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Gov. Adeleke Receives Certificate of Return, Pledges Scholarships for Children of Osun Election Victims
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has pledged to provide scholarships for the children of people who lost their lives in incidents linked to the period leading up to the August 15 governorship election in the state. Adeleke made the pledge on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, shortly after receiving his Certificate of Return from the Independent […]
Osun Masterminds Raise Alarm Over Insecurity, Demand Credible Governorship Election
An Osun-based civil society, The Osun Masterminds (TOM), has raised concerns over what it described as worsening insecurity, political interference and threats to democratic institutions in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Speaking during its July 2026 State of the State Address in Osogbo, the group warned that the state was approaching […]
Absence of PDP-Elected LG Chairmen Raises Questions Over Planned Takeover in Osun
The continued absence of local government chairmen elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 22, 2025 local government election has raised concerns over the fate of their planned assumption of office across Osun State. Recall that the chairmen had, on Friday, June 19, 2026, declared their readiness to take […]
Osun Court Dissolves 25-Year Marriage Over Irreconcilable Differences
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, […]
Osun Monarch Urges Traditional Rulers to Strengthen Unity, Security Partnership
The Alayemore of Ido-Osun Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Olayinka Oyetunde Ishola Jokotola II, has called on traditional rulers to strengthen unity and deepen collaboration in addressing security challenges and advancing sustainable development across their communities. The monarch made the call during a strategic council meeting of traditional rulers held on Monday at the […]
Adeleke Steps Up Security Efforts, Holds Strategic Meetings to Prevent Threats in Osun
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has intensified efforts to strengthen security across the state through a series of strategic consultations aimed at preventing potential threats and ensuring the safety of residents. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, and shared on the official X handle of the Osun […]
Delayed WAEC Papers Leave Osun Candidates Stranded, Disrupt Examination Schedule
Candidates participating in the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) across Osun State have raised concerns over persistent delays in the conduct of some examination papers, a development that has disrupted schedules and left many students stranded at their examination centres. The examination, which commenced on April 21, 2026, had reportedly progressed […]
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 […]