The family of late Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, a.k.a Junior Pope, has said every information about his funeral will be disclosed by Central Planning Committee (CPC) set up for his burial.

Junior Pope died alongside three of his colleagues on Wednesday when their boat capsized on Anam River, Anambra State on their way to a movie location.

His remains have been kept in the mortuary since it was retrieved from the river.

However, elder brother to Junior Pope, Mr Ivor Odonwodo, in a statement in Enugu on Tuesday said while the family was heartbroken by the death of the Nollywood actor, they were finding consolation in the life of impact he lived.

“His life was characterized by love of God, love of family, love of community and being a beacon of positive energy to all who had come across him.”

According to him, what the family owe him at the point is to bid him a befitting farewell, hence the setting up of the burial committee by the family.

“We enjoin the public to rely solely on information put out by the committee on the funeral rites.

“The tentative date of burial for our fallen hero is May 17, while the programme of events around his farewell is being finalised with the family

“The Funeral Poster encapsulating these events will be shared by the CPC with the general public shortly.

“We encourage everyone to be patient as the CPC finalises this and in the meantime, tributes are being collated for him using https://everloved.com/life-of/john-paul-odonwodo/ and https://bit.ly/ForevermissedJnrPope,” he said.

He added that, “people who wish to send in letter headed tributes can send same to jnrpopememorial@gmail.com

“For further enquiries on the passage rites or any other matter connected thereto should reach out to any of the undersigned:

“Mr Chijioke Ngwu, Chairman CPC and Mr Aka Eze Aka, Enugu Commissioner for Information and Communication.

“Others are Mr Ivor Odonwodo, Elder brother and Dr Amuche Nnabueze Chairperson, Media and Publicity Subcommittee.

Nigerian rapper Illbliss has remembered his late colleague, Oladapo Olaonipekun, popularly called Dagrin.

The fast-rising indigenous rapper died in a fatal auto crash on April 22, 2010.

Remembering the late rapper on the 14th anniversary of his death, Illbliss said his “legacy will never end”.

Sharing a picture of Dagrin on X on Wednesday April 24, 2024, Illbliss wrote: “Keep Resting Bro!

“Your legacy will never end.
We remember you.

“We respect your colossal immeasurable contributions to Nigerian Hiphop. You inspired so many
Keep resting.”

Dagrin is widely credited for paving the way for indigenous rap in Nigeria, and inspiring many other indigenous rappers even after his death.

He was known for hits like Pon Pon Pon, Thank God (feat. Omawumi), Kondo, If I Die and many more.

He died at the age of 25.

Blessing CEO, has claimed that most women cheat in their marriages because of irresponsible spouses.

According to her, it is impossible for a woman who caters for her family not to cheat.

Okoro stated this in the latest episode of her TV show, Moments With Blessing CEO.

She urged men to be financially stable and responsible to avoid infidelity on the part of their spouses.

“As a man, you have to get a job. How would you leave responsibilities for a woman for 9years and you’re expecting her not to sleep around?” she remarked.

The topic of infidelity has dominated the Nigerian social media space, following the recent cases of paternity fraud.

The social media influencer had earlier said she walked out of her marriage because of domestic violence and not cheating.

According to her, cheating is not enough reason for divorce.

She said, “I left my marriage because of domestic violence, my husband is not a cheat. Sometimes we women have to accept we are the problem.”

Blessing CEO added, “Cheating shouldn’t make you leave your marriage, the same way you hide a DNA result, keep it a secret if your husband is cheating.”