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Top 10 Trending Stories In Nigeria Today

BySodiq Lawal

PublishedSeptember 3, 2024

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. PIDOM: Whistleblower Remanded In Kuje Prison

The Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday arraigned the detained whistleblower journalist, Isaac Bristol popularly known as PIDOMNIGERIA on social media.

He was arraingned on nine count charges bordering on money laundering, cybercrime and unlawfully obtaining, retaining and disseminating classified official secret documents.

He was arranged before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja on Tuesday.

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PIDOM: Whistleblower Remanded In Kuje Prison

2. Police Arrest Herbalist Over Alleged Rape Of ‘Client’

Operatives of the Adamawa Police Command have arrested a 49-year-old herbalist, Suleiman Manzo, over allegation bordering on rape.

The arrested suspect, popularly called Suleiman Makeri, a resident of Mallam Nura ward in Numan town, was apprehended followed complaint of sexually abusing one of his clients, a 22-year-old woman who went to seek traditional medication.

According to the survivor, (name withheld), spent almost a week in a ward constructed for patients in the suspect’s residence, after administering a scent that made her unconscious.

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Herbalist Nabbed For Alleged Rape Of ‘Client’

3. Motorists, Civil Servants Groan As Fuel Scarcity Hits Osun

Motorists in Osogbo, Osun State capital have expressed frustration over the increase in fuel pump price and persistent fuel scarcity.

Osun Defender reports that over the past few weeks, there have been scarcity of the premium motor spirits over the country with queues in filling stations.

It was observed that many filling stations were not selling the product, while long queues were seen at the few selling.

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4. #EndBadGovernance: Renowned Journalist Akinnola Traces History, Criticizes Tinubu Govt For Charging Protesters With Treason

Renowned journalist and author, Richard Akinnola has strongly criticized the President Bola Tinubu administration for charging #EndBadGovernance protesters with treason, arguing that the government is trivializing a serious offense

In a detailed statement signed by him which was seen by Osun Defender on Tuesday, Akinnola highlighted the historical significance of treasonable felony trials in Nigeria, warning against the misuse of such charges.

Akinnola traced the first treasonable felony trial in Nigeria to 1961, involving Joseph Tarka and others, who were eventually acquitted. He also referenced the most prominent case in 1962, where the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo and 30 others were convicted for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa.

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5. Hundeyin, One Other Named Pidom’s Accomplices

The Nigeria Police Force has said a discreet investigation revealed that an investigative journalist, David Hundeyin, and one Michael Alade are Bristol Isaac, aka PIDOMNigeria’s accomplices.