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Top Ten Trending Stories Today

Top Ten Trending Stories Today
  • PublishedFebruary 18, 2025

Nigeria is witnessing intense political unrest and security tensions. In Osun, the crisis over local government administration has escalated, leading to violent clashes, deaths, and allegations of political sabotage.

The sacked Irewole Local Government chairman has been killed, while six others lost their lives in a similar conflict in Boripe.

Meanwhile, the Lagos State House of Assembly descended into chaos as DSS operatives disrupted proceedings. In Kano, the Hisbah Board remains locked out of its official Facebook page six months after it was hacked, with explicit content still being posted.

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

1. Sacked Irewole Local Govt Chairman Killed

The sacked chairman of Irewole Local Government, Osun State, Mr. Remi Abass, is dead.

OSUN DEFENDER learnt that Abass, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was shot dead by some hoodlums who invaded Nike air jordan max 13 hologram Bred Black Red 2019 Release Date , air jordan max 1 rebel chicago white varsity red black , IetpShops the local government secretariat in Ikire today.

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2. LG Crisis: Two Killed In Oyetola’s LG

Two people have been confirmed dead in Boripe Local Government area of Osun State over the fracas that erupted when some hoodlums working for the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress attempted to take over the council.

One other person whose name was given as Yinka, a photographer, was also shot and in critical condition at an undisclosed hospital, OSUN DEFENDER reliably gathered.

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3. Your Nephew Oyetola Is Instigating Anarchy In Osun, Federal Lawmakers Tell Tinubu

The Osun State Caucus of the 10th National Assembly has blasted the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, over his alleged role in instigating mayhem in the state through the violent takeover of local government councils.

The lawmakers accused Oyetola and some All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders of fueling chaos by supporting sacked local government officials in defying a court.

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4. Osun LG Crisis: Tinubu’s Appointee Remi Omowaiye, Thugs Involved In Shootout In Ilesa

Following the ongoing political crisis over local government administration in Osun State, reports have emerged of a violent shootout allegedly involving former Commissioner for Works and an appointee of President Bola Tinubu, Mr. Oluremi Omowaiye.

The development has led to accusations and counter-accusations between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating attacks on each other

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5. Tension As DSS Disrupts Proceedings At Lagos Assembly

There was tension inside the chamber of the Lagos State House of Assembly as officials of the Department of State Services confronted legislative workers on Monday.

The DSS officials, dressed in black jackets and helmets and armed with weapons, struggled with the workers at the door. The situation led to pandemonium in the House.

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6. Six Months After, Kano Hisbah’s Facebook Page Still Hacked As Nude Buy Women's Boots Red Lunar Footwear Online , jordan air jordan 1 mid crimson tint sneakers item , AspennigeriaShops Posts Continue

Six months after hackers barron trump height tall nikes melania donald trump took control of its official Facebook page, the Kano State Hisbah Board remains unable to regain access, as explicit content continues to flood the platform, drawing widespread criticism from the public.

The Hisbah Board, known for enforcing Sharia law and upholding moral discipline in Kano, first reported the hacking incident in August 2024.

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7. I Still Face Four Lawsuits From Afe Babalola’s Firm – Dele Farotimi

Lawyer and Activist lawyer Dele Farotimi has disclosed that he was still faced with four separate suits filed by members of the Aare Afe Babalola law office in different states.

Farotimi disclosed this on Sunday while speaking during the Toyin Falola Interviews.

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8. Moshood Jimoh Replaces Ishola As Lagos Police Commissioner

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Olohundare Moshood Jimoh as the new Commissioner of Police for the Lagos State Command, replacing CP Ishola Olanrewaju Olawale.

Before his new posting, Jimoh, a seasoned officer from Kwara State, served as the Commissioner of Police at the Ports Authority, Eastern Ports.

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9. Tinubu’s State House Spent N36bn On Foreign Trips In 2024

The Bola Tinubu-led presidency spent N36 billion on international travels nike ja 1 scratch in 2024, with N12.2 billion allocated to “international travel and transport (training)” and N24.19 billion for “international travel and transport (others),” according to data from the Open Treasury Portal.

Local travel expenses were also significant, with N15.8 billion spent on “local travel and transport (training)” and N31.2 billion on “local travel and transport (others).”

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10. Gay Imam Shot Dead After Officiating Lesbian Wedding In S’Africa

World’s first openly gay Imam, Muhsin Hendricks has been shot dead in South Africa, BBC reports on Sunday.

The 57-year-old cleric was ambushed after leading a Cape Town mosque known for welcoming LGBTQ+ and marginalised Muslims on Saturday near the southern city of Gqeberha.

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