Trending Stories In Osun Today
The heartbeat of Osun State continues to echo with vibrant developments as residents wake up to a blend of political, social, and economic stories shaping the day.
From the corridors of government to grassroots communities, events unfolding across the state have sparked conversations and debates, keeping citizens on their toes.
With these developments and more, Osun Defender is on hand to bring you the latest updates, providing in-depth coverage of stories that matter most to the people of Osun.
1. Osun 2026: Don’t Tear Party Apart, Osun APC Cautions Oyetola, Basiru’s Camps
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has cautioned the camps of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, and the National Secretary of the party, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, to exercise restraint and not tear the party apart with scheming for their favourite governorship aspirant.
Osun Defender reports that the two camps have been at loggerheads over who will be the candidate of the party in the 2026 gubernatorial election.
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2. A Call For The Immediate Disbandment Of Amotekun In Osun State
I, Akande Smile Adedayo, am compelled to make this public statement to call on the Osun State Government to disband the Amotekun Corps due to its lack of professionalism, systemic inefficiencies, and undemocratic structure. My personal ordeal a few days ago serves as a glaring example of the dangers posed by the continued operation of this poorly managed state security initiative.
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3. How Fake News Almost Got Me Into Trouble – Segun Olowookere
Segun Olowookere, who was last December pardoned by Governor Ademola Adeleke after 14 years on death row at the Correctional Centre, has refuted the claim that he commited a fresh crime after his release.
Olowookere, while speaking with OSUN DEFENDER yesterday, described the claim as misleading, false and lie from the pit of hell, saying he has never commited any crime in his life.
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4. How Mining Activities Induced Influx Of Suspected Terrorists In Osun
The influx of suspected terrorists who are ISWAP and Boko Haram members in Osun State has been attributed to the mining activities in Ilesa communities, OSUN DEFENDER gathered.
This was revealed by the state commandant of the Western Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, Dr. Adekunle Omoyele, during the News Point programme organised by the Osun NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel on Tuesday.
Continue reading@ https://ppq.087.mytemp.website/how-mining-activities-induced-influx-of-suspected-terrorists-in-osun/
5. How Adeleke’s Road Construction Distorted $106m Ilesa Water Project
The ongoing Ereja Square to Brewery road dualisation in Ilesa by the Osun State Government has ruined the $106 million Ilesa Water Project, OSUN DEFENDER reliable gathered.
The ongoing road dualisation has caused lots of setbacks to the water project, with residents blaming the state government for prioritising the road over the water project and keeping watch while the multi-million dollar project is being ruined.
Continue reading@ https://ppq.087.mytemp.website/how-adelekes-road-construction-distorted-106m-ilesa-water-project/
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.
