Oduduwa Media

By  Tobiloba-Taiwo Awofadeju The Osun State Government has once again demonstrated its deep-rooted commitment to cultural preservation and traditional values by participating actively in the 2025 edition of the Iwopopo traditional cleansing ritual, which marks the official commencement of the annual Osun Osogbo Festival. Speaking during the event in Osogbo, the Honourable Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Bankole Ojo Abiodun, reaffirmed the government’s dedication to promoting and supporting cultural heritage. He extended warm greetings to the people of Osogbo, congratulating them on the privilege of witnessing yet another edition of the globally recognized festival. Hon. Bankole applauded the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke for prioritizing cultural promotion and assured residents of the administration’s continued support for tourism and traditional institutions. He also urged the people of Osun to rally behind Governor Adeleke for a successful second term. The Iwo...

By Oduduwa Media  Osun State Bukola Saraki Strategy Team delegates led by the deputy State Coordinator, Hon. AWOFADEJU Peter Olayinka, PhD in company of the BSST women Coordinator, Hon. Mrs. Ojo Adenike and Osun Central Coordinator, Hon. Adeyemi Kehinde held meeting with Osun State People's Democratic Party leadership concerning the defection rumors about Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke. The meeting held at the Osun State PDP Secretariat, Biket junction on Monday 28th July, 2025. While speaking, Alhaji Mustapha Sikiru Muhammed, the PDP State Director of Administration maintained that Governor Ademola Adeleke remains in PDP.  He confirmed the force from president Tinubu who wanted Governor Ademola Adeleke to decamp into APC for him to gain full Southwest support to win 2027 election due to coalition and gang up of northern part of the country against his second term bid, but governor Adeleke was blocked by the Osun State APC members from joining. This development m...

 By Tobioba-Taiwo Awofadeju   ...says she lived a life of grace and service The Osun State Council for Arts and Culture has held a soul moving tribute programme in honor of the late Olori Solape Abolarin, the erstwhile Executive Secretary of the Council and wife of the Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Omoniyi Abolarin. Speaking at the solemn event tagged “Tribute Day,” the Chairman of the Council, Hon. Ebenezer Adeniji in an emotional laden voice, described Olori Abolarin as a remarkable woman, a dependable colleague, and a true friend. Fighting back tears, he praised her quiet strength, unwavering discipline, and graceful leadership, which he said set the tone for the Council’s achievements. “She was not just an Executive Secretary by title, she was the soul of the agency. Her commitment ensured the success of every endeavour. Her passing is an irreplaceable loss to the Council and the entire cultural community.” Stated Hon. Adeniji. Also speaking at the event, her husba...