Gunmen have abducted the Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Samaila Bagudu. The lawmaker was kidnapped on Friday in his hometown, Bagudu Local Government Area. Sources said the gunmen stormed Bagudu town, shooting indiscriminately. According to the sources, the deputy speaker was abducted shortly after finishing his prayers and leaving the mosque […] The post Gunmen Abduct Kebbi Deputy Speaker Bagudu appeared first on OsunDefender.

The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Osun Chapter has appealed to the state government to prioritise agriculture and provide greater support to farmers, noting that such measures would encourage youth participation in farming and strengthen food security. AFAN also warned that the state could face food shortages if supplies from other regions were disrupted, […] The post Osun May Face Food Shortages – AFAN appeared first on OsunDefender.

A move by the Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Olubiyi Toriola, to install a new Iyaloja (market leader) has stirred controversy among market men and women in the town. OSUN DEFENDER gathered that the process to install a new Iyaloja by the monarch is in top gear after the removal of Alhaja Khadijat Ibraheem Araokanmi, […] The post Controversy Trails Removal Of Iyaloja In Modakeke appeared first on OsunDefender.

As Judiciary Staff Insist On Improved Welfare Awaiting Trials Suffer, As Strike Enters 2nd Month APC Blames Adeleke Over Crisis The ongoing industrial action embarked upon by the Osun Chapter of Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), has grounded court activities in the last six weeks with no hope in sight for the suspension of […] The post Justice On Hold In Osun appeared first on OsunDefender.

  A tragic incident occurred on Friday in Bida, Niger State, where a little girl reportedly lost her life and several others sustained injuries following a stampede during an alleged cash distribution exercise linked to Governor Umar Bago’s pre-election activities. According to SaharaReporters, the incident took place near House 7, the governor’s usual lodge in […] The post Little Girl Dies, Others Injured In Stampede As Residents Jostle For Governor’s Pre-Election Cash Distribution appeared first on OsunDefender.

‎ ‎ ‎The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has opposed President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel, saying it may further deepen the economic hardship being experienced by Nigerians. ‎ ‎The party said Nigerians were already burdened by the astronomically high cost of living, warning the President not […] The post 15% Fuel Tax: ‘Don’t Push Nigerians To The Wall’, ADC Tackles Tinubu appeared first on OsunDefender.

‎‎The immediate-past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has said that Nigeria’s security was in safe hands with current Service Chiefs appointed by President Bola Tinubu. ‎He also said that he was leaving the Armed Forces of Nigeria with a “clear conscience” after giving his best to the nation. ‎General Musa (Rtd) […] The post Ex-CDS Musa Bows Out, Says Nigeria’s Security In Capable Hands appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has declined to grant an application filed by former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, seeking an order restraining the Peoples Democratic Party from going ahead with its planned national convention. Lamido had, through his counsel, Jeph Njikonye (SAN), filed a motion ex parte, praying the court to issue an […] The post Court Declines Sule Lamido’s Bid To Stop PDP National Convention appeared first on OsunDefender.

Peoples Democratic Party Federal Lawmakers from the southeast region have threatened to boycott the party’s forthcoming National Convention in Ibadan over alleged moves to rezone the position of National Woman Leader from the Southeast to the South South. Led by the member representing Ideato North/South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, the lawmakers […] The post South East PDP Lawmakers Threaten To Boycott Convention Over Woman Leader Position appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the judgement of the Federal High Court, Abuja, does not invalidate its forthcoming National Convention. OSUN DEFENDER reports that Justice James Omotosho had ordered the PDP not to go ahead with the convention scheduled for Ibadan, Oyo State capital, next month But the party in a statement signed […] The post Our National Convention Will Hold As Scheduled – PDP appeared first on OsunDefender.

The United States of America has designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged threat to Christianity.  President Donald Trump in a tweet, alleged that thousands of Christians were killed in Nigeria by radical Islamists, adding that something must be done on the development. Trump ordered Congressman Riley Moore, together with Chairman Tom […] The post USA Designates Nigeria A “Country of Particular Concern” Over Christian Killings appeared first on OsunDefender.

The women’s wing of the leading political organisation in Osun State, Omoluabi Progressives on Thursday held a solidarity meeting in Ilesa, where they renewed their commitment to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the leadership vision of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. In a statement signed on Friday by the Publicity Secretary of Omoluabi Progressives, Abosede Oluwaseun, […] The post Omoluabi Ladies Reaffirm Support for ADC, Aregbesola appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has removed Rep Abubakar Gummi from office for leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Gummi, who represented Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency in Zamfara, was barred by Justice Obiora Egwuatu from being recognised as a member of the House of Representatives. The judge also directed […] The post Court Sacks Zamfara Lawmaker for Defecting to APC appeared first on OsunDefender.

The House of Representatives has inaugurated an ad hoc committee to investigate alleged illegal deductions from civil servants’ salaries and multiple bank charges imposed on customers across Nigeria. Speaking at the committee’s inauguration in Abuja, Chairman Hon. Kelechi Nwogu said the probe follows increasing complaints from Nigerians over arbitrary and unexplained deductions by government agencies […] The post Reps Probe Illegal Deductions, Multiple Bank Charges Nationwide appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared a total, nationwide, and indefinite strike set to begin at midnight on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The announcement was made on Friday by NARD President, Dr. Muhammad Usman Suleiman, following a meeting of the association’s National Executive Council (NEC). Dr. Suleiman said the strike became necessary […] The post Resident Doctors Announce Nationwide Indefinite Strike Over Unmet Demands appeared first on OsunDefender.

‎ ‎ ‎A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, ordered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not to go ahead with its convention scheduled for Ibadan, Oyo State capital, next month. ‎ ‎Justice James Omotosho gave the order while ruling in a suit filed to determine whether the party could proceed with its planned national […] The post Court Bars PDP From Holding Convention appeared first on OsunDefender.

  The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, is providing 500 comprehensive scholarships to academically gifted young Africans dedicated to revolutionising healthcare across the continent. Read more about Opportunities Through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UGHE, outstanding African students who face financial and social challenges—particularly young women, refugees, […]

  The second cohort of the Advancing Nutrition Through Female-Led Processing (ANTFem) Program is now accepting applications. This initiative is dedicated to empowering women-owned food enterprises operating in Nigeria. Read more about Opportunities Food Health Systems Advisory (FHSA) runs the ANTFem program, which focuses on supporting women entrepreneurs who are making an impact in five […]

  eHealth Africa (eHA) is now accepting applications for its groundbreaking All-Female Internship Program scheduled for the first half of 2026. This distinctive program is created to provide young women with hands-on experience, practical skills, and leadership development to support their success in the global health and technology sectors. Read more about Opportunities Program Overview […]

  Africa Agility, a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young African women through technology and innovation, has opened applications for the 9th cohort of its African Girls in Tech (AGIT) programme. Read more about Opportunities This completely funded program provides African girls with internationally recognized digital and entrepreneurial competencies, enabling them to develop successful […]

  The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Joint Qualification System (NOGICJQS), is now accepting applications for its 2025 Oil and Gas Training Program. Read more about Opportunities This program reflects NCDMB’s dedication to developing indigenous expertise within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector by […]

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has appealed to the Osun State Government to consider reducing tuition fees at the Osun State University (UNIOSUN). NANS President, Comrade Olusola Ladoja, who was in Osun on a campus tour made the appeal on Wednesday, during a courtesy visit to Governor Ademola Adeleke at the Governor’s office, […] The post NANS Seek Reduction In UNIOSUN Tuition appeared first on OsunDefender.

An indigene of Osun State, Miss Saka Aliyat, has emerged as the overall best graduating student at the Choice De Immaculate Demonstration School (CIDS), Obosi in Idemili North LGA, Anambra State of the school. Aliyat, bagged awards in multiple subjects, including Igbo language, English, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Economics and Marketing. The Yoruba girl, who smiled […] The post Osun Girl Emerges Igbo Best Student In Anambra School appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, and the Odole Owa family in Ilesa have traded words over the removal of High Chief Adebola Orolugbagbe as the Odole of Ilesa. Chief Orolugbagbe was removed last week by the Owa Obokun and replaced with a new Odole of Ilesa, High Chief Makanjuola Afolabi. However, […] The post Owa, Family Bicker Over Installation Of New Odole Of Ilesa appeared first on OsunDefender.

Anambra State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nicholas Ukachukwu, has criticised Governor Charles Soludo over the rising cases of baby factories and illegal adoptions, blaming the situation on insecurity and the government’s failure to act decisively. Speaking in an interview on TVC, Ukachukwu said insecurity had forced many industries in the state […] The post Soludo’s Inaction Fueling Baby Factories, Illegal Adoptions — Ukachukwu appeared first on OsunDefender.

As Over 151,000 Residents Register Ahead of the August 8, 2026 governorship election in Osun State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said political parties in the state must hold their primaries between November 24 and December 15, 2025. This is in line with Section 84 of the Electoral Act, 2022, which mandates political […] The post 2026: INEC Fixes Deadline For Party Primaries appeared first on OsunDefender.

When puzzled or she could not decipher whatever was happening the exclamation from the fictional Alice in Wonderland is that “ it is getting curiouser and Curiouser.” Alice in Wonderland every toddler knows is a children’s book but on occasions, life imitates fiction and even tragic – Comedy. A good recent example is the reversal […] The post EDITORIAL: Curiouser And Curiouser appeared first on OsunDefender.

By Olufunmilayo Adebomi Ojo Despite significant progress in achieving gender equality in many aspects of society, the representation of women in government remains a critical issue worldwide. Women continue to be underrepresented in political decision-making bodies, including national parliaments, cabinets, and local governments. This lack of equal representation has profound implications for governance, policy-making, and […] The post The Discourse: The Implications Of Low Women Representation In Government: A Call For Gender Equality appeared first on OsunDefender.

By Matt Olu Olowokere As Osun State readies itself for another political season, one question is beginning to echo across citizen circles, social media threads, and party caucuses alike: Can the African Democratic Congress (ADC) truly shake the foundations of Osun’s political landscape? A party once peripheral may now be testing the durability of the […] The post [PERSPECTIVE] The Future Of Osun Politics: Will ADC Disrupt The Status Quo? appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Benue State Government has ordered the closure of a private hospital and mortuary in Okpokwu Local Government Area after a 54-year-old woman who tested positive for Lassa fever died. Commissioner for Health and Human Resources, Dr Paul Ogwuche, announced the closure in Makurdi, explaining that it was part of emergency measures to contain the […] The post Benue Govt Seals Hospital, Morgue After Woman Dies of Lassa Fever appeared first on OsunDefender.

‎‎The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed that Nigerians lost an estimated N300.2 billion to fraudulent investment schemes in recent years. ‎ ‎The development according to the commission has prompted SEC to intensify its enforcement and investor protection measures across the financial sector. ‎ ‎Head of Fintech and Innovation Department at the SEC AbdulRasheed […] The post N300.2bn Lost To Ponzi Schemes – SEC appeared first on OsunDefender.

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday told the new Service Chiefs that what Nigerians expect from them is results and not flimsy excuses, as the country is in a hurry to celebrate peace. ‎ ‎The President, therefore, ordered them to smash in the head the new armed groups he described as new snakes in troublesome areas […] The post Nigerians Expect Results, Not Excuses Tinubu Charges New Service Chiefs appeared first on OsunDefender.

Britain’s King Charles III has stripped his younger brother, Prince Andrew, of all remaining royal titles and ordered his eviction from the Royal Lodge, following renewed pressure over his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to the royal family, Andrew will now be known simply as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and must vacate the Royal […] The post King Charles Banishes Brother From Royal Residence, Strips Titles appeared first on OsunDefender.

‎A former governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has dragged the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking an order to stop the November 15 National Convention of the party. ‎The convention is billed to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State, between November 15 and 16 for the purpose of […] The post Sule Lamido Drags PDP To Court, Seeks Halt Of Nov.15  Convention  appeared first on OsunDefender.

‎ ‎The political atmosphere in Osun State grew tense on Thursday as the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) locked horns over the screening of Governor Ademola Adeleke ahead of the 2026 governorship election. ‎ ‎Osun Defender gathered that Governor Adeleke was screened at the PDP National Secretariat, Legacy House, […] The post Osun 2026: APC, PDP Lock Horns Over Adeleke’s Screening, Performance Record appeared first on OsunDefender.

A gubernatorial aspirant under the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2026 Ekiti state governorship election, Mrs Abimbola Olawumi, has prayed the Federal High Court in Abuja to nullify the party’s primary that produced Governor Biodun Oyebanji as its candidate. Olawumi, in a suit filed by her team of lawyers led by O.A. Olawuyi, sought […] The post Ekiti Guber: APC Aspirant Drags Oyebanji To Court, Seeks Nullification Of Gov’s Endorsement appeared first on OsunDefender.