There are mixed feelings in Ogo-Oluwa area of Osogbo in Osun State after a worshipper was reportedly mobbed to death for allegedly attempting to attack an Imam. Watch video: https://x.com/temihat/status/2017289898537910639?s=20 The incident occurred on Friday at the Ummu Haani Adigun Memorial Central Mosque on B.A. Adigun Street, Ayedun Estate, Osogbo. The deceased, identified as Hameed…
The Adegoke family of Erin-Osun, Osun State, was thrown into deep mourning recently after a couple, Chief Adeyemi Olukayode Adegoke and his wife, Mrs Janet Mojirade Adegoke, died just minutes apart. Chief Adegoke, a retired civil servant and community leader, was said to have suddenly developed complications at home and died in the arms of…
Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have uncovered huge counterfeit foreign notes to the tune of $3, 430, 000 an Presd €280,000 in possession of a five-member syndicate arrested for allegedly swindling one Halima Sanni the sum of N26, 550,000 The herbalists: Akingbola Omotayo, Adeola Funsho Ogunrinde,…
A video showing a group of Muslims, including children and adults, marching with the Palestinian flag in Iwo, Osun State, has sparked strong reactions across Nigeria. The clip, which has been widely shared on social media, shows the group chanting Arabic prayers and slogans in support of Palestine. The video was shared by Mr. Leye…
The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress APC in Osun State deepened on Saturday after six of the seven disqualified governorship aspirants, led by former National Secretary of the party, Senator Iyiola Omisore, rejected the decision of the screening panel, describing it as a politically-motivated hatchet job. Only two of the nine aspirants who appeared…
*Makinde says Oba of Igbajo not dead Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Igbajo following violent clashes over the commencement of passage rites for the late Owa of Igbajo, Oba Adegboyega Famodun. This is as Oba Makinde clarifies that he is the authentic monarch, the Owa of igbajoiloro, and he…
Oyebamiji Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State have thrown their weight behind the Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Asiwaju Munirudeen Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO, as their preferred candidate for the 2026 governorship election. The development marks a major shift within the party, as several loyalists appeared…
The Arole Oduduwa, Olofin Adimula, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Sunday commenced his seven-day seclusion in Ile-Ife, Osun State, as part of the traditional rites preceding the annual Olojo Festival. The monarch in a statement signed by his spokesman, Moses Olafare, declared that this year’s spiritual holiness would be…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday surprised a puff-puff seller during a rally in Osogbo by buying all her snacks with N50,000, and offering her employment as a chef at the Government House. This happened when Osun public servants trooped out in their thousands in what they called an appreciation solidarity rally in support…
Former Gov, Oyinlola A former governor of Osun State and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has issued a stern warning to Governor Ademola Adeleke, cautioning him against defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Oyinlola, speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Thursday, described any move…
