Satanist buried in car with music playing

The Nigerian Satanist, popularly as “King of Satan” has been buried in a car in his village in south-eastern Enugu state following his death at the age of 74.

The car engine was on and Simon Odo’s favourite song was played in the vehicle, which served as his coffin, according to those present.

It was the first time such a funeral had taken place in Aji village, locals said.

Mr Odo requested to be buried in this way, his son Uchenna Odo said.

The burial in an idling vehicle signified his smooth transit into his next world, some of his children said.

A few of his relatives, who BBC Igbo met during a visit to Aji village this morning, said the Satanist was a good man who shunned evil in his dealings with people.

Mr Odo died in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

During an interview with BBC Igbo in 2020, Mr Odo said he had inherited the practice of worshiping Satan from his parents and grandparents, who were Satanists, but he insisted that he did not help others to harm fellow human beings.

He said he had 57 wives and had lost count of the number of children and grandchildren he had.

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The European Club Association of leading football teams is reported to have written to the world governing body, Fifa, threatening not to release players for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations unless effective coronavirus protocols are drawn up to prevent infections.

Many of the top African stars play their club football in Europe, and the competition would be greatly diminished if they were not allowed to travel to Cameroon, the host nation.

Officials from the Confederation of African Football say they have been liaising with the health authorities in Cameroon.

Egypt implements strict drugs laws on civil servants

A law on drugs in the workplace has taken effect in Egypt, meaning that government employees can be dismissed if proven to be drug users.

The legislation is being enforced six months after it was passed by parliament – in order, to allow those with a drug problem to seek treatment, authorities said.

The new law will involve random drug tests. If an employee refuses, they will be considered to have tested positive.

Source: BBC