Isiaka Adeleke

RE: Now that PDP is back

by abiodun KOMOLAFE and KUNLE OWOLABI Bola Bolawole’s article, entitled, ‘Now that PDP is back …’, published in Nigerian Tribune, refers. In his postmortem of how Osun West Senatorial bye-election was lost and won, Bolawole identified three important factors, which, in his opinion, resulted in the loss of the Senatorial District to the People’s Democratic... Read More

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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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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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Banana Fall On You: Will there be another APC slip?

by Alexander O. Onukwue As loud as Rauf Aregbesola wanted to be on the campaign trail for the Osun West Senatorial elections, he really should not have gone the route of personal attacks on members of the Adeleke family. Dr Deji Adeleke, one of the younger brothers to the deceased Senator Isiaka Adeleke and father... Read More

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“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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YNaija Editorial: The Osun West by-election result is a clear indicator of Nigeria’s electoral future

Ademola Adeleke of the “dying” Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – whose “obituary” was dramatically declared by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo who publicly trashed his membership card a couple of years back – just gave the ruling party (both at Federal and State levels) a public trashing on Saturday. Adeleke, a political rookie by many standards, floored... Read More

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We dumped Hussain in 2015 to save late Adeleke’s political career – Aregbesola

Governor of Osun, Rauf Aregbesola has stated the reason the All Progressive Congress (APC) decided to return Senator Mudasiru Hussain to the Senate after the death of late Senator Isiaka Adeleke. Daily Trust reports that he explained how the APC withdrew the Senate ticket from Husain in 2015 to rescue late Senator Isiaka Adeleke from... Read More

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Where is Alao-Akala? | The policeman who became a governor

Adebayo Christopher Alao-Akala is the one who took office from Raseed Ladoja in 2006 after the latter was impeached under suspicious circumstances in a hotel in Ibadan by some members of the Oyo House of Assembly. Not much was known about the erstwhile deputy -governor nationally until then. But sure enough, we soon found out as... Read More

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Opinion: Revisiting Isiaka Adeleke’s death

by abiodun KOMOLAFE Though it is difficult to believe that Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke has gone to be with his Maker, the truth, if we must admit, is that the former governor of Osun State and two-term Nigerian senator is gone forever and will be sorely missed! In a similar development, while the family’s rejection... Read More

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Two days after APC gives him mandate, Ademola Adeleke becomes PDP candidate

Ademola Adeleke has reportedly resigned from APC, becoming PDP candidate to replace his late brother, Isiaka Adeleke, in Osun Bye-Election. The All Progressives Congress, APC, screening committee from the national secretariat of the party for the Osun West Senatorial seat had on Monday disqualified Senator Mudashiru Husain from participating in the party primaries, replacing him with... Read More

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Drug overdose killed Adeleke not poison – Coroner

The coroner inquest set up to probe the death of Isiaka Adeleke, has ruled that late lawmaker died as result of drug overdose administered by an unqualified nurse. The coroner, Olusegun Ayilara, said this while giving his verdict on the cause of Adeleke’s death, The Cable reports. Ayilara said the nurse, Alfred Aderibigbe, had treated... Read More

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Adeleke’s family threatens to drag LAUTECH CMD to court

by Omoleye Omoruyi The family of late Senator Isiaka Adeleke, has vowed to sue the Chief Medical Director of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Osogbo , Prof. Akeem Lasisi, for alleged ‘unprofessional conduct’ in handling the report of the autopsy ordered by the family into the death of the late senator. This was... Read More

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Adeleke’s family reject Aregbesola’s inquest into his death

by Azeez Adeniyi The family of Senator Isiaka Adeleke has rejected the inquest into his death by Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola. Deji Adeleke, immediate younger brother of the deceased read the family’s address at a press briefing in his residence in Ede on Sunday. He said the outcome of the inquest had been predetermined.... Read More

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Osun to investigate death of Sen. Isiaka Adeleke

by Azeez Adeniyi Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has said the state government will set up a panel to probe the cause of the sudden death of Senator Isiaka Adeleke. In a statement on Sunday by the media aide to the governor, Semiu Okanlawon, the governor said Adeleke was a man of peace. According to... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Migos disrespected Nigerians in one interview and they’re taking a major L, Davido strikes Osun out of 2017 tour list | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Davido’s strikes Osun state out of his 2017 nationwide tour list We told you only a few days ago that HKN boss, Davido is set to go on a massive tour... Read More

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Senate to hold valedictory session for Adeleke today

by Azeez Adeniyi Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Tuesday announced that the Senate will hold a valedictory session for late Senator Isiaka Adeleke on Wednesday. Saraki gave the mandate before the upper chamber adjourned plenary in honour of the late Osun West senator. Senate Leader Ahmed Lawan formerly announced the demise of Adeleke. [THE LEGISLATIVE... Read More

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

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Fayose, Fani-Kayode storm Abuja court to support Nnamdi Kanu Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose and a former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode Tuesday stormed the Federal High Court in Abuja to show solidarity with the detained leader of the Indigenous People of... Read More

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F__king traitors of the family, after all we did for y’all | Davido cries foul over Adeleke’s death

by Dolapo Adelana Singer David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known by his stage name, Davido, has described some members of his family as traitors. The musician said this on Tuesday via his SnapChat account while reacting to the death of his uncle, Senator Isiaka Adeleke. Davido, who appeared obviously outraged said those behind his uncle’s death knew... Read More

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[The Legislative Blog]: Senate adjourns plenary to mourn late Senator Adeleke

Upon its resumption today, the Senate adjourned plenary session to Wednesday out of respect for its member, Senator Isiaka Adeleke who passed on over the weekend. A short session was however held where the senators stood in one-minute silence for the late lawmaker. Presiding over the session, Senate President Bukola Saraki said there will be... Read More

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Adeleke’s death: Doctor arrested for alleged drug overdose

by Azeez Adeniyi The doctor who treated late Senator Isiaka Adeleke, has been arrested by the police for interrogation, one of his aides has said. The aide said the doctor was arrested on Monday, after reports emerged that the former Osun governor died as a result of an overdose of medications administered on him. Although the... Read More

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It will be impossible to fill the void Adeleke’s death created – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described late Senator Isiaka Adeleke as an icon to humanity and a great philanthropist. He said this in a statement on Monday in reaction to the death of the former Osun state governor. Jonathan said it will be impossible to fill the void his death has caused. He said, “I... Read More

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Adeleke’s burial postponed for autopsy

by Azeez Adeniyi The burial of Senator Isiaka Adeleke has been postponed. The burial which was earlier scheduled for 4:pm on Sunday, was postponed in order to conduct an autopsy on his body. Adeleke, a former civilian governor of Osun, died in the earlier hours of Sunday at Biket Hospital in Osogbo. [Read Also: BREAKING: OSUN... Read More

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Adeleke’s death will create a gap in the Senate – Buhari

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Osun State Government and members of the National Assembly on the passing away of Sen. Isiaka Adeleke on Sunday. In a statement by his special adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, the president sent his condolences to the family and friends of the gentle... Read More

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Adeleke’s death, a huge loss to Nigeria – Dogara

by Dolapo Adelana Hon. Yakubu Dogara, Speaker of the House of Representatives, has described the sudden death of Senator Isiaka Adeleke as shocking and a huge loss to the country. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Turaki Hassan, the Speaker said he received with shock, the news of... Read More

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Adeleke’s death: Protesting youth attack journalists in Osun

by Dolapo Adelana Irate youth in Ede, hometown of late Senator Isiaka Adeleke are protesting his demise, The Punch reports. According to the news platform the youth attacked a journalist attached to the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Mr. Tope Alabi and his cameraman. The unfortunate incident occurred as the NTA crew moved to the residence of... Read More

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Good news for Aregbesola: Oyinlola dumps PDP for APC

by Kolapo Olapoju Former National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and an erstwhile Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, indicated his intention to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, 4 August. According to Punch, who reached out to the politician via telephone, he confirmed that he would... Read More

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September 23, 2013

SCAM: Muslim cleric arrested in Lagos for duping friend of N9.5 million (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Operatives of the Special Fraud Unit (SFU) in Ikoyi, Lagos State have apprehended a man whose tool of trade was posing as an Islamic cleric to defraud unsuspecting people. Isiaka Adeleke, a 34-year-old man who is popularly known as Alfa, allegedly collected a total sum of N9.5 million from his childhood... Read More

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