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    Najeem Salaam, Ademola Adeleke and Bola Oyebamiji

    OsunDecides LIVE: Voting, news analysis, results as Adeleke, Oyebamiji, Salaam lock horns

    Mr Adeleke is seeking a second term, which either Messrs Oyebamiji or Salaam could deny him. The election build-up has been characterised by deadly violence between the APC and AP.

    OPINION

    Azu Ishiekwene: Osun Decides: From dance steps to war footing

    Osun state has a reputation for controversies bigger than its size. It ranks 26th nationally in terms of voter population and is six out of six in the South-West.

    Uba Sani and the making of history

    Governor Uba Sani, since assuming office, has been matching his campaign promises with deeds.

    WPC’s date clash with African Energy Week deserves a proper explanation

    Scheduling the 2026 World Petroleum Congress almost directly against Africa’s flagship energy gathering risks forcing governments and industry leaders into an unnecessary choice.

    Abdul Mahmud: The bandit who was defrauded

    Who protects the predators from being preyed upon?

    When Results Speak: Why Tinubu’s commendation of Zacch Adedeji matters

    Dr Adedeji, in line with the express directive of President Tinubu, championed reforms that make taxation simpler, fairer, and more efficient.

    Azu Ishiekwene: AEDC: What it takes to get a meter

    They (AEDC officials) wouldn’t mind if we could “do something”, the euphemism for a bribe: Pay the punitive bill or “do something” was the only option.

    Lagos

    International sporting events driving Lagos’ tourism potential: Official

    Mr Aregbe stressed that sports, entertainment and culture were interconnected sectors that offered opportunities to project Lagos positively.

    Abuja

    Photo of a flooded community used to illustrate the story (Credit: PG)

    Floods: Residents urge FCTA to intensify drainage maintenance in Kubwa

    Residents said blocked and poorly maintained drainage channels often caused stormwater to overflow onto roads and adjoining properties after heavy rainfall.