Emir of Gwoza local government area of Borno State, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, yesterday, confirmed that multiple suicide attacks were carried out at various locations, including a wedding reception and a burial ceremony in Gwoza town. The coordinated incidents, which took place in the afternoon, allegedly caused pandemonium as people scampered for safety. Sources said, “More than 30 people were …

A two-term Senator for Enugu North, Ayogu Eze, who died on 25 April, will be buried in Umuida, Enugu-Ezike in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State on Friday 14 June. According to a statement on Tuesday by the Chairman of the burial committee, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, the burial will be preceded by an inter-denominational service of Songs and …

Chief (Mrs.) Alaba Lawson, who until her passage on Saturday 28th October was the Iyalode of Yorubaland, is to be buried on 8th December in her hometown, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The renowned educationist and entrepreneur was 72 years old. In a statement, her Media Adviser, Prince Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji said that the family agreed on the funeral arrangement at …

Pop star, Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, stated that he has never experienced the type of pain he is feeling, as his mother, Juliana, was laid to rest. She passed away on 18 August 2023. Speaking at the wake and tribute service in honour of the deceased on Thursday, 12 October 2023, at the Balmoral Hall of the Federal Palace Hotel …

Stanbic IBTC Insurance Limited, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, has unveiled its latest insurance product, the Sunset Benefit Plan, to help customers celebrate a life well spent and provide comprehensive funeral expenses coverage and financial security during bereavement or loss of their loved ones. This innovative insurance solution will transform the industry and bring peace of mind to …

The Oba-elect of Odo Nla kingdom-Ikorodu, Lagos, Prince Olusoga Olowolekomoh on Tuesday hosted a grand funeral for his mother, Alhaja Falilat Titilayo Olowolekomoh, died on 13 February. She was 75. The Fidua prayers was a carnival at the Soga Lekomoh event centre, Majidun, Ikorodu, Lagos. In attendance were dignitaries from far and wide, including the royal entourage of the Ayangburen …