ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged re-elected Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to turn his recent electoral victory into an opportunity for reconciliation, warning against using political power to stigmatise or victimise opponents. Tinubu gave the advice on Thursday when Adeleke visited the Presidential Villa in Abuja, in what was the first known […]
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke following Adeleke’s victory in the Osun State governorship election, describing the outcome as an expression of the electorate’s preference. Fintiri said the result demonstrated the desire of Osun voters for continuity, responsive governance and leadership focused on improving the welfare of citizens. […]
OSOGBO, OSUN STATE — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken its final campaign push for the 2026 Osun governorship election to Osogbo, assembling senior national figures and governors in the state capital as the race enters its decisive stage. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum Hope […]
Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has raised the political temperature ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election, saying he would seek the attention of United States President Donald Trump if he believes the electoral process is compromised. Davido made the remark during a live online session with comedian Carter […]
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has engaged former presidential media aide Bashir Ahmad in a heated exchange on X ahead of the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election. The disagreement began after Davido reacted to a telephone conversation between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, the singer’s […]
Political tensions in Osun State have taken another turn after Governor Ademola Adeleke publicly appealed to President Bola Tinubu to step into what he described as an increasingly volatile political atmosphere, warning that continued unrest could threaten lives and democratic stability in the state. The governor made the appeal following a political campaign event in […]
As preparations intensify for the forthcoming Osun State governorship election, Governor Ademola Adeleke has publicly appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure the electoral process remains credible, transparent, and free from manipulation. Speaking during a political rally attended by supporters, the governor warned that residents of Osun State would reject any attempt to undermine […]
As political campaigns intensify ahead of the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election, concerns over election security and political violence have moved to the forefront, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) urging greater international attention to the electoral process. The APC governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, has appealed to the British High Commission and other […]
The Osun State Government has unveiled a new security strategy designed to protect mining communities from criminal infiltration, following intelligence reports pointing to emerging threats around key mining locations across the state. Governor Ademola Adeleke announced the initiative during a mining security stakeholders’ conference held in Osogbo, where government officials, security agencies, traditional rulers, mining […]
As political activities intensify ahead of the upcoming governorship election in Osun State, Nigeria’s police leadership has expressed concern over escalating violence, warning that the electoral process must not be allowed to descend into bloodshed. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, visited Osun State on Friday to assess the security situation and meet with […]
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) recently accused Alhassan Ado Doguwa, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream), of undermining the party with his comments during the Ede Day celebrations. Representing the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abass, at the event in Ede, Doguwa’s remarks were interpreted […]

