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  • Billionaire Lulu-Briggs gets burial date two years after death

    Billionaire Lulu-Briggs gets burial date two years after death

    Oil magnate, High Chief Olu Benson Lulu-Briggs, will now be laid to rest in March, two years after his death, the family confirmed in a statement on Friday in Port Harcourt.

    He will be buried on March 13, at Abonnema in Akuku Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, spokesman for the chiefs of the Oluwari Briggs House, Sir Ibim Dokubo told reporters.

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Lulu –Briggs died on December 27, 2018 in Ghana aged 88.

    But disagreement within his family had frustrated previous arrangements to bury him.

    He said that the burial was delayed because the family could not take custody of his body as a result of a series of litigations concerning his death.

    He also said the Covid-19 pandemic contributed to the delay.

    “The overwhelming view was that we needed to wait for the relaxation of the COVID-19 restrictions because High Chief O.B. Lulu Briggs was a man of many parts who had positively touched so many lives,” Dokubo said.

    “He was a public servant, a labour leaders, a politician, a businessman and a philanthropist.

    “It will, therefore, be a disservice to his memory to deny his legion of friends and associates the opportunity to honour him at his funeral.

    “His obsequies should be designed to enable various personalities who interacted with him in his life time to participate actively.”

    Son of the deceased , Barrister Dumo Lulu-Briggs, also said that he was happy that his father would be finally laid to rest in March.

    He hailed Governor Nyesom Wike for approving a state burial for his father.

  • Photos: Tears, tributes as Leadership Newspaper publisher, Nda-Isaiah is buried in Abuja

    Photos: Tears, tributes as Leadership Newspaper publisher, Nda-Isaiah is buried in Abuja

    The remains of the founder/Chairman of the Leadership Group, publishers of Leadership, National Economy and the first Hausa Daily, Leadership Ayau newspapers, Sam Nda-Isaiah, were buried on Monday in Abuja amid tears and tributes.

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Nda-Isaiah died on Friday, December 11, 2020 at the age of 58 after a brief illness.

    The solemn event which was attended by family members, friends, some business associates and staff of the late entrepreneur, was in line with the Federal Government’s restriction on public gatherings.

    The Archbishop of Abuja-based Supernatural Love Ministry, Dr Calvin Antoza, who presided over the funeral service, said death is a reality that will happen to everybody.


    He said, “I know this year has been a tough one for many people; pandemic has been ravaging all over the world but our God has always given us an assurances when we trust in him and we rely on him, he will help us to navigate through the difficulties of life and even overcome some of these things that happen to us.”

    The funeral was also attended by a former Minister of Agriculture and Chairman of the Arewa Cosultative Forum, Chief Audu Ogbeh; representative of the Chief of Army Staff/Chief of Military-Civil Affairs, Maj. Gen. Bature; Chairman, TACK Agro and Chemicals, Mr Thomas Etuh; and the national coordinator, Initiative for Peoples Rebirth, Maj. Gen. Henry Ayoola (retd), among others.

  • Late Sam Nda-Isaiah’s burial rites begin on Wednesday

    Late Sam Nda-Isaiah’s burial rites begin on Wednesday

    Activities marking the burial of the Chairman of LEADERSHIP Group, Mr. Sam Nda-Isaiah, will start on Wednesday.

    Nda-Isaiah, 58, died on Friday, December 11, after taking ill briefly.

    A statement by his brother, Mr. Abraham Nda-Isaiah, said dignitaries expected to participate in the events, which would commence on by 12noon on Wednesday with virtual tributes, include former heads of state, General Ibrahim Babangida and General Abdulsalami Abubakar.

    The foremost traditional ruler in Niger State, Etsu Nupe, Dr. Yahaya Abubakar, is also expected to participate in the events.

    Nda-Isaiah held the traditional title of Kakaki Nupe, spokesperson of the Nupe people, among several other traditional titles.

    There were also strong indications on Sunday that the Presidency and Niger State (where the late Chairman comes from), would send strong delegations to the events.

    The statement by Mr. Abraham Nda-Isaiah said the virtual tribute for the late media mogul would start at 12noon on Wednesday.

    The Service of Songs will hold on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the International Conference Centre (ICC) Abuja at 3pm.

    “He will be interred on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Gudu Cemetery, Abuja at 10am in what would be an invitation-only ceremony,” Abraham said.

    Sam Nda-Isaiah, who was a pharmacist, entrepreneur, media mogul and an astute politician. His passing has drawn an outpouring of grief across the country and abroad.

    A statement from his family announcing the death penultimate Friday had said Sam Nda-Isaiah “was a family man, serial entrepreneur and visioner, passionate politician, and above all, a man of faith.”

    Although he trained as a pharmacist, “Sam”, as he was fondly called, adopted journalism as his profession and earned a mark for himself having founded the LEADERSHIP Newspaper titles, National Economy and AYAU, the first daily Hausa newspaper.

    He was also a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a political platform he contested for the presidential ticket in 2014.

    The media mogul is survived by his aged mother, wife, children and siblings.

  • Lagos bans burial, embalmment on residential premises

    Lagos bans burial, embalmment on residential premises

    The Lagos State Government on Wednesday banned the use of residential premises as morgues, embalmment centres or burial sites.

    This was revealed in a statement by the Executive Secretary of Lagos State Law Reform Commission, Mrs Ade Adeyemo.

    The statement titled, ‘Burial prohibited on residential premises – LASG’ on Wednesday quoted Adeyemo as saying that the prohibition was to prevent the transmission of communicable diseases in the State.

    While noting that “it is an offense to use residential premises as morgues, embalmment centres or burial sites”, Adeyemo stressed that the Commission is tasked with the onerous responsibility of updating and reviewing laws that address immediate and peculiar needs of Lagosians at every point in time.

    She said, “The Law Reform Commission is saddled with the responsibility of reviewing and reforming laws with a view to effecting necessary changes to make them more modern, fair, just, efficient, accessible and bring them in consonance with the prevailing social and moral values of society.

    “In this regard, the Commission, after review, found it expedient to ensure that the Lagos State Public Health Law was expanded to include present-day disease outbreaks like the Ebola, Lassa fever and other communicable diseases.”

    The Executive Secretary reiterated that “there are procedures to be taken in order to eliminate all anomalies and repeal, review and reform obsolete, spent and unnecessary laws which at a time were necessary but as the State evolves, they become inapplicable because they do not fit the prevailing situations and circumstances”.

    She noted that the very first compendium of laws in the State was the 1973 laws of Lagos State which was a merger of the laws that existed in the former Federal Territory of Lagos and those of Former Western Nigeria, adding that the present Law Reform Commission evolved out of the short term State Law Review Committees/Commissions saddled with the responsibilities of previous law reforms.

    The Executive Secretary explained that some of the Laws and Bills that have been reviewed and forwarded to the House of Assembly for the benefit of the general public include the Animals Bill, Electric Power Sector Reform Law, Tenancy Bill, Real Estate Regulatory Bill, Lotteries and Gaming Authority Law and Law Enforcement Training Institute Bill, among others.

  • Gov. Makinde buries mum in Ibadan amidst emotional tribute

    Gov. Makinde buries mum in Ibadan amidst emotional tribute

    The mother of Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Madam Abigail Makinde, was, on Friday, interred in Ibadan, amidst emotional tribute from the governor.

    Makinde, in his tribute during the funeral service, held at St. Peter’s Anglican Cathedral, Aremo, Ibadan, said that he and his other siblings would forever remember their late mum.

    He said that the deceased thought him how to be disciplined and contented, even though it was tough at the time.

    “I used to be a truant in my primary school because I had thought that I would be a professional footballer. But the discipline my mum inculcated in me made me become what I am today.

    The governor, while stating that he inherited many traits from his late mother, said that she thought him to love God and to always bring best gifts to Him.

    On his political career, Makinde said that his mum didn’t want him to go into politics but that he decided to follow his heart.

    “I remember that day in 2007 when I contested for senator, she cried because police men invaded my house and I had to be rescued by the army. She told me that she had warned me not to go into politics but that I would not listen,” he stated.

    Makinde, who betrayed emotion towards the end of the tribute, declared that his late mother was irreplaceable.

    In his sermon at the occasion, the Bishop of Ibadan North Diocese, Anglican Communion, Rev. Segun Okubadejo, urged the congregation to always remember that they could only live within the atmosphere of their actions.

    Okubadejo called on them to see their attendance at the funeral service as another opportunity for them to reflect on their lives and their relationship with God.

    She extolled the virtues of the late Madam Makinde, describing her as a devout Christian while on earth.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha was represented at the occasion by Chief Olusegun Adekunle, while no fewer than 11 governors were in attendance.

    The governors included Dr Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Mr Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo), Mr Babajide Sanwo Olu (Lagos), Mr Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Dr Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta), Alhaji Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa), Mr Udom Emmanuel (Akwa Ibom) and Alhaji Aminu Tanbuwal (Sokoto).

    Others were Mr Godwin Obaseki (Edo), Mr Nyesome Wike (Rivers) and Mr Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu).

    Also in attendance were two former governors of Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala and Sen. Rashidi Ladoja, two former governors of Ogun, Chief Gbenga Daniel and Sen. Ibikunle Amosu, former Gov. Olagunsoye Oyinlola (Osun), former Gov. Segun Oni (Ekiti) and some serving senators.

    NAN recalls that Madam Makinde died on Oct. 15 at the age of 81.

  • PHOTOS: Balarabe Musa buried in Kaduna

    PHOTOS: Balarabe Musa buried in Kaduna

    The body of former Governor of old Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa has been laid to rest in the state capital.

    He was buried after a funeral prayer was held at the Sultan Bello Mosque.

    The funeral service was attended by hundreds of sympathizers and political associates.

    Prominent among those present were two former governors of Kaduna State, Senator Ahmed Makarfi and Ramalan Yero.

    The Secretary to the State Government, Balarabe Abbass represented Governor Nasir El-Rufai who had traveled out of the state

    The Late Balarabe Musa died in the early hours of Wednesday at the age of 85, after suffering from a protracted illness.

    Friends, well-wishers, and politicians have described the late former governor as an incorruptible leader, a patriot, and a detribalized politician who built bonds of friendship across the divide.

    For Governor El-Rufai and Makarfi, the former Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party played progressive politics devoid of rancour and sectionalism

  • Photo: Osun hands over Pa Fasanmi remains to Ekiti Govt for burial

    Photo: Osun hands over Pa Fasanmi remains to Ekiti Govt for burial

    The Osun State Government on Tuesday handed over the remains of the late Senator Ayo Fasanmi to the Ekiti State Government, for his interment at St. John Cathedral, Iye Ekiti.

    The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Ismail Omipidan disclosed this on Tuesday in a statement that was made available to newsmen.

    He said Governor Adegboyega Oyetola (represented by his deputy, Mr. Benedict Alabi) was part of the eminent personalities who thronged Ekiti State on Tuesday, to pay their last respect to the late Afenifere leader.

    “The short farewell ceremony took place at Itawure, the border of the two states. This was done to avoid breaching the COVID-19 social distancing protocol at the venue of the internment.

    The Osun State Government was represented at the hand- over ceremony by the Honourable Commissioner of Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode; Honourable Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Adebisi Obawale; Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Health, Dr Siji Olamiju; Special Adviser to the Governor on General Administration, Mr Niyi Idowu.

    The Ekiti State Government was represented by the Commissioner for Health, Hon. Moji Yaya-Kolade; Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Fafure Mojisola; Chairman, Local Government Service Commission, Chief Samuel Abejide; All Progressive Congress Chairman in Ekiti State, Barr. Paul Omotosho; and Ekiti State APC Welfare Secretary, Otunba Omotayo Kolawole.

  • We’ll give Pa Fasanmi befitting burial despite COVID-19 – Fayemi

    We’ll give Pa Fasanmi befitting burial despite COVID-19 – Fayemi

    The governor of Ekiti State, Mr Kayode Fayemi has revealed what the government will do in respect of Pa Ayo Fasanmi burial that was fixed for August 4 at St John Cathedral, Iye-Ekiti.

    The governor made the disclosure in Osogbo capital of Osun on Saturday morning when he came to commiserate with the family of late Pa Ayo Fasanmi who died on Wednesday evening.

    Fayemi who was represented by the Chairman of Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission and a leader of All Progressives Congress, Mr Samuel Abejide revealed that he came on behalf of the governor to condole with the family.

    He described Pa Fasanmi as an asset to Nigeria democracy saying, “Papa Fasanmi lived a fulfilled life of honesty, sincerity that worth been emulated by an oncoming generation. Papa will always be adored by most of us coming after him.

    “He was an asset in every ramification of his life. An epitome of honesty, integrity, sincerity and above all, a man who is courageous in all phases of his life. I am here to condole with the family of Pa Fasanmi on behalf of the Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi.”

    He said burying the late Fasanmi in Ekiti State is a homecoming for the state government.

    However, he lamented that the current COVID-19 would be a very big hindrance to the state in giving him a befitting burial.

    He furthered that Pa Fasanmi burial should be showcased to the world because of his contribution to the country.

    Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the state will still do his burial within the confinement of COVID-19 safety protocols and guidelines.

    His words: “As a father, his burial in Ekiti State is a homecoming for us. Ekiti as a state would have showcased the burial and would have loved to give him a befitting burial arrangement but with the COVID-19 pandemic… Despite that, we will still do the burial within the confinement of the law.”

    “Immediately Governor Kayode Fayemi heard of Pa Fasanmi demise, preparation has been on top gear to give him befitting burial because he is a one of his son in politics. Ekiti State executives would decide on how Pa Ayo Fasanmi will be immortalized,” he ended.

  • Why we didn’t conduct autopsy on Arotile’s corpse before burial – NAF

    Why we didn’t conduct autopsy on Arotile’s corpse before burial – NAF

    The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said no autopsy was carried out on Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile because the family of the deceased was satisfied with the explanation on what led to her death.

    According to the air force, Arotile, who was Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot, died at the NAF base, Kaduna, after being hit by a car driven by her former classmate with two others on board.

    However, NAF added that the circumstances surrounding her death were clear and no autopsy was needed or demanded by the family.

    Daramola said this on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Friday.

    He said, “On the issue of autopsy or otherwise that would have been initiated by the family but based on discussions with them and the fact that witnesses were there at the time she was taken to the Nigerian Air Force hospital in Kaduna, there were no doubts as to the cause of death which was head injury as a result of blunt force trauma caused by the vehicle hitting her from the rear.

    “So, in consultation with her family, her father, Akintunde Arotile, said they wanted closure on this matter and that he was comfortable with the Nigerian Air Force’s investigation which of course is also being transferred to the police.

    “Autopsy was not done because it wasn’t requested, the cause of death was already known based on the investigation and how she was taken to the hospital and the confirmation was made. There were no doubts in that regard and there was no request from the family for that specifically. No autopsy was done.”

    Daramola further stated that the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps were invited to investigate the incident.

    He said, “First of all, we carried out a preliminary investigation to determine those who were involved, their level of involvement, interviewed witnesses and looked at the scene. That was our own first phase of investigation because it happened on the base.

    “The air force has its own air police directorate where we have forensic and K9 investigators many of whom are trained in and out of the country. Some of them also trained in police institutions and there is a lot of collaboration between the Nigerian Air Force Air Police Wing and the Nigeria Police. Immediately it occurred, we involved the police.”

    The spokesman noted that the person that drove the car, Nehemiah Adejoh, which knocked down Arotile was not 36 but 24 and was a junior of the deceased in the Nigerian Air Force Secondary School.

    Daramola said the case would be handed over to the police today.

  • Combat pilot Arotile to get ‘full military honours’ at burial next week

    Combat pilot Arotile to get ‘full military honours’ at burial next week

    The Nigerian Air Force said on Friday that its first female combat helicopter pilot, Tolulope Arotile will be laid to rest next week with “full military honours” at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja.

    Arotile died on 14 July 14 in Kaduna. She will be buried on July 23.

    NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola said: “The remains of late Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, NAF’s first combat helicopter pilot who died on July 14 will be laid to rest with full military honours at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja on July 23.

    “Meanwhile, a condolence visit to the Arotile Family in Lokoja by a high-powered delegation, composed of the CAS, Honourable Minister of Women Affairs as well as the Chairmen of the Senate and House Committees on Air Force, has been scheduled to hold on a date before the burial.”