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The APC in Osun State has accused the Joint Labour Movement of planning a violent protest in support of the government, while the Labour Movement denies these claims and confirms its intention to picket a bank.

The Osun APC accuses the Joint Labour Movement of planning a violent protest in support of the state government amidst a local government allocation dispute.

Osun State has announced an increase in its teachers’ recruitment, raising the total from 1,000 to 1,241 to include more qualified applicants.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Nigeria has called for discipline and accountability among staff and citizens as the country prepares for elections in Ekiti and Osun states.

Youths in Osun State have been urged by experts to resist political manipulation that could lead to further violence amid rising tensions from boundary disputes among local communities.

INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan emphasizes the importance of discipline and integrity from Ramadan in ensuring credible elections in Ekiti and Osun.

President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Initiative donated 1,600 bags of rice to support indigent residents in Osun State, aiding both Muslim and Christian communities during their respective celebrations.

A retired deputy police chief has called on parents in Osun State, Nigeria, to encourage their children to join the police force amid declining interest from the youth.

The Osogbo community in Nigeria's Osun State has prohibited political discussions and the wearing of party uniforms at Eid praying grounds during this year's celebrations.

Heavy rainfall and technical faults have led to power outages in multiple communities in Osun State, Nigeria, as reported by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company.

The Osun State Commissioner of Police has urged parents to warn their children against unlawful gatherings ahead of the Eid al-Fitr celebrations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining public peace.

The National Association of Nigerian Students in South-West Nigeria held a protest in Osogbo, demanding improvements in the region's electricity supply.

A Nigerian lawmaker has awarded scholarships to 1,240 students in Osun State to promote technical education.

The Osun State Police Command is investigating police personnel and customs operatives involved in the shooting death of a driver along the Iwo–Osogbo Road.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke criticized the Osun APC for threats to use federal power to disrupt upcoming elections, emphasizing governance over election rigging.

Two operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a driver in Osun State.

Two Nigeria Customs officers have been arrested by Osun State Police for their involvement in the shooting death of a driver during a vehicle chase.

A driver was allegedly shot dead by Nigeria Customs Service operatives on the Osogbo–Iwo Road in Osun State, prompting public outrage and calls for an investigation.

The NPA's Executive Director calls for prayers for the APC's success in the upcoming Osun governorship election and the 2027 general elections.

The election of new leadership for the Inter-Party Advisory Council in Osun State was postponed due to the absence of the electoral committee members.

A pressure group within the Osun State PDP has called for intervention from the national party leadership to prevent the collapse of its structure in the state.

The Osun State Police have issued a notice declaring two men wanted in connection with the murder of a Federal Road Safety Corps officer and her daughter.

Gombe State has sent 700 recruits for training as forest guards to enhance security and protect its forest reserves.

The Gombe State Forest Guards have begun their training at a Mobile Police Training School in Osun State to enhance security in the region's forest reserves.

Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, is engaging with All Progressives Congress stakeholders in Osun State to prepare for the 2026 governorship election.

The All Progressives Congress in Osun State accused Governor Adeleke of planning to secretly take out a loan of N300 billion using local government areas as collateral, a claim that the governor has dismissed.

The Olowu of Kuta in Osun State has called for increased efforts to combat voter apathy ahead of the 2027 elections, emphasizing the role of traditional rulers and the need for improved security.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke expressed his condolences over the death of former Super Eagles coach Adegboye Onigbinde, recognizing his significant contributions to Nigerian football.

Lere Oyewumi, the senator from Osun West and last PDP member in Osun, has defected to the Accord Party amid a wave of defections from the PDP.

Minister Oyetola intensifies political engagement among APC leaders in preparation for the upcoming Osun governorship election.

The Osun State chapter of the APC has stated that it has not anointed any candidates for the upcoming 2027 elections and urged members to avoid misunderstandings.

The sixth edition of the National Table Tennis Championships, featuring over 250 players, will be held in Osun State, Nigeria from April 12 to April 17, 2026.

Osun State University has received full accreditation from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria to graduate medical students.

Osun State Government has released the first batch of successful applicants for teaching positions in public schools across the state.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilesa warned about encroachment and illegal occupancy of university land by land grabbers.

Bola Oyebamiji, the APC candidate for the Osun governorship election, asserts that the party is committed to winning without depending on federal support.

Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress candidate for the Osun 2026 governorship election, has chosen Benjamin Adereti as his running mate.

Gideon Aloba, a Labour Party leader in Osun State, is calling for reconciliation to resolve ongoing factional disputes within the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

A senator from Osun has secured approval for a five-kilometre access road aimed at improving healthcare and connectivity in his constituency.

Residents of Osun State protested against poor electricity supply and issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company to improve services.

Nigerian Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi has obtained presidential approval for a five-kilometre access road to enhance healthcare and rural connectivity in Osun Central.

Residents in Osogbo, Nigeria, protested against poor electricity supply, demanding improvements and threatening action if their demands are not met within seven days.

A mentorship camp in Ile-Ife, Osun State, trained 50 youths on discipline and the dangers of cybercrime.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke celebrated Pastor Enoch Adeboye's 84th birthday with singing and dancing during a recent courtesy visit.

The Osun State chapter of the PDP is facing internal conflict as party leaders issue opposing directives regarding support for Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election.

The Akire of Ikire, Oba Olatunde Falabi, has passed away at the age of 91, prompting mourning from local officials and community members in Osun State.

Factions within the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party are in conflict over support for Governor Ademola Adeleke's reelection bid.

Six members of the House of Representatives from Osun State have defected from the PDP to the Accord Party, predicting a significant victory for Governor Ademola Adeleke in the upcoming election.

Osun State lawmakers have called for an investigation into alleged ghost workers in the state's payroll following a controversial audit report.

The Speaker of Osun State House, Adewale Egbedun, along with 24 lawmakers, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the Accord Party in Nigeria.