Trending Stories In Osun Today
Osun State has once again taken the centre stage in national discourse, with a string of developments stirring conversations across politics, security, education, and the traditional institution.
From court rulings affecting university admissions to disturbing reports of violence in rural communities, the state has remained in the spotlight with events that continue to raise eyebrows.
1. Court Suspends 2025/2026 Admission In OAU, UNILAG
The Federal High Court sitting in Enugu has ordered the suspension of admission processes for the 2025/2026 academic session in the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
An education technology expert and Chief Executive Officer of Educare, Alex Onyia, confirmed the development in a post on his X handle on Tuesday, where he shared the court order.
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2. Police Begin Investigation As Osun Community Alleges Amotekun Corps Killed Three Residents
The Osun State Police Command said it has begun an investigation into the circumstances that led to the death of three people at Akinlalu village.
According to a statement by the Command spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, a chief from Akinlalu, Oyebamiji Kamiludeen had told the police that members of the Western Security Network (Amotekun) allegedly invaded the town and shot sporadically.
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3. Three Lives Lost As Suspected Bandits Attack Osun Amotekun Operatives
The Osun State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, on Tuesday, said some operatives of the agency were ambushed while responding to a distress call from residents of Akinlalu, a community in the Ile-Ife axis of the state.
The incident, according to a statement by the Corps spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu, occurred on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
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4. UBA Account Opened By Yes Or No Chairmen Sparks Authenticity Concerns
Fresh controversy has erupted in Osun State over the handling of the long withheld local government allocations, as revelations of newly opened accounts in the United Bank for Africa (UBA) continue to stir heated debate among political parties, lawmakers, and civil society groups.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun had on Sunday confirmed that the Federal Government had released the long withheld allocations to local governments in the state.
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5. How Ooni Set Me Up With My Ex-Wife To Kill Me – Oluwo
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has made a huge allegation against the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
Oluwo, in a video posted on his official Facebook page, accused Ooni of attempting to kill him some years back.
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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.
