Category: Osun State

The local security network, Amotekun, has arrested 14 suspects of various crimes including two alleged serial rapists, in Osun State. Commander of the State Amotekun Corps, Dr. Isaac Omoyele, confirmed the arrests while parading the suspects in Osogbo the state capital, He said their offences ranged from armed robbery, to theft, and drug possession. It […]

One person has been killed in a violent clash between two rival cult groups at Oke Ola area in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. He was reportedly shot in the head during a gun battle with a rival cult hroup, and died instantly. Confirming the incident which happened on Sunday, the state police spokesman, Abiodun […]

A man, Jimoh Taofeek who allegedly killed his mother in Osun State has been remanded at the Ilesa Correctional Facility on the order of an Osogbo Magistrate Court. He was arraigned by the Nigeria Police Force on a one-count charge of murder. Police Prosecutor, ASP Fatoba Temitope,told the court that the incident occurred on February […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has slammed the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, for allegedly stopping the statutory monthly allocation to local  government councils in Osun State. A statement by its Director of Media, in the state, Oladele Bamiji, accused the AGF of overstepping his constitutional mandate, abuse […]

Catholic Diocesan Bishop of Osogbo, Most Rev. John Oyejola, has urged journalists to always uphold truth and ethical values in the discharge of their duties. He described them as heroes who deserve constant celebration for their critical role in driving societal development. The cleric spoke in his homily at a Holy Mass and the grand […]

The Police, in collaboration with residents of Abidogun community in Ota-Efun,  Osun State, have arrested a suspected serial housebreaker and two of his accomplices. The 42-years old principal suspect was reportedly caught breaking into a residence. Items allegedly stolen from the premises included one LG plasma TV; one 6kg gas cylinder; and one umbrella. Confirming […]

The Police have arrested two brothers who allegedly specialise in motorcycle theft in Osun astate. They were picked following complaints received at the Ikirun Police Area Command where operatives acted on intelligence report. Police spokesman in the state, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi alleged the suspects stole two motorcycles — a blue TVS Lady model marked KNR […]

As preparations intensify ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, the Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) Grassrooters Team has inaugurated unit and ward campaign coordinators in Boripe Local Government Area to boost local mobilization and support for their candidate within the All Progressives Congress (APC). The inauguration, held on Thursday, is part of an […]

An Osun State High Court sitting in Iwo has sentenced an Islamic cleric, Kabiru Ibrahim, to death by hanging for the murder of one Adeleke Lukman, in what was described by the court as a ritual killing disguised as spiritual consultation. Presiding judge Justice Lateef Adegoke found the accused guilty on a three-count charge of […]