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![Osun Varsity Thrown Into Mourning As Female Staff Was Crushed To Death By Fallen Container]()
Osun Varsity Thrown Into Mourning As Female Staff Was Crushed To Death By Fallen Container
A female staff member of the University of Ilesa has died in a tragic accident which occurred along the Ilesa-Ibodi road on Wednesday.It was gathered that a container filled with cashew nuts fell off a truck and landed on the car the unidentified female staff of the university was driving.The accid... -
![Amotekun Arrests Man, Babalola Timothy For Using Charm To Kidnap Woman In Osun]()
Amotekun Arrests Man, Babalola Timothy For Using Charm To Kidnap Woman In Osun
A 35-year-old man, Babalola Abayomi Timothy, has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping a married woman through diabolical means.Babalola was arrested by the operatives of Osun Amotekun Corps on Monday, April 1, 2024, for kidnapping 35-year-old Sofiyat at Ode-Omu with a magic ring.According to the ... -
![NDLEA Nabs 65Yr Old Dauda Lamidi With Marijuana Inside Engine Gallon In Osun]()
NDLEA Nabs 65Yr Old Dauda Lamidi With Marijuana Inside Engine Gallon In Osun
The Osun State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the weekend arrested a 65-year-old man, Dauda Lamidi over possession of substance suspected to be marijuana.The Public Relation Officer of the Command, Charles Odigie disclosed that the suspect, who was an ex-convict over... -
![Osun State Amotekun Arrests Two Suspected Kidnappers Inside Premises Of Secondary Schools]()
Osun State Amotekun Arrests Two Suspected Kidnappers Inside Premises Of Secondary Schools
The Osun State Amotekun Corps has announced the apprehension of two suspected kidnappers in the Oke Baale Area of Osogbo.According to a statement issued by the Amotekun State Commander, Brig.-Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi, the suspects were captured on the premises of Ogidan Grammar School and Nawarudeen G... -
![Suspected Kidnappers Disguised As Motorcyclists Nabbed By Amotekun In Osun]()
Suspected Kidnappers Disguised As Motorcyclists Nabbed By Amotekun In Osun
The Osun State Amotekun Corps has announced the arrest of two suspected kidnappers in the Oke Baale Area of Osogbo.This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Amotekun State Commander, Brig.-Gen Bashir Adewinmbi, in Osogbo on Friday.According to the statement, the suspects were apprehended on t... -
![UPDATE! Osun Woman Who Refused Free Surgery to Remove Her Goiter But Asked For N300k Instead is Dead]()
UPDATE! Osun Woman Who Refused Free Surgery to Remove Her Goiter But Asked For N300k Instead is Dead
Mrs Folakemi from Ede local government in Osun state, suffered from goiter. She sought medical help but when a team of doctors offered her free medical services, she opted out and asked for the money raised on her behalf [size=14pt] (Read more) [/size] According to the NGO which raised the money... -
![Osun Gov Adeleke Raises Alarm Over Planned Attacks On Schools And Farms]()
Osun Gov Adeleke Raises Alarm Over Planned Attacks On Schools And Farms
Gov Ademola Adeleke has alerted Osun residents about a planned attack on schools and rural farm communities in the state.He disclosed this in a statement by his spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed, yesterday, March 12, in Osogbo, the state capital.Adeleke said intelligence reports made available to... -
![NDLEA Busts Skuchies Production & Distribution Syndicate In Osun, Lagos; Arrest 26-yr-old Lady]()
NDLEA Busts Skuchies Production & Distribution Syndicate In Osun, Lagos; Arrest 26-yr-old Lady
In a significant breakthrough, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended a 26-year-old woman, identified as Obasanmi Esther Iyanu, for her alleged involvement in the production and distribution of skuchies. The arrest was made during a raid on her hideout in Os... -
![Tension Mounts In Iree Community, Osun State As Two Kings Emerge Amidst Traditional Rites]()
Tension Mounts In Iree Community, Osun State As Two Kings Emerge Amidst Traditional Rites
A brewing crisis has gripped the serene town of Iree in Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State, as conflicting claims to the throne have led to the emergence of two kings, according to a report by The Nation.The discord stems from the appointment of Oba Ademola Ponle during the tenure of former... -
![Massive Fire Destroys 50 Acres Of Palm Trees, Pineapples Worth ₦150m In Osun State]()
Massive Fire Destroys 50 Acres Of Palm Trees, Pineapples Worth ₦150m In Osun State
In a devastating blow to agricultural endeavors, a raging inferno engulfed over 50 acres of palm trees and pineapple plantations, amounting to an estimated loss of ₦150 million, at the Royal Farm located in Akeredolu Village, Osu, within the Atakumosa West Local Government Area of Osun State.Foun... -
![VIDEO: Thousands Gather in Iwo, Osun as Actor, Sisi Quadri is Finally Laid to Rest Amidst Tears]()
VIDEO: Thousands Gather in Iwo, Osun as Actor, Sisi Quadri is Finally Laid to Rest Amidst Tears
It is a devastating time for fans and lovers of late Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji better known as Sisi Quadri as he has been laid to rest.The conic Yoruba actor has been finally laid to rest in his hometown of Iwo, Osun State on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024. Videos captured online showed c... -
![Security Guard, Olayiwola Ishola Sentenced To 15 Months For Burglary In Osun]()
Security Guard, Olayiwola Ishola Sentenced To 15 Months For Burglary In Osun
In a sobering case before a Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State, Olayiwola Ishola, a security guard, faced charges of housebreaking and theft, shedding light on the dire economic circumstances faced by many Nigerians.Ishola, entrusted with safeguarding properties in the Keystone Bank area of O... -
![How Clergy Man Was Murdered and Then Set Ablaze by His Assistant in Church in Osun State]()
How Clergy Man Was Murdered and Then Set Ablaze by His Assistant in Church in Osun State
The Shepherd In-Charge of CCC Grace of Comfort Parish, Obaloran Quarters, in Ile-Ife Osun state, Most Superior Evangelist Olagbaju Moris Gbade Fadehan, was allegedly m¥rdered by his serving assistant, Evangelist Olalekan Ogundipe, in the church premises on Monday evening, February 26.According to ... -
![PHOTOS: Actress, Laide Bakare Bags Appointment With Osun State]()
PHOTOS: Actress, Laide Bakare Bags Appointment With Osun State
Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has bagged an appointment with the Osun state governmentShe has been appointed as the Senior Special Assistant to the Osun State Governor On Entertainment, Art, Culture and Tourism by governor Adeleke.Sharing the good news on her Instagram page, she wrote; ”NOW AN H... -
![Three Amotekun Operatives Critically Injured Over Clash With Herdsmen In Osun]()
Three Amotekun Operatives Critically Injured Over Clash With Herdsmen In Osun
The Western Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, in Osun State has confirmed an attack on its personnel in Kajola village by suspected herdsmen.Spokesperson of the security outfit, Yusuf Idowu, in a chat with DAILY POST on Thursday, said the operatives were attacked in the community which is lo... -
![Osun State Police Parade 11 Suspected Armed Robbers, Others]()
Osun State Police Parade 11 Suspected Armed Robbers, Others
The Osun State Police Command has arrested eleven suspects over alleged armed robbery, conspiracy and theft.This was made known by Hope Okafor, Deputy Commissioner of Police, during a press briefing in Osogbo on Monday.According to Okafor, the press briefing was organised to showcase the successes ... -
![Watch How Osun Gov Ademola Adeleke Celebrates Nigeria’s Goal Against South Africa]()
Watch How Osun Gov Ademola Adeleke Celebrates Nigeria’s Goal Against South Africa
Osun state's Governor, Ademola Adeleke has been captured on video celebrating Nigeria’s goal against South Africa in the ongoing AFCON semi-final match in a special way. Governor Ademola Adeleke who was watching the match with his aides, broke out into a dance while celebrating the goal scor... -
![Osun Monarch’s Son, Prince Eniola Oyeyode Arrested Over Killing Of US-based Lecturer, Richard]()
Osun Monarch’s Son, Prince Eniola Oyeyode Arrested Over Killing Of US-based Lecturer, Richard
Prince Eniola Oyeyode, the son of Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Oyeyode Oyesosin, has been arrested by the Osun State Police Command in connection with the killing of a US-based lecturer, Dr. Richard Idowu Adeoriokin.The deceased was shot by a local hunter at Prince Eniola's residence in Ejigbo town a... -
![How Hunter Kills US-Based PDP Chieftain, Richard Idowu In Osun]()
How Hunter Kills US-Based PDP Chieftain, Richard Idowu In Osun
A United States-based Osun State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, chieftain, Richard Idowu, has been killed by a hunter in his hometown in Ejigbo.The incident, which occurred on Saturday evening, according to eye witnesses, overshadowed the 50th coronation anniversary of the town’s traditional rule... -
![Alleged Food Poisoning: School Feeding Resumes In Osun School]()
Alleged Food Poisoning: School Feeding Resumes In Osun School
The Federal Government’s school feeding programme in Saint James Primary School B, People, Osogbo has resumed.The programme was earlier suspended over alleged poisoning of some pupils in the school in December, 2023.Gistmania recalls that late last year, about 18 pupils of Saint James Primary Sch... -
![NSCDC Confirms Death Of Teacher Who Was Crushed In Osun]()
NSCDC Confirms Death Of Teacher Who Was Crushed In Osun
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has confirmed the death of a teacher in Ode-Omu, Osun State.According to a statement by Adeleke Kehinde, the spokesperson of the Osun NSCDC, the teacher, identified as Okunola K, was crushed to death on Jan. 16, by a driver who was travelling in ... -
![How Amotekun Arrests Ex-convict, Dada Isiaka For Raping 9Yr Old Girl In Osun]()
How Amotekun Arrests Ex-convict, Dada Isiaka For Raping 9Yr Old Girl In Osun
Osun State Amotekun Corps has arrested a 30-year-old ex-convict, Dada Isiaka, for allegedly raping a 9-year-old girl in Ada Town in Boripe Local Government of the state. Osun State Amotekun Commander, Brig.-Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi, who disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Osogbo on Thursday, Ja... -
![Video of Osun State Gov., Ademola Adeleke, and His Daughter, Adenike, Vibing to Davido’s Song]()
Video of Osun State Gov., Ademola Adeleke, and His Daughter, Adenike, Vibing to Davido’s Song
Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke and his daughter, Adenike, recently showed love to top singer, Davido as they both energetically grooved to his hit song 'Feel it'A video made the rounds on social media showing the father and daughter dancing hard to the governor’s nephew’s music.... -
![Dancing Gov. Adeleke Promises To Transform Osun From Civil Service To Industry-Focused Economy]()
Dancing Gov. Adeleke Promises To Transform Osun From Civil Service To Industry-Focused Economy
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has revealed that his dream is to gradually transform the state’s economy from its civil service status to a modern agro-industrial based, creative industry-focused one.He also held that such diversification with a functioning cargo/commercial airport will g... -
![I’m Qualified To Be President Of Nigeria Says Osun Gov. Adeleke]()
I’m Qualified To Be President Of Nigeria Says Osun Gov. Adeleke
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, has posited that he is qualified to be Nigeria’s President.According to him, he would not hesitate to take the opportunity if it arose to contest for the number one seat in the country.Adeleke however said his future political ambitions when he leaves his s... -
![Osun Gov Adeleke Vows All Inherited Projects In Osun Will Be Completed]()
Osun Gov Adeleke Vows All Inherited Projects In Osun Will Be Completed
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has restated that his administration was committed to completing all inherited projects from previous administrations.Governor Adeleke made this known on Friday, at the commissioning of the Osun State Health Insurance Agency, OHIA office complex, Osun State ... -
![Anxiety As 11 Osun Pupils Hospitalised After Allegedly Eating Contaminated Food]()
Anxiety As 11 Osun Pupils Hospitalised After Allegedly Eating Contaminated Food
There was palpable fear on Monday in Osogbo, Osun State after eleven pupils of St James Primary School, Owo-Ope were rushed to different hospitals in the metropolis after eating food served to them in school.According to the parents of the affected children, the food that was served on Monday by so... -
![Suspected Ritualists Who Exhume Corpses Nabbed In Osun]()
Suspected Ritualists Who Exhume Corpses Nabbed In Osun
A gang that specialises in exhuming corpses and removing their parts for rituals has been arrested by the Osun State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps.In a statement on Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Osun State Amotekun spokesperson, Adeniyi Adeshola Brown, said the three suspects were; Kamilu Kehinde... -
![Osun First Lady Reacts To Backlash Over Viral Video Of Police Orderly Wearing Her Jewellery]()
Osun First Lady Reacts To Backlash Over Viral Video Of Police Orderly Wearing Her Jewellery
Osun State First Lady, Mrs Titilayo Adeleke has reacted to the controversy that surrounded the video of her Police orderly assisting her in wearing her jewellery over the weekend. The video showed the police orderly, picking up earrings and fixing them on Mrs. Adeleke’s ears while she sat on the ... -
![Naira Scarcity Hits Osun As Bank ATMs Fail To Dispense Cash]()
Naira Scarcity Hits Osun As Bank ATMs Fail To Dispense Cash
During the weekend, many customers of several commercial banks in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, were left frustrated with the poor services provided by Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) Many ATMs of commercial banks were not dispensing cash, causing inconvenience for customers. Several banks visit... -
![Policewoman's Attempt to Assist Osun State First Lady with Earrings Sparks Reactions]()
Policewoman's Attempt to Assist Osun State First Lady with Earrings Sparks Reactions
In a surprising turn of events, a recent incident involving a policewoman offering assistance to Osun State First Lady, Titilayo Adeleke, in wearing her earrings has led to a series of embarrassing and awkward reactions. The unexpected nature of the incident has given rise to discussions about appr... -
![Photos Of Fourteen Suspected Criminals Paraded By Nigerian Police In Osun State]()
Photos Of Fourteen Suspected Criminals Paraded By Nigerian Police In Osun State
The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Police has apprehended six individuals on charges of conspiracy, armed robbery, unlawful possession of firearms, and attempted murder.Also arrested by the Command were six suspects for conspiracy, steaming and vandalisation and one each for burglary and stealin... -
![Governor Adeleke of Osun Approves N15,000 For Civil Servants As Monthly Subsidy Palliative]()
Governor Adeleke of Osun Approves N15,000 For Civil Servants As Monthly Subsidy Palliative
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has ordered payment of monthly allowance of N15,000 to all civil servants in the state. He said the money will serve as palliative to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal. The governor has also approved a monthly relief of N10,000 for pensioners to allev... -
![Osun Monarch, Oba Fagberade Is Dead]()
Osun Monarch, Oba Fagberade Is Dead
The Owa of Afole of Otan-Ile, Oba Sunday Samuel Adegbemi Olatokun, Fagberade 1, has died.It was gathered that Oba Fagberade died on Sunday night in an undisclosed hospital in Osogbo.The Monarch’s demise was made public by the Obanikun of Otan-Ile, Bamiji Fayinminu. “On behalf of the entire Prin... -
![VIDEO: NDLEA Storms Osun Illicit Drug Party Tagged ‘Unholy Alliance’, Arrests Organizers]()
VIDEO: NDLEA Storms Osun Illicit Drug Party Tagged ‘Unholy Alliance’, Arrests Organizers
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA on Saturday 25th November raided a lounge in Osogbo, the Osun state capital where a night party organized for illicit substance abuse was going to hold and arrested some of the organisers who were found with drug exhibits.A statement rel... -
![Farmer, Paul Amaechi Kills Herder For Grazing Cattle On His Farm In Osun]()
Farmer, Paul Amaechi Kills Herder For Grazing Cattle On His Farm In Osun
Operatives of the Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested a farmer, Paul Amaechi, over the alleged killing of a herder for grazing cattle on his farm at Telemu village in Ago-Owu, Ayedaade Local Government Area of Ondo State. The mutilated body of the herder was said to have been found on Amaechi... -
![BREAKING: Police Teargas Protesting Osun Judiciary Workers]()
BREAKING: Police Teargas Protesting Osun Judiciary Workers
The Osun State Police Command on Wednesday morning, fired teargas canisters at Osun Judiciary workers, who gathered at the entrance of the State High Court, Oke-fia, Osogbo, to protest against alleged maltreatment by the Osun Chief Judge, Honourable Justice Adepele-Ojo.Protesters could be seen in g... -
![Osun Woman Refuses Free Surgery To Remove Her Goiter; Asks For N300k Instead]()
Osun Woman Refuses Free Surgery To Remove Her Goiter; Asks For N300k Instead
Mrs Folakemi from Ede local government in Osun state, has been suffering from goiter for a while. She sought medical help but when a team of doctors offered her free medical services, she opted out and asked for the money raised on her behalf. The NGO tried to change her mind but she insisted on wa... -
![Gov Adeleke sacks Osun Chief Judge, Adepele Ojo]()
Gov Adeleke sacks Osun Chief Judge, Adepele Ojo
The Osun State Government has sacked the state’s Chief Judge, CJ, Justice Adepele Ojo.In her place, Justice Olayinka David Afolabi was appointed as the Acting Chief Judge.This was disclosed in a statement by Governor Ademola Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Thursday.According to the ... -
![Gospel Singer, John Idowu Donates 2 Boreholes To Osun Community, Distributes Palliatives]()
Gospel Singer, John Idowu Donates 2 Boreholes To Osun Community, Distributes Palliatives
Nigerian-America-based gospel singer, Evang. John Kola-Idowu has handed over two motorized borehole water projects to residents of Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State, with a charge to residents to always ensure maintenance of public utility among others.Speaking during the commissio...
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