Trending Stories In Osun Today
The political and social temperature in Osun State is rising once again, as a fresh wave of developments sweep across governance, electoral matters, community agitation, and cultural identity.
From the corridors of the Supreme Court to the streets of Osogbo, from INEC’s timeline to a heated debate over the origins of adire fabric, the state is bustling with activity and controversy.
1. Adeleke Heads To Supreme Court As FG Seizes Osun LGs’ February, March, April Allocations
The crisis over the control of local government councils in Osun State between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken another twist, with the state government dragging the Federal Government to the Supreme Court for allegedly seizing the monthly allocations accruing to the councils.
Osun State local government allocations for the months of February, March and April 2025 are reportedly withheld, while that of May has not yet been determined.
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2. INEC Fixes Aug 8, 2026 For Osun Governorship Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed August 8, 2026 for the 2026 governorship election in Osun State.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, announced the dates on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), whose nominations were recently approved by the National Assembly.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/inec-fixes-aug-8-2026-for-osun-governorship-election/
3. Osun Community Protest Incessant Robbery Attacks, Police Harassment
Residents of Aduramigba community, a suburb near Osogbo, Osun State, staged a protest on Friday, blocking the main road leading into their neighbourhood.
The demonstrators expressed deep frustration over a surge in armed robbery attacks and what they described as continuous harassment by officers of the Nigeria Police Force.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/osun-community-protest-incessant-robbery-attacks-police-harassment/
4. “Osun Is Adire’s Birthplace” – Gov Adeleke Replies Ogun Traders, Reveals Historical Evidence
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has defended his recent claim that the traditional Yoruba textile, Adire, originated from Osun.
Recall that Governor Adeleke, in a now-viral video, had told the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, that the adire fabric originated from his hometown, Ede.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/osun-is-adires-birthplace-gov-adeleke-replies-ogun-traders-reveals-historical-evidence/
Sodiq Lawal is a passionate and dedicated journalist with a knack for uncovering captivating stories in the bustling metropolis of Osun State and Nigeria at large. He has a versatile reporting style, covering a wide range of topics, from politics , campus, and social issues to arts and culture, seeking impact in all facets of the society.
