Trending Stories In Osun Today

Osun State continues to make headlines as political developments, traditional institutions, and civic concerns dominate public discourse across the state.

From intense political realignments to calls for social responsibility, today, the State is witnessing a flurry of developments shaping public conversations across its towns and cities.

1. 2026: Osun APC Members Protest, Reject Automatic Ticket For Adeleke

Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State on Friday marched to the state party secretariat at Ogo-Oluwa, Osogbo, expressing their displeasure over moves to grant Gov. Ademola Adeleke an automatic ticket as the party’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2026 election.

The protesters, who gathered at the party headquarters, carried placards and chanted slogans rejecting what they described as an “imposition” of Adeleke on the party.

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2. Ataoja Cautions Youths Against Drug Abuse

Ataoja of Osogboland, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, has cautioned youths in Osun State against the use of hard drugs, calling on security operatives to apprehend anyone caught.

The monarch made the disclosure on Wednesday during a sensitisation visit by members of The Drug Free Project to his palace in Osogbo.

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3. Osun INEC Seeks Increased Women Participation In Politics

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Osun State, Dr Olaleke Mutiu Agboke, has called for intensified advocacy for women’s participation in politics and voter registration.

Agboke made the call during an advocacy visit by the Osun State chapter of the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, to Osun INEC office, Osogbo, on Wednesday.

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4. Over 10,000 Landlords Seek Adeleke’s Intervention Over Alleged ‘Illegal’ Demolition Plot

Over 10,000 landlords and shop owners in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, have called on the Federal and State Governments to rescue them from becoming homeless, as powerful individuals have commenced moves to demolish their houses and shops.

According to the affected victims, some thugs wielding arms stormed the Ifesowapo/Jaiye community to destroy several properties.

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5. Osun Community Counters Tinubu’s Claim Over N6.6bn Road Project

The people of Ifon in Osun State have demanded the immediate completion of the N6.620 billion 44-kilometre Ilobu-Ifon-llie-Erinile, Kwara State road, saying that the claim that the road has been completed is incorrect.

The community’s letter of complaint addressed to President Bola Tinubu, signed by Olufon of Ifon, Oba Peter Ipadeola, through the Minister for Works, David Umahi, dated June 30, was received in the office of the Minister on July 2.

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6. Owa Chiefs Fingered In Land Grabbing Allegations

The Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Owa Clement Haastrup Ajimoko III, has set up a seven-member committee to investigate various allegations of misconduct among his chiefs.

The misconduct, as contained in a statement from the Owa’s palace on Tuesday, includes land grabbing and boundary disputes.

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7. Teachers’ Recruitment: Process Stalls Four Months After Adeleke’s Directive

FOUR months after Governor Ademola Adeleke ordered the immediate issuance of appointment letters to the newly recruited teachers in Osun, the process has stalled, raising doubts about his government’s commitment to education in the state.

Adeleke had given the directive at the State Executive Council Meeting held on Monday, March 10, 2025.

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8. 2026: Ogunbiyi Declares For Osun Gov’ship Seat Under APC

Ileogbo-born politician, Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi, has disclosed that his chances of clinching the gubernatorial ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2026 election in Osun State are bright.

Ogunbiyi, who is the Chairman of Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc, made the disclosure on Thursday at the APC Secretariat, Osogbo, after he officially declared his intention to contest in next year’s gubernatorial election.

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9. Ile-Ife Celebrates 2025 Yeyemolu Festival

The ancient city of Ile-Ife came alive on Thursday with colours, chants, drumming and spiritual fervour as the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, led the 2025 celebration of the revered Yeyemolu Festival, honouring the legendary Queen Yeyemolu, the first wife of the first Ooni of Ife.

At the heart of the festivities, the Ooni offered solemn prayers for the peace, unity, and prosperity of Nigeria, calling on the Almighty Olodumare to guide the nation’s leaders and protect its people from hardship and insecurity.

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