Trending Stories In Osun Today
From the political corridors of Osogbo to the protesting streets of Ila-Orangun, the pulse of Osun beats louder today with stories of power, protest, and principle.
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1. UN Official Counters Betrayal Claims Against Aregbesola, Says Ex Gov’s Growth Not Tied To Tinubu Alone
A United Nations official and rights advocate, Mr Olufemi Aduwo, has faulted recent claims that the former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, betrayed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insisting that the ex-governor’s political rise was not solely dependent on the president’s support.
Aduwo, who serves as the Permanent Representative of the Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity (CCDI) to the United Nations and doubles as President of the Rights Monitoring Group, made this known in an open letter addressed to Comrade Olushola Matthew on Monday.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/un-official-counters-betrayal-claims-against-aregbesola-says-ex-govs-growth-not-tied-to-tinubu-alone/
2. Blackout: Ila-Orangun Youths Postpone Protest, Await IBEDC Transformer
Youths in Ila-Orangun, Osun State, under the aegis of Ila-Orangun Voice of the Youth (IVY), have postponed their planned protest earlier scheduled to demand the restoration of electricity supply in the ancient town, citing a fresh promise from the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC).
In a public notice issued on Monday evening, the group announced a new date of Friday, 30th May 2025, for the demonstration, should IBEDC fail to deliver a 7.5KV transformer to the town as promised.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/blackout-ila-orangun-youths-postpone-protest-await-ibedc-transformer/
3. 2026: Ex-Osun Finance Commissioner, Oyebamiji Declares Governorship Bid
The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Bola Oyebamiji, has declared his ambition to contest the 2026 governorship election in Osun State.
Oyebamiji, a loyalist of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, launched his governorship bid during a visit to the APC state secretariat in Osogbo, on Tuesday.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/2026-ex-osun-finance-commissioner-oyebamiji-declares-governorship-bid/
4. “Loyalty Is Not Slavery: Aregbesola’s Silence Was Integrity, Not Betrayal”
Former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola’s path of conscience to choose an independent path was not betrayal but the situation of Nigerian politics, where loyalty is confused with servitude.
A United Nations official and rights advocate, Mr. Olufemi Aduwo, while faulting the position of an article titled, “A Tale of Betrayer and Broken Loyalty,” where Olushola Matthew accused Aregbesola of betraying President Bola Tinubu, claiming that the former governor of Osun undermined the latter through silence and indirect support for his crtitics, observed that such claims are historically misleading and lacks the representation of truth.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/loyalty-is-not-slavery-aregbesolas-silence-was-integrity-not-betrayal/
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.
