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Olori Solape Abolarin Laid to Rest Amidst Tears and Tributes

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By Tobiloba-Taiwo Awofadeju A wave of sorrow swept through Oke-Ila in Ifedayo Local Government Area of Osun State today, as family, friends, and well-wishers gathered to bid a tearful farewell to the late Executive Secretary of the Osun State Council for Arts and Culture, Olori Christiana Solape Abolarin. The funeral service, held at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Oke-Ila, drew mourners from across the country and beyond, all united in grief as they paid their final respects to a beloved wife, leader, and public servant. Presiding over the service, Pastor Olusola Ajayi delivered a poignant sermon titled “My Redeemer Liveth”, drawing from Job 13:15. He reminded the congregation of the inevitability of death and urged them to place their trust in God rather than in man. Pastor Ajayi described the late Olori as a devoted Christian and a dedicated public servant who remained faithful to God throughout her life. The solemn occasion was attended by dignitaries, including the Speaker of ...
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Osun Council for Art and Culture condoles family, Oke- Ila Community on the demise of Olori Solape Abolarin

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Tobiloba Taiwo- Awofadeju The Management and staff of Osun State Council for Art and Culture, under the Chairmanship of Hon. Ebenezer Adeniji (Ebenco), has extended its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved royal family of Abolarin, the people of Oke- Ila Community, and the entire Osun State as a whole on the passing of the Executive Secretary of the Council, Olori (Mrs) Christianah Solape Abolarin, also known as the beautiful queen of Oke-Ila who gave up the ghost on Monday, June 9th, 2025 after a brief illness. A statement signed by the Chairman of Osun State Council for Art and Culture, Hon. Ebenezer Adeniji (Ebenco) and made available to newsmen emphasized that the late Mrs Abolarin was a talented and beloved individual who had undoubtedly touched the lives of many. The statement read in part, " It is with deep sadness that we share in this loss and grief during this difficult time with  the Oke-Ila community, Osun State Government and Ministry of Culture and Tourism family, p...
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Osun State Ministry of Culture and Tourism mourns Olori Solape Abolarin

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 By Oluwatobi Awofadeju  ...declares that the vacuum she left behind will be difficult to fill The Osun State Ministry of Culture and Tourism has expressed sadness at the sudden passage of the Executive Secretary, Osun State Council For Art and Culture, Olori Solape Abolarin, whose demise occurred on Monday 9th June, 2025 during a brief illness. This is contained in a condolence message signed by the Commissioner of the Ministry, Hon.Abiodun Bankole Ojo and made available to newsmen in Osogbo. The Commissioner, who described the death of the deceased as a rude shock to the Ministry and the State Government, therefore lamented that her demise came at a time when her services are mostly needed by the state, adding that the vacuum left behind by her will be very difficult to fill. He noted that the late Executive Secretary was a dedicated, passionate and committed personality, whose contributions to the growth of Osun Council for Arts and Culture will be deeply missed. The ...
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Osun Tourism Board mourns the death of Olori Solape Abolarin

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 By Oluwatobi Awofadeju  The Osun State Tourism Board has mourned the sudden death of the Executive Secretary, Osun State Council for Art and Culture whose demise was announced on Monday 9th June 2025 after a brief illness. In the condolences message jointly signed by the Bord Chairman, Hon.Taiwo Adeleke and the General Manager, Mrs Oluwatoyin Ajayi, and made available to the newsmen, they described the death of Mrs Solape Abolarin as a rude shock to the State Government whose service will be most needed at this point in time, saying the vacuum left behind will be very difficult to fill. They noted that the late Executive Secretary was a dedicated, passionate and committed personality whose contributions to the growth of Osun Council for Arts and Culture will be deeply missed. The letter partly read, "We mourn the loss of a remarkable individual who brought immense value to our efforts. "Her tireless efforts,  positive contributions, and unwavering dedication have been ...
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Eid-el-Kabir: CAN Chairman, Ilare, Fr. Patrick Oladapo Felicitates Muslim Community

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 By Oduduwa Media  Preaches Obedience, Sacrifice, Love,, Charity As Muslims all over the world celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival today, the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ilare branch, Rev. Fr. Patrick Oladapo has felicitated the Islamic faithful in Ilare, charging them to be more dedicated, diligent and prayerful. Fr. Oladapo in a congratulatory message to the Muslim community urged the Islamic faithful to borrow a leaf from the life of Ibraham the friend of Allah, who according to the instructions of God sacrificed his only begotten son, Ismail in obedience to God. The Priest said, "the lessons of humility, love and charity exhibited in the Eid-el-Kabir festival are good virtues which we should embrace in our daily lives." Fr.Oladapo commended the peaceful co-existence of the Islamic faithful in the town. The cleric enthused that "this festival should not only be characterized with merriment, but dedicated for prayers, especially, at this pe...
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Stakeholders ask Adeleke to reverse appointment of OSCOTECH Rector, say appointment lacked due process

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 By Oduduwa Media  .......Charges Gov to avoid nepotism in the appointment Some citizens of Ijesaland have appealed to the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, to reverse the appointment of a new Rector for the Osun State College of Technology (OSCOTECH), Esa-Oke. They averred that the process leading to the appointment did not follow due process. Concerned Indigenes of Ijesaland, at a press conference held in Esa-Oke town at the weekend, expressed concern over what they termed “selection process” in choosing the new Rector. They said the appointment of Mr. Adewumi Adebowale Sefiu as the Rector of the institution was not in accordance with the law. They said it was wrong to appoint the leader of any public institution “based on family ties, rather than based on the overall interest of the people and qualification of contenders.” They said the chairman of the Governing Board of the College, Prince Diran Odeyemi, who should advise the government accordingly, has not d...
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Approved Road Construction: Osun Communities Remind Osun Government Over Delayed in their Road Construction.

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By Oduduwa Media  Dwellers of Oloja-Bala, Irepodun, Gidigbi and Olodo, off Osunjela called attention of the state government to their road which has been approved for construction in the year 2025 budget. Speaking with Oduduwa Media, the group of landlords and communities dwellers lamented what they face daily especially during this raining season with the condition of the road. Erosion has damaged the road, makes it unbearable for the motorists using the road. Civil servants living within the communities complained fare charged by the tricycle riders which the condition of the road caused. Farmers too lamented stress they undergo regularly to bring their farm produce to the town. They collectively called on the Osun State government to come to their rescue, since the road construction has been approved already. The communities dwellers specifically called on the governor, Governor Ademola Adeleke to assist them to tar the road networks from Osunjela to Owode-Ede if they can't make...
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