Top Trending Stories In Osun Today

Osun State remains a hub of activity, with news spanning politics, culture, and societal developments capturing public attention daily. As the heartbeat of the Yoruba heritage, the state often finds itself at the center of critical conversations shaping the Southwest and beyond.

Today, Osun Defender delves into the top trending stories dominating discussions across Osun’s towns and villages.

From political intrigue in the corridors of power to grassroots movements redefining community engagement, Osun continues to chart a unique course in the national landscape. In major cities like Osogbo, Ede, Ilesa, and Ile-Ife, recent events have spurred debates, drawing reactions from leaders, citizens, and analysts alike. The buzz is unmissable, with every story reflecting the vibrancy of the state.

1. Adabanija’s Re-Arrest, Attempt To Silence Opposition Voices – Omoluabi Progressives

The leading political organisation in Osun State, Omoluabi Progressives, has accused political actors of an attempt to silence leading voices in its camp with the re-arrest of one its members and social media activist, Qomarudeen Oladepo, popularly known as Adabanija.

Osun Defender had reported that Adabanija, who was re-arrested by operatives of the Osun State Police Command on Tuesday on allegations of alleged defamation against the Minster of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola.

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2. Lagbaja: Adeleke, Military Chiefs Visit Ilobu

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State alongside a high-powered military delegation on Tuesday visited the Olobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olaniyan to commiserate with him on the demise of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja.

Adeleke who commended the decision of President Bola Tinubu to organise a state burial for Lagbaja, assured that all the four community projects started by the deceased would be completed.

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3. Adeleke To Present Osun 2025 Budget Today

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke will present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the House of Assembly today, Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

This was contained in a statement on Tuesday by Olamide Tiamiyu, Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly.

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4. Ataoja Appoints Osun Commissioner, Adeigbe As New Asiwaju Of Osogboland

The Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun, has appointed Hon. Justice Moshud Adekunle Adeigbe, RTD, as the new Asiwaju of Osogboland.

His appointment came after the demise of Chief Ajadi Badmus, the former occupant of the office.

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5. Police Re-Arrest Aregbesola’s Loyalist, Adabanija

For a second time in two months, operatives of the Osun State Police Command on Tuesday re-arrested popular social media influencer and member of the Omoluabi Progressives, Qomarudeen Oladepo, popularly known as Adabanija.

Osun Defender reports that Adabanija, who was earlier arrested by the police on Thursday, October 3, for allegedly defaming the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola.

Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/flash-police-re-arrest-aregbesolas-loyalist-adabanija/

6. Akinrun Stool: Court Upholds Adeleke’s White Paper, Dismisses Kingship Suit

An Osun State High Court sitting in Ikirun has dismissed the suit filed by the Ikirun kingmakers and Prince Yinusa Akadiri against Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Osun State Government, affirming the validity of the White Paper issued by the state government on the Ikirun kingship crisis.

According to Daily Post, the case, presided over by Justice M. O. Agboola, marked a significant victory for the Adeleke administration as the court ruled in favour of the state government’s decision to nullify the previous appointment process for the Akinrun stool.

Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/akinrun-stool-court-upholds-adelekes-white-paper-dismisses-kingship-suit/