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August 17, 2026

Ex-governor Aregbesola congratulates Adeleke on his electoral victory 

He urged Mr Adeleke to see the outcome of the election as a renewed mandate to unite the state.

Aregbesola and Adeleke
August 17, 2026

Gov Adeleke’s re-election triumph of courage over fear, says Accord Party chairman

Mr Mgbudem said the election was a powerful testament to the people’s resolve to choose their governor freely and peacefully and protect their votes despite all odds.

Accord Party
August 17, 2026

Tinubu celebrates ex-military dictator IBB at 85

“But for his foresight, wisdom, and sense of equity and fairness, many states in the federation might not exist today,” Mr Tinubu reasoned.

Tinubu speaking to IBB
August 17, 2026

New Edo assembly speaker suspends Agbebaku, majority leader over alleged corruption

Mr Idiaye, who represents Akoko Edo Constituency I, was elected the new speaker following Blessing Agbebaku’s resignation on Monday.

Yekini Idiaye
August 17, 2026

Voter apathy mars Bauchi LG poll

At some polling centres in the Dawaki, Tirwun, Kofar, Ran and Yelwa areas of Bauchi, there were no voters or election officials, despite the deployment of security personnel.

Bauchi State
August 17, 2026

NDC hails Gov Adeleke, says Osun election triumph for democracy

The NDC said Mr Adeleke’s victory in Saturday’s governorship election was a triumph for democracy and the people’s will.

Governor Ademola Adeleke and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)
August 17, 2026

Ooni congratulates Gov Adeleke, urges unity in Osun

The monarch said the election’s conclusion should usher Osun into unity, reconciliation and purposeful governance for all communities.

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and Governor Ademola Adeleke
August 17, 2026

Osun election outcome nullified ‘votes don’t count’ narrative, says IPAC

The council described the election outcome as a positive development for Nigeria’s democracy.

Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC)
August 17, 2026

Continue to deliver good governance, Obasanjo tells Gov Adeleke

The former president urged Mr Adeleke to remain committed to good governance and delivering the dividends of democracy.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State
August 17, 2026

PHOTOS: Hundreds of civil servants storm Osun state secretariat to celebrate Adeleke’s re-election

Hundreds of civil servants occupied the main entrance to the Osun State government secretariat on Monday to welcome Governor Ademola Adeleke, after his re-election.

Civil servants waiting at the Osun state secretariat