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 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.

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Osun Defender reports that PIDOMNigeria was arraigned and remanded in Kuje Prison today.

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6. FG Plans To Increase VAT To 10 Percent

The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed that the committee is proposing a law to the National Assembly to increase value-added tax from the current 7.5% to 10%.

Oyedele stated this during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today.

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7. Gunmen Attack Police Station, Kill Corporal

Gunmen suspected to be secessionists have attacked Oba Police Divisional Headquarters in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, killing one police corporal.

The incident happened on Tuesday morning according to a source.

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8. NNPC Raises Pump Price To N855 Per Litre

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has increased its pump price to N855 per litre.

With this development, Nigerians are in for harder times.

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9. Brace Up For Higher Fuel Prices, Oil Marketers To Nigerians

Nigerians have been warned to brace up for a possible hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit also known as petrol, in the coming days.

The President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, Billy Gilly-Harry, gave the warning on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Morning Brief.

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10. FIBA: S’Africa Denies Junior D’Tigers Visas

The South African Consulate at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has denied players of the Nigeria U-18 boys’ basketball team visas to the 2024 FIBA U18 Afrobasket.

This decision has jeopardised Nigeria’s trip to the biennial tournament starting in South Africa on Tuesday (today)

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