Adeleke Secures Big Win in Osun, Islamic Clerics Warn Against Anti-Christian Talk, Plus Other Big Headlines

In a major political update, electoral authorities have officially declared Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke the winner of the state’s governorship election. State Returning Officer Prof. Joshua Ogunwole announced the final results after collation showed Adeleke securing a decisive victory across 19 of the 30 local government areas in the state.

Meanwhile, religious figures across the country are urging caution regarding heated political talk. A coalition of Islamic scholars warned against negative comments directed at Christians over the 2027 Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket. The clerics stressed that fueling religious division could backfire electorally and undermine national cohesion, urging citizens to focus on competence, governance, and economic performance rather than religious divides.

On the education front, academic activities remain disrupted at Abia State University as the local chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) vowed to press on with its industrial action. Union leaders insist the strike will not end until suspended university staff members are formally recalled to their positions.

In the transport sector, domestic carrier Air Peace raised concerns over costly operational accidents, disclosing a massive $42 million loss in revenue over the past year. Company executives attributed the financial hit to repeated damage inflicted on their aircraft by ground-handling vehicles at various airports.