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.
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1. DSS Arrests NLC President, Joe Ajaero
The President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, has been arrested by operatives of the Department of the State Service.
According to Vanguard, Ajaero was arrested this morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/dss-arrests-nlc-president-joe-ajaero/
2. Ajaero: Tinubu Lawless, Silencing Opposition โ NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the arrest and detention of its President, Joe Ajaero, warning of a total shutdown of the country by workers.
Osun Defender had earlier reported that Ajaero was on Monday arrested by operatives of the Department of the State Service.
Continue reading@ at https://www.osundefender.com/ajaero-tinubu-lawless-silencing-opposition-nlc/.
3. DSS Occupies SERAP Office In Abuja
The Abuja office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have been occupied by the officers from the Department of State Services.
This was contained in a statement released by SERAP on its X handle on Monday.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/dss-occupies-serap-office-in-abuja/
4. Bandits Invade Health Centre, Kidnap Nurses, Patients
No fewer than two nurses and an unspecified number of patients have been kidnapped as bandits invaded the Primary Healthcare Centre at Kuyallo, Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
It was gathered that the incident occurred on Monday morning by 9am.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/bandits-invade-health-centre-kidnap-nurses-patients/
5. Osun Monarch, Others Remanded Over Illegal Gold Mining
The Federal High Court in Abuja, has remanded Obawore of Ifetuntun in Ife Central Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Taofeeq Olaposi Osunmakinde and four others to Kuje prison over alleged illegal Gold mining in Lege Community, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State.
READ:ย DSS Arrests NLC President, Joe Ajaero
It was gathered that Oba Osunmakinde was put on trial by the Attorney General of the Federation AGF in Abuja alongside four others on two count charges.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/osun-monarch-others-remanded-over-illegal-gold-mining/
6. PDP Berates Tinubu Over EndBadGovernance Protesters’ Arrest
The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has disclosed that they know the sponsors of the #EndBadGovernance protests that rocked the country in August.
Recall that Nigerians youths and some groups took to the streets in many cities between August 1 and 10 to protest against the prevailing hardship in the country.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/pdp-berates-tinubu-over-endbadgovernance-protesters-arrest/
7. Fake NNPC Director Remanded Over N100m Fraud
Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court has remanded one Ibrahim Shuaibu in Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) custody for posing as the Group Executive Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC).
According to a Monday statement on EFCC X.com handle Shuaibu is facing prosecution on a seven-count charge, including criminal breach of trust, impersonation, and obtaining by false pretence, amounting to N100 million.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/fake-nnpc-director-remanded-over-n100m-fraud/
8. ASUU, FG To Meet Wednesday Over Strike Threat
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government are set to meet on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, to discuss the looming nationwide strike threatened by the union.
ASUU’s Vice President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, confirmed the meeting after a closed-door discussion with representatives from the Federal Ministry of Education, led by Prof. Tahir Mamman in Abuja.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/asuu-fg-to-meet-wednesday-over-strike-threat/
9. Man Who Hailed Wike For Working Gets N150m Farm Demolished
A poultry farmer in Abuja has expressed his heartbreak and anger after the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) allegedly demolished his N150 million poultry farm in Lokogoma, Abuja, without prior notice or warning.
The destruction has reportedly resulted in the death of over 5,000 birds and the loss of jobs for more than 50 workers.
Continue reading@ at https://www.osundefender.com/man-who-hailed-wike-for-working-gets-n150m-farm-demolished/.
10. Sep 9: Black Market Dollar To Naira Rate
As of September 9, 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 N1,650 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/sep-9-black-market-dollar-to-naira-rate/