Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has announced the constitution of a panel of inquiry to investigate and resolve the ongoing chieftaincy dispute between the towns of Esa-Oke and Ido-Ayegunle in the Obokun Local Government Council area. This decision comes in the wake of violent clashes that erupted following the appointment of a new traditional … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has openly disputed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s recent claim of creating 250,000 jobs within the past two years, describing the assertion as exaggerated and misleading. The party criticized the governor’s administration for its failure to address critical employment gaps in the education and healthcare sectors, raising concerns over … Read more
A suspect has been remanded in custody by a court in Osun State, following his arrest in connection with the tragic killing of Bishop Timothy Olufemi Adediran, the prominent cleric from Osogbo. The accused, who was brought before the court under heavy security, faces charges of murder after his alleged involvement in the fatal attack … Read more
The Osun State Police have arrested Wale Ogunsanmi in connection with the murder of Bishop Shina Olaribigbe, a 52-year-old cleric based in Osogbo. Ogunsanmi, 35, allegedly stabbed Olaribigbe to death on January 1, 2025, after finding the bishop with his estranged wife. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Yemisi Opalola, the incident occurred at … Read more
A tragic incident occurred in Osogbo, Osun State, early Thursday when Bishop Shina Olaribigbe of Rapture Empowerment International Church was fatally stabbed while trying to mediate a domestic dispute between a couple. The bishop, who was known for his role in settling their frequent quarrels, was reportedly visiting the wife, who had been ill, when … Read more
A lifeless male body was discovered on Friday under the Okefia Bridge in Osogbo, Osun State. The circumstances surrounding the discovery remain unclear, although eyewitnesses noted the man was found partially unclad. A local trader, Chibuzor, reported noticing the body around midday, prompting residents to alert security personnel. Officers from the Osun State Command of … Read more