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  • Family announces TB Joshua’s burial for July 9

    Family announces TB Joshua’s burial for July 9

    The late general overseer and founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, Prophet Temitope Joshua may be buried on July 9, 2021 on the premises of his church in Lagos State.

    Joshua died last week in Lagos State at the age of 57.

    A member of the family, who spoke on condition of anonymity on Sunday, said the date was fixed after the immediate and extended members of the family of TB Joshua met at the residence of the deceased in Lagos State on Friday.

    The family’s decision is different from the expectation of the monarch of Arigidi Akoko, Oba Yisa Olanipekun, and some other traditional rulers in the Akoko area, who wanted the late pastor buried in his hometown, Arigidi Akoko.

    The traditional rulers were of the opinion that if the late cleric was taken to his hometown for burial, it would further give the town global recognition as the deceased’s worshippers all over the world would want to visit it to see his tomb and would also make the church to continue the project already embarked upon by the late founder.

    But the family member said the wife, Evelyn, and the children of the late prophet prevailed on the other family members over the burial place and date at the meeting.

    The source said the burial plans would take place between July 5 and July 9, 2021

    He said, “The extended family members, his (Joshua) wife and children held a meeting on Friday and it was decided that he should be buried in Lagos and the burial programme will be between July 5 and 9.

    “It was on the insistence of the wife and the children that the other family members agree on the place of burial because they said they saw revelations that he should be buried in Lagos. Since they said it was spiritual, the family agreed with them.”

    Meanwhile, SCOAN did not hold any of its three services on Sunday as the church remained shut.

     

  • Late Supreme Court Justice Ngwuta’s funeral postponed indefinitely

    Late Supreme Court Justice Ngwuta’s funeral postponed indefinitely

    The Ebonyi State Government and the family of late Supreme Court Judge, Justice Sylvester Nwali Ngwuta, have announced the indefinite postponement of the burial.

    The state government noted that the decision to postpone the burial was due to security reasons.

    The burial was to hold from today till Friday.

    Commissioner for Information and State Orientation Uchenna Orji, in a statement, said a new date for the burial would be announced later.

    It reads: “This is to inform the public that due to security reasons, all funeral arrangements between the 28th to 30th April, 2021, scheduled to mark the burial of His Lordship, Hon. Justice Sylvester Nwali Ngwuta, Justice of the Supreme Court, at Abakaliki and Ukawu are hereby postponed indefinitely.”

    The statement noted that new dates will be announced later.

    Orji noted that the state government, the deceased family and the Burial Planning Committee regret any inconveniences the postponement might have caused the public.

    According to reports, the burial arrangements of the Supreme Court Judge had been concluded before the announcement.

  • Family releases details of Yinka Odumakin’s burial

    Family releases details of Yinka Odumakin’s burial

    The family of Yinka Odumakin has released the details of the funeral rites of the late activist and Afenifere spokesman.

    According to a release signed by his widow, Dr Joe Okei Odumakin, the rites will span three days – starting from Thursday 22nd through Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th April 2021.

    Thursday 22nd April: Day of Tributes and Service of Songs at the Police College, Ikeja Lagos between 11am and 4pm while his body lies in state.

    Friday 23rd April: Body departs Lagos for Moro, his country home, in Ife North LGA of Osun State.

    There will be a Christian wake keep by 5pm at the Origbo Anglican Grammar School, Moro, to be followed by a Candle light procession on Friday.

    Saturday, 24th April: Lying in State at Origbo Anglican Grammar School, Moro by 8am, followed by a Funeral Service by 10am, after which his remains will be committed to Mother Earth at a private interment.

  • Burkingham Palace announces date for Prince Philip’s burial

    Burkingham Palace announces date for Prince Philip’s burial

    The funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh will be held at Windsor on April 17, with no public access nor public procession beforehand, a Buckingham Palace spokesman said on Saturday.

    The event is to be a “ceremonial royal funeral”, rather than a state funeral, which “very much reflects the duke’s wishes”, a palace spokesman said.

    A national minute’s silence will be observed as the funeral begins at 15:00 BST at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor.

    Members of the public will not be allowed to attend as the proceedings have been scaled down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    The funeral will be shown live on television.

    Given the current pandemic restriction which allows only 30 mourners to attend, the event will be reduced in scale. At this moment, there is no confirmation yet on the rest of the guest list.

    “In line with government guidelines and public health measures, there will be no public processions and the duke’s funeral will take place entirely within the grounds of Windsor Castle,” the palace spokesman said.

    The Queen has approved the prime minister’s recommendation that there be eight days of national mourning, to end on the day of the duke’s funeral, the palace said.

    During the national mourning time, union flags will remain at half-mast but the Royal Standard, which is flown when the Queen is in residence at one of the royal palaces, will be at full mast.

    The Royal Family will observe two weeks of mourning and royal engagements will continue, with mourning bands worn where appropriate.

    The Sky News reported that Prince Harry will be travelling from his home in the United States to attend, although his pregnant wife Meghan has been advised by doctors not to travel.

    Earlier Saturday, gun salutes were held across Britain on land and at sea in memory of the duke who passed away on Friday at the age of 99.

    The royal family website has asked people not to leave flowers and tributes at royal residences. The website encourages members of the public to consider making a donation to a charity instead of leaving floral tributes.

    Prince Philip was born on the Greek island of Corfu on June 10, 1921.

    He married Princess Elizabeth in 1947, five years before she became Queen, and was the longest-serving royal consort in British history.

    The couple had four children, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

  • Tim Owhefere for burial on Saturday

    Tim Owhefere for burial on Saturday

    The late majority leader of the Delta State House of Assembly, Tim Owhefere will be laid to rest on Saturday.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Owhefere died in January, throwing the State, especially the Isoko Nation and the State House of Assembly into mourning.

    The popular Isoko politician who represented Isoko North Constituency in the State House of Assembly was a fourth timer in the House.

    According to the burial arrangement released by the family, an outing service will hold at Uthatho Primary School Field, Akiewhe-Owhe, to be conducted by St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Akiewhe-Owhe.

    The outing service will hold on Saturday March 13th, 2021 at 9:00 am with reception to follow immediately at the same venue.

    On Sunday March 14th, 2021 at 9:00 am, a thanksgiving service will hold in honour of Owhefere at St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Akiewhe-Owhe.

    TNG reports Owhefere was born on the 16th of June 1963 to the Owhefere family which hails from Akiewhe-Owhe in Isoko North Local Government Area, Delta State.

    He attended the famous Government College Ughelli and thereafter proceeded to the Delta Polytechnic Ozoro where he studied Mass Communication.

    He had his HND in Publishing and Communication from the Yaba Polytechnic, Yaba, a Law degree from the University of Lagos and a BL from the Nigerian Law School, Abuja and thereafter was called to the Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Nigerian Supreme Court.

    Fondly called TKO by his friends, followers and admirers, Owhefere was an entrepreneur, journalist, barrister, lawmaker and politician who many say brought genuine legislative governance to his people in Isoko North.

    Also he was a Knight of the Sacred Order of St. Christopher in the Anglican Diocese of Oleh under the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion.

    Until his death, Owhefere was also the Chairman, House Committee on information of the Delta State House of Assembly.

    He passed on to the great beyond in the late hours of January 27, 2021 after a brief illness.

    He is survived by a wife, children, relatives and plethora of supporters.

  • Family releases burial plans for world acclaimed scholar, Prof Peter Ekeh

    Family releases burial plans for world acclaimed scholar, Prof Peter Ekeh

    The family of foremost late Professor of Political Science and Urhobo cultural activist, Professor Peter Ekeh has released details of his burial programme.

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Ekeh who founded the Urhobo Historical Society (UHS) died on November 17, 2020.

    Ekeh, born August 8, 1937, hailed from Okpara Inland of Agbon Kingdom in the Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State.

    In a special invitation jointly signed on behalf of the Ekeh family by Dr. Akpofure Peter Ekeh and Mr. Odjegba Ekeh and sent to TNG, the burial ceremony is scheduled to commence from Wednesday March 24 to Sunday, March 28, 2021.

    See details below:

  • Tears as Chico Ejiro is laid to rest [PHOTOS]

    Tears as Chico Ejiro is laid to rest [PHOTOS]

    The body of late iconic filmmaker and director, Chico Ejiro was finally laid to rest today at Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State.

    Chico’s body was finally laid to rest at exactly 2.56pm at No 1 Chico Ejiro street, off Owhelogbo Road, Ozoro.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that Ejiro was buried nearly two months after he passed on.He died on Friday – Christmas Day – about 2am.

    The hearse bearing Chico’s remains left the gates of the Ozoro General Hospital morgue at 11.47am to his homestead at No 4 Iyethoto street, Etivie quarters, Ozoro on Saturday afternoon, where his colleagues, friends and family gathered to honour him.

    The body which arrived the Ejiro’s compound at exactly12.14pm, was later moved in a motorcade to the Redeemed Church of God, Royal Zone parish, where a requiem mass was conducted by a team of clerics, led by Pastor Maxwella Dagogo, the APIPC of Delta Province 15.

     

    Chico’s colleagues who attended the burial ceremony includes: Ejike Asiegbu, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, Francis Duru, Alex Enyengho, Ejike Metuselah, Justice Atigogo, Emeka Ani, Mrs Temitope Duker, Azuh Arinze, Fidelis Duker among others.

    A night of tributes was held in his honour on Tuesday February 16, 2021.His friends, family and colleagues gathered together at the National Theatre, Lagos.

     

    In a video obtained by TheNewsGuru, veteran actor, Bob Manuel Udokwu who attended the ceremony said:”We are here in Ozoro, the hometown of Chico Ejiro, legendary movie director.We have come from the church, this is the final resting place”.

  • HAPPENING NOW: Gov Okowa buries father [PHOTOS]

    HAPPENING NOW: Gov Okowa buries father [PHOTOS]

    Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa is currently holding a private funeral service for his late father, Sir Arthur Okowa at Owa-Alero in Ika Northeast Local Government Area of the State.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Governor Okowa took the first Bible reading as invited guests gathered to lay the late patriarch of the Okowa family to rest.

    Sir Okowa was the Ojenyangbe of Owa kingdom and the Okpara-Uku of Idumebor quarter.

    Recall Governor Okowa had announced a bipartite funeral arrangements for his late father.

    The ongoing funeral service is part of the bipartite arrangement.

    Governor Okowa said an elaborate celebration of life event will take place on August 21, 2021 in what is the second burial in honour of the Governor’s late father.

    TNG reports Sir Okowa died aged 88 on January 28, 2021 after a brief illness

    Besides family members at the private funeral, Archbishop of Bendel Province, Anglican Communion, Archbishop Cyril Odutemu; Deputy Governor of Delta, Mr Kingsley Otuaro; former Governor James Ibori and former Deputy Governor Benjamin Elue were at the ceremony.

    Others included Chief Jide Omokore, Sen. James Manager, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, Chief Judge of Delta, Justice Marshall Umukoro and Speaker of the State’s House of Assembly, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori.

    In his speech during the funeral service in the home of the late octogenarian, Governor Okowa thanked Nigerians for their show of love, saying that because he had announced that the ceremony would be private for the family, “those who came are truly family members”.

    He said that as a teacher, his late father fought for the ordinary man and suffered victimisation for daring to stand for the truth.

    “On behalf of my siblings, I welcome you to my father’s home. He is no more, he has just been laid to rest.

    “He has been a strong pillar in my life and obviously we wished he had lived longer, but it pleased God to call him at this time.

    “Our father was a good man who fought for the church, the children and the ordinary man, especially as a teacher and suffered consequences for standing by the truth and at the end, God vindicated him.

    “We thank God that he played his role in the community. He was very passionate about the development of Owa-Alero and I am glad that he saw all we did for the community.

    “He did not compromise his faith even as an Okpara-Uku of his quarter and that, we can attest to as his children,” he said.

    The Governor apologised to those who couldn’t attend the funeral because he had declared it a family burial.

    “We do not know when it is best to die but we thank God he took our father at a ripe age.

    “For those who couldn’t come, I apologise, there is still a time to celebrate his life and times and that will be August 21, his birthday, and we will all be there by the grace of God,” he said.

    In a homily, Bishop of Ika Diocese, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Godfrey Ekpenisi, said the late Sir Okowa contributed immensely to the growth of the church and education in Ika nation.

    Quoting from the Bible, the Bishop urged Christians to fear God and keep his commandments, saying “this is the whole duty of man”.

    He called on Christians to remember their Creator in the days of their youth, recalling that Sir Okowa served God and humanity while alive.

    See photos from the funeral service below:

     

  • Gov Okowa to hold 2 burial ceremonies for late father

    Gov Okowa to hold 2 burial ceremonies for late father

    Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa will hold two burial ceremonies for late father, Sir Arthur Okorie Okowa.

    According to the Governor, the first burial ceremony would be a private burial ceremony that is expected to hold sometime this month.

    He stated that an elaborate celebration of life event will take place on August 21, 2021, in what is the second burial in honour of the governor’s late father.

    Governor Okowa stressed that the celebration of life event that will take place in August would be subject to the slowing down of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

    Okowa expressed appreciation to Nigerians for their condolences and show of love on the passing of his father.

    The Governor, in a statement he personally signed, thanked all those who came to condole with him and those who called or sent messages of condolences to him and his siblings.

    “In view of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, we have opted to hold a private burial ceremony sometime this month, while a Celebration of Life event will take place on August 21, 2021.

    “Hopefully, by then the current challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic would have given way to a freer and more assured environment,’’ he stated.

    He described his late father as a “huge pillar of support”, and said that he will miss his wise counsel.

    “On behalf of the Okowa family of Owa-Alero, Ika North East Local Government Area, I wish to thank all who have taken time to commiserate with us on the death of my beloved father, Sir Arthur Okorie Okowa.

    “Ever since the news of his demise, our family has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of goodwill from a wide spectrum of political, business, religious leaders as well as the mass of Nigerians.

    “My siblings and I are deeply grateful for the show of solidarity, which have, in no small measure, helped us to cope with Papa’s passing.

    “Although he died at what may be considered a good old age, the death of someone so dear cannot but leave one with a sense of void.

    “My late father was a strong pillar of support all through my political/public service career.

    “I drew immeasurably from his fountain of knowledge and wisdom, and he was very passionate about the growth and development of our beloved Delta State.

    “As a family, we will greatly miss his physical fellowship but we thank God that he lived a good and full life; he has etched his name in gold with his legacy of hard work, selfless service, discipline, godliness, love for others/community, and passion for positive, lasting change,” he said.

    “Once again, I thank all those who have called, visited, prayed for us and issued statements in solidarity with our family. May God richly bless you,” the Governor added.

  • Lagos sets up four-member committee for Ndubuisi Kanu’s burial

    Lagos sets up four-member committee for Ndubuisi Kanu’s burial

    The Lagos State Government has set up a four-member committee to ensure a befitting burial for former military governor of the state, retired Rear Adm. Ndubuisi Kanu.

    Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said this on Friday, during a condolence visit to the family of Late Kanu, at the deceased’s residence in Victoria Island, Lagos.

    Kanu, an elder statesman and leader of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), died on Wednesday, at the age of 77.

    Sanwo-Olu said the state government would participate fully in all the programmes leading to the final burial of the former military governor.

    He described the late elder statesman as a detribalised Nigerian.

    “He (Ndubusi Kanu) was a man that I personally had come to respect. He was a man that had supported our government from day one.

    “He was a man that I personally respect, not because he is no more with us but he had been to my office on two occasions and had attended all of our events as a pillar of support.

    “He was completely detribalised. He was a builder and a brother from across the Niger. He was a true Nigerian that we all need to celebrate.

    “So, that is why we are here humbly for and on behalf of the government and people of Lagos State to reassure you that the state is solidly beside you in this time of grief.

    “We and other stakeholders are right beside you because he was not just a man for one part, he was a national figure.

    “We will work with other stakeholders to ensure that we immortalise and give him a befitting passage of exit out of this world,´´ Sanwo-Olu said.

    The governor was accompanied on the visit by his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; the Secretary to the Lagos State Government (SSG) Mrs Folasade Jaji; Chief of Staff, Mr Tayo Ayinde; and some members of the State Executive Council.

    Delivering the Lagos State Government condolence message to the deceased’s family, Hamzat hailed Late Kanu’s contribution to the state and Nigeria, noting that the former military governor was irreplaceable.

    The deputy governor said that Kanu was one of those that laid the pillar of what was being benefitted presently, when he became the military governor in 1976.

    “And most importantly, his contribution to what we are now benefitting in the country, which is democracy; because if people like him were in short supply, this country will not be like this.

    “People like him, even though they are not many, stood firm. They went through all sorts of terrible things but they were good men.

    “So, for us in Lagos, we celebrate his life because we know that only God will live forever and that we, as human beings, will come and exit the world at some point.

    “But what is important is, what do you do with your life? I think we can say it boldly that our father lived a good life,´´ Hamzat said.

    Speaking on behalf of the deceased’s family, the widow of the late elder statesman, Mrs Gladys Ndubuisi Kanu, appreciated the Lagos State government for offering to finance the burial of her husband.

    She praised the Sanwo-Olu administration for bringing a new face to governance in Lagos State.

    “Since this current government came into power, we have seen a lot of changes between the previous government and this one.

    “This current government has achieved a lot. I admire the young governor. He is full of ideas and very hard working, and also his deputy.

    “Thanks for the visit and for offering to finance the burial of our husband, father, grandfather, cousin and uncle.

    “On few occasions, I have been with him (late husband) when he makes a call to his Excellency (Gov. Sanwo-Olu) and he answered and they discussed. That is the way he has been participating with the young, very hardworking governor of Lagos State,´´ she said.

    Also speaking at the event, the Secretary and spokesman of NADECO, Mr Ayo Opadokun, commended the positive contribution of the late Kanu to Lagos State and Nigeria.

    Opadokun stressed the role Kanu played as a formidable force after the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election and return of Nigeria to democratic path on May 29, 1999.