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JUST IN: Several weeks after his demise, Ibu family fixes date for late actor’s burial

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Several weeks after his death the family of late Nollywood star actor, John Ikechukwu Okafor popularly known as Mr. Ibu has announced June 28 as the burial date for the late movie star who died recently in Lagos after battles with diabetes.

The family said the late actor will be buried in his hometown Amuri, in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State.

In a conversation with the press, the burial Planning Committee Chairman, Hon Monday Diamond Ani said,Mr. Ibu is going to be buried as a hero because he was a hero.

In a statement from the late actor’s family jointly signed by Elder Sunday Okafor(Mr Ibu’s elder brother) and Mr Ibu’s immediate family, the late actor made his home community, Enugu state, Nigeria and Africa as a whole proud while alive.

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“The Okafor family in Eziokwe Amuri, Nkanu West LGA in Enugu State wishes to honour the loving memory of our hero and a legend John Ikechukwu Okafor who even in death has left a legacy of love, laughter and liveliness.

“We would appreciate your esteemed presence as we lay to rest our son, husband, father, grandfather,brother, uncle and in-law on the 28th of June 2024. Kindly join us as we share the best and last moments with our icon,” the statement stated.

According to the statement, the burial ceremony would begin on Tuesday, June 25th with a high profiled novelty match , while on Wednesday, June 26, there would be session called Mr Ibu’s Night,which involves candlelight procession and live entertainment.
On June 27, a Christian Wake-Keep would be held at his compound in Eziokwe Amuri, Nkanu West while the funeral service takes place on June 28.

The 5-day burial ceremony will be wrapped up on Sunday, 30th June with a Church Thanksgiving for family members, friends and well wishers
Members of the Burial Committee include; Hon Monday Diamond Ani, Chairman Burial Committee, Dame Ugochi Madueke Hon Commissioner for Culture and Tourism Enugu State (Member),Mr Emeka Rollas National President Actors Guild of Nigeria (Member), Nkem Owo(Member),Patience Ozokwor(Member),Steve Ebo “Ajibo”(Member),Chukwuma Ephraim Okenwa (Member),Brown Eneh Enugu State Chairman AGN(Member),AB Cowboy, Christiana Ozioma Ejioofor(Secretary),Chief Frank Obasi “Toscana Hotel” (Member),Chief Alexander Nwokeabia “Ejiamatu”(Member),Chief John Onwubuya(Member) Fred Bright(Member),St Mathew Aniemeka(Member) and host of others .

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‘Men Dey’ – Bovi stirs reactions as he gifts wife brand new Benz ahead of her birthday celebration

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Kris Asimonye, the wife of Nigerian comedian Bovi Ugbomma, announced her new Mercedes Benz on social media.

She shared a captivating video on her official Instagram from the Mercedes Benz dealership in Derby.

In the video, Kris was warmly guided to her new car, with her name displayed on posters as part of the welcome.

According to the comedian’s wife, Bovi Ugbomma had told her she would get a Benz as a reward for passing her driving test, and she went above and beyond his expectations.

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The comedian bought her a brand new GLE 450d 4Matic.

In the comment section, Bovi Ugbomma mentioned that his wife still found a reason to argue just one day after getting her new car.

He wrote, “You won’t write how you still managed to quarrel one day after collecting it o. Yeye dey smell.”

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Husband Murders Wife, Takes Own Life

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By Mario Deepromoter

A former reality TV star has allegedly been shot de@d by her husband in their luxury home before he turned the gun on himself.

Police reportedly found the body of Paulina Lerch, 33, who appeared on Top Model in her native Poland twice, after her family failed to get in touch with her for over a week.

Police suspect her husband Sławomir, 47, shot her dead before k!lling himself at their home near Poznan City, Poland, on Sunday, September 1. He was reportedly found lying next to Lerch with fatal self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

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The house was locked from the inside and a revolver was discovered next to the young couple’s dead bodies.

Sławomir was an alleged drug trafficker and was arrested, along with 30 other suspects, in April and May this year after 60kg of drugs were found stashed in a warehouse. He was released from custody at the beginning of August.
Lerch kept her marriage to Sławomir away from the public eye.

It remains unclear whether Paulina’s de@th was mu¥der or a suicide pact between the pair.
Paulina’s family said they hadn’t heard from her for over a week before her body was found. They then called the authorities out of concern for her wellbeing.

An investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

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I’ll give 10% of prize money to Onyeka if i win, BBNaija Ozee promises

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By Francesca Hangeior.

Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate Ozee has promised to give his colleague, Onyeka 10 per cent of the reality show’s prize money if he emerges as the winner.

It could be recalled that the organisers dissolved the pairs on Sunday, leaving the housemates to compete solo for the grand prize.

During a conversation with Onyeka on Monday, Ozee pledged to give 10 percent of the prize money to her should he emerge winner by the end of the season.

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“When I win, do you know what will happen? Because you will be part of my journey, so automatically I’ll give you 10 per cent,” he said.

The grand prize remains N100 million, including a cash prize and an SUV, plus additional sponsored prizes.

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