Trending Stories In Nigeria Today

Nigeria is witnessing a flurry of developments, from legal battles to violent attacks and political controversies.

The Nigerian Bar Association has accused the Sole Administrator of Rivers State of undermining democracy and disregarding the rule of law.

In Kogi State, unknown gunmen have reportedly attacked the family home of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, raising fresh security concerns.

Meanwhile, a Lagos court has discharged Alabi Quadri, the young boy who stood before Peter Obi’s campaign convoy in 2023, after he was falsely charged with armed robbery.

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

1. Rivers NBA Accuses Sole Administrator Of Undermining Democracy

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed strong disapproval of the actions taken by the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, accusing him of undermining democratic institutions and disregarding the rule of law.

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2. Gunmen Reportedly Attack Senator Natasha’s Home

Unknown gunmen have reportedly attacked the family home of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

Findings revealed that the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, in Obeiba-Ihima area, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State.

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3. Armed Robbery: Court Discharges Young Boy Who Stood Before Peter Obi’s Convoy

A Magistrate Court sitting at the Sikiru Adagun Courthouse in Orege, Ajegunle, Lagos, has discharged and acquitted Alabi Quadri, the young boy who became a household name during the 2023 general elections after boldly standing in front of the campaign convoy of the then Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi.

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4. Reps Postpone Meeting With Rivers Sole Administrator Indefinitely

The House of Representatives ad-hoc committee on Rivers State oversight has postponed indefinitely its meeting with the state’s Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas.

The meeting, which was scheduled for Thursday, was intended to provide an opportunity for Ibas to engage with the committee on his activities following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers.

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5. Police Identity Officers Filmed Receiving Money From Chinese National

The Nigeria Police Force has identified officers seen in a viral video receiving money from a Chinese national and has commenced disciplinary action against them.

In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police described the officers’ conduct as “unprofessional and unethical.”

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6. Aggrieved Investors Break Into Lagos CBEX Office After Trading Platform Crash

Aggrieved investors stormed the Lagos office of Crypto Bridge Exchange Smart-Treasures, popularly known as CBEX, after the AI-powered cryptocurrency trading platform suddenly crashed, leaving investors unable to access their funds.

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7. Boundary Disputes: Adeleke, Makinde Sue For Peace, Direct Deputies To Engage Warring Parties

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and his counterpart in Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde have waded into the incessant border clashes between Iwo and Lagelu local governments.

The governors ordered their deputies to visit the areas involved in the dispute with the aim of finding a resolution.

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8. Teen Who Blocked Obi’s Convoy Demands N100m Compensation, DPO’s Removal Over Unlawful Detention

17-year-old Quadri Yusuf Alabi, who was detained for nearly three months over a false armed robbery charge, is demanding N100 million in compensation from the Nigeria Police Force for his unlawful detention, alongside a public apology and the immediate removal of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Amukoko Division.

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9. Students Lament As N800m Ekiti Nursing Hostel By Gov Oyebamiji Leaks

Just six months after the inauguration of a much-publicised N800 million hostel project at the state’s College of Nursing Sciences by Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, a disturbing evidence of shoddy construction of the the project has been uncovered.

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10. Thugs Beat Youth Leader To Death

Unknown thugs have murdered an Adamawa youth leader, Thomas Godwin and widely known as ‘Zamfara’.

In a statement on Wednesday by Suleiman Nguroje, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Adamawa state command, confirmed the incident and pledged a thorough investigation into the matter.

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