Trending Stories In Osun Today
From the rhythm of traditional drums echoing through the ancient walls of Ile-Ife to the unfolding legal battles in the United States involving a monarch from Osun, the heartbeat of the state remains steady with stories that shape public discourse.
Osun Defender brings you a wrap of the most significant headlines making waves across the state today, capturing culture, controversy, and campus politics in one sweep.
1. Ile-Ife Celebrates 2025 Ayangalu Drum Festival
Thousands of culture enthusiasts, scholars, and traditionalists stormed the ancient city of Ile-Ife on Thursday for the 2025 edition of the Ayangalu Drum Festival, as Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, led the celebration with powerful drumming to promote peace, unity, and cultural continuity.
The colourful festival, held at the courtyard of the Palace of Ile Oodua, drew an impressive gathering, including professors from the Departments of Linguistics and Music at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), 250 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), students from OAU, and contingents from other institutions across the South-West region.
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2. U.S. Court Postpones Sentencing Of Osun Monarch
Judge Boyko of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio on Wednesday moved the sentencing of suspected fraudster Apetu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Olugbenga Oloyede.
Recall that Mr Oloyede is accused of orchestrating a $4.2 million COVID-19 relief scheme in which he allegedly falsified documents to secure business loans intended for pandemic-affected companies. U.S. prosecutors allege that the monarch diverted the funds for personal use and facilitated similar fraudulent applications for other individuals, charging commissions on loans that were successfully disbursed.
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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.
