Trending Stories In Osun Today
Osun State has once again found itself at the centre of political, electoral, and developmental conversations, as multiple events with far-reaching implications continue to unfold across the state.
From unresolved issues at the grassroots to a looming political realignment at the top, the stories making the rounds today paint a picture of a state at a crossroads, grappling with uncertainty on one hand and opportunity on the other. The currents of change sweeping through Osun are evident in the streets, council offices, party secretariats, and even on university campuses.
1. Over 360,000 PVCs Unclaimed In Osun – REC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has disclosed that 360,794 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) are yet to be collected by their owners ahead of the 2026 governorship election.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, made the disclosure during an interactive session with members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Osogbo on Wednesday.
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2. Supporters In Dilemma Over Switch Of Osun PDP Lawmakers To APC
Loyalists and supporters of National Assembly members who decamped from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) are in confusion on whether they should follow the Senators and the House of Representatives members to their new party.
The federal lawmakers, Senator Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East), Senator Ajagunla Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central), Hon. Sanya Omirin (Ijesa South Federal Constituency) and Hon. Taofeeq Ajilesoro (Ife Federal Constituency) last week resigned from the PDP to the APC while citing the internal wrangling within the party’s leadership as the reason for their departure.
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3. Segilola Resources Deepens Commitment To Osun Youth And Community Development With Infrastructure Projects And 2025 University Competition Awards
Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), operator of Nigeria’s first commercial gold mine and a subsidiary of Thor Explorations Ltd., has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and sustainable community development through the recognition of winners of its 2025 University Competition and the commissioning of key infrastructure upgrades in Odo‑Ijesha, Osun State.
The 2025 University Competition, launched earlier this year, invited students from Tertiary Institutions across Osun State to propose innovative, practical solutions to the growing challenge of illegal mining. Independently judged by the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), the competition attracted exceptional entries and spotlighted the intellectual potential of young Nigerians to shape the future of the mining sector.
4. Osun LG Crisis: Five Months After, Activities Remain Paralysed As Workers Stay Off Work
Five months after the free-for-all local government crisis in Osun State, which culminated in the killing of a former chairman of Irewole Local Government Area, Mr. Aderemi Abbas, and six others, activities at the council secretariats remain paralysed.
OSUN DEFENDER reports that supporters of the APC and PDP on February 17, 2025, unleashed mayhem on local government secretariats across the state following a contentious Court of Appeal ruling, which allegedly reinstated APC-elected local government chairmen and councillors.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/osun-lg-crisis-five-months-after-activities-remain-paralysed-as-workers-stay-off-work/
5. Osun 2026: Adeleke Considering Joining ADC, Moving To Pacify Aregbesola – Sources
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, is reportedly planning a grand move to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), OSUN DEFENDER learnt.
Sources told the medium that the governor resorted to the plan, after his proposed move to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was aborted.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/osun-2026-adeleke-considering-joining-adc-moving-to-pacify-aregbesola-sources/
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.
