Nollywood Bids Farewell To Allwell Ademola As Stars Gather In Lagos

Nollywood mourned the loss of actress Allwell Ademola on Friday as family, friends, and colleagues gathered in Lagos to celebrate her life and contributions to the film industry. Ademola, 49, died on December 27 from a heart attack at her home. She was widely admired for her talent and versatility as an actress, writer, and director. The farewell began with a candlelight service at Lagos State Television, Ikeja, before she was laid to rest at Atan Cemetery, Yaba. Stars including Rotimi Salami, Toyin Abraham, Afeez Owo, Saidi Balogun, and Adedoyin Kukoyi attended the ceremony to pay their respects. Known for her memorable roles in films like Ile Wa, Third Eye, and Mimi’s Voice, Ademola leaves behind a lasting legacy cherished by fans and the Nollywood community.

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Family Releases Burial Schedule For Late Actress Allwell Ademola, January 8–9

The family of the late Nollywood actress, Allwell Ademola, has formally announced plans for her burial. Details of the arrangements were shared in a statement made public by her cousin, actor Muyiwa Ademola. According to the family, tributes will begin on Thursday, January 8, with a Service of Songs, after which a candlelight procession will take place. The actress will be buried on Friday, January 9, at the Atan Cemetery, Yaba, Lagos. The statement also outlined what attendees are expected to wear. A customised T-shirt will be distributed at the venue on Thursday, while guests are requested to attend the burial on Friday dressed in white shirts and jeans, in line with the approved colour code. “The burial arrangement for Princess Allwell Ademola. Note: On Thursday, a customised T-shirt will be provided at the venue. While on Friday for the burial, you can come wearing a white shirt with jeans. Colour code is white. Thank you, everyone.” Further information showed that activities on Thursday will commence with the Service of Songs from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Preparations for the candlelight procession will follow immediately, with the walk scheduled from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, covering the route from LTV 8 to Oregun Junction and back. An Artistes’ Night will then be held, with the event expected to conclude at 11:00pm.

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Olorogun Oskar Ibru Goes Home November 27

The family of renowned billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Olorogun Dr. Oskar Christian John Ibru, has announced the schedule of funeral rites to celebrate his remarkable life and enduring legacy. In a statement released by the family, a series of ceremonies will take place in Lagos and Delta States between November 20 and November 30, 2025, to honour the late industrialist who passed away September 24, 2025. According to the announcement, events will begin with a Service of Songs in Lagos on Thursday, November 20, followed by a Church Service the next day, Friday, November 21. The celebrations of life will then move to Delta State, where another Service of Songs will hold on Wednesday, November 26, ahead of the Funeral Service on Thursday, November 27. The rites will conclude with an Outing Service on Sunday, November 30. Dr. Oskar Ibru, born on August 11, 1958, was a towering figure in Nigerian business and public life. He held several revered traditional titles, including the Ochuko R’Ovie of Agbarha-Otor Kingdom, Odomese of Olomu Kingdom, Onekirode of Effurun-Otor Kingdom, and the Otunba Boyejo of Ijebu — the first non-indigene to receive that honour. A scion of the illustrious Ibru family, Dr. Ibru was celebrated for his pioneering leadership in commerce, his philanthropic initiatives, and his efforts to promote unity across communities and cultures. In their message, the Ibru family expressed deep appreciation to friends, associates, and well-wishers for their support and prayers, adding that the forthcoming rites will be “a celebration of a life devoted to faith, family, and service to humanity.”

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Ex-President Buhari To Be Buried on Monday

Former President Muhammadu Buhari will be buried in Daura, Katsina State on Monday in accordance with Islamic rites. The late former President’s media aide, Garba Shehu, disclosed this after announcing his death on Sunday at about 4:30pm in London during an illness. Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany Buhari’s body back to Nigeria. Buhari was Nigeria’s President between May 29, 2015 and May 29, 2023. He was also a former military ruler of the country.

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