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Court remands man for allegedly killing Osun Bishop

23 January 2025

A Magistrate Court in Osogbo has remanded a 42-year-old man, Wale Ogunsanmi, for allegedly stabbing to death a bishop and founder of Rapture Empowerment International Church, Shina Olaribigbe.

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Osun Food Bank commences Food Subsidy Scheme Phase II for residents

18 January 2025

Osun Food Bank, a joint initiative of Eniobani Iranwo Foundation and Noah Olawuwo Oderinu Foundation with the support of Rédíò Afinju, has commenced the second phase of the Food Subsidy Programme aimed at cushioning the effect of the hike in commodity prices for Osun State residents and dwellers.

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S’West Governors team up against ISWAP elements, bandits

15 January 2025

States in the South-West region are strategising in response to the reported influx of bandits and fighters from the Islamic State’s West Africa Province into some of the region’s forests.

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Osun communities clash over boundary dispute

14 January 2025

The umbrella body for the indigenes of Ifon-Orolu in Osun State, Ifon Progressive Union, IPU, has alleged that two people were injured in a shooting incident in the Apiponroro area, purportedly carried out by individuals from the neighbouring Ilobu community.

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Budget 2025 will be rigorously implemented – Governor Adeleke

30 December 2024

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has assured the citizens that the newly signed budget 2025 will be rigorously implemented for the benefit of the people. This is contained in a release made available to newsmen by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Olawale Rasheed, where he noted that the Governor made this pledge while signing Budget […]

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PDP recruiting criminals ahead of 2026 Election – Osun APC

30 December 2024

The Osun State Chapter of the All Progressive Congress has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of granting pardons to criminals in a bid to cause unrest in the forthcoming election, thereby scaring electorates away from voting.

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Osun: Lifeless body discovered under Okefia flyover

28 December 2024

The lifeless body of a male was found under the Okefia Bridge in Osogbo, the Osun State capital on Friday.

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Clement Haastrup elected as Owa Obokun of Ijesaland

27 December 2024

Bilaro Oluodo Ruling House’s Clement Haastrup has been elected as the Owa Obokun Ajimoko III and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland in Osun State.

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CSO seeks accountability, transparency from Osun Assembly 

23 December 2024

A Civil Society, The Osun Masterminds, TOM, has challenged the Osun State legislative arm under the watch of Adewale Egbedun to be accountable and transparent in their dealings, as the arm of government has failed to account for expended over 2 billion naira in 9 months.

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Opinion: Setting the record straight on death by hanging for stealing fowl – Akinwole Olasubomi

18 December 2024

The Osun State Government’s recent consideration of the prerogative of mercy for convicted individuals has drawn significant attention and have invariably stirred public opinion based on incomplete or misleading narratives. While this action demonstrates the government’s commitment to exercising compassion and upholding constitutional provisions, it is imperative that such privilege is not misinterpreted or misused […]

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