The District Customary Court of Appeal sitting in Erin-Osun, Osun State, has adjourned the hearing of a marriage dissolution suit filed by Kafilat Muhammad against her husband, Tiamiyu Muhammad, until August 3, 2026, for further proceedings. Kafilat, a trader who deals in provisions and foodstuffs and resides in the Oke-Onitea area of Osogbo, approached […]
The District Customary Court of Appeal sitting in Erin-Osun, Osun State, has dissolved the marriage between Alhaji Azeez Ige and Alhaja Fatimah Alimi following a divorce petition filed by the husband. Delivering judgment on Monday, June 15, 2026, the court granted the dissolution of the union after hearing submissions from both parties. In his petition, […]
The District Customary Court of Appeal sitting in Erin-Osun, Osun State, has adjourned the hearing of a marriage dissolution suit filed by Awolumate Salimat against her husband, Muhammad Mujitabah, until July 1, 2026, for further proceedings. Salimat, a teacher residing in the Oke-Eran area of Ilobu, approached the court seeking the dissolution of the marriage […]
A District Customary Court sitting in Erin-Osun, Osun State, on Monday, May 4, 2026, dissolved the traditional marriage between Abdulsalam Abdulhamid and Abdulsalam Sakirat following a divorce petition filed by the husband. Abdulhamid had approached the court, alleging that his wife exhibited laziness, used abusive language, and engaged in frequent quarrels, which he said […]
At least three police officers have been killed and two others injured after suspected terrorists attacked a Police Mobile Force (PMF) camp in Tenebo community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, caused panic in the agrarian community as residents fled their homes following heavy […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) faction of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State chapter, has on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, staged a peaceful protest in Osogbo, accusing the state government of failing to grant full autonomy to local government administrations. The demonstrators gathered at the premises of the Osun State High […]
Barely one month after a devastating rainfall in Ifon-Osun, Orolu Local Government Area of Osun State, residents have again been hit by another natural disaster, as a heavy rainstorm on the night of Monday, April 13, 2026, destroyed properties across several parts of the community. The storm left a trail of destruction, damaging houses, shops, […]
Yoruba people are primarily located in Southwestern Nigeria. They constitute about 21% of Nigeria’s total population, forming a majority in Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo states. They are also found in significant numbers in parts of Kogi, Kwara, Edo, and Delta states. The Yoruba people of West Africa possess a rich and vibrant […]