Trending Stories In Osun Today
In Osun State, the atmosphere is tense as residents grapple with fresh concerns over governance, infrastructure, and economic hardship.
From the heart of Osogbo to the outskirts of Ido-Osun, stories of frustration, abandonment, and public mobilisation are surfacing daily— drawing attention to the need for transparency, responsibility, and the genuine commitment of those in power.
The pulse of the people is loud, and as usual, OSUN DEFENDER is here to amplify it.
1. Osun Community Protests As Gov Adeleke’s Inlaw Allegedly Abandons Road After Shoddy Job
Residents of Unity Estate, Ido-Osun, on Monday, staged a peaceful protest, alleging abandonment of their road, which was awarded three years ago by the state government.
According to a signpost at the entrance of Halleluya Estate, where the road started, the contract was awarded to Moshula Nigeria Limited.
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2. June 12: Protest To Rock Osun, Abuja, Others Over Economic Hardship, Insecurity
Nigerians will on June 12 protest the worsening economic hardship, insecurity and the ‘shrinking civic space’ under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
The protest is organised by Take It Back Movement.
Meanwhile, the group has released a list of venues across the country where converge for a scheduled protest.
The National Coordinator of the movement, Juwon Sanyaolu, while speaking in an interview with a journalist on Monday, said the protest would take place in at least 20 locations nationwide.
He said, “In Osun State, it will be at Olaiya Junction in Osogbo. In Abuja, we will converge at Eagle Square by 8.00 am. In Lagos, we have four locations: Badagry, Maryland, Agbara, and Toll Gate, all starting by 7 am.
“In Akure, Ondo State, we will gather at Cathedral Junction by 8 am, and in Benin City, Edo State, at the Museum Ground by 9 am. In Niger State, the venue is Gida Matasa at 8 am.
“In Yobe, we will meet at the Maiduguri Bypass Roundabout in Damaturu by 7:30 am, while in Oyo State, it is Mokola Roundabout in Ibadan by 8 am.
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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.
