Femi Adewale, Author at Freedom Online

Yilwatda: APC must unite to reclaim Oyo in 2027

Femi Adewale — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:28:52 +0000

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said that the party is handling the grievances of the aggrieved governorship candidates in Oyo State as a family matter. Yilwatda stated this on Wednesday in Ibadan during a meeting with party stakeholders, noting that disagreements among members are normal in politics. He […]

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Sexagenarian shot dead in Osun

Femi Adewale — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:16:52 +0000

The Police Command in Osun State has confirmed the killing of a 60-year-old man, Tajudeen Yusuf, by suspected hoodlums on Wednesday in Osogbo. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday. Ojelabi said the incident occurred around Ita-Olokan area of Osogbo about 4 p.m., shortly after […]

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INEC presents Certificate of Return to Adeleke, deputy

Femi Adewale — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:16:17 +0000

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Wednesday, presented the Certificate of Return to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, confirming his re-election for another four-year term. INEC National Commissioner Supervising Osun, Prof. Kunle Ajayi, presented the certificate to Adeleke and his deputy, Kola Adewusi, at the commission’s office in Osogbo. In his acceptance speech, […]

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Sanwo-Olu awards LASU best graduates N20m each

Femi Adewale — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:33:18 +0000

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, awarded N20 million each to LASU’s best graduating students for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 sessions. Sanwo-Olu announced the awards during the Lagos State University’s 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremonies at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, Ojo. Ayilara Olawale, from the Department of Project Management, emerged overall best […]

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South African envoy speaks on ‘visa restrictions on Nigerians’

Femi Adewale — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:36:25 +0000

The South African Consulate in Lagos has dismissed reports that the mission has stopped issuing visas to Nigerians on the basis of anti-migrants protests in South Africa. Prof. Bobby Moroe, Consul General of South Africa, made this known on the sidelines of a round-table organised by the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) with the […]

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Adeleke’s victory: Makinde lauds Osun voters ‘for showing politicians where power lies’

Femi Adewale — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:31:58 +0000

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has congratulated his Osun counterpart, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, stating “it is a victory for democracy and the teeming people of Osun”. In a statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan by Dr Suleimon Olanrewaju, his Chief Press Secretary, Makinde celebrated Adeleke for reaping the reward for serving his […]

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Hours after victory, Adeleke faces fresh crisis

Femi Adewale — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:59:51 +0000

*Accord faction raises legal stakes over party ties The Prof. Chris Imumolen-led faction of Accord says Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State faces legal and political risks arising from the party’s leadership crisis. Imumolen made the position known in a statement titled ‘Two Reasons Gov. Adeleke is Endorsing President Bola Tinubu,’ issued on Sunday in […]

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Adeleke urges peace, unity after victory

Femi Adewale — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:45:41 +0000

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has appealed for peace and unity among the people of the state to heal the wounds inflicted by pre-election violence. Adeleke made the appeal while speaking with newsmen after his election victory on Sunday at his country home in Ede. The governor also promised to accelerate the development of […]

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With 511,067 to Oyebamiji’s 444,815 votes, Adeleke wins Osun guber election

Femi Adewale — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:32:30 +0000

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Sunday morning, declared Governor Ademola Adeleke (Accord) as the winner of Osun State governorship election. The exercise was conducted on Saturday. With the announcement, Adeleke has been re-elected as governor of the South-West state. He defeated his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adeleke […]

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Osun guber: Adeleke wins 19 councils, Oyebamiji 11 (see full results)

Femi Adewale — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:03:03 +0000

Governorship candidate of Accord party in Osun State governorship election, Governor Ademola Adeleke, has won 19 of the 30 local governments in the South-West state. His closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), won the remaining 11. This was disclosed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after concluding the collation of […]

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Osun guber: Adeleke’s wife says ‘my husband is winning this election’

Femi Adewale — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:30:46 +0000

Mrs Ngozi Adeleke, wife of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, has expressed confidence that her husband will emerge victorious at the end of Saturday’s governorship election in the state. Ngozi, who spoke after she and her husband voted on Saturday at Sagba Abogunde Ward 2 Unit 9, Ede, said she was happy that reports […]

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Osun: Petty traders smile over huge sales during governorship election

Femi Adewale — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:16:36 +0000

Some petty traders around Polling Units in Ede and environs, said they recorded impressive sales due to massive turnout of voters during Saturday’s governorship election in the area. The traders, who spoke on Saturday, said they wish such exercise happens daily as the opportunity could make huge impact in their socio-economic life. A bean cake […]

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Osun guber: Lawmaker, 146 suspected thugs arrested

Femi Adewale — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:28:11 +0000

Police Command in Osun State has arrested a serving member of the House of Assembly, Abiola Inaolaji, alongside 146 suspected political thugs in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abiosun Ojelabi, confirmed the arrest on Saturday in Osogbo. Ojelabi said that the lawmaker, a member […]

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Osun guber: Large turnout in Ikire

Femi Adewale — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:44 +0000

There was a large turnout of voters in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun, on Saturday as residents trooped to polling centres to elect the next governor of the state. Voters arrived at their polling units as early as 7 a.m., checking the registers pasted on walls for their names ahead of accreditation. Officials […]

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Osun guber: Adeleke votes, says ‘I’m winning this election’

Femi Adewale — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:48:28 +0000

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, on Saturday, expressed confidence in emerging victorious in the ongoing governorship election in the state. Adeleke expressed the confidence after casting his vote at Sagba Abogunde Ward 2, Unit 9, in Ede North Local Government Area. The governor arrived at the polling unit about 8:32 a.m, accompanied by a […]

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