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Police Assure Transparency, Rule of Law in Osogbo Shooting Investigation
By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has assured the public that a thorough and transparent investigation is underway into the shooting incident in the Dada Estate area of Osogbo which led to the death of a citizen. The assurance was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Force Public Relations […]
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APC Can’t Rewrite History — Group Defends Gov Adeleke on Ikirun Dispute
The Ijesa PDP Voice, a political advocacy group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has berated the All Progressives Congress (APC) for what it described as “a calculated campaign of misinformation” regarding the ongoing Obaship dispute in Ikirun, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State. In a statement signed by its Coordinator, Gideon Ogungbemi, the […]
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Kunle Buraimoh Felicitates Ataoja of Osogbo on 15th Coronation Anniversary
Renowned tech expert and founder of the Kunle Buraimoh Foundation, Kunle Buraimoh congratulates His Imperial Majesty, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji, Larooye II, the Ataoja of Osogboland, on the occasion of his 15th coronation anniversary. In a goodwill message made available to newwmen earlier today, Buraimoh described the anniversary as a monumental milestone in the reign […]
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Mechanic bags 3yrs jail for stealing 17 yam tubers in Osun
By Favour Odanye A Magistrate’s Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, on Wednesday sentenced a 28-year-old mechanic, Jimoh Akeem, to three years in prison for stealing 17 yam tubers worth N35,000. The Police Prosecutor, Cpl. Oluokun Babatunde, told the court that Akeem committed the offence on July 27, 2025, around 10:00 p.m., at the back […]
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Iwo–Osogbo Road: Osun Govt Debunks Pressure Claims, Contractors Say Work Begins Next Week
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the reconstruction of the Iwo–Osogbo road. He also dismissed speculations that the government acted only after public agitation. In a statement issued today by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor’s Spokesperson, it was revealed that the procurement process for the project had been in […]
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MC SUNSHINE To Host 5th Anniversary of his Comedy Show “BASKET of LAFF”
By Oluniyi Isamotu Adegboye Itunuoluwa, popularly known as MC SUNSHINE, has set ball rolling to host the 5th anniversary of his comedy show “BASKET of LAFF” The event, which is billed to hold on August 10th, 2025, at the Royal Spring Holiday Inn will parade several comedians and pop artists The event with the theme […]
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Ilesa Poisoning Victim Breaks Silence, Seeks Help After Father’s Death from Shock
The man at the centre of the widely publicised Ilesa poisoning incident, Ebenezer, has spoken for the first time since the attack. He debunked rumours of his death and appealing for urgent financial assistance to aid his recovery. In an exclusive interview conducted by journalist and advocate, Bode Olawoye, popularly known as Emotion Clinic, Ebenezer […]
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Why Male Priest Carried Sacred Calabash at Osun-Osogbo Festival?
The 2025 edition of the world-famous Osun-Osogbo Festival recorded an unusual but culturally valid adjustment in its centuries-old tradition, as a male priest carried the symbolic white calabash—known as Igba Osun—instead of the newly appointed Arugba. The Igba Osun, a sacred vessel containing spiritual offerings for the river goddess, is traditionally borne by the Arugba, […]
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“Release Osun LG Funds to the State Government” — Ataoja of Osogbo Tells President Tinubu at Osun Osogbo Festival Grand Finale
The Ataoja of Osogbo Land, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Larooye II, has made a powerful public appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging the immediate release of the withheld Local Government allocations meant for Osun State. Speaking at the grand finale of the Osun Osogbo Festival 2025, the respected monarch warned that the ongoing financial blockade […]
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Police Assure Maximum Security Ahead of Osun Osogbo Festival Grand Finale
As anticipation builds toward the grand finale of the annual Osun Osogbo Festival slated for Friday, August 8, 2025, the Osun State Police Command has assured residents, tourists, and stakeholders of its preparedness to ensure a peaceful and incident-free celebration. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, on behalf […]