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Osun State
Osun State, known as the “State of the Living Spring,” is the cradle of Yoruba civilization and a global cultural destination. Rich in gold deposits and home to sacred shrines, Osun is a state where tradition meets modern governance. Naija News provides updates on Osun’s cultural festivals, political realignments, and economic reforms.
Quick Facts & Profile
| Category | Details |
| Current Governor | Ademola Adeleke (Accord Party) |
| Capital | Osogbo |
| Founded | August 27, 1991 |
| Slogan | State of the Living Spring |
| Geopolitical Zone | South West |
| Area | 9,251 km ² |
| Population | ~5.3 Million+ (Estimated) |
| ISO Code | NG-OS |
Geography and Borders
Osun is a landlocked state bordered by Kwara State to the north, Ekiti and Ondo States to the east, Ogun State to the south, and Oyo State to the west.
Governance: From 1991 to Date
Since its creation from Oyo State, Osun has seen high-stakes political shifts:
- Leo Segun Ajiborisha (1991–1992): The first Military Administrator.
- Isiaka Adeleke (1992–1993): The first Executive Governor of the state.
- Bisi Akande (1999–2003): Known for building the massive State Secretariat.
- Olagunsoye Oyinlola (2003–2010): Focused on educational expansion.
- Rauf Aregbesola (2010–2018): Known for “O-Resale” and massive school restructuring.
- Gboyega Oyetola (2018–2022): Emphasized civil service welfare and mining reforms.
- Ademola Adeleke (2022–Present): The incumbent governor who recently transitioned from the PDP to the Accord Party ahead of the 2026 elections.
Education and Landmarks
Osun is home to the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife and Osun State University. Its most famous landmark is the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the ancient Ooni of Ife’s Palace.
Osun APC, Adeleke’s Camp Clash Over Alleged Criminals In Govt House
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected Governor Ademola Adeleke’s response to allegations that wanted criminals were...
‘CP Briefed Me That Some Suspects Are Hiding In Govt House’ – IGP Tells Gov Adeleke
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has vowed to go after persons behind the rising wave of violence in Osun State...
Arrest My Son If He Ever Commits Crime – Adeleke Tells IGP
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said he will not shield anyone involved in criminal activities, including members of his family. Adeleke...
Court Orders Prosecution Of Police Officer Over Osun Truck Driver’s Killing
The Federal High Court in Abuja has awarded ₦200 million in damages against the Nigeria Police Force over the unlawful killing of...
Osun LG Vice Chairman Still In Captivity 22 Days After Abduction
The Vice Chairman of Ifedayo Local Government Area of Osun State, Mr Debo Farounbi, has yet to regain freedom 22 days after...
APC Has Nothing To Do With Allegations Of Violence In Osun – Oyintiloye Fires Back At Critics
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said that the party does not need to...
Don’t Politicize Esa-Oke Killing – APC Warns Adeleke
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Esa-Oke, Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State, have rejected attempts to link the...
Adeleke Demands Redeployment Of Osun Police Commissioner
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of suspected political thugs operating in the state, insisting...
One Killed In Osun Shooting, APC Supporter Dies In Campaign Accident
Political tension heightened in Osun State on Wednesday after an Accord Party (A) supporter was shot dead in Esa Oke, while an...
Wole Oke Denies Link To Osun Rally Killing, Demands Probe
A member of the House of Representatives and Director-General of the Osun State Governorship Campaign Council, Oluwole Oke, has denied allegations linking...
Osun 2026: Adeleke’s Aides, Accord Chieftains Defect To APC
Two aides of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and some chieftains of the Accord Party (AP) on Tuesday defected to the All...
Former Lawmaker Drags IGP To Court Over ‘Gestapo Style’ Arrest
A former member of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Ayodeji Arowele, has sued the Inspector General of Police and the Nigeria...
Father Recounts How Son Was Killed During Ilobu Violence
The father of a teenager allegedly killed during a violent incident in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area of Osun State, has narrated...
‘This Re-confirms Police Indulgence Of APC Political Thugs’ – Gov. Adeleke Condemns Killing Of 14-Year-Old Boy
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has opined that the killing of a 14-year-old boy in the Ilobu area of the state amid...
Court Sacks Osun APC LG Chairmen, Councillors
A Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, has sacked the chairmen and councillors elected on the platform of the All...
‘Violates Appeal Court Order’ – Gov Adeleke Rejects Deregistration Of Accord Party
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has described that judgement of the Federal High Court deregistering five political parties as an abuse...
Police Arrest Osun NUJ Secretary
Concern has gripped media practitioners in Osun State following the reported arrest of the Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),...
Update Emerges On Gov. Adeleke, Others After Stage Collapsed During Rally In Osun
A source has confirmed that Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke is unharmed after the stage collapsed during a political rally on Wednesday....
VIDEO: Gov Adeleke, Sister, Aides Fall As Overcrowded Stage Collapses At Campaign Rally
There was panic on Wednesday after a stage collapsed during the inauguration of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election canvassers in Ijebu-Jesa, Ori-Ade...