Top Ten Trending Stories Today

Nigeria is witnessing major developments, from political tensions to family disputes. The Peoples Democratic Party in Osun has accused Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun of plotting to assassinate Governor Ademola Adeleke. Meanwhile, sacked APC local government chairmen and councillors have resumed in 14 Osun councils ahead of the upcoming elections. In Lagos, the Obasa family has publicly distanced itself from impeached Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa.

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

1. LG Crisis: Egbetokun Planning To Assassinate Gov Adeleke – PDP Alleges

The Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State has alleged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, of planning to assassinate the governor of the state, Senator Ademola Adeleke.

The PDP said the IGP’s deliberate deployment of Special Forces to escort the sacked APC chairmen into local government secretariats on Wednesday morning was a coup and disobedience to the order of the state governor.

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2. Sacked APC LG Chairmen, Councillors Resume In 14 Osun Councils

Three days to the scheduled February 22 local government elections, the All Progressives Congress chairmen and councillors elected in the October 15, 2022, election in Osun State have resumed in about 14 LGA secretariats across the state, OSUN DEFENDER reports.

This is despite the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission’s (OSSIEC) finalizing preparations for Saturday’s polls.

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3. Lagos Assembly Denies Alleged Defection Of 27 Members To Labour Party

The Lagos State House of Assembly has denied reports that 27 of its members are planning to defect from the ruling party to the Labour Party, describing the claim as false and misleading.

In a statement signed by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Strategy, and Security, Hon. (Otunba) Ogundipe Stephen Olukayode, the Assembly said, “This publication is entirely false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to misinform the public.”

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4. Obasa Family Denounces Impeached Lagos Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru

The Obasa family of the Ikemo Ruling of Ojo town in Ojo local government area of Lagos State has denounced any ties with the impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa.

Obasa was impeached on January 13 while he was away from the country by more than two-thirds of the 40-member legislative house over alleged misconduct and sundry offences.

Continue reading @ https://ppq.087.mytemp.website/obasa-family-denounces-impeached-lagos-assembly-speaker-mudashiru/

5. Nigeria To Receive Looted 119 Benin Bronzes From Netherlands

The Netherlands has agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, with the official transfer agreement set to be signed on Wednesday by Dutch Minister of Education, Culture, and Science, Eppo Bruins, and the Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Olugbile Holloway.

According to a statement from the Dutch embassy, the artefacts, which are from the Dutch State Collection and the Municipality of Rotterdam, are expected to arrive in Nigeria later this year.

Continue reading @ https://ppq.087.mytemp.website/nigeria-to-receive-looted-119-benin-bronzes-from-netherlands/

6. State Assembly Approves Death Penalty For Kidnappers

The Edo State House of Assembly has passed a bill amending the Kidnapping Prohibition Amendment Law of 2013 and addressing related matters during its second reading.

Following the review by the Committee of the Whole, the bill prescribes the death penalty for kidnappers and mandates the confiscation and demolition of properties used in the commission of kidnapping.

Continue reading @ https://ppq.087.mytemp.website/state-assembly-approves-death-penalty-for-kidnappers/

7. Trump Orders Dismissal Of Biden-Appointed US Attorneys

President Donald Trump has ordered the dismissal of all remaining US attorneys appointed by his predecessor, Joe Biden, citing the need to restore confidence in the justice system.

Trump, in a post on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday, stated that the Department of Justice had been “politicised like never before” and declared, “We must ‘clean house’ IMMEDIATELY.”

Continue reading @ https://ppq.087.mytemp.website/trump-orders-dismissal-of-biden-appointed-us-attorneys/

8. Portable Surrenders To Police

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has turned himself in at the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department at Yaba.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to newsmen in a text on Wednesday.

Continue reading @ https://ppq.087.mytemp.website/flash-portable-surrenders-to-police/

9. ‘Deeply Disrespectful’, Ademola Lookman Hits Back At Atalanta Boss After ‘Worst Penalty Taker’ Jibe

Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has hit back at his manager, Gian Piero Gasperini, after the coach publicly criticised him for taking and missing a penalty in the club’s UEFA Champions League exit to Club Brugge on Tuesday.

Continue reading @ https://ppq.087.mytemp.website/deeply-disrespectful-ademola-lookman-hits-back-at-atalanta-boss-after-worst-penalty-taker-jibe/