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 ZIMBABWEAN COUPLE DEPORTED OVER SECRET BURIAL OF CHILD IN BOTSWANA A Zimbabwean couple has been deported from Botswana after secretly burying their child without notifying authorities. Motilinah Mpofu and Christopher Ncube were convicted on Thursday of concealing a death after they allegedly dug a grave for their child in the dead of night. The Gaborone court heard the child had died suddenly. Instead of reporting the death to police, health officials, or traditional leaders, the couple quietly buried the youngster and hoped no one would find out. But the secret did not stay buried for long.   Police moved in and arrested the pair. In sentencing, the court ordered that the couple be taken to the Plumtree Border Post for deportation to Zimbabwe.  Top Botswana lawyer Winnie Masitha who offered the couple free legal representation during the trial, confirmed the deportation to BTV News. Masitha believed that the matter should not be viewed only through the lens of crim...
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VETERAN ACTOR AND SCHOLAR KOLA OYEWO TO BE LAID TO REST IN AUGUST: FAMILY RELEASES FUNERAL DETAILS. (PHOTO).

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 Veteran Actor and Scholar Kola Oyewo to be Laid to Rest in August: Family Releases Funeral Details


The family of the legendary Nigerian actor and respected theatre academic, Chief Dr. Adekola Gabriel Oyewo, popularly known as Kola Oyewo, has officially announced the transition and final burial arrangements for the late icon. The three-day funeral program is scheduled to take place in Osun State from Wednesday, August 5, to Friday, August 7, 2026.


Oyewo, who passed away at the age of 80, leaves behind a monumental legacy that spanned several decades across stage, television, and academia. In an official statement, the Bangbola Oyewo family of the Ese-Ola Royal House in Oba-Ile described the late actor as a devoted patriarch, grandfather, great-grandfather, trusted colleague, and a highly esteemed traditional ruler.


A Celebrated Life on Stage, Screen, and in the Classroom


Beyond his memorable roles on screen, Kola Oyewo was a respected academic who served as an Associate Professor of Drama, shaping the minds of countless Nigerian performers and writers. He was also a prominent traditional figure, holding the title of Balogun of Oba-Ile in Osun State. His death has been described by peers as the end of an era for the nation's creative and scholarly communities.


Schedule of Funeral Activities


The Balogun Oyekola Oyewo Memorial Committee has outlined a comprehensive three day schedule to celebrate the life and legacy of the late icon:


• Wednesday, August 5, 2026: The rites will begin with a wake-keep and service of songs at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, located in Igboya, Ile-Ife.

• Thursday, August 6, 2026: A commendation mass will be held in the morning at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Later in the evening, the artistic community will gather for an Artistes' Night at the Oduduwa Hall of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, featuring cultural displays and tributes. Additionally, a special exhibition showcasing Oyewo's works and photographs will launch at the Pit Theatre, African Studies Building, OAU, running through Friday.

• Friday, August 7, 2026: The funeral cortege will depart from the late actor’s residence at Ese Ola’s Compound, Oba-Ile, in the morning. This will be followed by a requiem mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oba-Ile.

The Final Resting Place


The remains of the veteran actor will be interred at 12:45 p.m. on Friday, August 7, at the Labaluyegbe Villa in Oba-Ile. The family has noted that the interment ceremony will be restricted to family members and close associates to ensure an intimate farewell. Following the burial, a public reception for guests and well-wishers will hold at the Aderonmu Grammar School Field, Oba-Ile.


Through his performances, teaching, and preservation of Yoruba culture, Kola Oyewo mentored generations of dramatists and remains a towering figure in the history of Nigerian arts.

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