Stephanie Linus Daily

Tag: Rest In Peace

  • Rest In Peace…. Dr Babatunde Osotimehin

    Today, I remember a great man, a renowned global public health leader and a beloved father who passed on recently. Dr Babatunde Osotimehin, who until his death a few days ago was the Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is someone whose contributions to reducing maternal mortality and promoting universal access to reproductive health always served as an inspiration to me. It’s sad that he is gone and I commiserate with his family and loved ones. He will always be remembered for his passionate and diligent service.

    Rest In Peace.

  • So Sad…. Rest In Peace Peter Bunor

    I woke up this morning to the sad news that my friend, the veteran actor Peter Bunor has passed on.

    His son, Peter Bunor Jnr made the announcement on Facebook saying:

    ‘In the early hours of today, my father, friend, teacher, confidant passed on.’

    This breaks my heart so much. I remember fondly the early days of my career and how much of a strong support he was. It was always a delight to work with him. I learnt so much from him and always felt at ease in his presence. Peter was never one to make anyone feel intimidated or uneasy; he was friendly, supportive and extremely talented.

    Nollywood has lost a veteran.

    My heart goes out to his family and loved ones. May God grant you the fortitude to bear this huge loss.

    May his soul rest in peace.

  • My Heart Goes Out to Victims of the Nepal Earthquake

    I was watching CNN a few hours ago and cringed every time I heard the death toll of victims of the Nepal Earthquake.

    5000 people dead in one tragic event! This is so so sad.

    A 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal at 11:56 AM on April 25, 2015 and since then, news of the death toll and after effects have been pouring in in shocking numbers. More than 400,000 homes have been destroyed and hundreds are still missing.

    My heart goes out to all those who have tragically died from the devastating earthquake

    May every soul rest in peace, may the lost be found, may the wounded victims be healed and hearts be comforted.

    SL Fabz, why don’t you join me and say a prayer for Nepal in the comments section.

  • Rest In Peace Oronto Douglas

    I feel the need to express again my heartfelt condolences to the family of Oronto Douglas on the sad demise of a great man.

    According to media reports, he was diagnosed with cancer around 2008 and had been fighting the illness since then. Until his death, he was a special adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan and a renown environmental activist who died in Abuja early Thursday morning of cancer related ailment.

    Today, I read the sad news that he was actually told by his doctors in the US recently that he could not survive further medication and that he had few days to live. Following this devastating message, he returned to Nigeria and was in high spirits till the moments leading to his death.

    He would have been 49 on August 6 this year.

    His contributions to the Nigerian Movie Industry would be forever remembered. Oronto Douglas was a Nollywood ally who help facilitate the relationship between the Presidency and Nollywood. He also made it possible for Nollywood to receive some much needed funding from the Federal Government.

    He would be dearly missed.

    Rest In Peace, Sir!

  • Rest In Peace, Muna Obiekwe

    It’s taken a while for this to sink in, taken a while for me to get over the shock and accept that this is real.

    Muna Obiekwe has passed on and the vacuum his death left is so huge. Reports have it that he passed away on Sunday due to kidney complications.

    His death is really sad and shocking. I had the privilege of working with him a few times and he always exuded professionalism and dedication. His demise is unfortunate and untimely and he will be greatly missed.

    I’m sending my love to his family and everyone who loved him. My heart is broken by this news.

    Rest In Peace… Muna.

  • Be Inspired! 10 Top Quotes By Myles Munroe

    The world is still in shock over the passing of Myles Munroe, his wife Ruth, and others in a plane crash. However, we take solace in the fact that he lived a fulfilled life and empowered many while he was alive.

    He will be remembered for many of his famous quotes that were both thought provoking and inspiring. Today, I’d like to share with you 10 of them:

    “Great leaders have no need for reputation. Reputation is what you are in public. Character is who you are in private.”

    “The greatest tragedy in life is not death, but a life without purpose.”

    “The poorest person in the world is the person without a dream.”

    “The greatness of a man is measured by the way he treats the little man. Compassion for the weak is a sign of greatness.”

    “You must decide if you are going to rob the world or bless it with the rich, valuable, potent, untapped resources locked away within you.”

    “Hard work and diligence are essential to success, but they require an internal motivation. That internal motivation is vision.”

    “If you have hope for the future you have true riches; no matter how much you have in your account.”

    “Leadership is not about control but service. It’s not about power but empowerment. It’s not about manipulation but inspiration.”

    “Don’t be pushed by your problems, be led by your dreams. Govern your life by priorities not your pressures.”

    “Life is not measured by duration but by donation.”

    I hope you’re inspired.

  • So Sad… Rest In Peace Myles Munroe, Family & Others

    I woke up this morning to the tragic news that Dr Myles Munroe, his wife Ruth Monroe, his daughter Charisa and six others died in a plane crash.

    According to Forbes, the plane reportedly struck a crane at the Grand Bahama Ship Yard, exploding on impact and crashing into the ground near a junkyard area at the Bahama International Airport.

    It is such a sad ending for a man whose ministry has had a positive impact on thousands of people around the world. He was a renowned gospel leader, transformational leader, business coach and author of many motivational books.

    Myles and passengers

    The couple and 7 others (pictured above moments before boarding the plane) were killed after the Lear 36 executive private jet they were traveling in struck a crane at the grand Bahamas ship yard, as it approached for landing, exploding on impact. The group was on their way to the Global Leadership Forum, which was organized by Dr. Munroe and was scheduled for this week in Freeport.

    Tragedies like this make me so so sad, makes me ask so many questions that I can’t find answers to. Dr Myles was 60 years old. I don’t know the ages of other passengers on the plane but they were all younger than him. He is a man that had so much more inside of him to impact the world with. In fact, he was on his way to touch more lives when he met his death.

    I’ve been personally blessed by some of his teachings and books. I’m definitely gonna miss him, and so will thousands others. I take consolation in the fact that he lived a fulfilled life and did so much good while on earth. I pray for God’s comfort on his only surviving son. I can’t imagine how he must feel right now.

    May the souls of the departed rest in peace.

  • Rest In Peace Clem Onyeka

    It is so so sad to hear that another Nollywood actor has passed on.

    Report says Clem Onyeka was killed after being hit by a stray bullet while returning from a movie location yesterday. The bullet was shot by robbers targeting a bullion van in Asaba after raiding a bank along Summit express. The actor got caught in a cross fire between the police and armed robbers who just to raid a bank in Asaba along Summit Expres.

    He was only 37 years old, brutally cut short in his prime.

    His death brings to the fore the need to improve our security and regard for lives in Nigeria. We can’t continue to loose our loved ones like this.

    May his soul rest in peace and I pray God comforts his family during this difficult time.

  • Rest In Peace Amaka Igwe

    Amaka Igwe
    Today, I heard the shocking news that Amaka Igwe has passed on.

    Oh! How we’ve lost a great one!

    I’ve lost a friend, a colleague, a mentor, a trailblazer in the industry. I’d remember her for her smile, her courage, her friendship and her determination to raise standards in every thing she does.

    I’ve always admired Amaka for a long long time. She was a goal-getter, a woman who was never bound by the limitations in the society but pushed forward always on her dreams and ideas. (more…)

  • Rest In Peace… 239 People Aboard Crashed Malaysia Airlines Plane

    Malaysia Airlines

    Several days after the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, the world was greeted with the shocking news that the plane went down in the southern Indian Ocean and all lives aboard the plane are lost.

    I am deeply saddened by this news. The news is very devastating especially for families, some of whom had held out hope their relatives somehow were still alive. Our worst fears have been confirmed and it’s a loss so hard to bear.

    The Malaysia Airlines plane missing for more than two weeks crashed in the southern Indian Ocean and none of the 239 people aboard survived. (more…)