Tupac's Mum Afeni Shakur Dies @69

Tupac's mum Afeni Shakur died yesterday Monday 2nd, 2016 in Northern California at the age of 69. The Marin County sheriff Confirmed her death on twitter.

The Black Queen originally known as Alice Faye Williams was born in 1947 and was a member of the Black Panthers.

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Taiwo Oshadipe Of The Popular Oshadipe Twins Passes On

Nollywood star and singer, Taiwo Oshadipe of Oshadipe Twins has passed away. She reportedly died in her sleep in the early hours of yesterday, October 3rd in Lagos.

Her sister said Taiwo had fallen ill about three weeks ago and had been treated at a Lagos hospital. She was getting better and seemed okay when she went to sleep last night (October 2nd), only for her not to wake up.

    "She went to sleep last night in her usual bubbly self. This is unexplainable. We are still in shock"

 a source close to the family said...

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Legendary Comedienne Joan Rivers Dies At 81

Joan Rivers is gone. Her daughter Melissa Rivers just released a statement on her passing...

"It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother, Joan Rivers. She passed peacefully at 1:17 PM surrounded by family and close friends. My son and I would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Mount Sinai hospital for the amazing care they provided for my mother."

"Cooper and I have found ourselves humbled by the outpouring of love, support and prayers we have received from around the world.They have been heard and appreciated."

"My mother's greatest joy in life was to make people laugh. Although that is difficult to do right now, I know her final wish would be that we return to laughing soon."

I am so sad! May her soul rest in peace..amen.

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Former FCT Minister And APC Chieftain, Nasir El-Rufai Loses Son In Auto Crash

The former Minister of FCT and APC Chieftain, Mallam Nasir El Rufai this morning, lost his son Hamza El Rufai in an auto crash in Abuja.

Mallam Nasir El Rufai broke this sad news via his facebook page. See below!

Post by Nasir El-Rufai.

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Bomb Blast In Kaduna This Afternoon Leaves At Least 25 People Dead

A bomb concealed in a red Volkswagen golf car one went off this afternoon July 23rd along Alkali road which leads to the popular Murtala Square in Central Kaduna killing at least 15 people.

According to eyewitnesses, the bomb went off as a prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, drove past the road. They believe the bomb was target at his convoy but according to witnesses, the cleric escaped unhurt while passersby were killed. At least 25 bodies have so far been receovered

Other witnesses said the bomb was targeted at thousands of Muslims who gathered at the Murtala Square for Ramadan Tafsir under the leadership of Sheikh Bauchi. (pictured above)

The cleric is said to be an outspoken critic of Boko Haram and was on his way to the Murtala Square when the bomb went off.

Source: LIB

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'Men of the Strip' Star Nate Estimada Commits Suicide

Nate Estimada, a male revue and E! reality movie 'Men of the Strip' star committed suicide on Wednesday, June 18th.

According to TMZ, The 24-year old reportedly drove his Mustang in a mountainous area near the City of Industry in L.A. County during the daytime and accelerated off the cliff, dropping at least 40 ft. into a landfill.

Authorities have determined the plunge was intentional and they're conducting toxicology tests to determine if drugs were in Estimada's system

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Kolo & Yaya Toure Loses Younger Brother!!!

Ibrahim Toure, the younger brother to Kolo and Yaya Toure and a professional footballer died yesterday in the UK aged 28.
The cause of death is yet to be made known, though he died after Ivory Coast lost 2 - 1 to Colombia at the ongoing #2014WORLDCUP in Brazil.

May his soul RIP!!!

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Fan Writes A Poem For Late Singer Kefee

Its tragic
Your songs was magic
Your beauty caused traffic
Your humility fantastic

Am glad earth shared your greatness with me
Its sad death had to kiss you
For eternity I'm gonna miss you

Your songs was sweeter than Banana
I remembered how I danced to Branama
How I tied wrapper round my waist!
In short DEATH! YOUR FATHER!!!

Kokoroko was a nice tune
It was on repeat on my play list
I even had it as my ring tone

Death you are wicked
You just screwed up this weekend

I wish you neva came till eternity!
You not a respecter of humanity
You confuse life with vanity
Vanity upon vanity
All is vanity!

RIP KEFEE...

 By Cadel Nero Okpamwa

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Official Statement From Kefee's Management Confirming Her Death

Kefee's management has just released an official statement confirming her death. See it below.

On behalf of the family….It is with a great sadness but grateful hearts that we announce the passing to glory due to lungs failure this morning of our God’s mouth piece, chorus leader, daughter, wife, sister, friend Kefee Branama Queen … May her beautiful, gentle and precious soul rest in perfect peace. Amen!!

PS: In contrast to all earlier rumors and stories in circulation, I do state that Kefee wasn’t 6 months pregnant and neither did she have pre-eclampsia.

For the family
Adeline Adelicious Adebayo, (Kefee’s UK Manager)

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BREAKING NEWS: Branama Singer Kefee, Has Gone Too Sleep Forever!!!

This truly is a sad time for the Nigerian Entertainment Industry. Few weeks ago, it was reported that ace Nollywood producer and director Amaka Igwe had passed on. But news reaching us this morning is that of Branama Singer Kefee who was reported to have collapsed in a Chicago bound airplane few weeks ago and went into coma had passed on at a US hospital.

Kefee who is in her mid 30s, spent 8 months in the US taking a course in video production and directing. She was also working on an album.

May her soul RIP!!

Pls Enjoy this beautiful video by Kefee titled "BEAUTIFUL" 

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Akunyili’s Remains Arrive Nigeria

The remains of a former Minister of Information and Communications, Prof. Dora Akunyili, arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja late on Wednesday and was received by members of her family and political associates.

The reception team was led by the erstwhile Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, who stated that Akunyili would be given a burial befitting of her status and fame.

The remains of the former Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) was flown to Nigeria in a private aircraft from India and was accompanied by her husband, Dr. Chike Akunyili; and her younger brother, Dr. Anayo Edemobi.

Following its arrival, it was transferred into an ambulance belonging to the Nigerian-Turkish Nizamiye Hospital and conveyed to a mortuary in Abuja.

According to Mr. Obi, a burial programme would be drawn up soon, assuring that several stakeholders would make their input to the programme in close consultation with the Akunyili family.

The former governor described the deceased as an uncommon Nigerian, who made all possible sacrifices for the health of the country and her people.

Obi was joined at the airport to receive the body of the late minister by a former Aso Rock Chaplain, Rev. Williams Okoye; Mr. Chidi Agbapu, Ejike Imoka, Mrs. Uche Ekwunife, Chuma Nzeribe, and Chinwendu Iloh, among many other admirers and well-wishers.


Source: Informationng.com

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"You Have Been In The Midst Of Everything" Prof. Akunyili's Daughter Speaks Of Final Moments

Chidiogo Akunyili, a daughter to late former Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, and Information Minister Prof. Dora Akunyili, has described the final moments she spent with her mother on her Facebook page..

She appreciated her mother during the final moments and reminded her of the many lives she touched. She thanked Nigerians for the love and offered prayers for the repose of her soul.

"To many, she was an icon, to others, she was an inspiration, to me, she was my mother and all of the above. What I told her just last week stays with me, 'I am your daughter, and you raised me, you have been in the midst of everything, mummy and that is the strength that is now mine and all of us your children.

"'It is also the strength of a whole nation; you touched so many lives, and that is a blessing that must not be taken lightly.'"

Chidiogo thanked her friends and Nigerians for extending condolences to her family as she also offered prayers for the repose of the deceased.

"Thank you all my dear friends from the bottom of my heart for your kind words. Mummy, may your soul rest in eternal peace, one with God, who you loved and served above all else," she added.

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BREAKING NEWS: Prof Dora Akunyili Is Dead!!!

 

Former Director General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and ex minister of Information, Professor Dora Akunyili, has died according to a family source.

Dr. Akunyili died in an India Hospital where she has been receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment.

She was aged 59.

May her soul RIP!!!

Source: Sahara Reporters

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BREAKING NEWS: Emir Of Kano, Ado Bayero Is Dead At 83

News reaching us has it that the Emir of Kano is dead! The paramount ruler died early this morning in Kano.

Ado Bayero celebrated his golden jubilee on the throne on October 22nd, 2013.

Brief History
Alhaji Dr. Ado Abdullahi Bayero (CFR, LLD, JP) (25 July 1930 – 6 June 2014) was the emir Emir of Kano in Nigeria, a position he held from 1963 to his death. He was a former ambassador to Senegal. He was the son of Abdullahi Bayero dan Muhammad Abbas. Ado Bayero was the 13th Fulani emir since the Fulani War of Usman dan Fodio, when the Fulani took over the Hausa city-states. He was one of the strongest and most powerful emirs in the history of the Hausa land. He was renowned for his abundant wealth, maintained by means of stock market investments and large-scale agricultural entrepreneurship both at home and abroad.

Emir Of Kano VIP Reception Room

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Justice Chukwudifu Oputa Bows Out @89

Former Supreme Court Judge, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa who happens to be Charly Boy's father has passed away. The former chairman of the popular Oputa Panel, died yesterday Sunday, May 4th 2014. He was a respected judge and a big fan of his son, Charles Oputa aka Charly Boy.

May his soul RIP!!!

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Prolific Director Amaka Igwe Passes On @51

Foremost producer, writer, director and a leading player in the Nigerian motion picture industry, Amaka Igwe has passed on. She died on April 28th in Enugu after an asthma attack. Mrs Igwe had gone to Enugu in company of her husband for pre-production preparations for a new Igbo soap when the sad incident occurred.

She suffered an asthma attack and was immediately rushed to the hospital after initial intervention had failed but sadly died before getting there.

Mrs Igwe is survived by her husband of 21 years Charles Igwe, three children, an aged mother. So sad! May her soul rest in peace...amen

Born Amaka Isaac-Ene, the deceased was an accomplished writer, producer, director, entrepreneur and teacher.

She is the founder of BoBTV Expo, founder and CEO of Top Radio 90.9FM, Amaka Igwe Studios, and the newly-launched Q Entertainment Networks.

A visionary and pioneer of modern Nigerian TV drama and film, she hit national limelight as the writer and producer of award-winning TV soap 'Checkmate' and its off shoot 'Fuji House of Commotion'.

Her Nollywood projects include RattleSnake and Violated - two critically-acclaimed movies that set apart Amaka Igwe Studios in the much-criticised Nollywood industry.

Amaka Igwe studied Education/Religion at the University of Ife (Now Obafemi Awolowo University). She had a Master's Degree from the University of Ibadan. She had her early education at All Saints School (Now Trans Ekulu Primary School), Girls High School Awkunanaw, Enugu and Idia College, Benin.

She worked as a lecturer at the Anambra State University of Technology and briefly in oil and Gas, before settling for the motion picture industry.


Source: LIB

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Tribute By Komla Dumor’s Wife, Kwansema

Eighteen years ago, I met a remarkable young man who was intelligent, knowledgeable, confident, eloquent and charming. His name was Komla Dumor. He became the love of my life and one of the best gifts God gave me. It was the Lord who brought us together and He preserved our union till the end.

I met Komla when we were both students at the University of Ghana, Legon. The first time I interacted with him was at a Sociology group discussion and Komla absolutely blew me away with his knowledge and eloquence. I sat and listened to him in awe. In the end, I felt so intimidated that I decided not to participate in any study group he was involved in.

And yet over time, Komla drew me in and gradually won me over. He wooed me with his baritone, velvety voice; he mesmerized me with his cool gait and air of supreme confidence; he continually made me shake with laughter with his great sense of humour and wit. But above all, Komla won me over with his intellect and his dream to pursue an extraordinary life. With his words he painted for me a vision of the future that sounded so glorious, so exciting and fulfilling that I yielded and eventually vowed to him, ’till death do us part.’ We began dating before he embarked on his brilliant career as a journalist, but even then I knew Komla was special and would attain great heights.

Some of my friends at the time asked, “Kwansema, what do you see in this student boyfriend of yours that you chose him over others who appear to have already made it”? And I would say, “Besides the fact that I’m in love with him, Komla is deep. He has something the others don’t have. I believe Komla has the potential to do great things.” And wow, did he deliver, even beyond my wildest dreams!

Just a few months ago I said to him, “Dear, do you know what is even better than lying in the arms of a man you love who is your husband?” He asked, “What?” I replied, “When that man is Komla Dumor.” Oh, I knew what I had! I knew I had a husband who had chalked such immense success that people the world over admired him. I also knew that I was in a position many women coveted. It was a privilege to be a part of his life. The children and I were so proud of his many accomplishments and we basked in the global recognition he received.

Indeed, Komla was a good and loving husband and companion to me and a wonderful father to our children, Elinam, Elorm and Araba. In his unselfish way, he encouraged and supported me to pursue graduate study at Harvard as he had done. As he was so much in the limelight, I remained less visible in order to preserve some privacy and normalcy for the family. He was such a great presence in our lives and my heart aches for my loss and for my children, who have lost a fantastic and devoted father.

Saturday, January 18th 2014 started like a normal Saturday for us. A day the children and I could shut the world out and have Komla to ourselves. A day when he was simply Daddy and my husband. But now that day marks the beginning of a painful and aching void that we still cannot come to terms with. How can Komla be gone? How can he be forever silent? How can he not come walking through the door of our home in the evenings when the kids and I would trip over ourselves to be the first to hug him? How? And yet that morning when I woke up, my prayer was this: “I will trust in the Lord with all my heart and lean not on my own understanding. In all my ways I acknowledge Him and He will direct my paths. Lord, I commit my husband and my children into Your hands this day.”

So now I lift up my eyes to the hills — where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let my foot slip, He who watches over me will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is my shade at my right hand; the sun will not smite me by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep my children and I from harm, the Lord will watch over our lives and our coming and going, both now and forevermore.

Komla, I will miss your voice. I will miss that well of wisdom and knowledge that the children and I continually drew on. I will miss our family trips and the jokes and stories you told as we went, in a manner that only you could. We will miss the special family times on Sundays when you made Daddy’s special stir fry and insisted we all sit down at table and use our best dinner plates. It will never never be the same without you. I will carry with me forever precious and many lovely memories of our journey together, through Harvard at Peabody Terrace, to Ghana and then to the United Kingdom.

Thank you for all you did to make the world a better place for us. We love you and miss you terribly. My only consolation now is that you are with the Lord. Till we meet again, Komla, my love, rest in perfect peace.

Your wife, Kwan

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