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. Court Remands NURTW Chieftain, Koko Zaria, Over Alleged Assault On Nollywood Actor

A Lagos Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of Ganiyu Oyedepo, widely known as Koko Zaria, a chieftain of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), for allegedly assaulting Nollywood actor Alhaji Ade Adele, also known as Baba Lawori.

Oyedepo was arraigned on charges of conspiracy, assault occasioning harm, and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace.

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2. Nursing Mother, Toddler, 20 Others Abducted In Fresh Kaduna Attacks

At least 19 persons including a nursing mother with four kids with an infant have been abducted by armed men suspected to be bandits in a separate attacks carried out in Mani community, near a factory in Rido Ward of Chikun Local Government area of Kaduna State and at the Danhonu II Millennium City Kaduna.

In another attack in Mani, the hoodlums abducted a woman and her three children on Thursday morning.

Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/toddler-21-others-abducted-in-fresh-kaduna-attacks/

3. 900th Career Goal: Guinness World Records Celebrates Ronaldo With GOAT Comment

Guinness World Records acknowledged Cristiano Ronaldo as the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) by responding to debate on social media posts with a GOAT emoji after reaching his milestone of 900 career goals.

#GWR is the global authority on record-breaking achievements since 1955.

This subtle recognition further sealed his legendary status in football, following this historic achievement.

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4. Gunmen Kidnap Babcock University Senior Nursing Officer

Panic gripped the community of Ilisan Remo on Thursday evening as unknown gunmen abducted Mrs. Elizabeth Uruakpa, a 66-year-old Assistant Chief Nursing Officer with the Babcock University Teaching Hospital.

Mrs. Uruakpa was reportedly returning from an evening church service when the assailants, who had laid an ambush, struck near the entrance of her residence behind the new Ilisan market.

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5. Fuel Price Hike: We’ll Occupy Major Cities In Nigeria Sept 15 If Hardship Policies Persist– NANS Faction

A faction of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has threatened to occupy major cities across the country on September 15 if the recent increase in fuel prices and other hardship policies are not reversed by then.

The Senate President of the student body, Henry Okuomo, stated this on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily.

Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/fuel-price-hike-nans-threatens-nationwide-protest/

6. “Pure Madness!” – Nigerians Outraged As FG Cuts Red Tape On Rice Sales Amid Fuel Price Hike

The Federal Government’s recent flag-off of the sales of 30,000 metric tonnes of subsidized rice has sparked outrage across Nigeria, with many citizens labeling the move as insufficient, especially in light of the current fuel price hike.

The rice is being sold at N40,000 per 50kg bag in a bid to alleviate the soaring cost of living, but Nigerians are questioning the effectiveness of this intervention.

Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/pure-madness-nigerians-outraged-as-fg-cuts-red-tape-on-rice-sales-amid-fuel-price-hike/

7. FG Denies Stopping Under-18 Students From Writing WASSCE, NECO

The Federal Government has denied stopping students who are not up to 18 years old from writing the West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, and the National Examinations Council, NECO, exams.

The Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu, stated this in Abuja on Friday while fielding questions from journalists at an event to mark the 2024 International Literacy Day, ILD.

Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/fg-denies-barring-under-18s-from-waec-neco/

8. US Court Hands Down 17-Year Sentence To Nigerian Brothers For Sextortion Scheme

A United States Court has sentenced two Nigerian brothers, Samuel Ogoshi, 24, and Samson Ogoshi, 21, to 17 years and six months in prison over sex related offences.

The brother were sentenced for their involvement in a sextortion scheme that tragically led to the suicide of teenage boy, Jordan DeMay.

Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/nigerian-brothers-get-17-year-sentence-for-sextortion/

9. Akeredolu Sold Ondo Govt Tractors – Commissioner

The Ondo State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Olayato Aribo, has disclosed that the immediate past administration of the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu sold all the tractors owned by the state to private companies and individuals at subsidised rates.

This was as he said no fewer than 4,563 youths have been trained in modern agriculture through various youth development programmes of the state.

Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/akeredolu-sold-ondo-tractors-to-privates-govt/

10. 16-Year-Old Arrested For Defiling Three Sisters

A 16-year-old teenager has been arrested by the Plateau State Command for allegedly defiling three sisters in the state.

The state’s Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adesina, disclosed this in Jos on Friday while briefing journalists on the operational breakthroughs recorded by the command in the state capital and other parts of the state.

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