Trending Stories In Osun Today
The heartbeat of Osun State continues to echo with gripping developments, as key events shape the sociopolitical discourse within the state.
From issues of cultural identity to clashes during national commemorations, Osun residents have had their fair share of headlines this week.
In today’s roundup, OSUN DEFENDER brings you the leading stories currently making waves across the state, capturing the pulse of the people and the pressing matters that demand attention.
1. FG Disowns Textbooks Alleging Igbo Founding Of Ile-Ife
The Federal Government has responded to a petition alleging the distortion of Yoruba history in Nigerian school textbooks, particularly over claims that Ile-Ife—the ancestral home of the Yoruba people—was founded or first occupied by the Igbo.
The petition, titled Petition to Defend Yoruba History from Ethnic Distortion in Nigerian Textbooks, was submitted by the Concerned Citizens of Yoruba Origin and Supporters of Truth.
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2. Fight Breaks Out During June 12 Protest In Osun
There was a minor disruption to the ongoing June 12 protest at the Old Garage area of Osogbo, Osun State, on Thursday, as a fight broke out during the procession.
Eyewitnesses said the altercation disrupted what had been a largely peaceful demonstration marking Nigeria’s Democracy Day.
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3. Democracy Day: Omoluabi Progressives Demands End to False Hope, Praises Nigerians’ Resilience
As Nigerians observe Democracy Day in remembrance of the historic June 12 struggle, the Omoluabi Progressives, a political movement affiliated with former Osun State Governor and immediate past Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has sent a message of hope and resistance to the nation’s poor and struggling masses.
In a statement signed by its Organising and Publicity Secretary, Abosede Busayo Oluwaseun, the group described the Nigerian people as “the soul of this nation,” while decrying the economic hardship and political betrayal that have characterized the country’s current democratic experience.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/democracy-day-omoluabi-progressives-demands-end-to-false-hope-praises-nigerians-resilience/
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.
