Trending Stories In Osun Today
In Osun State today, the pulse of the people is abuzz with various stories that are shaping the daily lives of its residents. From political developments to social happenings, the state is witnessing a shift in the dynamics that define its unique cultural and economic landscape.
As the state navigates its way through both challenges and opportunities, these trending stories offer a snapshot of the determination and ambition that define Osun today.
1. Man Arrested For Motorcycle Theft On Christmas Day In Osun
The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested Sola Jimoh, a 24-year-old motorcycle thief on Christmas Day. The arrest followed a swift response to a theft report from the owner of the stolen motorcycle, who discovered the incident near Powerline in Osogbo.
ASC Kehinde Adeleke, the spokesperson of Osun NSCDC, said the suspect in the confessional statement admitted to stealing the motorcycle as an act of revenge after his own motorcycle was stolen in September 2024.
According to the statement, “Jimoh left his home in a town near Osogbo, the Osun State capital, on Christmas morning, December 25, 2024, at 6 am, and travelled down to Osogbo, to steal a motorcycle.
Osun NSCDC Nabs Man For Motorcycle Theft
2. Ex-Ipac Chair, Osun Govt Clash Over N135bn Excess Revenue In 2024 Budget
The former Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Adewale Adebayo, has clashed with the Osun State Government over the alleged failure to account for over N135 billion in excess revenue not reflected in the 2024 budget.
Adebayo, who also serves as the Osun State Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), issued a statement on Saturday demanding transparency regarding the utilization of the surplus funds generated in 2024.
3. Osun: Lifeless Body Discovered Under Okefia Flyover
The lifeless body of a male was on Friday found under the Okefia Bridge in Osogbo, Osun State.
The circumstances surrounding the presence of the body at the location remained unclear, but eyewitnesses revealed that the man was found partially unclad.
A trader in the area, Chibuzor, revealed that the body was first noticed around midday.
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.
