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.
Our “Top 10 Trending Stories Today” feature brings you the latest news thatโs buzzing in Osun State, Nigeria, and around the globe.
Whether itโs a breaking political event, a social media trend, or a significant cultural happening, these stories are the ones you need to know. Letโs explore whatโs capturing public attention today.
An administrative bail has been granted to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero by the Department of State Services.
He was released a few minutes before the 12midnight ultimatum issued by the organised labour.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/dss-bows-to-pressure-releases-ajaero/
The Lagos Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, will hold a rally today, Tuesday, in support of five dismissed lecturers of the Lagos State University, Ojo.
The union in a letter of invitation made available to PUNCH Online on Monday said โฆ.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/asuu-sets-for-protest-today/
Two Nigerians, Tosin Dada and Solomon Adebiyi, have been found guilty of multiple rape charges by a Northampton Crown Court in the United Kingdom.
Northamptonshire Police disclosed this in a statement on its official Facebook page on Monday.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/uk-court-finds-two-nigerians-guilty-of-rape/
Three police officers have been detained over the alleged murder of the ND 2 Electronic Engineering student of the Kwara State Polytechnic,Ilorin, Abdulqoyyum Abdulyekeen Ishola.
The arrested police officers allegedly killed the late student last Wednesday at GRA area of Ilorin metropolis.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/three-cops-allegedly-kill-kwara-poly-student/
Seven persons were on Tuesday morning reportedly killed by gunmen in Naka town, headquarters of Gwer West Local Government Area in Benue State.
Naka town is located on Makurdi- Naka- Adoka โ Ankpa trunk A federal highway.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/gunmen-kill-seven-people-in-benue-community/
READ:ย DSS Bows To Pressure, Releases Ajaero
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Sep 10: Black Market Dollar To Naira Rate
As of September 10, 2024, the exchange rate of 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.
The chairman of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) for Akure South Local Government, Oluwatuyi Olasoji is dead.
The NULGE boss reportedly collapsed last week while waiting to purchase fuel at a filling station in Akure, Ondo State.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/nulge-boss-dies-after-slumping-at-filling-station/
Residents of Borno State have been alerted about the incursion of deadly animals into residential communities.
The warning was given by the Borno Museum Park on Tuesday.
The General manager Borno State Museum Park, Ali Abatcha Don Best, in a statement, said the flood disaster caused damage to properties and led to the deaths of over 80% of animals.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/tension-as-flood-swept-deadly-animals-into-communities/
The Director General, National Emergency Management Agency, ZUBAIDA UMAR, had disclosed that evacuation has begun for residents of the communities aftected by flooding in Borno State.
Osun Defender reports that thousands of residents have been rendered homeless due to the flooding which started last week.
The flooding has also led to the shutting of the University of Maiduguri.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/flood-takes-over-maiduguri-thousands-of-homeless-video/
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has been ordered by the House of Representatives to remit N3.602 billion to the Federal Government Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF).
This decision comes during an investigative hearing in Abuja on Tuesday.
Rep. Bamidele Salam, the Chairman, Public Accounts Committee, who gave the order , said that the remittance was not one that is subject to personal interpretation.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/reps-orders-jamb-to-remit-n3-6bn-to-fg/
