Trending Stories In Osun Today
The political and socio-religious temperature in Osun State continues to rise as the state plays host to a flurry of controversial developments that have kept tongues wagging across communities.
From rumblings within the corridors of government to unsettling clashes over religious rights, Osun remains firmly in the national spotlight today.
1. Gov Adeleke’s Brother Accused Of Stopping Construction Of Mosque In Osun School
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Osun State Chapter, has accused the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Ede and Dr. Deji Adeleke of forcefully stopping the construction of a mosque inside Ede Senior High School, Ede, Osun State.
The human rights group warned that the stoppage of mosque construction anywhere in Nigeria is an infringement on the Allah-given fundamental human rights of Muslims and an undisguised invitation to religious crisis.
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2. After Spitting Fire, Osun PDP Chair Vows To Follow Adeleke To APC
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, Mr. Sunday Bisi, has vowed to follow Governor Ademola Adeleke to any political party he chooses to decamp to.
OSUN DEFENDER reports that this is in contravention of the PDP chairman’s position earlier while speaking on the rumoured defection of some federal lawmakers elected under the party in the state.
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3. Osun Farmers Seek Reduction In Tractor Hiring Fees
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Osun State chapter, has applauded both the federal and Osun State governments for their efforts in enhancing agricultural productivity and supporting farmers’ operations across the state.
Speaking with journalists in Osogbo recently, the state chairman of AFAN, Alhaji Wahaab Bello, noted that the interventions from both levels of government had significantly improved food production and made farming more appealing to a wider segment of the population, especially youths.
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4. AKOGRAMS ‘75 Set @50: Aregbesola Reiterates Importance Of Giving Back To Alma Mata
The interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has reiterated the importance of old students giving back to their alma mater.
Aregbesola stated this on Saturday during the 50th anniversary reunion of the 1975 set of the Arigidi Akoko Grammar School, Arigidi Akoko, Ondo State.
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5. 2026: Thousands Welcome Aregbesola As ADC Begins Mass Mobilisation In Osun
Thousands of supporters, loyalists, admirers and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) trooped out en-masse yesterday (Sunday) to welcome the Interim National Secretary of the party, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, to Osun, on his first official visit to the state since his latest appointment.
OSUN DEFENDER reports that Aregbesola was appointed as ADC’s Interim National Secretary after the National Coalition Group adopted the party as the platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
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6. How Buffalo Killed Hunter In Osun
A popular hunter in Osun State, identified as “Alfa Elefon,” was killed by a wild buffalo during a hunting expedition in the Lawoka community of Ile-Ife.
The incident, as gathered by OSUN DEFENDER, sparked grief within the hunters’ community, triggering a retaliatory operation by members of the Hunters Group of Nigeria (HGN), who tracked and killed the animal.
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7. Confusion Hits APC, PDP Members Over Adeleke’s Defection Rumour
There is confusion in the rank and file of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State over the rumoured defection of Governor Ademola Adeleke.
OSUN DEFENDER reports that in the last three weeks, rumours have swelled that the governor is planning to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, under which he won the gubernatorial election, for the APC.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/confusion-hits-apc-pdp-members-over-adelekes-defection-rumour/
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.
