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Court Dissolves Marriage in Osun on Mutual Agreement
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 […]
Osogbo Stadium Upgrade: Adeleke Commends Progress, Capacity to Rise to 15,000
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has praised the pace and quality of work on the ongoing remodelling of the Osogbo Stadium, revealing that the facility’s seating capacity will increase from 4,000 to 15,000 upon completion. The upgrade is part of the state government’s plan to transform the stadium into a modern sporting complex capable of […]
Five popular markets in Osogbo and what people can buy there
Osogbo, the Osun State capital is one of the fastest-growing cities in southwestern Nigeria, and is well known for its rich culture, history, and commercial activities. One of the major features of Osogbo is its vibrant markets, where people gather daily to buy and sell different kinds of goods. These markets serve as important centers […]
Osun ALGON faction stages peaceful protest over Local Government autonomy
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 […]
Osun FA Fixes Federation Cup Semi-Finals for Oduduwa College
The Osun State Football Association (Osun FA), has announced that the President Federation Cup semi-final fixtures will be held at Odùduwà College, Ile-Ife. The matches are scheduled for April 13, 2026, as the state competition enters its decisive stage. According to the fixture released by the association, Ejigbo City will face Ijesha Golden Warriors at […]
Rainstorm: Osun CSO Calls For Public Infrastructure Review Ahead of Rainy Season
An Osun based Civil Society, The Osun Masterminds (TOM), has called on the state government to review the work done on public infrastructure to reduce loss of lives as a result of the imminent rainy season. The society made this known through its Executive Director, Wasiu Oyedokun-Alli, at the March edition of the State of […]
Sally Tibbot: TOM Demands Full Audit Report
An Osun based Civil Society, The Osun Masterminds (TOM) has called on the State government to release the report of full staff audit exercise conducted by Sally Tibbot to the public, stressing that public fund was spent and several civil servants lives were lost in the process of the exercise. The Society made this known […]
Over 1,000 Students get Free WAEC, JAMB Forms in Osun
Not less than 1,000 indigent but brilliant Senior Secondary School students from Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo Federal Constituency of Osun State have been presented with free Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and West African Examination Council (WAEC) forms. The event, attended by the students, parents, teachers, and members of the All Progressives […]
Illegal Gold Miners Take Over Osogbo Communities, Threaten Residents, Osun Grove — Urban Alert
A civil society organisation, Urban Alert, has raised an alert over the renewed activities of suspected illegal gold miners along the Osun River corridor and the growing reports that mining operations are now trespassing into residential communities, and overwhelming the communities within Osogbo, the Osun State capital. Raising the alarm in a statement by its […]
Neglect, Losses Trail Ede–Osogbo Road as Residents Demand Urgent Lasting-Action
The Ede–Osogbo road, serving as a vital link for communities, trade, and daily livelihoods in parts of Osun State, has fallen into a state of disrepair, with deep potholes and frequent accidents turning it into a growing socioeconomic burden for residents and road users. Speaking with Redio Afinju correspondents at Ara Junction, an okada rider, […]