Trending Stories In Osun Today
In keeping with its tradition of spotlighting the most topical issues shaping conversations in the state, OSUN DEFENDER today brings to its readers a round-up of trending stories making waves across Osun.
From policy controversies affecting education to government reactions on sensitive judicial matters abroad, the stories reflect the wide range of concerns that touch the daily lives of citizens.
1. Admission Age Limit: Outcry In Osun As Parents Call For Implementation Shift
The federal government’s policy enforcing the minimum age of 16 years for admission into tertiary institutions has sparked outcry in Osun as parents are said to be miffed by the development.
The decision, though not new, has gained momentum this year as universities across the country begin to strictly implement it during the ongoing admission processes.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/admission-age-limit-outcry-in-osun-as-parents-call-for-implementation-shift/
2. Apetu’s Conviction: Osun Govt Reveals Next Move
The Osun State Government on Wednesday said it will obtain the Certified True Copy of the judgment of a United States court that sentenced the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Oloyede, to prison over a multimillion-dollar COVID-19 relief fund fraud.
OSUN DEFENDER reports that the 62-year-old dual citizen of Nigeria and the United States was on Tuesday sentenced to 56 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Christopher A. Boyko.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/apetus-conviction-osun-govt-reveals-next-move/
3. 10th NASS: Three Osun Federal Lawmakers Rated Low In Performance Report
Three members of the House of Representatives in Osun State have been rated low in their contributions at the floor of the house between June 14, 2023 – June 23, 2024.
This was revealed during the unveiling of the National Assembly Deliberative Barometer and Policy-Focus Productivity Report, a ground-breaking digital accountability platform developed by ERGAF-AFRICA in collaboration with CISLAC and partners.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/10th-nass-three-osun-federal-lawmakers-rated-low-in-performance-report/
4. How Aregbesola’s OYES Changed My Life – UK-Based Tax Consultant Recalls
A United Kingdom-based tax consultant, Wahab Abiona, has taken to social media to explain how former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola changed his life through the Osun Youth Empowerment Scheme (OYES).
OSUN DEFENDER reports that OYES was introduced on December 17, 2010 by Aregbesola within his first 100 days as governor.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/how-aregbesolas-oyes-changed-my-life-uk-based-tax-consultant-recalls/
5. 2026: IREV Not For Collation Of Election Results – Osun REC Clarifies
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has clarified that the INEC Results Viewing Portal, IREV, is not meant for the collation of election results.
INEC also stated that it is monitoring the Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, stressing that allegations of monetary inducements during the exercise were unfounded.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/2026-irev-not-for-collation-of-election-results-osun-rec-clarifies/
6. Land Dispute: Children, Aged, Farmers Displaced In Osun Community
There seems to be no end in sight to the land disputes crisis plaguing communities across Osun State, OSUN DEFENDER reports.
The latest in the series of the crises is the resumption of hostilities between Iloba and Egbedi towns in Egbedore local government area.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/land-dispute-children-aged-farmers-displaced-in-osun-community/
7. Osun 2026: ADC Accuses APC Of Plotting Voter Registration Fraud
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress in Osun State of plotting to manipulate the 2026 governorship election through fraudulent voter registration.
In a statement issued on Friday, Publicity and Organising Secretary of the Omoluabi Progressives, Abosede Oluwaseun, the party alleged that the APC was registering non-indigenes from neighbouring states to boost its chances in the August 8 poll.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/osun-2026-adc-accuses-apc-of-plotting-voter-registration-fraud/
8. Osun Police Arrest Six Suspected Cultists, Recover Arms Cache
Six suspected cultists who have been terrorising residents of Osun State have been apprehended by the state Police Command.
According to a statement by the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, the suspects were arrested during three separate sting operations at different locations across the state.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/osun-police-arrest-six-suspected-cultists-recover-arms-cache/
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.
