Osun Election Live Updates: IReV upload resumes, rises to 94%
Adeleke secured 421 votes at Ward 02, Polling Unit 009, Abogunde Compound, Ede North Local Government Area
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Osun election: Adeleke maintains lead as 331 of 332 wards reported
Governor Ademola Adeleke has maintained his lead in the ongoing Osun State governorship election, as results from almost all the wards across the state continue to be collated.
12:21 am
IReV Update: INEC uploads 3,557 Osun results as collation continues
By Efe Onodjae The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded 3,557 of the 3,763 polling-unit results from the Osun State governorship election on its Result Viewing Portal (IReV). As of 12:03 a.m., the uploaded results represented 94.53 per cent of the total expected results, leaving 206 polling-unit results yet to be uploaded.The latest update […]
12:01 am
Osun poll: IReV uploads resume, results rise to 3,482
The uploading of results from the Osun State governorship election to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Result Viewing Portal, IReV, has resumed after a prolonged pause earlier.
11:56 pm
US Democrats choose South Carolina to kick off 2028 primaries
The US Democratic Party voted Saturday to prioritize minority-heavy states in its kick-off of 2028 presidential primaries, opening the nominating calendar in South Carolina and Nevada.
11:48 pm
I can see joy on my father’s face – Adeleke’s son B-Red
Singer and businessman B-Red, son of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has expressed confidence that his father will emerge victorious in Saturday’s governorship election.
11:12 pm
Osun election: Davido questions INEC over delay in uploading results
His comment came after INEC had uploaded 3,292 out of the 3,763 expected polling-unit results, representing 87.48 per cent of the results on the IReV platform.
10:40 pm
Coventry City agree deal to sign Taiwo Awoniyi
The Championship club have agreed a deal with Forest, with Awoniyi now undergoing his medical ahead of completing the move.
10:25 pm
Osun election: Adeleke, Accord in comfortable lead – Imole campaign
The lmole Campaign Council, ICC, has said that the Accord Party and Governor Ademola Adeleke are in a comfortable lead in Saturday’s Osun governorship election.
10:15 pm
Troops dismantle IPOB/ESN camps in Anambra, kill 3
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10:09 pm
Gunmen invade ward 4 collation centre in Osogbo, disrupt exercise
As collation of results continues in the Osun State governorship election, hooded gunmen have invaded a collation centre in Osogbo local government, disrupting the exercise.
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IReV Update: INEC uploads 3,557 Osun results as collation continues
By Efe Onodjae The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded 3,557 of the 3,763 polling-unit results from the Osun State governorship election on its Result Viewing Portal (IReV). As of 12:03 a.m., the uploaded results represented 94.53 per cent of the total expected results, leaving 206 polling-unit results yet to be uploaded.The latest update […]
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Cobhams, 2Baba, Teni, Dnfo Drivers, others thrill at Daddy Showkey’s unforgettable 50 yrs on stage concert
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Business
PenCom to sanction PFAs as only 17% of RSA holders recaptured
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Sports
Coventry City agree deal to sign Taiwo Awoniyi
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Online shopping: Glovo cuts search stress with AI chat
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Six Nigerian news creators get modern tools to tackle newsroom challenges
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Mastercard, TeamApt tackle payment barriers facing African businesses
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