Tag: Lying-in- state
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Desmond Tutu’s body lies in state at South Africa cathedral
The body of Archbishop Desmond Tutu was carried Thursday into a historic cathedral where he once railed against white rule to allow South Africans to bid farewell to the anti-apartheid icon. A small bouquet of carnations was placed on top of a simple pine coffin carried by six Anglican priests. Tutu’s successor, Thabo Makgoba, said…
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Photo: Odumakin’s remains arrive country home as final lying-in-state commences
The remains of late spokesman of Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin have arrived for final the final Lying- in- State at Origbo Anglican Grammar School Moro, Osun State His widow, Dr Joe Okei Odumakin, led undertakers carrying the corpse to the venue. President of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) Bishop Francis Wale Oke is leading other officating…