Adeleke's Aide Slams APC Over Accord Party Deregistration Plot
Governor Adeleke's spokesperson challenges APC to face voters at polls, not plot against Accord Party ahead of Osun 2026 election. Read the full details of the political clash.
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Intelligence-Driven Action Urged Against Human Trafficking
West African stakeholders call for urgent, coordinated action against human trafficking, highlighting its $150bn annual profit and 75% child victim rate. Learn about the regional strategy.
Segilola Resources Celebrates Christmas with Host Communities
Segilola Resources, operator of Nigeria's first commercial gold mine, capped an impactful year with a festive celebration for over 2000 children in Osun State. The event highlights the company's commitment to sustainable community development and social w
Davido Officially Joins Accord Party in Osun
Afrobeats superstar Davido announces he will formally join the Accord Party in Osun State this Wednesday, following his uncle Governor Ademola Adeleke's recent defection. Read details and fan reactions.
Davido to Collect Accord Party Membership Card in Osogbo
Grammy-nominated singer Davido announces he will visit Osun State to formally join the Accord Party, following his uncle Governor Ademola Adeleke's recent defection. Get the full story on this major political move.
Accord Party: No Faction, Membership Grows After Adeleke's Move
Accord Party denies internal division, says Governor Ademola Adeleke's defection has boosted national membership and unity ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election. Read the full story.
Iwo Monarch Denies Terrorist Invasion Reports
Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, refutes allegations of terrorist activity in his community, defends local security network, and warns against fake news. Full details.
Famfa Oil Commissions World-Class Hospital in Osun
Famfa Oil's new hospital aims to stop Nigeria's $7bn medical tourism drain. This private-sector move seeks to retain billions in forex and boost local healthcare.
Ex-REC, UI Professor Abdulganiy Raji Passes Away
The University of Ibadan community mourns the death of Professor Abdulganiy Raji, former REC for Osun, Ekiti, and Ogun states. Burial is scheduled for Saturday in Ogbomoso. Read more.
Osun Trains 1,000 in Waste-to-Energy Conversion
Osun State empowers 1,000 youths and women with practical skills to convert waste into clean energy and income. The initiative targets green entrepreneurship and a circular economy.
Rep Oke Tells States to Obey Supreme Court on LG Autonomy
Rep. Busayo Oke cautions state governments, including Osun, against undermining Supreme Court judgments on Local Government autonomy. Compliance is a constitutional duty, not an option. Read more.
Osun 2026: Adeleke Battles APC for Second Term
Osun's 2026 governorship election heats up as Governor Adeleke runs on Accord Party, facing APC's federal power. Analysis of the four-way race and its impact on governance.
Protesters in Osun Demand Resignation Over Insecurity
NLC, NANS, TUC, NASU, and NUJ members in Osun State staged a protest against rising killings and kidnappings, calling on President Tinubu and governors to resign if overwhelmed. Read their demands.
Gunmen Kidnap Ex-Customs Officer, Kill Chief in Osun
Gunmen attacked Ora community on the Osun-Kwara border, kidnapping retired Customs officer Emmanuel Owolabi and killing a chief. Police have intensified search efforts. Read the full story.
APC USA Backs Oyebamiji for Osun Governorship
The APC USA Chapter endorses Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji for Osun's 2026 governorship, highlighting party unity as the critical factor to reclaim the state from the PDP. Read their full statement.
WACOT Pays N158m to Cocoa Farmers for Sustainability
WACOT Limited disburses over N158m to 2,062 Osun cocoa farmers for sustainable practices. The initiative rewards quality and promotes financial inclusion in agriculture. Read more.
Omisore: Oyetola Ordered Our Disqualification in Osun APC
Senator Iyiola Omisore claims Minister Adegboyega Oyetola directed the disqualification of seven APC governorship aspirants in Osun, calling it a 'hatchet job' to favour a preferred candidate. Read the full details.
Osun Community Abolishes FGM, Pledges to Arrest Perpetrators
Ajogba Community in Ilesa East, Osun State, publicly abandons Female Genital Mutilation, vows to hand offenders to police. AHI and UNFPA-backed declaration marks a major step.
Supreme Court Strikes Out Osun's Suit on LG Funds
Nigeria's Supreme Court dismisses Osun State's suit over withheld LG allocations, ruling the AG lacked standing. The court condemned the FG's action as unconstitutional. Read the full details.
Man, 50, arrested for defiling 12-year-old girl in Osun
Osun Police arrest a 50-year-old man for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old neighbour since July 2025. The victim's mother discovered the crime. Police urge public vigilance.
50-Year-Old Man Arrested for Defiling Girl, 12, in Osun
Osun police arrest a neighbour for defiling a 12-year-old girl since July. The victim's malnutrition was discovered during medical care. CP Gotan condemns the act, urging vigilance.
Stakeholders Demand Transparency in FG Cash Transfer Scheme
Beneficiaries and officials in Osun State call for greater awareness and fairness in the Federal Government's social protection cash transfers, highlighting issues of exclusion and lack of transparency.
Omisore, 6 Others Disqualified from Osun APC Primary
APC Screening Committee disqualifies Senator Iyiola Omisore and six aspirants from Osun governorship primary for failing to meet nomination rules. Only two aspirants cleared.
APC Bars 7 Aspirants From Osun Governorship Primaries
The APC Screening Committee has disqualified seven major aspirants, including Senator Iyiola Omisore, from the Osun 2026 governorship primary. Only two candidates were cleared. Read the full details and implications.
Supreme Court Dismisses Osun Suit on LG Funds
The Supreme Court has struck out Osun State's suit to compel FG to release LG funds, citing lack of locus standi. Read the full details and implications of the judgment.
Supreme Court Calls Out FG Over LG Autonomy
Nigeria's Supreme Court has called on the federal government to implement its judgment granting financial autonomy to 774 local governments. The court dismissed Osun state's suit. Full details inside.
Supreme Court Dismisses Osun's LG Funds Suit
Nigeria's Supreme Court has dismissed Osun State's suit to compel the Federal Government to release withheld local government allocations. Read the full details and implications of the verdict.
Adeleke Announces Osun Tech Festival for February 2026
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke announces the 2026 Osun Tech Festival, a 20-hectare Digital City, and a new electricity law to empower local innovators and attract global partners. Discover the state's tech roadmap.
Boyfriend confesses to killing FRSC officer, child in Osun
Victor Fajemirokun narrates how he conspired with herbalists to kill his girlfriend, an FRSC officer, and her 12-year-old daughter in a suspected ritual murder in Osun state. Read the chilling details.
Police Arrest Alleged Killers of FRSC Officer, Daughter
Osun State Police Command has arrested three suspects linked to the ritual killing of a senior FRSC officer and her daughter. The Commissioner of Police revealed chilling details of the investigation. Read the full story.
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