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Osogbo Association Advises Ataoja to Maintain Political Impartiality
A local group, Oroki United Front, has called on the Ataoja of Osogbo to stay neutral in political affairs after reports of a political meeting held at his palace ahead of the Osun governorship election.
Osun NUJ Decries Surge in Election-Related Violence Ahead of 2026 Polls
The Osun NUJ is calling for urgent action to curb rising political violence ahead of the August 2026 governorship election, citing 13 deaths in recent months.
Relatives of Slain Teenager Request IGP Intervention to Apprehend Eight Suspects in Ilobu
The family of 14-year-old Ezekiel Olapade has petitioned the IGP to arrest eight suspects allegedly responsible for a fatal shooting incident in Ilobu, Osun State.
UNIOSUN Closes Ifetedo Campus Following Student Fatality
Osun State University has suspended activities at its Ifetedo campus indefinitely after the death of a 400-level student, triggering a review of campus health and utility facilities.
DIG Adegoke Emphasizes Police Neutrality and Security Vigilance in Osun
DIG Fayoade Mustapha Adegoke visited Osun State to reinforce police neutrality and effectiveness, commending local leadership while pledging a non-partisan approach to security during the election period.
Abuja Lawyer Urges IGP to Tackle Political Violence in Osun
Abuja attorney Pelumi Olajengbesi has petitioned the IGP to address rising political killings in Osun State, demanding the redeployment of the state's police chief and a tactical intervention to ensure election security.
Fatal accident hits APC campaign event in Osun state
A truck hit a group of APC supporters during an Osun State campaign rally, killing one person and injuring seven others.
Osun Political Camps Trade Blame Following Fatalities and Traffic Incident
Political rivalry intensifies in Osun State as the APC and the Imole Campaign Council trade accusations following a murder in Esa-Oke and a fatal road accident in Ede.
Osun Group Denounces Political Violence, Appeals for National Harmony
The Forum for Nation Builders and Social Development has criticized the surge in political violence in Osun State, calling for restraint and urging authorities to prosecute those involved in recent disturbances.
Osun Police Peace Meeting Overshadowed by APC and Accord Party Absence
Representatives of the All Progressives Congress and the Accord Party were notably absent during a crucial peace conference organized by the Osun State Police Command to reduce election-related violence.