Top Ten Trending Stories Today

Nigeria is buzzing with major developments, from the shocking death of South-South leader Edwin Clark to the Anambra State Government denying reports of plans to arrest women without bras or pants. Meanwhile, Airtel Nigeria has raised its data tariffs, following a similar move by MTN.

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

1. Edwin Clark Dies at 97

Former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader Edwin Clark has died at 97.

According to a statement released by his family on Tuesday, the chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) passed away on Monday night.

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2. Anambra Govt Denies Plan To Arrest Women Without Bras, Pants

The Anambra State Government has dismissed claims that its security outfit plans to arrest women not wearing bras or pants, calling the report “false and malicious.”

In a statement on Monday, Christian Aburime, Press Secretary to Governor Chukwuma Soludo, refuted the claims circulating on social media.

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3. Murdered Osun LG Chairman Laid To Rest Amidst Tears (Photos, Video)

The former Chairman of Irewole Local Government, Osun State, Mr Remi Abass, who was reportedly reinstated by the Court of Appeal last week and killed by hoodlums yesterday, has been laid to rest.

Mourners, overflowing in tears, gathered in his hometown on Tuesday as he was buried according to Islamic rites.

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4. LG Crisis: Yoruba Leaders Slam Oyetola For Orchestrating Deadly Violence

The Congress of Yoruba Leaders of Thought has strongly condemned the violent clashes that erupted in Osun State on Monday, blaming former Governor Gboyega Oyetola and his associates for instigating the crisis.

The group described the attack, which reportedly led to the loss of lives, as a “brazen act of political desperation” and an attempt to undermine the state’s democratically elected government.

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5. Airtel Nigeria Raises Data Tariffs

Airtel Nigeria has increased its data tariffs following a similar move by MTN Nigeria in response to rising operational costs.

The revised pricing structure affects daily, weekly, and monthly plans, with some data bundles now costing nearly double their previous rates.

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6. Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Falls To 24.48%

Nigeria’s inflation rate has dropped significantly to 24.48% year-on-year in January 2025, according to the latest figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

This marks a sharp decline from the 34.80% inflation recorded in December 2024, a development attributed to the rebasing of the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

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7. Lagos Set To Translate State Laws Into Yoruba Language

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to translating state laws into Yoruba, with the aim of improving legal accessibility and fostering inclusivity.

This initiative is designed to promote greater civic participation by enabling citizens to better understand the laws that affect them,

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8. Fire Razes 8 Shops In Oyo (Photos)

No fewer than eight shops have been razed by fire in Oyo town. It was gathered that the incident occurred at Oke Asamu, Kosobo area of Oyo.

According to sources, the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday. It was learned that no fewer than eight shops were affected.

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9. Ogun Police Declares Portable Wanted

The Ogun State Police Command on Monday night declared singer Habeeb Olalomi, popularly known as Portable, wanted over alleged violent attacks on officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.

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10. “Just Kill Me and Let Everywhere Scatter” – Portable Reacts After Being Declared Wanted By Police

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has denied any wrongdoing after the Ogun State Police Command declared him wanted.

The police, on Monday, issued a public notice, stating that Portable and a group of nine others allegedly assaulted officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development during an enforcement operation at Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu Ota, on 5th February 2025.

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