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Trending Stories In Osun Today

Trending Stories In Osun Today
  • PublishedMay 20, 2025

Osun State has once again found itself in the news spotlight, as a flurry of significant developments continue to shape conversations across the state.

From public health initiatives to political declarations and matters of security, the state government and key stakeholders are actively engaging with residents in ways that continue to define Osun’s evolving landscape.

These stories have not only generated public interest but are also drawing reactions from various quarters.

1. Osun Screens 4,126 Residents For Hypertension

The Osun State Government has provided free hypertension screening to no fewer than 4,126 residents, including market women.

The screening exercise was carried out at the Sasa and Oke-Bale markets in Osogbo, the state capital to commemorate this year’s World Hypertension Day.

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2. Pasuma Speaks On His Attack In Osun

Fuji singer Wasiu Alabi, better known as Pasuma, has reacted to the attack on him and his crew members by suspected thugs in Ikire, Osun State, on Friday.

OSUN DEFENDER reports that a viral video revealed what appeared to be the aftermath of the attack. It showed a black bus with Pasuma’s image and a white Toyota Hilux, marked by “holes”.

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3. Security: Adeleke Rehabilitates 11 Armored Personnel Carriers Abandoned by Ex-Governor Oyetola

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says the rehabilitation of 11 out of 22 Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) acquired by former Governor Rauf Aregbesola is almost complete.

Adeleke noted that his administration decided to rehabilitate the APCs, which were abandoned for four years by the immediate past governor, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, because the present government is interested in politics without bitterness.

Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/security-adeleke-rehabilitates-11-armored-personnel-carriers-abandoned-by-ex-governor-oyetola/

4. Osun 2026: I Defeated Adeleke’s Brother Before, I’ll Do It Again — Ex-Senator Husain

Former Senator representing Osun West, Mudashiru Husain, has declared his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election in Osun State, vowing to unseat incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke.

Husain, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and long-time political rival of Adeleke, made the declaration while addressing party supporters in Osogbo.

Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/osun-2026-i-defeated-adelekes-brother-before-ill-do-it-again-ex-senator-husain/