Stephen Keshi finally laid to rest

The remains of former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has been finally laid to rest at his hometown Ilah in Delta state. At his grave side were his children, family members, well wishers and friends. May his soul rest in peace Amen.

Family release burial details for late OJB

The family of late Nigerian music producer and artiste,  Babatunde Okungbowa, aka  OJB Jezreel  who passed on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 have released details for  his final burial rites. The respected music producer and singer battled with Kidney problems since 2013.  He was consequently was flown to India for a transplant in 2013, after the successful surgery, OJB Jezreel, showered praises on his first wife, Mama J, for being there for him and donating one of her kidneys to save his life and also on the people, Fans and Friends that gave supports monetarily and otherwise.  However, his kidney transplant failed again a week before his demise and OJB passed on. Jigga, as he was fondly called by close friends and asosociate was prepararing  for his 50th birthday slated for 4th of July before his death.  His body has been deposited in Farewell Funeral Homes, Isolo.He is survived by his father, Chief Anthony Okungbowa(Arase of Agbor), Siblings, Mrs.Theresa Ebunola Gamba(USA), Mr. Cornelius Archibong(England), Mr. Albert Okungbowa(USA), Mr. Anthony Okungbowa, Marvin Okungbowa, Bose Ajila Okungbowa and Joseph Okungbowa. Wives, Mabel Babatunde Okungbowa, June Okungbowa,  and Korede Okungbowa with eight children.The Funeral arrangements are as listed below;Candle Light Procession Monday July 4, 2016 5pm. Kick off point; OJB’s house, #4, Gbaja street, Surulere, Lagos.Wake keeping/Service of songs/Tribute Thursday July 7, 2016 Ojays, National Stadium, Surulere. 5pm. Funeral Laying in State at his Residence: #4, Gbaja str, Surulere, Lagos. 7am - 8am Service at Redeemed  Christian Church of God, Grace Chapel #129,Ogunlana Drive Surulere, Lagos. 9am.Burial at Ikoyi Cemetery, Ikoyi after service. Signed Apostle Albert Okungbowa For the family May his soul rest in peace.

Son breaks down on tears at the funeral of his mum who shielded him from bullets during Orlando massacre

Brenda Lee Marquez-McCool was dancing with her son Isaiah Henderson at Pulse nightclub when shots rang out over the blaring music. Instead of running away, she threw herself on her son, shielding him from shooter Omar Mateen. She died protecting her son, pictured in the middle crying McCoo, 49, was a  two-time cancer survivor. Her sister-in-law Ada Pressley told the New York Daily News that McCool saw gunman Omar turn his assault rifle at her and her son and said:   "Get down,' to Isaiah and she got in front of him,". She was shot dead. That's how much she loved her kids. If it weren't for her, he'd have been shot." At her funeral at the First United Methodist Church of Orlando today, Henderson, 21, broke down as he paid heartfelt tribute to his mother, almost unable to stand while he spoke. "I never thought that her life would be ended right in front of my eyes," he said, sobbing. "My mother accepted everyone with open arms. She loved everybody equally, no matter what." His brothers rushed to the pulpit to hold him up and console him. "I haven't stopped crying since," Henderson said. The funeral was also full of humor and colorful moments as Marquez-McCool’s family remembered her life. She was repeatedly referred to as a resilient woman who was a family leader and a fighter. Henderson said he and his mother used to wrestle and "play fight," adding that his mother always won. “I obviously lost. She’s a linebacker!” he joked. His family roared with laughter. Many of Marquez-McCool's 11 children spoke. Her brother Michael Santos was the only one of her siblings to offer words of remembrance, and he struggled at times to get through them. "I have nothing to say to you because my heart is on fire. I have no words," said Santos. He spoke fondly of their Puerto Rican heritage and said that his sister was quite the dancer, the life of the party. He looked toward heaven and asked her to "tell Jesus to step up the salsa game." Robert Pressley Jr., another of Marquez-McCool's sons, joined his friends near the altar and sang a tribute to his mother, at times pulling the microphone away from his mouth and holding down his head as he struggled to finish the song through tears. Source: ABC/AP