu after demanding N1.5 million from the victim’s parents.

The Command in a statement issued on Friday through its Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, the victim, Abdullahi Hassan, had gone missing after school hours on October 13, 2024,

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10. Kebbi College Shutdown As Students Set Provost’s Residence Ablaze

The Kebbi State Government, has closed down the College of Health Technology in Jega following a demonstration by the students.

Osun Defender reports that Irate students at the College on Thursday set the residence of the Provost, Alhaji Haruna Saidu-Sauwa, on fire and vandalised his vehicle.

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