Tinubu bets on PH, Warri refineries despite Obasanjo’s doubts

President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has disagreed with former President Olusegun Obasanjo over claims that the state-owned Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries may never work. In what appeared to be Tinubu’s first clear position on the viability of the three refineries, which have remained moribund despite billions spent on turnaround maintenance, the President […]

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Osun poll victory: Adeleke extends olive branch, APC mulls tribunal challenge

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke. Governor Ademola Adeleke has appealed for peace and unity in Osun State after his re-election, even as the All Progressives Congress weighs its legal options after losing Saturday’s governorship election. Adeleke was declared winner of the poll by the Independent National Electoral Commission after polling 511,067 votes to defeat the […]

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INEC closes Osun election situation room, prepares for 2027

INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, SAN, while addressing staff at the Osun State governorship election Situation Room. CREDIT: INEC The Independent National Electoral Commission has formally closed its Situation Room following the conclusion of the August 15 Osun State governorship election and the declaration of the result in the early hours of Sunday. The commission […]

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#OsunDecides2026: Makinde congratulates Adeleke, says voters’ will prevailed

Oyo State Governor, Seyi’ Makinde and Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke. Photo: X | Seyi’ Makinde Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has congratulated his Osun State counterpart, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, saying the outcome of the governorship election reflected the will of the people. Makinde, in a brief message posted on his verified […]

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I’ll not disappoint you, Adeleke tells Osun residents after re-election

Governor Ademola Adeleke during the press conference after he was declared as Osun State Governor Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has assured residents that he will not disappoint them following his re-election for a second term, promising to consolidate his achievements and correct his mistakes. Adeleke made the promise on Sunday during a press conference […]

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Adeleke re-endorses Tinubu for 2027, calls him Osun son

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election, describing him as a son of the state. Adeleke stated this during a press conference on Sunday, shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission declared him the winner of the August 15 governorship […]

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Tinubu congratulates Adeleke, says victory reflects people’s will

President Bola Tinubu has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election in the Osun State governorship election as an assurance that democracy will continue to flourish in Nigeria. Tinubu stated this in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, following Adeleke’s victory in the August 15 election. The President […]

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Osun election results 2026: Full breakdown of votes for Adeleke, Oyebamiji and other candidates

Osun election results 2026 Osun election results 2026: The key statewide figures are 511,067 votes for Ademola Adeleke, 444,815 for Bola Oyebamiji and 17,180 for Najeem Salaam, with Adeleke winning 19 of the 30 LGAs. These figures are consistent with the final results reported after INEC’s collation. Ademola Adeleke of Accord won the 2026 Osun […]

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#OsunDecides2026: Tinubu congratulated Adeleke before INEC declared Osun result — Campaign spokesperson

Spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi The spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, on Sunday commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his commitment to ensuring a free and fair governorship election in Osun State. Olajengbesi spoke shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission declared Governor Ademola Adeleke the […]

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