Police Condemn Violence in Osun, Deploy Tactical Squads to Restore Order
In a decisive response to the escalating violence in Osun State, the Nigeria Police Force has strongly condemned the acts that have led to the disruption of peace, destruction of property, and loss of innocent lives. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of additional tactical squads to […]
Davido Acknowledges Efforts of Osun State CP Amidst Election Violence, Attributes Outburst to Emotions
In a reflective piece on the recent political turmoil in Osun State, music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has acknowledged the efforts of the state’s security agencies, particularly the Commissioner of Police, in the face of violent outbreaks. Davido initially expressed frustration over the bloodshed, attributing blame to the Commissioner of Police. […]
Osun APC Chieftain Hails Sack of 3 INEC RECs, Says Move Will Sanitize Electoral System
Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to sack three suspended Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) over alleged gross misconduct in the 2023 general elections. The affected RECs are Ike Uzochukwu (Abia State), Hudu Yunusa-Ari (Adamawa State), and Nura Ali (Sokoto State). Oyintiloye […]
Osun Court Denies Fining Woman N150K Over Transport Fare
By Joseph Ehizojie The Osun State Judiciary has debunked claims that a Magistrate fined a lady N150,000 for failing to visit her boyfriend after collecting N3,000 tranport fare. A news report that went viral on social media and claimed that one Rhoda Adu collected N3,000 fare from one Olapitan Sola and subsequently switched off […]
46-Year-Old Driver Commits Suicide After Years of Family Pressure to Marry, Have Kids
By Felicia Udeji Osogbo, Osun State, has been rocked by the tragic story of a 46-year-old driver, Muftau Abiodun Musa, who ended his life after enduring relentless pressure from family members to get married. According to reports, Musa, who had no wife or children, battled severe depression for over five years. He […]
Osun First Lady Emotional as Tributes Pour in for Senator Isiaka Adeleke’s 70th Posthumous Birthday
By Toba Owojaiye Ede, Osun State The Adeleke dynasty today held a momentous ceremony at the country home of Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke (CON), the first executive governor of Osun State, to mark his 70th posthumous birthday. The event was a fitting tribute to the late elder statesman, known for his dedication to humanity and […]
Osun First Lady Honors Nigeria’s Armed Forces on Remembrance Day
Toba Owojaiye reporting Osogbo, Osun State The First Lady of Osun State, Chief Mrs. Titilola Adeleke, has paid a heartfelt tribute to Nigeria’s Armed Forces, recognizing their sacrifices and bravery in protecting the nation. This comes as Nigerians observe Armed Forces Remembrance Day, a day set aside to honor soldiers who have served, those still […]
Man Stabs Pastor To Death Over Alleged Illicit Affair With Wife In Osogbo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A clergyman named Shina Olaribigbe has met his untimely death in the hand of a man who suspected him of having an illicit affair with his wife in Osogbo, Osun State. The deceased, who was the founder of Rapture Empowerment International in Osogbo, was allegedly caught in bed with the wife of […]