Trending Stories In Osun Today
Osun State is abuzz with breaking developments across various communities, as disturbing incidents and political tensions dominate today’s headlines.
From violent cult clashes to court rulings and mounting religious concerns, residents and observers are closely watching how these events unfold.
In this edition of Trending Stories in Osun Today, OSUN DEFENDER brings you a concise roundup of key happenings that are shaping the narrative across the state.
1. Osun: One Killed As Suspected Cultists Escorting Masquerade Clash
There was trouble at the Oke-Ola area of Osogbo as a suspected cultist, identified only as Kazeem, was reportedly killed after a rival cult gang escorting a masquerade clashed.
It was gathered that some suspected members of Eiye confraternity from Oke-Baale, led by one Tajudeen, followed the masquerade to the Oke-Ola area of the state capital, where a rival gang joined the train.
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2. Osun: Man Remanded In Prison For Killing His Mother
A young man, Taofeek Jimoh, has been remanded at the Ilesa Correctional Centre by the Osogbo Magistrates’ Court in Osun for allegedly killing his mother.
Jimoh, whose address was not given and who had no legal representation in court, was docked on a charged of murder.
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3. “Stop the Partisan Overreach”, Osun PDP to AGF, Fagbemi
The Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, for what it described as the manifest abuse of office and high-handedness.
A statement by the Director of Media, Osun State PDP, Oladele Bamiji, a copy obtained by OSUN DEFENDER, noted that the party takes great exception to what appears to be a deliberate, politically motivated interference in the governance of Osun State.
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4. Concerns As Ifa, Eid Festivals Clash In Ile-Ife On Same Day
Tension is mounting in the ancient city of Ile-Ife, Osun State, as the Annual World Ifa Festival and the Islamic Eid-el-Kabir celebration are slated to hold on the same day, raising fears of possible religious unrest.
The World Institute for Peace, a civil organisation, has written to security agencies in the state, calling for immediate intervention to avert a potential crisis.
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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.
