Trending Stories In Osun Today
Osun State, located in the South-West region of Nigeria, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, historical significance, and vibrant political landscape.
From the ancient Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to its bustling urban centres, Osun continues to be a focal point of events shaping public discourse.
However, recent happenings have cast a spotlight on the state, with incidents ranging from communal clashes to political controversies, reflecting the complexities of governance and societal challenges.
This edition of Osun Defender brings to the fore some of the most trending stories currently making waves in the state.
1. Osun Crisis: Adeleke Sets Up IDP Camps for Displaced Residents
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, on Wednesday, ordered the immediate establishment of internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun communities following a violent land dispute.
In a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor directed that the camps, tagged ‘Holden Camp,’ be set up in town halls or other suitable locations chosen by the affected communities.
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2. 25-Year-Old Man Commits Suicide Over Hardship In Osun
A 25-year-old man, Joseph Abodunrin, has committed suicide due to the cost of living in the country, which he allegedly claimed was taking a toll on his mental health.
The incident happened in the Dagbolu area of Osogbo, Osun State.
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3. Communal Clash: Ilobu’s Chief In Police Custody Over Alleged Murder Of Ifon Indigene
The Baale of Ayedaade community in Ahoro Afin, a border community between Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin, Chief Tajudeen Oderinde, has been arrested over the alleged killing of one Lukman Akorede, an indigene of Ifon-Osun.
Oderinde is one of the chiefs of the Olobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olatoye.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/communal-clash-ilobu-chief-in-police-custody-over-gruesome-murder-of-ifon-indigene/
4. LG Crisis: ‘Fresh Application Height Of Impunity’ – Osun PDP Blasts APC
The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lampooned the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) over its persistent disregard for the rule of law, describing its actions as the “height of impunity.”
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi, the PDP criticized the APC for misleading the public about the status of the sacked YES or NO local government officials.
The party asserted that the APC’s fresh application at the Court of Appeal in Akure is clear evidence that its members were never reinstated, contrary to the narrative it has been pushing.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/lg-crisis-fresh-application-height-of-impunity-osun-pdp-blasts-apc/
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.
