Trending Stories In Osun Today
In recent times, Osun State has remained in the spotlight for a series of developments that reflect the political, social, and administrative currents shaping its trajectory.
From the corridors of governance to the cries of justice on the streets, unfolding stories have continued to dominate conversations across the state.
This roundup brings to the fore, some of the most pressing issues shaping public discourse in Osun today, capturing the pulse of a people ever conscious of the events that affect their daily lives.
1. Teachers’ Recruitment: Human Rights Group Faults Adeleke Over Delay In Appointment Letters
A nongovernmental organisation, the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has expressed disappointment in the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke over the prolonged delay in the issuance of appointment letters to the shortlisted candidates for the 2024 teachers’ recruitment in the state.
CDHR, in a letter dated April 8, 2025, signed by its chairman in Osun State, Comrade Emmanuel Olowu and addressed to Governor Adeleke and the Ministry of Education, said the delay is having a negative impact on the education system of Osun State, as the vacancies remain unfilled, resulting in increased workload for the already existing staff.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/teachers-recruitment-human-rights-group-faults-adeleke-over-delay-in-appointment-letters/
2. Methodist Church Frustrating Presidential Assent To Upgrade Osun Hospital – Lawmaker Alleges
The Methodist Church of Nigeria, has been accused of frustrating Presidential Assent on the upgrading of Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa to a Federal Medical Centre in a bid to transform it to the Teaching hospital of her Ondo-based Wesley University.
This was contained a statement by the Lawmaker representing Ilesa South Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon Sanya Omirin last weekend.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/methodist-church-frustrating-presidential-assent-to-upgrade-osun-hospital-lawmaker-alleges/
3. Osun Govt Warns Reinstated Boripe APC Chairman Against “Illegal Market Tax Force Committee”
The Osun State Government has warned the public against some individuals parading themselves as ‘Market Task Force Committee’ in Boripe Local Government area of the state.
The state government said the individuals are working under the directive of the reinstated chairman of the council, Sikiru Odebunmi.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/osun-govt-warns-reinstated-boripe-apc-chairman-against-illegal-market-tax-force-committee/
4. 16 Years After Losing Eyesight To Police Torture, Osun Student Cries For Help
THE Nigeria Police Force has refused to pay a N20 million compensation to Adebayo Olaide, despite a court ruling in 2013 and 2014 which mandated the police authorities.
This followed an incident where Olaide, a then student of Osun State College of Education, Ilesa was brutalised by 11 police officers at a checkpoint in Odo Oba, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, on June 25, 2009.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/16-years-after-losing-eyesight-to-police-torture-osun-student-cries-for-help/
5. How Kidnapped Osun-Born Politician, Dr Adekunle Adeniji Died In Captivity – Report
Grief and outrage have continued to trail the death of Dr AbdulRauf Adekunle Adeniji (popularly called Congo), a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and National Director of Administration of the party, who was kidnapped and later confirmed dead in captivity under heart-wrenching circumstances.
OSUN DEFENDER had earlier reported that Dr Adeniji, a former Ife Central Local Government Chairman and indigene of Ile-Ife, Osun State, died in the hands of his abductors.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/how-kidnapped-osun-born-politician-dr-adekunle-adeniji-died-in-captivity-report/
6. FLASHBACK: How Oyetola’s Loyalists Lied, Misled Public About Release Of Slain Osun APC Chieftain
Barely days before the tragic confirmation of the death of the National Director of Administration of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. Raif Adekunle Adeniji (popularly known as Congo), some loyalists of the immediate past governor of Osun State and current Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, had taken to social media to jubilate over what has now been exposed as a misleading claim that the purported release of the late APC chieftain from the den of kidnappers.
OSUN DEFENDER can authoritatively report that these claims, are now proven to be false.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/flashback-how-oyetolas-loyalists-lied-misled-public-about-release-of-slain-osun-apc-chieftain/
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.
