Top Ten Trending Stories Today

Political tensions and power struggles are making waves across Nigeria. In Osun, Governor Ademola Adeleke has accused former Governor Gboyega Oyetola of using his ties to President Bola Tinubu to manipulate security agencies over the Appeal Court judgement on local government chairmen. In Kaduna, Senator Shehu Sani and other politicians have defected to the APC, boosting the party’s strength. Meanwhile, in South Africa, authorities have arrested Anabela Rungo, mother of Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina, over alleged identity fraud.

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

1. Appeal Court Judgement: Call Your Nephew To Order, Adeleke Tells Tinubu

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has accused his predecessor, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola of using his relationship with President Bola Tinubu to issue illegal directives to security operatives to enforce illegality in the state.

Adeleke said Oyetola was planning to use security agencies to create chaos and anarchy in Osun state over the judgement of the Appeal Court on the sacked elected Yes or No Chairmen.

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2. I Am Not Planning To Destabilise Osun – Oyetola Replies Adeleke

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has urged Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State to respect the Appeal Court judgement that reinstated the sacked local government chairmen in the state.

Oyetola also dismissed Adeleke’s claims of plotting the breakdown of law and order in the state.

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3. Osun NLC Directs LG Workers To Withdraw Services Indefinitely

The Osun State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed all local government workers in the state to withdraw their services indefinitely from Monday, 17th February 2025, citing safety concerns.

In a statement signed by Comrade Christopher Arapasopo, the NLC expressed worry over the political tensions across local government areas, warning that workers should not be exposed to insecurity.

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4. Shehu Sani, Others Dump Parties For APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has gained new members in Kaduna State, with Senator Shehu Sani and other prominent politicians officially joining the party.

Governor Uba Sani welcomed the defectors at a mega rally held at Murtala Square on Saturday, assuring them of equal rights and privileges within the party.

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5. Chidimma Adetshina’s Mother Arrested In South African Over Identity Fraud

South African authorities have arrested Anabela Rungo, the mother of Chidimma Adetshina, the reigning Miss Universe Nigeria, over alleged identity fraud.

According to local reports, the arrest took place in Cape Town during a coordinated operation involving the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Department of Home Affairs.

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6. Police Raid Two IPOB/ESN Camps, Kill Notorious Leaders

The operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have dismantled two terrorist camps operated by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militant wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Imo State.

According to a statement released on Sunday by Police Force spokesperson ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the operations, which took place on 8th and 9th February 2025, led to the neutralisation of five terrorist kingpins and the recovery of a large cache of arms and ammunition.

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7. Ondo Youths Set Police Station Ablaze After Boy Dies In Custody

Angry Ondo youths have set fire to a divisional police station in Ifon, headquarters of Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, following allegations that a young boy died in police custody after being tortured.

Sources said the incident occurred after the boy, whose identity has not been disclosed, was arrested alongside another person following a fight on Friday night, which was Valentine’s Day.

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8. Police Inspector Found Dead In Ogun Hotel

The lifeless body of a Police Inspector, identified as Haruna Mohammed has been discovered in a hotel room in Ogun State.

The incident occurred at the Super G Royal Hotel, located at Anthony Uzum Estate, Oyeyemi Akute where Muhammed had arrived with a woman around 1:00 am on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

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9. OAU Graduate Dies After Receiving Donations For Cancer Treatment

A 31-year-old graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Oluwafemi Ayo-Owolawi, has passed away months after well-meaning Nigerians raised N9.4 million to support his battle against renal cancer.

His demise was announced on Saturday by a Lagos-based public analyst, Yinka Ogunnubi, via his X (formerly Twitter) handle.

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10. Reverse ATM Fee Hike or Face Legal Action – SERAP Warns CBN

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), demanding an immediate reversal of the recent increase in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees.

Describing the policy as “unlawful, unfair, unreasonable, and unjust,” SERAP stated that the hike would further strain Nigerians, especially low-income earners.

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