Trending Stories In Osun Today
In the ever-vibrant political and cultural landscape of Osun State, events continue to unfold with the swiftness and intrigue that keep the citizenry engaged.
Today’s trending stories cut across politics, tradition, social justice and public sentiment, each shaping conversations on the streets, in the markets and across the state’s bustling digital platforms. From the heart of the political arena to the sacred grounds of the Osun-Osogbo festival, Osun finds itself in the spotlight once again.
1. Osun APC Is Divided, Polarised – Osun East Chair, Famurewa Quits
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun East Senatorial District, Hon. Francis Famurewa, has left the party.
In a resignation letter dated July 1st, 2025, Famurewa alleged internal division as well as the bickering within the party that, according to him, led to the ‘illegitimate suspension of prominent members loyal to a former prominent leader of the party, based on spurious allegations of anti-party activities.’
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2. PHOTONEWS: Moments From 2025 Osun Osogbo Festival
The grand finale of the annual Osun Osogbo festival in Osogbo, capital of Osun has come and gone, but without beautiful memories.
From the early morning gathering of devotees, traditionalists, government officials and a host of other dignitaries as well as tourists from around the world, thronged the sacred Osun grove, where the Osun River is located, offering prayers and homage to the river goddess also known as the Osun deity.
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3. Osun Chief Suspended Over Viral Poisoning Video
The Ijesa Sports Club in Ilesa, Osun State, has suspended one of its members, Chief Gbenga Ajibade, who was alleged to have poisoned a young man for allegedly stealing his corn.
The Director of Social and Publicity of the club, Kenneth Opebiyi, announced the suspension in a statement on Wednesday.
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4. What Aregbesola Told Me About Tinubu, Akande – Salaam
Dr. Najeem Salaam, a political scientist and former speaker, Osun State House of Assembly (2011-2019), in this special interview to mark his 60th birthday, spoke to YUSUF OKETOLA on politics, governance and his journey in the last six decades.
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5. Teachers’ Recruitment: Adeleke Must Refund N2,000 Application Fee – CDHR Insists
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), Osun State has expressed disappointment over the action of the state government to replace qualified teachers with Ad Hoc, calling for refund of the N2,000 application fees by the applicants.
This follows an announcement by the state government to deploy N1,750 Imole Youth Corps to classrooms across the state to replace the 5,000 awaiting teachers shortlisted for the 2024 teachers’ recruitment exercise.
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6. Tinubu Should Release Osun LG Allocations To Gov Adeleke – Ataoja
The Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, has called on President Bola Tinubu to release the withheld local government allocations for Osun State.
Oba Oyetunji made the disclosure during this year’s grand finale of Osun Osogbo festival.
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7. Encomium As Family, Friends Celebrate Former Osun Speaker On Diamond Jubilee
FAMILY and friends of the former speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Najeem Salaam have continued to shower him with encomiums as he marks his 60th birthday anniversary today.
The wife of the celebrant, Mrs. Temitayo Salaam, in an interview with OSUN DEFENDER, described Salaam as a man of integrity and good character, deeply rooted in his values and faith.
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8. Male Priest Carries Sacred Calabash At Osun-Osogbo Festival
There was a little adjustment to the proceedings of this year’s annual Osun-Osogbo Cultural Festival as a male carried the symbolic white calabash called ‘Igba Osun’, a duty usually performed by a votary maid.
The Arugba Osun role is played by a female virgin from the royal family in the town that must have been chosen by the Ifa oracle.
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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.
