Accord Chairman demands release of detained supporters, urges Tinubu to release withheld Osun LG funds

Hails Adeleke’s victory, assures citizens of better performance By John Dike, Osogbo The National Chairman of Accord Party, Chief Maxwell Mgbudem, has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all members and supporters of the party allegedly arrested and detained in connection with the just-concluded Osun State governorship election. Mgbudem also appealed to the Inspector-General […]

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Osun citizens smile to bank after election

By John Dike, Osogbo Various commercial banks in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, witnessed an unusual influx of customers on Monday, as residents queued to deposit cash believed to have circulated widely during the just-concluded governorship election. The development, which occurred barely two days after the August 15 governorship poll, was observed at several bank […]

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Police warn trouble makers over alleged plan to forcefully take over Osun LGs

By John Dike, Osogbo The Commissioner of Police (Election) in Osun State, CP Samuel Etaifo Erale, has warned politicians and their supporters against any attempt to forcefully take over the affairs of Local Government Areas in the state. Erale issued the warning on Monday, saying the police would not tolerate any act of self-help or […]

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Edo Assembly Speaker resigns amid impeachment threat

Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from office just as he was being threatened with impeachment. His resignation was confirmed on Facebook by his media aide, Ivy Adodo-Ebojele, who said further details on the circumstances surrounding his exit […]

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Olowu of Kuta Congratulates Adeleke, Urges Magnanimity, Continuity in Governance

The Olowu of Kuta, Oba Dr. Hammed Adekunle Oyelude Makama, Tegbosun III, CON, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the Osun State governorship election. In a congratulatory statement issued from his palace, the traditional ruler commended the governor for securing the renewed mandate of the people of Osun State. Oba Oyelude urged […]

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Obasanjo visits Adeleke, urges him to sustain good governance

By John Dike, Osogbo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has congratulated the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, urging him to sustain good governance and continue to meet the needs of the people of the state. Obasanjo made the call on Sunday night when he paid a surprise congratulatory visit to Adeleke at the […]

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Ooni congratulates Adeleke on re-election, calls for unity

By John Dike, Osogbo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the August 15, 2026 governorship election, describing the renewed mandate as an opportunity to advance the development of the state. The Ooni, who is the Permanent Chairman of […]

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Osun PHC board congratulates Adeleke on re-election

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Primary Health Care Development Board (PHCDB) has congratulated the state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the governorship election held on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The Board described Adeleke’s re-election as a reflection of the confidence and trust reposed in his administration by the people of the […]

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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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