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19/05/2024

Tragedy As Mother, Two Kids Returning From Vigil Crushed To Death In Osun

Tragedy struck in Ode-Omu town in Ayedade local government area of Osun State on Saturday after a private car crushed a mother and two children returning from vigil to death.

According to the Nation report, they were crushed to death while on motorcycle. The rider simply identified as Abraham also died.

A source in the community Sogo said: “There was a fatal accident as a private car with registration number BDG 481 JD coming from Ibadan crushed a motorcycle which conveyed two children, mother and toddler coming from church around 6am at Obada market in Ode-Omu.”

He added: “One of the children was rescued as two children, mother and the rider died instantly. The driver of the car escaped leaving two other occupants. There was mob action as they dragged two of them out and set them ablaze.”

Osun Police spokesperson Yemisi Opalola confirmed the incident, stating the two occupants of the private car set ablaze were rescued and taken to the hospital for treatment.

14/05/2024

16-Year-Old Girl Declared Missing In Osogbo

A 16-year-old girl, Damilola M. Ebong, has been declared missing in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, AMILOADED reports.

In a statement released by an Osogbo-based blog stated that Damilola left home around Dagbolu to Igbona on Monday.

It was gathered that she has yet to return home, and all efforts by her family to reach her have proven abortive.

The family urged the general public to call 08134513222 or report to the nearest police station if they come across her.

09/05/2024

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01/05/2024

My husband came home and met his friend in our house eating (I served him food when he came cos each time he come to visit my husband I serve them together but this time around he came when my husband had gone out)

My husband walked in with a heavy face and just greeted us like he was forced to greet us, he went straight to the room and didn't come out.

I excused myself and left his friend still eating, wen I got to the room I met my husband on the bed, I asked if he didn't see his friend and why he is here all alone.

The next thing I heard was gbas gbos on my face💔😳

Daniel what did I do? He gave me another fried slap😭 and he began to rain insults on me as to why I gave his friend food and sat comfortably gisting when he was away.....

I could say a word, he pushed me and walked away.

I over heard him telling his friend he was going out that they will see tomorrow. I couldn't come out to even clear the dishes until his friend left.

He came back this morning and wen I asked where he slept, he asked me to leave his house if I can't stay with him without asking where he's coming from starting from today.

I'm not just confused but blank, I don't know if I should talk to him about his friends visit or be mute or just leave.

Pls help me out💔

30/04/2024

And behold the new Osun state logo

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30/04/2024

Apply for N1billion manufacturing fund using the link https://www.fedgrantandloan.gov.ng/

30/04/2024

Somewhere in Osogbo.

07/04/2024

38YEAR OLD FULL-TIME HOUSEWIFE WHOSE HUSBAND ASKS HIS FRIEND TO JOIN THEM DURING S*X, IS CONFUSED ABOUT THE PATERNITY OF HER CHILD

Hello Omajuwa. I am a 38-year-old full-time housewife who got married traditionally about 5 years ago. My husband is a 49-year-old who had told me he got divorced 7years ago and had 2children from the previous marriage. The ex-wife and children stay in Canada. He is an architect who travels from time to time.

We have been looking up to God for a child since we got married and my husband has been quite understanding. He does not stress me about our childlessness. My mother-in-law rarely picks my calls and does not trouble me about a child too. My best friend keeps advising me to do my best to give my husband a child so as to secure my place in his family.

Few months ago, my husband’s friend started living with us. It started out as him coming to stay the weekend but he has refused to leave. Whenever I bring it up, my husband simply say that the friend is trying to get on his feet and he is helping him out because the friend was there for him in the past as well.

One afternoon, the friend walked in on my husband and I having s*x and instead of getting furious, my husband asked that he joined us. I felt embarrassed that day but got used to it overtime. My husband had said it’s just s*x so the friend joins us occasionally. My husband travels a lot for work and sometimes when I feel too lonely, I simply go to his friend’s room to sort myself.

However, few days ago, I found out I am pregnant. My husband has been on a business trip for over a month now and I do not know how to tell him. Hope he won’t question the paternity of this child? How do I know whose child I am carrying? Would it matter to him? Do I just get rid of the pregnancy? I finally have what I have been longing for all these years but hope it will not ruin my home? Please help me.

17/12/2023

BABA OOSA OF OSOGBO, OSUNYEMI IFARINU IFABODE, GRATEFULLY EXTENDS APPRECIATION FOR OVERWHELMING SUPPORT DURING THE PASSING OF IYA OSUN OSUNWEDE OMODARA

Osunyemi Ifarinu Ifabode, the esteemed Baba Oosa of Osogboland, extends his heartfelt gratitude to all Ifa priests (Babalawo), Osun worshippers, masquerade worshipers, members of the Moferaiyese organization worldwide, all traditionalists and most especially the Ataoja of Osogboland, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun, for their unwavering support during the recent passing of Iya Osun Osunwede Omodara, the Iya Osun of Osogboland.

In a time of profound loss, the Baba Oosa on behalf of the Osun devotees wishes to express his sincere appreciation to the entire traditionalists community for their overwhelming support. The outpouring of solidarity has been a testament to the strength of the traditionalists community and the deep bonds that unite its members.

The Baba Oosa extends special gratitude to the Ataoja of Osogboland, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun, for his exceptional moral, financial, and spiritual support during this challenging period. Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun's leadership and generosity have played a pivotal role in providing comfort and assistance to the grieving community.

The Baba Oosa of Osogboland also acknowledges with deep appreciation the solidarity of Ifa priests, Osun devotees, traditionalists, masquerade worshipers, and members of the Moferaiyese organization worldwide. Their presence, condolences, and acts of kindness have been a source of strength for the late Iya Osun of Osogboland during this difficult time.

"To everyone who traveled from near and far to attend the burial of Iya Osun Osunwede Omodara, your presence has been a source of solace and a testament to the unity of the traditionalists community, thank you."

19/08/2023

Adeleke declares Monday as public holiday for Isese Day celebration

In a move aimed at fostering unity and religious harmony, the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has officially proclaimed Monday, August 21, 2023, as a public holiday to honor the traditional religious worshippers’ annual Isese Day celebration.

The announcement was made through a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi.

The statement on behalf of the State Governor reads as follows:

”I have the honour and privilege to convey the compliment and best wishes of the Executive Governor of Osun state, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke to all traditional religion worshippers in Osun state on the occasion of this year’s 2023 Isese Day celebrations coming up tomorrow 20th August 2023.

”As a government that promotes oneness, unity and religious harmony between the practitioners of different religions in Osun state, Mr. Governor has approved, Monday,the 21st of August 2023 as a Public Holiday throughout the state.

“Finally, Mr Governor while congratulating all traditional religion worshippers and wishing them happy celebrations on this occasion, also wishes to implore them to make the occasion not only peaceful and fun-filled but another opportunity to pray for the government and good people of Osun state.

“The state government wishes Isese adherents a peaceful and rewarding celebration”, the statement from the honourable Commissioner concludes.

11/08/2023

Osun Osogbo Festival 2023

03/08/2023

A WOMAN GOES TO PRISON TO VISIT HER HUSBAND WHO HAS JUST BEEN SENTENCED TO FORTY (40) YEARS IN JAIL

As soon as she enters the visiting room, she hugs him and exclaims with tears in her eyes: "Oh! Roger, 40 years, Roger?"

And the husband replies: "Well, my love, what are you going to do?"

"Oh, Roger...! spoke to the judge handling your case,"

"And what did he say, my love?"

"He told me that every time I make love with him, he will reduce my prison sentence by one year."

"What! !! What a miserable bastard and what did you say to that son of a bitch?"

"Oh, Roger! We'll talk about it at home, pick up your stuff, let's go!!! (40 years covered already, I have slept with him already)

Is this woman to be congratulated or not? Does she love her husband?

THE DEBATE IS open!
MARRIAGE OR DIVORCE?

ADITU (RIDDLE)

02/08/2023

The establishment of the bill for federal university of Osogbo passed through first reading at the senate. Sponsored by Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi Ajagunla representing Osun Central.

23/07/2023

APC: How the struggle for 2026 fiber cost Omisore his seat

By Segun Ojo, Ilesa

The removal of Senator Iyiola Omisore as the National Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may have the undertone of the politics of who picks the party’s ticket for the Osun governorship poll in 2026.

Elected at the party’s March 27 Convention, Omisore’s four years tenure as the APC’s national scribe was cut short with his purported resignation announced by the Deputy National Chairman (North), Senator Abubakar Kyari, at a meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party in Abuja on Monday.

Insinuations, mostly on social media platforms, have attributed the removal of Omisore, which was done alongside that of the National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, to financial impropriety

But away from the insinuations, feelers have hinted that the Omisore was eased out of his position in the APC to wither his chance at clinching the party’s ticket for the 2026 governorship poll. Omisore has a longtime aspiration to govern Osun state, and the former deputy governor is believed to be counting on his position as the national secretary to get the APC ticket to actualize his governorship aspiration.

In Imo state, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, who is the National Secretary of main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) clinched the party’s ticket to contest the state’s governorship seat in the November poll, and Omisore, according to feelers from is camp, is also considering to take similar route to try his luck for the Osun governorship seat under the platform of the APC in 2026.

Although, subtle and only known to close confidants, but former Osun state governor, Gboyega Oyetola got wind of the former deputy governor’s intention and took steps to frustrate his plans. Oyetola had lost re-election in the 2022 poll, and still nurses the ambition to return to the Bola Ige House by contesting the 2026 governorship election on the platform of the APC.

According to an insider, Oyetola began to grew wary of Omisore shortly after the presidential election when the Ife born politician literally took up the advocacy against using the court to hijack Osun state from Governor Ademola Adeleke.

The source said Oyetola was taken aback after Omisore cautioned against manipulating the courts to take back Osun from Adeleke as vigorously pushed by the former governor and some of his lieutenants in a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja during the pendency of litigation on the governorship poll.

“From that meeting, Oyetola knew something was off but could not say what exactly was until recently when he found out that Omisore is putting up mechanism in place to be the APC flagbearer in 2026 leveraging on the office of the national secretary,” a close ally of Oyetola who does not want his name in print hinted.

The finding, the source noted, miffed Oyetola who feared Omisore may block his path to the APC ticket in 2026 if he remains the national scribe of the party before the primary, and activated steps to get him out of the position.

It was at this point, the source stressed, that the fate of Omisore to leave the NWC was sealed, even though Oyetola maintained an outlook that suggested all was well between them.

The plot, an APC chieftain in Osun told our reporter, was however not an easy sell to President Tinubu, who though want the national chairman, Adamu out, favoured Omisore to retain his position going by the role he played in his emergence as the party’s presidential candidate.

But Oyetola got his way through another former governor in the state, Chief Bisi Akande, who the chieftain said have a sore past with Omisore, to persuade Tinubu to include the former deputy governor in the purge at the APC’s NWC.

“From the start, the plan was to get Adamu out, but in-between, Omisore was dragged in to disrupt his plan for the 2026 governorship race. Initially, Asiwaju (Tinubu) was not buying the idea of pushing Omisore out of the NWC, but changed his mind after Baba Akande weighed in,” the chieftain noted.

“As all of these was going on, Omisore was left in the dark, and he was banking on the impression that the President (Tinubu) has his back. That was why he attended the NWC meeting before he was excused because he never thought he would be asked to go.”

The treatment meted to Omisore is causing ripple among his bloc of the APC in Osun state, as many loyalists expressed disgust at the manner in which the former senator was eased out of office.

A loyalist who spoke to this reporter on the development, said Omisore was unfairly targeted by those who are intimidated by his increasing acceptability in the APC, warning that “the removal of Omisore pose a grave danger to any effort to revive the party in Osun to challenge the PDP.”

“It is unimaginable that given Omisore’s loyalty and commitment to the APC, some people will think the way to reward him is to force him out of office just because he has governorship ambition. Is having ambition now a crime or they are saying Omisore isn’t qualified?” he asked rhetorically.

22/07/2023

𝟮𝟱 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗦 & 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗥𝗨𝗕𝗔 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘.

The first Nigerian Medical Doctor was Nathaniel Thomas King. His father was Rev Thomas King who assisted Bishop Ajayi Crowder in translating the Bible to Yoruba language. Dr King lived from 1847 to 1884.

The Yoruba language is the Niger-Congo language with the largest number of native speakers in the world, 50 million people speak Yoruba language natively in 2022 according to Ethnologue.

The first Nigerian Lawyer was Chief Sapara Williams. A Yoruba man who became a Lawyer in 1879. He was the Lodifi of Ilesa.

WNTV Ibadan was the first TV station in Nigeria and Africa. The first broadcast was aired on October 31, 1959. The government of Yorubaland were visionary enough ensuring their denizens had access to mass audiovisual media before countries like; Egypt: 1960, New Zealand: 1960, Israel: 1966 & South Africa: 1976. The station played a significant role in beaming taped Yoruba traveling theatre productions to households all over the old Western region.

The first Nigerian to release a music album was Canon Josiah Jesse Ransome-Kuti, Fela Anikulapo’s grandfather and Wole Soyinka’s great grandfather. He released it in 1878 and his last album was released in August 1921. His works are still kept at the British Museum.

In 1894, Olayinka Herbert Macaulay became the first trained Nigerian Engineer. He also trained in England as an Architect. He was a Civil Engineer. He later ventured into politics and formed the first political party in Nigeria, Nigeria National Democratic Party, NNDP in 1923 and later the NCNC, the National Council of Nigeria and Cameroons. He was also a Journalist and a Surveyor. He is widely considered as the founder of Nigerian Nationalism.

The first Nigerian woman to qualify and practice law was Stella Thomas, a Yoruba woman who became a Lawyer in 1935 and also became the first female magistrate in Nigeria in 1943.

Dr Elizabeth Abimbola Awoliyi nee Akerele was the first female physician in Nigeria. She became a Medical Doctor in 1910.

Folake Solanke was the first female Senior Advocate in Nigeria. She was also the first Nigerian female lawyer to wear the silk gown as Senior Counsel.

The first indigenous Chief Justice of Nigeria was Sir Adetokunbo Ademola. He was also the longest serving Chief Justice of Nigeria between 1958 and 1972.

The Yoruba language and culture is one of the most influential on the African continent and in the Americas. The Yoruba are also one of the best researched ethnicities in Africa.

Chief Akintola Williams was the first Chattered Accountant in Nigeria who qualified in 1919 and also the first Nigerian to form a private accounting firm, Akintola Williams and Co in 1952.

The first woman to drive a car in Nigeria was Mrs Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, the mother of Olikoye, Fela and Beko.

The Yoruba people have the highest spontaneous rate of twin births in the world- About 1 in 20 births. Twins were traditionally revered and highly sought after in Yoruba society. There is an Orisha that protects them.

Emmanuel Olatunde Odeku (born, Emanuel Olatunde Alaba Olanrewaju Odeku from Awe in Oyo state 1927, Lagos, Nigeria – died, London, 1974) was the first African neurosurgeon trained in the United States who also pioneered neurosurgery in Africa.

Chief Hubert Adedeji Ogunde and Moses Olaiya are regarded as the patriarchs of Nigerian theatre and movie industry. Ogunde was an actor, playwright, theatre manager, and musician who founded the first contemporary professional theatrical company in Nigeria, the African Music Research Party, in 1945.

The first bank in Nigeria was established in Lagos in 1894, 10 years before the amalgamation. Its second branch was opened in Calabar in 1912 and it was facilitated by King Jaja of Opobo. It had its first northern branch in Zaria.
It is First Bank Nigeria.

The Yoruba homeland, based majorly in the Southwestern part of Nigeria, is home to more than 70% of Nigeria's industrial capacity and is also host to the backbone of Nigeria's entertainment industry.

In 1986, Professor Akinwande Oluwole Soyinka, the great grandson of Canon Josiah Jesse Ransome-Kuti became the first African to win a Nobel Laureate in the field of Literature.

In 1976, Shooting Stars Sports Club 3SC of Ibadan formerly known as WNDC Ibadan (Western Nigeria Development Company), and were later called IICC (Industrial Investment and Credit Corporation) won the African Winners’ Cup thereby becoming the first Nigerian club side to win continental honour for Nigeria.

The first Nigerian to score a World Cup goal was Rashidi Yekini. He was a Yoruba man from Kwara state. He scored it against Bulgaria at USA ‘94.

The area of Yorubaland covers approximately 145,000 Suare Kilometre of land. Were it to be an independent country, it would be physically bigger than Greece, Hungary, Serbia, South Korea, Portugal, Ireland, Sierra Leone and many more countries.

The first television station in Africa was the Western Nigerian Television Service located in Ibadan’s and established in 1959.

The first university in Nigeria is University of Ibadan. Today, the Southwestern part of Nigeria also has the highest number of private universities in Nigeria.

The Yoruba are a people with a historical propensity for living in large urban centres. Yoruba cities have always been among the most populous in Africa. Today, around 11.5% of all West Africans are ethnic Yoruba while Yorubaland contains more than 30% of all Nigerian cities with over 100,000 people. They have been described as the most Urban African ethnic group by various ethnologists, sociologists and anthropologic writers.

CMS Grammar School, Lagos is the oldest secondary school in Nigeria. It was established in 1859.

And the first known primary school in Nigeria was Nursery of the Infant Church established in 1843 in Badagry and moved to its permanent site and renamed St Thomas Primary School in 1845.

20/07/2023

Governor Adeleke Appoints Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of State Boards

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has approved the appointment of Chairman and vice Chairman of non-statutory boards.

The appointments take immediate effect.

Below is the full list of 21 Chairman of boards with two of the boards having a vice Chairman:

LIST OF BOARDS AND CHAIRMEN

1. UNIOSUN - PROF WALE OLADIPO

2. UNILESA - HON ONIGBOGI

3. IREE POLYTECHNIC-HON DIRAN AYANBEKU

4. ESA OKE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY- HON DIRAN ODEYEMI

5. ILA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION- PETER POWER

6. ILESA COLLEGE OF HEALTH TECH-SENATOR FELIX OGUNWALE

7. LOCAL GOVT SERVICE COMMISSION- TUNJI ADELEKE JNR

8. HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT BOARD-
●DR K.K AKINROYE-CHAIRMAN
● ELDER DOSU ADETAYO-VICE-CHAIRMAN

9. SUBEB- HON IBUKUN FADIPE

10. OSBC
●CHAIRMAN- MUYIWA OLOSO
● V-CHAIRMAN- PRINCE LANRE LAOYE

11. PRIMARY HEALTHCARE DEVT BOARD- HON TAJU ADISA

12. WATER CORPORATION- OLAYINKA SAM OYEDOTUN

13. PILGRIMS WELFARE BOARD (MUSLIM WING)- ALHAJI MARUF ISHOLA

14. PILGRIMS WELFARE BOARD (CHRISTIAN WING) -ELDER FUNSHO ISHOLA

15. OSUN HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME-DR MUYIWA OLADIMEJI

16. UNIOSUN TEACHING HOSPITAL-HON NIYI OWOLADE

17. TESCOM-HON RAZAK SALINSILE

18. OSUN COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURE-HON EBENEZER EBENCO

19. HOUSING LOANS BOARD-HON AKANFE ATIDADE

20. OSUN TOURISM BOARD-BABA KOLADE ADELEKE

21. OSUN INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE-HON SOLA ADEWUMI

19/07/2023

Adeleke unveils cabinet, retains Work Commissioner (Full List)

Bashiru Salami – Special Duties and Regional Integration

Morufu Ayofe – Commissioner for Science, Innovation and Technology

Olagunju – Commissioner for Youth Affairs

Dosu Babatunde – Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy

Sesan OYEDELE – Commissioner for Transport

Hon Bunmi Jenyo – Commissioner for Commerce and Industry

Mr. Sola Ogungbile – Commissioner for Finance

Moruf Ademola Adeleke – Budget and Economy Planning

Dipo Oluwole – Commissioner for Education

Mr. Kola Faseeru – Commissioner for Agriculture

Barrister Jola Akintola – Commissioner for Health

Ayo Adejorin –

Kolapo Alimi – Information and Public Enlightenment

Jimi Bada – Attorney General and Commissioner Justice

Aderibigbe Rasheed – Home Affairs

Ayo Bola Awolowo – Women Affairs and Children Welfare

Ojo Bankole – Tourism and Culture

Gani Olaoluwa – Rural Development and Community Affairs

Sunday Oroniyi – Commissioner for Water Resources

Biyi Odunlade – Commissioner for Political Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations

Festus Adeyemo – Commissioner for Energy

George Alabi – Commissioner for Lands

Adenike Adeleke – Federal Matters

Ademola Adeleke – Commissioner for Works

Kola Adewusi – Sports

12/07/2023

Omooba Advocates Use Of Yoruba Language At Osun Assembly Floor

A Yoruba culture activist, Akanni Omooba, has voiced his fervent appeal to the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Adewale Egbedun, urging the adoption of Yoruba as the official language of communication within the parliamentary proceedings.

Akanni Omooba, a youth development advocate and prince of Osogbo believes that embracing the Yoruba language in such a manner would not only preserve the cultural heritage of the state but also foster better understanding and representation among the people.

Yoruba, one of Nigeria’s major languages, according to Akanni Omooba boasts a rich history and a large number of native speakers within Osun State. The language holds significant cultural and historical value for the people of Osun, playing a pivotal role in shaping their identity and traditions.

He said, by adopting Yoruba as the language of communication in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Adewale Egbedun has the opportunity to demonstrate his commitment to the cultural preservation and advancement of the Yoruba people.

Akanni Omooba, a passionate advocate for Yoruba language and culture, emphasizes the numerous benefits that such a decision would bring.

“By using Yoruba as the language of communication, the parliament would create a more inclusive and accessible environment for all citizens, bridging the gap between the lawmakers and the people they represent. This linguistic transformation would enable a more direct and effective means of communication, resulting in better governance and the active participation of the public in the democratic process.

“Furthermore, the adoption of Yoruba as the official language would enhance civic education and awareness among the citizens of Osun State. It would foster a sense of pride and cultural unity, reinforcing the connection between the government and its constituents. By embracing the language of the people, Hon. Adewale Egbedun would strengthen the bond between the lawmakers and the Yoruba community, creating an environment that celebrates diversity while honoring the historical legacy of the state.

Akanni Omooba applauded the newly constituted Osun State House of Assembly for its commitment to promoting the cultural heritage of the Yoruba people and urged the honorable Speaker to champion this cause.

“The adoption of Yoruba as the language of communication within the parliamentary proceedings will be a significant step toward cultural preservation, inclusivity, and effective governance. It is a progressive move that will inspire other states in Nigeria to recognize and celebrate their native languages, contributing to the overall growth and development of the nation.”

09/06/2023

Meet Iya Osogbo, The Oldest Woman In The Yoruba Film Industry.

Madam Grace Owoola Oyin-Adejobi, widely known as 'Iya Osogbo,' is a well-known Nigerian actress, producer, and television personality..

She was born in Osogbo, Osun State's capital, on August 23, 1930, to a contractor father and a merchant mother.

Iya Osogbo was the wife of the late Chief Oyin Adejobi, a famous Yoruba actor.

Iya Osogbo's nickname was derived from the title of a popular film in which she acted in 1999, "Eran Iya Oshogbo."

She began her acting career roughly 67 years ago, and she indicated that she had already made her name before starring in the film "Eran Iya Osogbo," therefore correcting the public's perception of her name.

She has worked with the likes of Orogun Adedigba, Kuye, Kootu Ashipa, and others. She has received national and international recognition, solidifying her place as one of Nigeria's top actresses.

Why I stopped acting - Iya Osogbo

Grace Oyin Adejobi Iya Osogbo
Veteran Yoruba actress Grace Oyin-Adejobi popularly known as Iya Osogbo has disclosed why she gave up on appearing on screen again as she clocks 90 on Sunday, August 23..

Iya Osogbo is the widow of the late Yoruba actor Oyin Adejobi who died in 2000..

During an appearance on a radio magazine program on Space 90.1FM, Parrot Xtra Hour on Radio, anchored by Olayinka Agboola in Ibadan, Oyo State, Iya Osogbo said she started her acting career some 67 years ago..

She noted that she had already made her name before she acted in the movie Eran Iya Osogbo contrary to beliefs.

The actress spoke for the first time about the day an excited fan nearly run her car over her in Ibadan.

She said the experience has remained indelible in her memory.

The fan eventually came down from her car to let me know that she merely wanted to exchange greetings with me. She later enveloped ten thousand naira and dashed me. Iya Osogbo said .

The veteran actress expressed displeasure over the near-nudity in Nollywood today, advising actresses not to be deceived by the pleasures of the world but to believe they can succeed through hard work and the grace of God..

Iya Osogbo said she met her late husband Oyin Adejobi in her youthful days. They attended the same school and lived on the same streett..

She said that apart from the death of her husband, the lowest point in her life was when her fourth child a female died..

I got to attain this age because of God’s mercy. In addition, the almighty also gave me the wisdom of preserving my body and being moderate in all I have been doing. Our youths should emulate this too. They should learn to be God-fearing too.

17/05/2023

Watch till the end 😂

15/05/2023

May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, grant him amongst the highest levels of Jannah and give his family and friends the strength to bear the loss.

Murphy Afolabi 🕊

14/05/2023

Nollywood actor Murphy Afolabi passes away.

The Osogbo indigene was said to have died from injuries sustained from a bathroom fall.

May his soul rest in peace.

09/05/2023

Supreme Court Affirms Sen. Ademola Adeleke as duly elected Governor of Osun State

09/05/2023

A yahoo plus guy was allegedly caught ontea community Osogbo with his sacrifice offering. He was forced to eat the content therein.

04/04/2023

Head of Ogboni, policeman, one other die trailing kidnappers in Osun

Head of Ogboni Aborigines, Oba Adetoyese Olakisan was reportedly killed in a fatal auto crash while giving kidnappers of his wives a hot chase.

It was gathered that some men invaded the cult leader’s house at Imesi-Ile, Obokun local government area of Osun state early hours of Monday and abducted his two wives.

Findings showed that the incident was reported to security operatives, who mobilised and started combing forests around the communities to block routes the kidnappers may want to use in escaping.

According to sources in the town, both conventional and non-conventional security operatives were involved in the operation and suggestions were made to block the Imesi-Ile-Edemosi- Ila area of the forest.

“Oba Olakisan with some other security personnel while travelling on Edemosi – Ila routs, the car, which he drove was involved in an accident.

"The accident, the source added, was very fatal, hence, the victims were rushed to a hospital for treatment.

"Although, no one wants to talk about it now, it is certain that Oba Olakisan eventually died, along with others due to the accident”, the source said.

Reacting, Osun police spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola also confirmed the death of the Ogboni leader in an accident.

According to her, the Ogboni leader, the Officer in Charge of Oke-Mesi was in a vehicle with another woman returning from the search of the kidnapped victims.

"About the incident related to Oba Ogboni Agbaye, the man and a policeman who is the OC of Imesi-Ile were in a vehicle with one other woman, while they were returning from a search of those that were kidnapped. They had a lone accident. The vehicle veered off the road and rammed into a tree.

“They were all rushed to hospital but they all died. Meanwhile, the police are still inside the forest to rescue those that were kidnapped”, she said.

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The establishment of the bill for federal university of Osogbo passed through first reading at the senate. Sponsored by Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi Ajagunla representing Osun Central.

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May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, grant him amongst the highest levels of Jannah and give his family and friends the strength to bear the loss. Murphy Afolabi 🕊

Supreme Court Affirms Sen. Ademola Adeleke as duly elected Governor of Osun State

A yahoo plus guy was allegedly caught @Oke ontea community Osogbo with his sacrifice offering. He was forced to eat the content therein.

Niji foods Odorless Fufu

Watchword!! #deep

We’ll Invite IPOB To Lagos To Protect Us — Igbo Chiefs In Southwest State

Sanwo-Olu again!!!!!!!! Vote APC in Lagos state

Sanwo again!!! Vote Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Vote APC in the Lagos state Governorship election.

House of Reps majority leader, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, was remanded in prison over alleged murder. Police authorities confirmed the arrest on Wednesday, March 1, stating that Doguwa was apprehended at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport. According to reports, the APC lawmaker is suspected of leading an attack on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in his constituency, which resulted in the death of six people. It was alleged that the INEC official declared Doguwa the winner of the election at gunpoint.

Vote and don’t fight Election isn’t a war!

The whole Labor Party in the North declared support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Gov Adeleke Speaks On Osogbo-Ikirun-Kwara Boundary Road, Reveals Next Action The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has assured residents of the state on the completion of the ongoing Osogbo-Ikirun-Kwara Boundary road. Adeleke gave the assurance on Saturday, while inspecting the road project, initiated the Rauf Aregbesola administration. The governor, who told the contractor handling the project to adhere to the specifications, further said, “I am happy that work has resumed on this road which was abandoned for over three years. “We want the road to be motorable for our people from Osogbo to Ikirun in the first phase which we intend to complete within our first 100 days in office.” He hinted that work would continue on other sections of the road towards Ila-Odo as resources were available to the government. Addressing many residents that received him at Alamisi junction in Ikirun, during the inspection, Adeleke said, “the road project to Ikirun end, will be completed within my administration’s first 100 days in office. “But please ensure that you drive carefully on the road. Our intention as the government is to ensure your comfort not turning the road to a death trap.”

This love is something else Governor Ademola Adeleke

OSOGBO-IKIRUN/KWARA STATE BOUNDARY ROAD PROJECT

The moment Peter Obi's supporters chased out Adams Oshiomole from Ring Road, Benin City today He was not allowed to speak to them, they were shouting Peter Obi until he left the venue.

Man allegedly captured on camera threatening to unleash violence on whoever enters Ikirun town illegally on election eve.

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