Trending Stories In Osun Today
OSUN DEFENDER brings you the top trending stories making waves across Osun State today, covering security, justice, governance, and civic engagement.
From a tragic shooting at a funeral in Ilesa to developments in voter registration and government interventions, these stories reflect the diverse realities shaping the lives of Osun residents.
1. Funeral Turns Tragic As Security Guard Kills 14-Year-Old Boy In Osun
A funeral ceremony in Ilesa, Osun State, turned tragic on Saturday when a 14-year-old boy was shot dead after a security guard on duty allegedly fired shots in the direction of attendees.
Confirming the incident in an interview with PUNCH on Sunday, the spokesperson of the Osun State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, said two people had been arrested in connection with the shooting, which occurred at the Oke Ero area of Ilesa.
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2. JUSUN Strike Stalls Trial Of Alleged ₦9.7m Poultry Fraudster In Osun
The ongoing industrial action by the Osun State chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has stalled the trial of an alleged fraudster, Adeleke Adeniran, who was accused of defrauding a poultry farmer of ₦9.7 million in Osogbo.
Adeniran was alleged to have obtained 1,500 live chickens worth ₦9.7 million from a poultry farmer, Tijani Ahmed, under false pretence in December 2024.
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3. CVR: Borno, Osun Lead As INEC Recorded Over 7.4m Pre-Registrants In Eight Weeks
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that a total of 7,415,760 Nigerians completed their online pre-registration during week eight of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise, which covered the period from October 6 to 12, 2025.
The figures were released by the commission on Monday.
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4. Adeleke Visits Akinlalu, Promises Compensation For Victims
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has promised to compensate the victims of the September 30 incident in Akinlalu community.
This was as the Governor directed the Board chairman of Osun Amotekun, AIG Wale Abbas Rtd., to cooperate with the police investigation on the incident.
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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.
