Trending Stories In Osun Today
The socio-political atmosphere in Osun State continues to attract public attention as fresh developments emerge across the education and political sectors.
From heartwarming testimonies of past government initiatives to ongoing political face-offs, the state remains a hub of unfolding narratives that reflect both its progressive strides and turbulent tensions.
1. From Tablet to Triumph: How Aregbesola’s “Opon Imo” Sparked A Young Osun Man’s Chess Journey
Little did former Osun State Governor and immediate past Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, know that his passion for education and for innovative learning tools during his time in office would blossom into something remarkable years later.
OSUN DEFENDER reports that Aregbesola governed Osun State from 2011 to 2018. His administration was marked by several bold policies, ranging from infrastructural developments to expansive welfare initiatives like free school meals, free train rides for holiday travelers, free school buses, among others.
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2. PDP Kicks As Osun APC Petitions DSS, Police Over LG Crisis
The local government leadership crisis rocking Osun State took a fresh turn on Monday as the All Progressives Congress petitioned the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police Force over an alleged plot by the Peoples Democratic Party to unleash violence across council secretariats in the state.
The petition, dated June 16, 2025, and signed by the APC State Legal Adviser, Adegoke Ogunsola, on behalf of the party chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, accused the PDP of recruiting armed thugs to attack political functionaries loyal to the opposition party.
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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.
