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. Adeleke Signs N427bn 2025 Budget Into Law
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Monday signed the 2025 Budget of Sustainable Growth and Transformation into law.
Osun Defender recalls that Adeleke had earlier presented the state’s budget plan for 2025 to the House of Assembly on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
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2. PHOTONEWS: Adeleke Presents Staff-Of-Office To New Owa Obokun Of Ijesaland
Governor Ademola Adeleke on Sunday presented the staff of office and instrument of appointment to the new Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup.
Haastrup, a former deputy governor of Osun State, was announced the 41st Owa Obokun, on Friday December 27, after the demise of his predecessor, Oba (Dr.) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, on September 11, 2024.
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3. Osun Resident Sentenced To Death For Stealing Chicken Regains Freedom
Segun Olowookere, an Osun state resident who was sentenced to death by hanging for stealing a chicken and eggs in 2010, has been released from jail.
On December 26, Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun state, granted pardon to 53 convicts, including Olowookere.
This decision follows the viral interview with Biola Adebayo, a Nigerian actress, where Olowookere’s parents claimed some police officers in the state wrongfully arrested Olowookere.
Olanrewaju, his father, alleged that a divisional police officer (DPO), requested money for his release, but the inability to pay resulted in his son’s wrongful imprisonment.
4. Osun APC Accuses Adeleke Of Secret $35m Loan Plan
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration of secretly finalising plans to secure a $35 million loan—equivalent to N56 billion—under the NG-CARES programme.
At a press conference in Osogbo on Monday, the APC spokesman, Mr Kola Olabisi, raised concerns that the loan, if approved, could plunge the state into severe financial distress.
Olabisi alleged that Osun had previously entered into a covert agreement to obtain a $16 million (N26.6 billion) loan for the ‘Nigeria for Women Project’ without public knowledge.
He warned that the fresh N56 billion loan would be drawn from the second phase of NG-CARES, known as NG-CARES Additional Financing.
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.
