Top Ten Trending Stories Today

Political tensions, economic surprises, and social debates are dominating conversations across Nigeria.

The North has rejected APC chairman Abdullahi Ganduje’s call to support Tinubu in 2027, while Nigerians are outraged over MTN’s sudden 200% data price hike, forcing the telecom giant to apologise and call it a mistake. Meanwhile, 2Baba’s proposal to Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru without kneeling has sparked mixed reactions online.

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

1. 2027: You Can’t Coerce Us To Vote For Tinubu, Northerners Reject Ganduje’s Call

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and other prominent northern figures have faulted the statement by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, asking the North to wait until 2031 before contesting the presidency.

The northern leaders asserted that the region cannot be coerced into re-electing President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

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2. Good Riddance To Bad Rubbish’ – LP Factional Spokesman Mocks Okonkwo’s Exit

Factional National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, has described Kenneth Okonkwo’s resignation from the party as “good riddance to bad rubbish.”

Okonkwo, a Nollywood actor and former spokesperson for the LP’s 2023 presidential campaign, announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing the party’s lack of readiness for the 2027 elections.

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3. Power Minister Adelabu Under Fire As UCH Students Protest Blackout (Video)

Students of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have taken to the streets in protest after being left in darkness despite the restoration of electricity to the hospital.

The students, in a video obtained by Osun Defender on Thursday, were seen calling out the Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, over the continued blackout in their hostels.

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4. Canada Denies Chief Of Defence Staff, Other Top Military Brass Official Visit Visas

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and several top military brass have been denied visas for an official visit to Canada, OSUN DEFENDER reports.

According to reports, the group was invited to attend an event honoring war veterans, but while some members received visas, others, including General Musa, were rejected.

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5. MTN Apologises For Increasing Data Price, Says It A ‘Mistake’

Nigeria’s largest telecom operator, MTN, has apologized nike air force 1 07 black cool grey racer blue white to its customers following widespread complaints about a sudden 200% increase in the price of its popular 15GB data bundle.

The price hike where internet subscribers will have to pay N6,000 for a 15GB weekly data plan which is a 200% increase from the previous N2,000, took many customers by surprise, and led to an outrage from customers on social media on Wednesday.

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6. Air Peace Reports, Arrests Three Passengers On Lagos-London Flight

Security operatives at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, have arrested three passengers on an Air Peace flight from London over alleged unruly behaviour.

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The deputy director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Patrick Ikenweiwe, has said that first-class graduates in Nigerian universities should be compelled to serve in the country’s secret service to strengthen national security.

He argued that individuals with poor academic performance should not be entrusted with sensitive security duties, insisting that only the best minds should oversee the nation’s intelligence framework.

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8. Adeleke Warns Trouble Makers Over Controversial LG Election

Ahead of next week’s controversial local government election in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has raised the alarm over reports of a ‘sinister’ plot by elements within the opposition parties to launch vicious attacks on council secretariats across the state including orchestrated onslaught on leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and top government officials.

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9. 2Baba Proposes To Edo Lawmaker Natasha Without Kneeling, Sparks Mixed Reactions

Music icon 2Baba, also known as Innocent Idibia, has proposed to Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, but his decision not to kneel has sparked debate online.

A viral air jordan 3 black cement 2024 video that surfaced on Thursday shows the singer and Natasha dancing together as friends cheer them on.

Moments later, 2Baba presented her with a ring. However, many viewers quickly noticed that he did not go down on one knee, a traditional gesture in modern proposals.

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10. Headies 2025: Mohbad, Ayra Starr, Odumodu Blvck, Others Dominate Nomination List (Full List)

Nigeria’s most prestigious music awards, The Headies, has released the highly anticipated nomination list for its 17th edition, with Odumodu Blvck leading the pack with five nominations.

The announcement, made on Wednesday, marks the return of the award show after it was postponed in 2024. This year’s event will hold on April 5, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, following criticism over its previous editions being held in the United States

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