Osun
Swarm of Bees Attacks, Kills Farmer, Injures Others
Abideen Olabiyi lost his life while the other two victims manage to escape with their lives A swarm of bees attack is said to have been responsible for the death of a farmer named Abideen Olabiyi, who was working on his farm at the Alalade Compound in Ada, which is located in the state of […]
Osun Secures $100m Investment With UK Investors
A partnership deal with the British Museum on cultural tourism focusing on Osun cultural assets and confirmed huge link between the Museum and Ile Ife, the cradle of Yoruba nation Osun State’s administration announced that a group of investors from the United Kingdom had invested $100 million. Osun State government obtained investment deals during Governor […]
Hardship: Davido Distributes Bags of Rice to Residents
The gesture came from the Adeleke dynasty and that it had nothing to do with politics. Rice was supplied to inhabitants of Olorunda local government area on Thursday by the Adeleke dynasty, Ede, as part of attempts to soften the stinging economic consequences in the country. This distribution was a continuation of the Adeleke dynasty’s […]
Communal Clashes: Gov Relaxes Curfew
Ifon- Ilobu- Erin Conflict: Governor Adeleke Relaxes 24 hour Curfew to 17 The 24-hour curfew that had been placed on Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun as a result of the communal clashes was reduced to 17 hours by Governor Ademola Adeleke on Friday. This development came just one day after Oba Ashiru Olaniyan, the Olobu of […]
Communal Clash: Ex-Councillor, two others Killed, 30 People Shot
Land dispute between Ifon, the headquarters of Orolu Local Government, and Ilobu, the headquarters of Irepodun Local Government. Communal Clash – The Ifon and Ilobu communities in Osun State have resumed their communal conflict over a long-standing land issue, with three persons reportedly killed and thirty others wounded, including a former councillor named Azeez. There […]
Adeleke Accuses Oyetola of Misappropriating $20m Health Grant
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate former Governor Gboyega Oyetola over the alleged misappropriation of a $20 million World Bank health grant. The petition, dated March 7, 2025, accuses Oyetola of financial misconduct, money laundering, and violations of the Public Procurement Act in the disbursement […]
NYSC DG: TINUBU Appoints General Nafiu Olakunle
Brigadier-General Nafiu Olakunle, a distinguished artillery officer hailing from Ileogbo in the Aiyedire Local Government area, has been appointed as the Director-General of the esteemed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This significant appointment marks a moment of great pride not only for Ileogbo, Iwoland, and Osun State but for the nation as a whole, as […]
Don’t Turn Osun To War Zone, Makinde Warns APC & Presidency
Oyo State Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has issued a stern warning to the All Progressives Congress (APC), cautioning them against undermining democracy by resorting to self-help in Osun State’s local government administration. Warning Against Federal Might. The Oyo Governor emphasized that the APC should not exploit its federal might to disrupt democratic processes. He congratulated the […]
You’re A Democrat: Adeleke Applauds Tinubu, Adjudge Osun Poll Valid and Peaceful
The Osun State Governor, Sen. Ademola Adeleke “NEWS RELEASE” “PEACEFUL LG POLLS: GOVERNOR ADELEKE PRAISES PRESIDENT TINUBU, DENIES NEGATIVE COMMENTS ON THE PRESIDENCY OSOGBO – 22/02/2025 – Osunstate.gov.ng Governor Ademola Adeleke has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting rule of law which enabled the ongoing local government elections across Osun state. Speaking after casting […]