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Ila-Orangun Mourns as Olori Abosede Funmilayo Passes Away
The Ila-Orangun royal family has been thrown into mourning following the passing of Olori Abosede Funmilayo, wife of the Orangun of Ila, Oba Wahab Iyanda Oyedotun (Bibire I). Reports indicate that Olori Abosede died on Thursday, though circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear as of the time of this report. A condolence tribute was shared […]
Osun Amotekun Apprehends 9 Suspects For Theft, Burglary, Rape
The Osun State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, has disclosed it has apprehended nine suspects across different locations in the state for offenses ranging from livestock theft to burglary and rape of minors. This was disclosed by the Yusuf Idowu Abass, the Public Relations Officer of the Corps earlier today. He said, “in a […]
Court orders remand of fake lawyer in Osun
By Omolola Okanlawon A Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State has remanded a sispected fake lawyer, Oruhu Emmanuel Odey over alleged forgery. The defendant was arraigned before Magistrate Olusegun Ayilara Osogbo on a four-count bordering on impersonation, fraud, stealing, and forgery. The prosecutor, Mr. Saheed Anifowose, told the court that between December 15, 2020, […]
Osun Poly Suspends FYB Celebration
By Sola Isola The management of Osun State Polytechnic Iree has suspended Final Year Brethren Celebration, a ritual for all student of Nigerian tertiary institution at final year. This decision was announced in an internal memorandum of the institution signed by its registrar, Abiodun Oloyede obtained by Osun Spring Newspaper. The memorandum stated that the […]
2026: Omisore names all Osun APC Ward Chairmen as Campaign Coordinator (Video)
By Sola Isola An APC Governorship Aspirant in Osun State, Otunba Iyiola Omisore has named all APC Chairmen in the state as his campaign coordinator across the state. Omisore made this known in a now viral video obtained by Osun Spring in a meeting he held with all Ward Chairmen of APC in Osun state. […]
Osun First Lady Vows Crackdown on FGM
The First Lady of Osun State, Chief Mrs. Titilola Adebusola Adeleke has renewed her resolve to eliminate the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) across the state. She pledged that her office will continue to champion the protection of women and girls. Mrs. Adeleke made this known at a one-day high-level symposium on FGM’s legal […]
Osun Unveils First-Ever Early Childhood Development Strategy in Nigeria
The Osun State Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Project, on Monday, August 25, 2025, officially unveiled the Osun State Early Childhood Development Strategy at the Ministry’s Conference Hall in Osogbo. The event drew participants from across the health sector, including policymakers, medical practitioners, representatives of international partners, and project […]
Mainstream Schools Can Be Made Inclusive, Not Segregated — Ayeni
By Favour Odanye A non-profit organization, Community Advancement Initiative For Self-Reliance, CAI4SR has disclosed that creating schools for people with disabilities encourages segregation and undermines their sense of belonging. Speaking with newsmen after a training session in Osogbo recently, CAI4SR’s Executive Director, Eni Ayeni counselled the government to allow inclusive education by adapting mainstream schools […]
Phase 2 of Ada-Iree road to commence soon – Governor Adeleke
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has addressed the concerns of the student community about the state of Ada-Ire road, assuring the stakeholders that work is ongoing on the road in phases. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Governor, in a statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed noted that the worries of the […]
Free Wi-Fi: Osun Residents, Netizens Hail Governor Adeleke
Netizens across major platforms, including X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, have hailed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s free Wi-Fi project, hailing it as a bold step for digital inclusion and youth empowerment. The project, branded Imole Wi-Fi, was launched in Osogbo and is expected to expand to other parts of the state. Governor Adeleke, while unveiling the […]
