Trending Stories In Osun Today
Osun State has once again found itself at the centre of critical political, judicial, and intellectual discourse as new developments continue to shape the socio-political climate of the state.
From stern party warnings to judicial integrity and high-level intellectual contributions, in today’s trending story, OSUN DEFENDER presents a picture of a state grappling with internal party order, local government legal tussles, and broader continental reflections.
1. 2026: ‘It’s Worrisome’, Osun APC Warns Guber Aspirants Against Campaign Of Calumny
Ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election in Osun State, the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state has cautioned governorship aspirants within the party to shun all forms of campaign calumny.
The warning, according to the APC, was issued in order to instill discipline in the party with the aim of promoting peace, cooperation, and unity in the state chapter of the party.
The party said it had mapped out some directives that would be beneficial to the well-being of the party in the state.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/2026-osun-apc-bars-national-local-excos-from-coordinating-guber-aspirants-consultations/
2. LG Crisis: Osun APC Hails Judge For Withdrawing From Suit, Blasts NULGE
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has commended Justice Isiaka Adeleke of the Osun State High Court, Ikirun Division, for recusing himself from the controversial suit filed by the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) aimed at sacking the Yes/No APC council chairmen and councillors.
The party described the judge’s decision as a “victory for justice and a safeguard against judicial compromise,” warning the leadership of NULGE against allowing itself to be used as a political pawn in the dangerous game being orchestrated by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led government in the state.
OSUN DEFENDER recalls that the suit filed before Justice Isiaka Adeleke by the leadership of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, seeking an order of the court to bar APC reinstated council officials from secretariats, suffered a major setback on Thursday as the judge recused himself from the suit.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/lg-crisis-osun-apc-hails-judge-for-withdrawing-from-suit-blasts-nulge/
3. Africa Cannot Develop Without Developing The People – Aregbesola
The immediate-past Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has urged African leaders to make human development the basis of governance for the continent to develop.
He stated this while delivering the keynote address at the District Conference 2025 of Rotary District 9126 held in Ede, on Thursday.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/africa-cannot-develop-without-developing-the-people-aregbesola/
Sodiq Yusuf is a trained media practitioner and journalist with considerable years of experience in print, broadcast, and digital journalism. His interests cover a wide range of causes in politics, governance, sports, community development, and good governance.
