Osun news today from The Trumpet: government and politics, elections, local government affairs, security and community affairs from Osogbo, Ile-Ife, Ilesa, Ede, Iwo, Ikirun and across Osun State, updated every time we publish a new Osun story.
Osun State was created on 27 August 1991 from part of the old Oyo State, with Osogbo as its capital. Known as the State of the Living Spring, it is home to Ile-Ife and the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and borders Oyo, Kwara, Ekiti, Ondo and Ogun states.
Osun State at a glance
| Capital | Osogbo |
|---|---|
| Created | 27 August 1991 (from Oyo State) |
| Governor | Ademola Adeleke (since November 2022; re-elected August 2026) |
| Local government areas | 30 |
| Senatorial districts | Osun Central, Osun East, Osun West |
| Population (2006 census) | 3,416,959 |
| Slogan | State of the Living Spring |
| Region | South-West Nigeria |
What we cover in Osun
- Elections and politics: the 2026 governorship election and its aftermath, including Governor Adeleke’s certificate of return, our analysis of the poll and the APC’s Tinubu campaign council.
- Local government and funds: the council funding dispute, from the Osun LG crisis and ₦200bn funds to the state’s challenge to a $13.9m account freeze.
- Security: safety and policing, such as plans for AI cameras and drones and the probe into the Ikire killings.
- Infrastructure and community: projects and local life, including the national grid control centre planned for Osogbo and the Osogbo food shop scam.
Latest Osun news
Osun APC Unveils 168-Man Tinubu Campaign Council Amid Leadership Rift Over Adeleke’s Role
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled a 168-member presidential and parliamentary campaign council to…
Osun Plans AI Cameras, Drones For Statewide Security Surveillance
By Blessing Oziwo Osun State has unveiled plans to introduce an advanced security surveillance system featuring artificial intelligence-enabled cameras, drones,…
Osun LG Crisis: Reactions Trail Tinubu-Adeleke Peace Talks, Questions Raised Over ₦200bn Funds
Reactions have trailed reported peace talks between President Bola Tinubu and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke aimed at resolving the…
From Osun REC to South-West National Commissioner: Babalola Nominated as Ajayi’s Tenure Ends
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, the current Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun State, to become the National…
Osun Challenges $13.9 Million Account Freeze Order, Asks Court To Lift Bank Restrictions
The Osun State Government has asked the Federal High Court in Lagos to lift an interim order restricting withdrawals from…
Osogbo Food Scam: Residents Lose Money as Discounted Food Shop Vanishes Overnight
Residents and traders in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, have reportedly lost money after a foodstuff business that offered heavily…
NISO to Break Ground for Ultra-Modern National Control Centre in Osogbo
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) is scheduled to break ground for an ultra-modern National Control Centre in Osogbo, Osun…
Governor Adeleke Orders Probe Into Ikire Killings, Sets Up Coroner Inquest
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered a formal investigation into the killings and violence that rocked Ikire in Irewole…
16 Detained Osun Accord Party Members Regain Freedom
Sixteen members of the Accord Party arrested during the recently concluded Osun State governorship election have been released following the…
Isaac Fayose Raises Alarm Over Alleged Deaths, ₦100bn Spending in Osun Election
Social commentator and businessman Isaac Fayose has stirred controversy after reacting to the recently concluded Osun State governorship election, alleging…
Osun Police Reveal Why Gunmen Attacked Adeleke’s Convoy, Say Davido Was Target
The Osun State Police Command has revealed that Afrobeats star Davido was allegedly the target of the attack on Governor…
Adeleke Unveils ₦500m Fund, Scholarships For Osun Electoral Violence Victims
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced a ₦500 million Election Violence Victims Endowment Fund to provide relief and support…
Governor Adeleke Announces ₦500m Endowment Fund, Scholarships For Pre-Election Violence Victims
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced a ₦500 million endowment fund for victims of pre-election violence in the state,…
INEC Presents Certificate Of Return To Re-Elected Governor Adeleke
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented a certificate of return to Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, following his…
Osun 2026: INEC Under Scrutiny As Money Politics, Violence, Security Threats Test Nigeria’s Road To 2027
The outcome of the 2026 Osun State governorship election has renewed debate over the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process, with…
Osun, Adeleke And People Power, Lessons For Governor Alia
On Saturday, August 16, 2026, the big story was the governorship election in Osun State. And the incumbent, Sen. Ademola…
May Osun Happen In 2027
For many days to come, the talking point in Nigeria's political scene will be the just concluded Osun governorship election…
Obi Congratulates Adeleke, Osun Electorate, Says “When People Stand, Democracy Wins”
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 presidential election, Mr. Peter Obi, has congratulated Governor…
Tinubu Congratulates Governor Adeleke, Says Osun Victory Strengthens Democracy
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, describing the victory as a confirmation of…
Nyameh Hails Adeleke’s Victory, Says Osun Poll Affirms People’s Democratic Choice
The Accord Party’s gubernatorial candidate in the Taraba state, Professor Jerome Nyameh, has described the outcome of the just-concluded governorship…
Osun news: frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Osun State?
Osogbo is the capital of Osun State.
When was Osun State created?
Osun State was created on 27 August 1991 from part of the old Oyo State.
How many local government areas are in Osun State?
Osun State has 30 local government areas, across three senatorial districts: Osun Central, Osun East and Osun West.
Who is the governor of Osun State?
Ademola Adeleke has been Governor of Osun State since November 2022. He was re-elected in the August 2026 governorship election.
Who won the 2026 Osun governorship election?
INEC declared Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party the winner on 16 August 2026. He polled 511,067 votes to 444,815 for Bola Oyebamiji of the APC.
What is the slogan of Osun State?
Osun State’s official slogan is “State of the Living Spring”.
Where can I read the latest Osun news today?
This page updates automatically whenever The Trumpet publishes a story about Osun, so the newest reports always appear in the Latest Osun news section.
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