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Ademola Adeleke
September 25, 2018

The Late 5: Ahead of Thursday’s rerun- Fayemi, Atiku visit Omisore in Osun; Court nullifies impeachment of Imo Deputy Governor | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Governor-elect of Ekiti, Kayode Fayemi, on Thursday led some members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the ile-Ife residence of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in Saturday’s governorship election in Osun, Senator Iyiola Omisore. The visit which comes less than 24 hours after Senate... Read More
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September 24, 2018

The Late 5: FG approves N20bn for revitalisation of public universities; #OsunDecides: I have no rift with Gov. Aregbesola – Oyetola | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Osun governorship election, Isiaka Gboyega Oyetola, has denied any rift between him and the state governor,  Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, over last Saturday’s election. Oyetola who dispeled the rumour in a statement on Monday by the Director-General of  his... Read More
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September 24, 2018

The Big 5: NASS postpones resumption, #OsunDecides: Seek the court’s interpretation on INEC’s verdict – Saraki to Adeleke | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The National Assembly late Sunday shifted the date for resumption from its annual recess from September 25 to October 9. According to its Clerk, Mohammed Omolori, who announced this on Sunday,the shift in date is occasioned by the primary elections of the various political parties. “This... Read More
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September 23, 2018

The Late 5: PDP kicks as INEC declares #OsunDecides inconclusive; INEC fixes re-run election for Thursday | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has declared Saturday’s governorship election in Osun inconclusive. Meanwhile. the electoral says the rerun of the Osun governorship election which it declared “inconclusive” will now hold on Thursday, September 27, 2018. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected INEC’s declaration of... Read More
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September 20, 2018

The Late 5: Embattled Ambode meets with Buhari behind closed doors, Dogara formally returns to PDP, says APC is full of ‘ravenous people’ | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met behind closed doors with embattled Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. While the purpose of the meeting is yet to be ascertained, there are speculations that the meeting may not be unconnected with recent issues facing the governor... Read More
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September 20, 2018

The Big 5: Buhari orders IGP to stop Adeleke’s invitation, FEC settles for Zainab Ahmed as Finance Minister | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday ordered the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris to stop the invitation of Senator Ademola Adeleke, Governorship candidate of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Saturday’s polls in Osun. According to a source in the Presidency and as confirmed by the Nigerian Television... Read More
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September 19, 2018

The Late 5: Jimi Agbaje joins dramatic race for Lagos governorship in 2019, FG suspends national carrier project ‘Nigeria Air’ indefinitely | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2015 Governorship elections in Lagos, Jimi Agbaje, has on Wednesday indicated interest in running for the position in the 2019 elections under the platform of the umbrella party, ending speculations about his ambition. The 2017 PDP National... Read More
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September 15, 2018

The Late 5: Nigeria’s Ambassador to Qatar dies, PDP wants EFCC to unfreeze accounts of Demola Adeleke, Davido | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Nigeria’s Ambassador to Qatar, Ambassador Abdullahi Bawa Wase is dead. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama who disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja, in a statement by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Dr Tope Elias-Fatile, prayed that God grant Wase’s  family and the nation the fortitude to bear the great... Read More
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July 28, 2018

The Late 5: Don’t campaign for my re-election – Buhari, Ortom would have made us lose 2019 election – Oshiomhole I More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has on Saturday urged his supporters across the country to halt their current campaigns for his re-election. As contained in a statement made available to journalists by Presidential Media Adviser, Femi Adesina; it read that as an administration committed to due process and scrupulous respect for rules,... Read More
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July 22, 2018

The Big 5: Adeleke wins Osun PDP primary, ‘State Police is part of our manifesto’- APC and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Senator Ademola Adeleke, representing Osun West Senatorial District has been declared the winner of the People’s Democratic (PDP) governorship primary held on Saturday.  Chairman of the Osun PDP election panel, Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa who announced the results, said Adeleke scored 1,569 votes while his... Read More
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July 16, 2017

Ademola Adeleke dances to victory, Sheriff out in the cold, Trump Jr and Snr | Here are last week’s winners and losers

From Nigeria’s looters gang to the rise and fall of political juggernauts and to America’s first family, here are the news makers from last week who made it to our winners and losers list: WINNERS Ahmed Makarfi The factional crisis that has threatened the strength and unity of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) since... Read More
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July 12, 2017

“My only sadness is that Adeleke is not an APC member” – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki has expressed sadness that newly sworn-in Senator Ademola Adeleke got elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Senate president made this known on Wednesday shortly after he had sworn-in Adeleke as the senator representing Osun West. Adeleke had defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to run... Read More
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July 12, 2017

Osun by-election: Did the APC underestimate the Adelekes?

by Usman Alabi The recent by-election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun West Senatorial district had the younger brother of the deceased Senator Isiaka Adeleke, Ademola Adeleke clinching the senatorial seat after defeating the APC candidate, Mudashiru Hussain. However, the rumble in the jungle that led to the Adeleke family retaining the Senatorial... Read More
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July 12, 2017

‘Osun workers suspended for supporting Sen. Adeleke’

Two workers of the Osun State Broadcasting Corporation have been suspended indefinitely for criticising Governor Rauf Aregbesola on a WhatsApp group, Punch reports. Kunle Makanjuola and Gbadebo Adepoju reportedly celebrated the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate in the Osun West Senatorial District by-election, Chief Ademola Adeleke on social media. They were said to... Read More
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July 11, 2017

APC’s Hussain congratulates Adeleke, says he respects the people’s choice

Senator Mudashiru Hussain, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has congratulated the winner of the Osun West by-election, Ademola Adeleke. In a statement signed by him, the Hussain said, “the people have made a choice and as a democrat, I respect their choice.” He added, “the outcome of the election no doubt was... Read More
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July 11, 2017

INEC issues Certificate of Return to Adeleke

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has Tuesday presented a  Certificate Of Return to the Senator-Elect, Osun West Senatorial District, Otunba Ademola Adeleke. [Read Also:] My victory, new dawn in Nigeria’s democracy – Adeleke Adeleke polled a total of 97,480 votes to defeat Mudashiru Hussain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who secured 66,116 votes.... Read More
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July 10, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Etisalat quits Nigeria, gives 3 weeks to phase out Etisalat has reportedly terminated its management agreement with Etisalat Nigeria, giving three weeks to phase out the brand in the country. 2. “I was devastated” | Blac Chyna speaks on Rob Kardashian’s allegations (WATCH) Appearing on “Good Morning... Read More
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July 10, 2017

Rauf Aregbesola, Deji Adeleke | 3 winners and 3 losers from the Osun by-elections

The dust settled and the results came in on Saturday. Ademola Adeleke, younger brother of late Osun senator, Isiaka Adeleke won in the by-election in Osun West senatorial district. Adeleke, who ran under the PDP umbrella, defeated APC candidate Mudashiru Hussein with 97, 480 votes in nine local governments out of 10. We bring you the... Read More
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July 10, 2017

Osun-West poll: Fayose congratulates Adeleke on victory

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has congratulated Ademola Adeleke on his victory at the Osun-West Senatorial by-election on Saturday. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, on Monday, Fayose said Adeleke brother’s death was not in vain. “This victory is an invitation and a call to serve your state, Nigeria and mankind. After... Read More
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July 10, 2017

“I give thanks to Almighty God” | Doyin Okupe reacts to Osun West by-election

Doyin Okupe has reacted to the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate in the Osun West by-election, Ademola Adeleke, calling it an honour to Senator Isiaka Adeleke. He wrote on his Facebook wall, “I join many this morning to give thanks to the Almighty God for hearing our prayers and honouring our late... Read More
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July 10, 2017

Why Osun shows Nigerians should not give up on Change

Ademola Adeleke’s election to take the seat in the Senate has changed the political climate of both Osun State and the country. The resounding victory on Saturday was, in many ways, a challenge to established opinion, overturning the expectation that Senate elections are usually in conformity with the will of the Executive in the States.... Read More
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July 10, 2017

Osun Elections: How Adeleke shamed Aregbesola’s pride

by Alexander O. Onukwue The candidate for the PDP in the Osun West Senatorial elections which held on Saturday, July 8, 2017, Ademola Adeleke, has been declared the winner. Adeleke replaces his brother, Isiaka, whose demise had led to the available seat in the Osun Senatorial contingent. In a process that began with a sensational... Read More
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July 10, 2017

The Thread: “You mean a dead Isiaka Adeleke is actually more popular than ogbeni Rauf” | Top 10 tweets from Osun elections

Mr Ademola Adeleke, younger brother to the late Isiaka Adeleke emerged winner of  the Osun West Senatorial elections on Saturday. Somebody say “just like that”. According to the results below, Mr Adeleke swept the polls in all but one local government area -10 out of 11- effectively owning the people’s mandate by 97, 280 votes... Read More
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