Top Ten Trending Stories Today

Top in the news today are concerns over the Osun local government election, a shocking abduction, and a church scandal. The Nigeria Police Force has advised the Osun State Government to suspend tomorrow’s local government election, citing a likelihood of violence and security threats. Meanwhile, gunmen have killed Afenifere Youth Council leader Eniola Ojajuni, after demanding a ₦100 million ransom. In Abuja, NAPTIP has launched an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against ECWA pastor Nashon Azaki.

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

1. FLASH: Police Seeks Suspension Of Osun LG Election, Warns Of High Security Threats

The Nigeria Police Force has advised the Osun State Government to suspend tomorrow’s local government election, warning of a likelihood of violence and security threats.

Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Friday night said credible intelligent gathered from various groups shows that various groups including political elements and other interest parties are mobilising to insitgate unrest, disrupt public peace and undermine the democratic order.

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2. Despite AGF’s Stance, Adeleke Insists LG Election Holds Tomorrow

Governor Ademola Adeleke has insisted that tomorrow’s controversial local government election will hold.

Adeleke’s affirmation comes a day after Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi advised that the election, saying the February 10 Court of Appeal judgement had reinstated the sacked APC Chairmen and Councilors.

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3. LG Poll: Adeleke Restricts Vehicular Movement

Ahead of tomorrow’s controversial local government election in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered the restriction of vehicular movement from 5 am to 5 pm on Saturday.

The Governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed in a statement said the directive was sequel to the statewide council polls.

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4. Osun APP Condemns AGF’s Position, Insists LG Election Must Hold

The Osun State chapter of the Action Peoples Party (APP) has strongly criticised the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Lateef Fagbemi, over his stance on the October 15, 2022, local government election in the state, describing it as “fatally biased” and a potential trigger for unrest.

The AGF, in a statement on Thursday, had urged Adeleke to instruct the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission to halt the election, warning that it would be invalid and a violation of the Constitution.

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5. Court Orders OSSIEC To Proceed With LG Election

An Osun State High Court sitting in Ilesa, has ordered the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, (OSSIEC), to proceed with tomorrow’s local government election.

The court also declared that positions of local government chairmen and councillors in all the 30 local government areas and the area office in Osun State are currently vacant, hence the need for Saturday’s election.

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6. Gunmen Kidnap Afenifere Youth Leader, Demand N100m Ransom

Gunmen have kidnapped the National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Ojajuni, in Abuja, demanding a N100 million ransom for his release.

The council’s National Secretary, Abiodun Aderohunmu, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday, revealing that Ojajuni was kidnapped on Monday, 17 February.

Continue reading @ https://osundefender.com/gunmen-kidnap-afenifere-youth-leader-demand-n100m-ransom/

7. Seating Arrangement Dispute: ‘Senate Not For Content Creation’, Adaramodu Slams Senator Natasha

Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu has criticised Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan following a heated dispute over her seating arrangement in the chamber.

Akpoti-Uduaghan, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senator, refused to use her newly assigned seat on Thursday, citing Order 10 of the Senate Standing Rules, which protects members’ privileges.

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8. Flashback: How IBB Annulled June 12 Election Won By MKO Abiola [Full Text]

It is no longer a news that the former military president Ibrahim Babangida has, for the first time, publicly admitted that MKO Abiola won the June 12, 1993 presidential election.

In his newly launched memoir, A Journey in Service, Babangida reflected on his previous stance, stating that Abiola met all constitutional requirements to be declared the winner.

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9. NAPTIP Wades In As Members Accuse ECWA Pastor Of Sexual Harassment

TheNational Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has launched an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against Reverend Nashon Azaki, the senior pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Wuse II, Abuja.

The clergyman has been accused of exploiting female staff members for personal gratification, sparking outrage among congregants.

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10. Audio: How Late Afenifere Youth Leader Called Family Rallying For 100m Ransom Surfaces Online

An audio recording has emerged, revealing a harrowing conversation between the family of the late Afenifere National Youths Council President, Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni, and his kidnappers.

In the recording, Ojajuni, who was abducted on Monday, February 17, 2025, in Abuja, is heard informing his family about his critical condition and the kidnappers’ demand for a ₦100 million ransom.

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