Osun State
Grandson kills septuagenarian over farm in Osun
A 78-year-old grandfather, Akanbi Adedoyin, has been allegedly killed by his grandson, Kusibe, who struck his head with a plank during a disagreement over a farm in the Ilare-Ijesha community, Osun State. It was gathered that residents in the area, who heard the old man crying for help, rushed to the scene and rescued him. […]
Minimum wage: Benue, Osun will pay N70,000 – Govs Alia, Adeleke
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has assured workers in the state of paying the new minimum wage of N70,000. Adeleke assured workers that he won’t default in the payment of the minimum wage because their welfare is his priority. The governor spoke through his Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi in Osogbo, the state capital. […]
It’s fake news, Ooni’s palace denies marriage trending story
The Palace of the Ooni of Ife, Osun State has denied allegations of a marriage scam involving the monarch, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, describing the story as fake news. In a statement sent to PUNCH Online on Thursday the Director of Media and Public Affairs at the Ooni’s Palace, Moses Olafare, addressed the claims involving Ms. […]
Ooni bans market groups over high cost of food
The leader of market heads in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Akinwande Olajire, has said Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, banned market groups in the town over their roles in current high cost of food items in the community. A video of Olajire addressing traders in a neighborhood market in Ile-Ife had gone viral on Saturday. […]
Cyclist, two others to die by hanging for killing corps member
An Osun State High Court sitting in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Tuesday, sentenced three men to death by hanging for killing a corps member, Mukaila Adebayo, during a robbery operation in Osogbo, the state capital. The defendants in the matter are; Jelili Kareem, a herbs seller; Oludayo Oludele, a commercial motorcyclist, and Muyiwa Awodeji, said […]
Man jumps into Osun river after complaining about hardship
A man identified as Femi on Saturday in Osogbo, Osun State jumped into Osun river, not long after he complained about the hardship facing him. A source close to the scene said Femi stood on the Gbodofon bridge located along Osogbo/Gbongan road around 10:30 am and jumped into the river. A vulcaniser, working close to […]
Osun police arrest ally to alleged kidnap kingpin, Emir, several others
The Osun State Police Command has arrested one John Olowosaye, who allegedly conspired with Olalekan Oyeyemi, a.k.a Emir, in the abduction of some people in Ede sometime in August 2023.The Osun police command spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola revealed this while addressing journalists while parading suspects at the Police Command headquarters in Osogbo on Friday. Opalola revealed […]
Adeleke’s suspended aide denies diverting 70 bags of Sallah rice
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday, announced the suspension of his Senior Special Assistant on Civil Societies, Mr. Emmanuel Adebisi. Adebisi’s suspension was announced in a statement by the governor’s spokesman, Olawale Rasheed. The statement was silent on the reason for Adebisi’s suspension but said he would remain on suspension “pending the outcome of […]
Five to die by hanging for herder’s killing in Osun
Five men standing trial for the abduction and murder of a Fulani herder, Ibrahim Adamu, who until his death was selling cows at Owode-Ede, Osun State, were on Tuesday sentenced to death by hanging by an Osun State High Court. After Adamu’s abduction, he was said to have been moved into a secluded place in […]
Oluwo of Iwo under fire for uncovering head in Makkah
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has faced criticism after a video surfaced showing him praying with his head uncovered during a trip to Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The Oba was seeking peace of mind, long life, and mercy for himself. The video sparked a mixed reaction from social media users, with some expressing shock […]