Top Ten Trending Stories Today

Nigeria is buzzing with major developments, from political scandals to shocking disappearances. A Binance executive has accused lawmakers, including the House of Reps Deputy Spokesman, of demanding a $150 million bribe. In Anambra, a UNIZIK female student has been expelled for assaulting a lecturer over a TikTok video.

Meanwhile, the country mourns the passing of Afenifere leader Ayo Adebanjo, and 2Baba’s family is raising alarm over his sudden disappearance, prompting a petition to the DSS.

Hence, OSUN DEFENDER presents the top trending stories in Nigeria today. Kindly read and enjoy:

1. Afenifere Leader, Ayo Adebanjo Is Dead

Elder statesman and chieftain of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, Pa Ayodele Adebanjo, is dead.

It was gathered that he died at the age of 96 on Friday morning at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State.

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2. How Reps Deputy Spokesman, Two Other Lawmakers Demanded $150m Bribe From Me – Binance Executive Gambaryan

The Head of Financial Crime Compliance at cryptocurrency firm, Binance, Tigran Gambaryan, has identified three Nigerian lawmakers who allegedly demanded a bribe of $150m from him.

The Binance boss said some lawmakers in the House of Representatives demanded bribes from him while in detention.

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3. Canada Reacts To CDS Musa’s Visa Denial

The Canada High Commission in Nigeria has reacted to the media report from Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, that the Canadian embassy denied him and other top military officers visas.

Recall that General Musa and top military officers who were supposed to be in Canada on Wednesday were denied visas by the Canadian embassy on Tuesday.

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4. UNIZIK Expels Female Student For Assaulting Lecturer Over TikTok Video

The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has expelled a female student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, over her assault on a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies.

In a statement on Friday by the Acting Registrar, Victor Modebelu, said the Acting Vice-Chancellor had received the report from the Student Disciplinary Committee on the student’s assault on a lecturer from the Department of Theater and Film Studies.

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5. Stop Politicising Judiciary, Accept LG Verdict – Osun APC Tells Adeleke

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned Governor Ademola Adeleke to desist from politicising the judiciary and respect the recent Court of Appeal ruling that reinstated local government chairmen sacked by his administration.

In a statement signed by the party’s Director of Media and Information, Mogaji Kola Olabisi, and obtained by Osun Defender on Thursday, the APC described Adeleke’s reaction to the court judgment as “a display of executive recklessness” and accused him of attempting to undermine the rule of law.

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6. US Congressman Accuses USAID Of Funding Boko Haram, Other Terror Groups

A United States Congressman, Scott Perry, has alleged that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is funnelling funds to terrorist organisations, including Boko Haram.

Perry, a Republican representative from Pennsylvania, made this claim during the inaugural hearing of the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency on Thursday.

Speaking at the session, themed “The War on Waste: Stamping Out the Scourge of Improper Payments and Fraud,” Perry accused USAID of being complicit in financing terror networks through misallocated taxpayer funds.

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7. Video: Woman Collapses After Police Officers Dragged Her From Husband’s Car

A video has emerged of a woman who collapsed after she was allegedly dragged out of her husband’s car by police officers attached to Oru Division of the Ogun State Police Command.

The police officers were reported to have accused the husband of the collapsed woman of driving a stolen car.

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8. Nedu Exits The Honest Bunch Podcast Amid Controversy

Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, widely known as Nedu Wazobia, has announced his departure from The Honest Bunch podcast following intense scrutiny and controversy.

The decision comes after comedian and reality star Deeone claimed in a recent episode that social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM) was attracted to men.

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9. Natasha Bewitched My Son With Waist Bead – 2baba’s Mother

The mother of renowned singer Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, Rose Idibia, has made an emotional appeal to Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, urging her to leave her son alone as he battles a turbulent period in his marriage.

In a viral video on Thursday, Mrs Idibia expressed deep concern over 2Baba’s state of mind, stating that he is not himself due to his ongoing divorce from actress Annie Idibia.

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10. 2Face’s Family Petitions DSS Over His Disappearance Amid Ongoing Drama

The family of renowned Nigerian musician 2Face, also known as Innocent Idibia, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) regarding his alleged disappearance, expressing concerns that he may be missing.

This action was taken through their legal representatives, Anuge, Anuge & Co.

According to the family’s petition dated February 7, 2025, 2Face left his residence on the morning of February 10 for his routine walk and has not returned since.

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