Trending Stories In Osun Today
The political atmosphere in Osun State continues to generate engaging headlines, with recent developments sparking fresh conversations among citizens and political stakeholders alike.
From high-profile political defections to birthday tributes laced with ideological reflections, the events making the rounds today highlight the ever-dynamic landscape of Osun politics and governance.
The stories topping discussions reflect a blend of political realignments, legal showdowns, and tributes to progressive leadership.
1. Why Opposition Members Are Trooping Into APC – Oyinlola
Former Governor of Osun State, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has spoken about the recent defection by members of the Peoples Democratic Party, Labour Party, and others to the All Progressives Congress.
Oyinlola during an interview on a radio programme, said he was bemused that people are decamping to the APC despite the hardship in the country.
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2. ‘I Hold You In The Highest Esteem’, Gov Adeleke Salutes Aregbesola At 68
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated the former two-term governor of the state, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, on the occasion of his 68th birthday, applauding his life of service and impact.
Governor Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, saluted Aregbesola’s courage and conviction, which stands him out as a politician with a difference.
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3. Alleged Threat To Life: Oyetola’s Ex-Aide, APC Chieftain Files N11m Lawsuit Against IGP, Adeleke’s Aide
Former Special Adviser on Education under the administration of Adegboyega Oyetola, Jamiu Olawumi, and a leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Adebayo Adedeji, have dragged Governor Ademola Adeleke’s aide, Wale Bolorunduro, and the Inspector General of Police to the Federal High Court, Osogbo, Osun State, over an alleged threat to life.
The duo in suit number FHC/OS/CS/106/2025 joined one Inspector Nancy with Bolorunduro who had served under Rauf Aregbesola as finance commissioner, after which Adeleke appointed him as Chairman of Living Trust Mortgage Bank.
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4. Aregbesola Is An Institution Of Progressive Ideology – Ooni
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has congratulated a former Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on his 68th birthday.
In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Moses Olafare, on Sunday, Ooni Ogunwusi described Aregbesola as not just a political figure but an institution of progressive ideology and an unapologetic defender of the masses.
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5. Aregbesola Remains A Trailblazer, Doyen Of True Progressivism – Stakeholders
Immediate past Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has been described as a doyen of true progressive leadership whose legacy of leadership and service to humanity remains indelible in the sands of time.
This is just as they eulogised his passion for the emancipation of the masses, reflective of his contributions to the development of Osun and Nigeria’s internal security formation.
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6. EDITORIAL: The Progressive At 68
MEN do not make history in a vacuum; they do so under circumstances and in situations over which they have hardly any control. We have this in mind as we give the former two-term governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, sixty-eight hearty ‘Gbosas’ on his special day.
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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.
