The remains of the late Head of Programmes Department of Ogo Ilu 89.3 FM, Mrs. Funmilola Ogundiji, will be laid to rest on Saturday at her residence in Agbedo, Moniya, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Her body will depart the Bowen University Teaching Hospital for Ibadan, where a funeral service will be held before interment.
Mrs. Ogundiji, popularly known as Iyalode, died on February 18, 2026, after a brief illness. She was 49 years old.
She is survived by her aged mother, husband, and children.
Oyo State governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde has disclosed that officials of the state government and the immediate family of the late Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo would work out modalities to give the elder statesman a befitting state burial.
The governor stated this when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former governor of the state at his Molete residence.
He said that the state government had nominated three officials to liaise with the family on the date and other parts of the planning, as Olunloyo would be given a state burial.
Governor Makinde, who extolled the virtues of the late former governor, emphasized his invaluable contributions to the development of the state.
He also expressed joy that he had the privilege of benefiting from Dr Olunloyo’s wealth of knowledge, stressing that the state government would give him the honour he deserved and uphold his legacies.
Governor Makinde also paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Seriki Musulumi of Yorubaland, Chief Yekini Ayoade Adeojo, at the Adeojo’s Iyaganku residence.
Special prayers were offered for the repose of the souls of the two elder statesmen and for the families they left behind.
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It is only the grace of God that keeps a man alive because no man can by his own power avoid death.
The pastor of Graceland Baptist Church, Orogun Ibadan, Reverend Adebayo Bankole stated this at the Funeral service of the Executive Director, Finance and Investment, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, Mrs Temitope Caroline Akinwale née Lafinhan.
Reverend Bankole while delivering a sermon entitled, “Mysteries of the Death of the Righteous”, said although death is inevitable and can occur anytime, a righteous man has nothing to fear because a Christian guarantees a person of life beyond the grave.
He charged people to live upright and God-fearing lives in the service of God and humanity, which he described as the fundamental purpose of mankind.
The husband of the deceased, Mr Akinbola Akinwale described her as a loving wife and caring mother and added that she is unforgettable because she lived a very remarkable life.
The Head of Investment and Treasury Management, NSITF Head Office, Mr Adedeji Adegoke who is a direct subordinate of the late Temitope Akinwale, said she was a very approachable boss with listening ears.
“She was a good, Godly and virtuous woman, who made our lives easy. She gave us a reason to come to work every day. Someone you can easily walk to and she will listen to you”, Mr Adegoke recalled.
Another colleague, Mrs Toyin Emordi who is the Regional Manager for Ibadan Region under the NSITF, said, “Mrs Akinwale was a jewel, she was God-fearing, she was selfless, she was generous, very intelligent”.
Mrs Emordi prayed that God will put an end to the untimely death within the NSITF family and console the immediate, extended and professional family of the late Temitope Caroline Akinwale.
Mrs Temitope Caroline Akinwale nee Lafinhan
Present at the Funeral apart from the immediate and extended family of the deceased was the Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo ably represented by Mrs Tolu Ogunlaja, friends of the deceased from Methodist Church, Bodija, Livingspring Chapel International, Sango and ex-classmates from Federal Government Girls College, Oyo (1976—1981 set).
Late Temitope Caroline Akinwale née Lafinhan who was born on Friday, 23rd of April, 1965, died on the 20th of November, 2022 and is survived by her husband, Akinbola, son, Akinyemi and siblings.
The body of the late Pa Israel Etate Etugbo of Uroto Quarters in Ozoro,Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State has been laid to rest. Family members, friends and associates from far and near attended a funeral service held in his honor at the Saint Paul’s Anglican church,NDC road Ozoro .
In a sermon, the Vicar of St. James Isoko/Urhobo, Anglican Church, Alalubosa GRA, Ibadan, Reverend Famous Onoraro charged the congregation to seek the kingdom of God first because life is vanity. Quoting from John 6:14, Reverend Onoraro noted that the earth was not a permanent place, stressing that the final destination after death should be of paramount importance to everyone.
In an interview with Premier FM, Ibadan, the wife of the deceased, Mrs Veronica Etugbo said her husband was an irreplaceable friend. The first son and daughter of the deceased, Mr. Nuje Etugbo and Mrs Oghogho Odubanjo said their father would be greatly missed. In-laws of the deceased also described him as a friendly, humble and compassionate being. Pa Etugbo died on December 21, 2021 at the age of eighty-one. He is survived by his wife, children and grand children including Mrs. Oghogho Odubanjo of Premier FM, ,Ibadan. Afolasade Osigwe
Family ,Friends and associates of late Pa Joseph Olasupo Duduyemi have described him as a good man whose exit would be greatly missed. In a sermon entitled “Fight the good fight of Faith”,Vicar of St. Paul Anglican Church, Ayegbaju Ile Ife,Venerable Sunday Jewoola urged people to strive to gain heaven where there is no pain or sorrow.
He described death as inevitable for everyone, hence the need to do good while on earth.
Wife of the deceased Mrs Grace Duduyemi said her husband fought a good fight and was happy that he is resting at the Bossom of the Lord.
First daughter of Pa Duduyemi, Mrs Yetunde Akinyelu said she was comforted remembering how much her father poured into them while growing up which had positively impacted them.
Pa Oladosu Duduyemi served as Director of Audit in Osun State Civil Service, Osogbo and served in various capacities before retiring in year 2000.
Pa Duduyemi who died at the age of eighty is survived by wife,children, grandchildren, nieces and cousins.
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the late Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala as a man who did things differently while in office.
The President stated this in a message through the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo to the Funeral and Thanksgiving service held in honour of Alao-Akala in Ogbomoso.
President Buhari who also condoled with the entire Ogbomoso land and immediate family of the deceased, described Alao- Akala as a veteran in the field of politics.
Also eulogising the virtues of the late governor, Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde promised to adequately immortalize the late Adebayo Alao-Akala.
Governor Seyi Makinde
Governor Makinde who recalled the cordial relationship that existed between him and the late Akala said the deceased was a political mentor to him.
In a remark for the bereaved family, son of the deceased, Olamiju Alao- Akala expressed gratitude to all that graced the occasion.
The event, which attracted people from all walks of life including Governors, former Governors, captains of industries, politicians and traditional rulers featured various song renditions.
Meanwhile, the remains of Akala had been committed to mother earth at his Ogbomoso residence
The remains of a renowned photographer in Ibadan , Pa David owolabi ositelu popularly known as Born photo have been laid to rest in ibadan.
our correspondent reports that he was committed to mother earth at his residence at Akuro area of Ibadan after church service at methodist church Agbeni .
In a sermon at the service, the presbyter and minister in charge, methodist cathedral Agbeni The very Reverend Ezekiel Akande described the deceased as a lover of God who served whole heartedly.
The very Reverend Akande urged all to emulate Pa ositelu who did humanitarian services during his lifetime .
The first daughter of the deceased Miss Bolanle Ositelu described her father as the best anyone could ever ask for.
In attendance were the Association of Nigerian Professioner Photograhers and the Ekefa of Ibadan land Oloye Lekan Alabi.
Pa David Owolabi ositelu popularly called Born photo, died on the 24th of this month during a brief illness at the age of 86.
The life and times of the matriarch of Aladenika family of Ondo, Ayaba Comfort Boladale Aladenika was celebrated as family,friends and well-wishers from across the globe gathered to bid her farewell.
In his homily, titled “if you miss eternity”, at the open-air Interdenominational service, Pastor Oshioyemi of Christ Church of New Testament Aladura, Ondo, said the “Christian race on Earth was targeted at making heaven and being with God”. Pastor Oshioyemi maintained that testimonies from children, families , neighbors and the church of God were all affirming that mama was in the bosom of her maker .
He enjoined the children and all present at the funeral to emulate Mama’s good works and even try to surpass it.
In a tribute , the children described their mother as a strict disciplinarian with eyes for perfection.
Ayaba Comfort Boladale Aladenika who died at the age of 91 is survived by 6 children, 21 grand children, 6 great grand children among whom is the former Edo State NUJ Chairman, Otunba Mike Aladenika.
Friends, Associates and Members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ogun state council have paid their last respect to their departed leader, Mr Soji Amosu who died on Sunday at the age of 53 during a brief illness.
Those who witnessed the lying-in-state held at the Iwe Iroyin, Oke Ilewo, Abeokuta, Secretariat of the NUJ described the deceased as a selfless and professional leader.
A board member of Ogun state Television, OGTV, Elder Wale Idowu who said the late Soji Amosu worked with him at the National Orientation Agency, NOA, noted that he was trustworthy and passionate while describing his death as devastating.
Also, the Acting General Manager, Ogun State Television, OGTV, Mr Tunde Kazeem said the contributions of late Amosu to the development of NUJ in the state was commendable, stating that his footprints would remain indelible.
In a contribution, The General Manager, Nigeria Television Authority, NTA, Mrs Funmi Wakama described the deceased as a consummate professional who would be greatly missed.
Special Adviser to the Ogun state Governor on Communications, Pastor Remmy Hassan said the late Soji Amosu was a committed and visionary leader who was determined to effect positive change to the profession.
At the funeral service held at the Antioch Baptist Church, Bode Olude, Abeokuta, the Reverend Rotimi Afuape.
In a sermon entitled ” the final journey” said death was inevitable, hence the need for the living to make positive contributions to the society.
A son of the deceased, Dr Opeyemi Amosu described his father as God’s gift wrapped in a humble, selfless, committed and resolute creature.
The remains of the deceased were thereafter interred at his Bode Olude, Abeokuta residence.
