Osun News, Photos, Gist & Gossip (Page 9)

How Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Invade Osun Community, Wipe Out Family

The Residents of Idi-Ogogo, a village in Iragbiji, Boripe local government area of Osun State were on Thursday thrown into mourning when a pregnant woman, her husband, and their son were allegedly killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen.The unfortunate incident, according to resident happened on Tuesda...
Many Passengers Burnt To Death In Osun Fatal Road Accident

In what will come across as a really startling development, many passengers have been burnt to death in a vehicle accident.They were killed in the accident which occurred on Friday evening in Ode-Omu, Osun State.The spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Osun Sector Command, Agne...

Video: Osun Governor Adeleke Attends Nephew, Davido’s Timeless Concert In Lagos

The governor-elect of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke shows his support for his nephew, Davido, with his attendance at the recent Timeless concert in Lagos.The singer’s concert was held on Sunday, April 23, at the Tafawa Balewa Square, in Lagos State where fans were thrilled to unending excit...
HUH? How Suspects Escape Osun Police Custody In Handcuffs

The Police in Osun State said two suspects escaped from one of its custodies in Osogbo, the state capital in handcuffs. The Force, however, disclosed that it later arrested a 22-year-old man, Akanni Ridwan, while the other suspect fled. Ridwan, it was gathered, was in handcuffs with another suspect...
2 Hoodlums Paraded By Police For Extorting Student In Osun

Two hoodlums were nabbed by the Osun State police command for extorting a student, Yusuf Joseph, the sum of N150,000.The suspects, Sodeeq Adegoke, 24 and Abubakar Ajibola, 24, were paraded at the Osun police command headquarters in Osogbo on Monday.One of the suspects, Adegoke confessed to waylayin...
Couple Reportedly Kidnapped By Gunmen In Osun

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a couple in Iragbiji, Boripe Local Government Area of Osun state.Spokesperson for the police in the state, Yemisi Opalola, confirmed the incident on Monday, April 17, 2023. The PPRO said the incident happened Saturday, April 15, along Osogbo-Iragbiji ...
Angry Youths Go Wild, Protest Erratic Power Supply In Osun Community

Residents of communities in Ife North Local Government have protested erratic electricity supply by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC). The youths from Ipetumodu, Asipa, Akinlalu, Yakooyo, Moro and Edunabon also protested alleged outrageous electricity bills issued by the IBEDC to ...
Osun State Police Command Arrest 25 Suspected Cult Members Terrorising Residents Of Ile-Ife

Twenty-five suspected cult members have been arrested by the Osun State Police Command.The cult group according to the Command has been terrorising residents of Ile-Ife, Ife Central local government area of the state.It was reported that they were arrested after they went on rampage on Monday and v...
Osun Police Confirms Arrest Of Two Suspects In Connection With Murder Of OAU Student

The Police in Osun State have arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged murder of Okolie Arinze, a student of the Obafemi Awolowo University, ile-Ife.The Police Command also disclosed that it had started discreet investigation on the matter.This was made known in a statement by the Comma...
40Yr Old Man Arrested In Osun For Allegedly Stealing Vehicle From Anambra

A 40-year-old man has been arrested for being in possession of a vehicle allegedly stolen from Anambra.Spokesperson for the Police Command in Osun, SP Yemisi Opalola, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Wednesday in Osogbo.Opalola said that a black Lexus 330 SUV, stolen from one Igwe Odin...

Middle Age Man, Adebisi Muideen For Trafficking 4 Teenage Girls In Osun

A middle aged man, Adebisi Muideen has been arrested for allegedly trafficking four teenage girls from Osun State to Kano State enroute Tripoli in Libya. Muideen was arrested by operatives of Osun State Police Command following complaints by the parents of the victims.According to a statement signe...
Osun Police Foil Kidnap Attempt, Apprehends Three Suspects

The Nigerian Police, Osun State Command has revealed that it now has in its custody three suspected kidnappers.The Commissioner of Police, Patrick Kehinde Longe confirmed their arrest on Sunday.According to him, “The suspected kidnappers, Barri Galadima, Muhammadu Abdullahi and Hussain Abdullah w...
Easter Holiday: Police, NSCDC, FRSC Beef Up Security In Osun

The Nigerian Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, and Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, have given citizens assurances of adequate security in Osun State.This is coming as the Federal Government of Nigeria declared Friday, April 7 and Monday, April, 10, 2023, as public holid...
How FRSC Recovers Over N27m From Dead Accident Victims In Osun, Returns Cash To Relatives

The Osun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Wednesday, said six people lost their lives while seven others were injured in multiple road accidents that occurred in Ipetu Ijesa along Ilesa/Akure expressway on Tuesday.The road accident was confirmed to New Telegraph by t...
Leader Of Ogboni, Oba Abdullah Adetoyese Olakisan Dies In Osun Car Crash

Oba Ogboni Agbaye, leader of Ogboni worldwide, Oba Abdullah Adetoyese Olakisan is dead.The traditionalist died alongside two others in a road accident on Monday, along the along the Ila/Edemonsi/Imesi-Ile Road while on a mission to rescue some victims from their kidnappers.It was also learnt that t...
Police Rescue Kidnapped Woman In Osun Where Ogboni Leader Dies Trailing Kidnappers

Police in Osun on Monday confirmed the release of a trader kidnapped by gunmen on Ikirun-Osogbo Road on Friday.Police spokesperson in the state, SP Yemisi Opalola, told newsmen that the kidnappers abandoned their female victim in the bush after they got wind that the police were closing in on them....
Osun Gov. Ademola Adeleke’s Son, Sina Rambo Reconciles With Wife, Heidi Korth

Sina Rambo, son of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, and his estranged wife, Heidi Korth have reunited.Korth hinted at their reconciliation when she shared a video of her and the singer on a family outing with their daughter on her Instagram page on Monday.Their reconciliation came as a surpr...
One Died, Several Others Injured As Truck Rams Into Market And Palace In Osun

One person was killed while some others were injured when a truck loaded with granite rammed into a market and a palace in Ikirun, the headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State. The accident occurred around 1:30pm on Monday, April 3, 2023, when the truck emerged from Obaagun end ...
APC Knocks Governor Adeleke Over Rising Cases Of Kidnapping In Osun

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has sent a message to Governor Ademola Adeleke. The party called on the governor to stop treating with levity, security issues affecting the state. The Party also noted that it was worried over the insecurity in Osun, particularly before, during and...
Woman Abducted Among Passengers In Osun Reportedly Rescued By Police

A woman, who was among the abducted passengers of a commercial vehicle along the Osogbo-Ikirun Road has been rescued.The news of the rescue was made public by the Nigeria Police, Osun State Command on Sunday.In the early hours of Friday, some travellers were abducted at Ayepe Community, along the O...

Osun Monarch, Olokinni Reportedly Dead

Oba Akadiri Okanola, the Olokinni of Okinni in Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State is dead.His demise is coming weeks after the passing of another traditional ruler in the state, the Elende of Eko-Ende, Oba Abdulrauf Olaniyan.Oba Okanola reportedly passed away late Saturday in a hospital i...
Osun Amotekun Foils Armed Robbery Operation, Recovers Millions Of Naira Goods

The Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Operation Amotekun has disclosed that its operatives recovered a wine-coloured Ford J5 loaded with diesel and engine oil in Osun state.The vehicle with registration number SBG126XB, was recovered after the operatives of the security outfit dislodged a ...
Armed Robbery Operation Foiled By Amotekun Operatives, Millions Of Naira Goods Recovers In Osun

The Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Operation Amotekun has disclosed that its operatives recovered a wine-coloured Ford J5 loaded with diesel and engine oil in Osun state.The vehicle with registration number SBG126XB, was recovered after the operatives of the security outfit dislodged a ...
Residents In Fear As Traditionalists Reportedly Attack Worshippers Inside Mosque In Osun

Four persons were reportedly injured as traditional religion worshippers attacked some Muslims while praying in a mosque in Ile-Ile, Osun state.It was gathered that the Muslim worshippers were inside the mosque on Thursday evening preparing for the 4pm (Asr) prayer when the traditionalists, who wer...
Residents Beat Up 'Mentally Unstable' Man For Allegedly Molesting Woman In Osun

There was palpable tension as a man suspected to be mentally unstable was descended on by angry residents for allegedly molesting a woman in Osogbo, Osun State. The incident happened around 10am on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, along Gbongan/Osogbo road. According to eyewitnesses, the suspect allegedl...
Osun Gov. Adeleke Assures Aregbesola, Says No One Can Chase Him As They Dance Together

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has given Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola the assurance that no one can chase him out of Osun state. Adeleke while dancing with Aregbesola said he would be issuing an executive order to that effect. Adeleke gave the promise at the commissioning of Ilesa Pa...
VIDEO: Osun State Gov. Ademola Adeleke Thrills Spectators With His Drumming Skills

The Governor of Osun State and uncle to Davido, Ademola Adeleke was spotted exciting his listeners with some melodious rhythm from his drumming.The Governor who is well known for his dancing prowess shocked many as he unveiled his drumming skills during the Ramadan prayers to end the days fast.Many...
Osun APC Vows To Proceed To Supreme Court Over Ruling That Favours Adeleke

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State said the party would study the judgement of the Appeal Court which was delivered in favour of Peoples Democratic Party’s Ademola Adeleke.The party also disclosed that it will proceed without delay to the next constitutional means of seeking justic...
Osun: Appeal Court Finally Gives Ruling On Adeleke vs Adegboyega's Case

The judgement of the Osun Governorship Election Tribunal voiding the victory of Ademola Adeleke at the election held on July 16, 2022 has been overturned. The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday set aside the January 27, 2023 judgment of the Tribunal. In a judgment a moment ago, a three-member panel...
Tension in Osun State as Gov. Adeleke, Oyetola Know Fate At The Court Today

A 3-man panel of the Appeal Court will today, Friday, deliver judgement in the legal battle between Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke and his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola.DAILY POST reports that tension and anxiety is building up in the state, with supporters of the various interests ...

#ElectionResults: Ademola Adeleke Rejoices As PDP Wins 25 Of 26 Assembly Seats In Osun

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has won 25 of the 26 House of Assembly seats while the leading opposition party in the state, the All Progressives Congress (APC) won one.The official result announced across the collation centres in the state showed that the PDP won the majority ...
2023 Election: One Dead As Hoodlums Invade Polling Units In Osun

One persons has been reportedly shot dead by hoodlums at Isedo Ward 2 polling 5 unit over argument on ballot placement as political hoodlums took over in many towns disrupting voting and snatching ballot boxes at various polling units.The deceased Ganiyu Gele, according to the Public Relation Offic...
ELECTION: 35Yr Old Man Nabbed With Gun In Osun

A 35-year-old man, Tunde Abidoye has been arrested by the operatives of Osun Amotekun Corps.Abidoye was arrested with a single barrel gun in Ile Ogbo, Ayedire local government of Osun State on Friday following a complaint lodged at the Ayedire Command of the security outfit.The complaint was that A...
Amotekun Arrests 24Yrs Old Alleged Rapist, Herbalist In Osun

Amotekun Corps, the security network of states in the South-west geo-political zone arrested a 24-year-old suspected rapist in Iwo, Osun on Friday.He was alleged to have been keeping a 16-year-old girl in his room for three days while having carnal knowledge of her.Commander of the corps in Osun, B...
EFCC Releases Photos, Names Of 37 Fraudsters Convicted In Ogun, Oyo, Osun

The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of thirty-seven (37) internet fraudsters to various terms of imprisonment, fines, and community service.The convicts were prosecuted before Justices Mohammed Owolabi, Ladiran Ak...
"I May Reconsider Sacked Teachers"- Osun Gov. Ademola Adeleke

Governor, Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, yesterday, disclosed that his administration may review the sacking of 1,500 teachers recruited by his predecessor.Fielding questions from newsmen on the occasion of his 100 days in office, at the Executive Lounge of the Governor’s Office, in Osogbo, he sa...
"I Will Return As Governor Soon" – Ex Osun Gov. Oyetola

Former Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has stated that he has no doubt in his mind that he would return to power soon.Oyetola, who stated that his mandate is very much intact and will be reclaimed soon, made this statement while giving a short remark during the 12-year remembrance prayers f...
Tinubu Is From Iragbiji In Osun State, Not From My State, Lagos – Bode George

Bode George, the former Military governor of Ondo State and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has talked about Bola Tinubu. He asked the president-elect and former governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, to tell Nigerians and the world the truth about his state of origin and other back...
Naira Scarcity: Customers Lament As Banks Resume Operations After Election In Osun

Residents of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, have continued to experience scarcity of Naira notes even as the February 25 presidential and National Assembly elections have been concluded.Majority of the banks operating in Osogbo only opened for business to attend to customers with different issues ...
BREAKING: PDP Holds Osun As Atiku Defeats Tinubu, Peter Obi (See Results)

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun emerged the party with the highest number of votes in the state in the presidential election.The presidential election was held on Saturday, February 25, 2023 throughout the country.The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Collation Officer for...