LEADERSHIP Newspaper Editor Abdullahi Olesin's Mother Dies
Alhaja Munirat Hanafi Imam Olesin, aged 87, has passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. She was the mother of Alhaji Abdullahi Olesin, who serves as the regional editor for the north central region of LEADERSHIP Newspaper.
A statement issued by Alhaji Abdullahi Olesin confirmed her death and expressed submission to the will of Allah. The janazah (funeral rites) for Alhaja Munira will be held at the Olesin compound in Okelele, Ilorin, at 2 PM.
The statement included a traditional Islamic phrase, "Innalillahi Waina Ilayh Raj’una," reflecting the family's grief and respect for her life and legacy.
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