osun state news

The Digest: In an inspiring move, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has appointed Oluwatosin Adejumo, a street puff-puff seller, as a chef at the Government House. The governor also granted her a scholarship, fulfilling a promise made during a rally with organized la Key Points...

The Digest: In Osogbo, Akeem Jimoh, a 28-year-old auto mechanic, was sentenced to three years in prison for stealing 17 tubers of yams worth N35,000. The crime occurred in July, and Jimoh admitted to the theft in court, citing hunger as his reason. Key Points: Akeem Jimoh stole 17 tubers of...

The Digest: The government of Osun State has filed a suit against the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) at the Supreme Court over the withholding of local government allocations. Key Points: Osun State is suing the Federal Government at the Supreme Court. The lawsuit is over the...

The Digest: Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has dismissed rumors of his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2026 governorship elections, reaffirming his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Key Points: Adeleke confirms no alliance with ADC, will run...

The Digest: The rumoured defection of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has sparked uncertainty, with sources revealing that his negotiations with top All Progressives Congress (APC) officials have faced significant hurdles, particularly from the Osun APC group. Key Points: Governor...

In Nigeria, crossing carpet is hardly rare, but Osun’s APC leaders want to make one thing clear: their door isn’t ajar for just anybody. Amid swirling rumours that Governor Ademola Adeleke might dump the PDP for the APC ahead of 2026, the party has firmly rejected such speculation, stating that...

Kabiru Ibrahim, the Islamic cleric who murdered his client, Lukman Adeleke, during what should have been a spiritual consultation for a land purchase, has finally been sentenced to death by hanging by an Osun State High Court. Key Takeaways Adeleke sought Ibrahim's prayers before buying land...