The remains of ThankGod Ofoelue lying in state before interment at Arochukwu
It was a moment of tributes, lamentation, and prayers as family members, journalists, community leaders, and sympathisers gathered in Arochukwu to say goodbye to the late online journalist and publisher of “Jungle Journalist”, Mazi Onukwube ThankGod Ofoelue, whose remains were interred in Mother Earth on Saturday May 9, 2026.
NewsBits recalls that ThankGod Ofoelue, the Founder/CEO of Jungle Journalist Media Limited, an Online media platform, died in the evening of Monday, February 23, 2026, following a brief illness. He passed away at the age of 48, with the news of his death heavily reported by the online media community in Nigeria on February 24, 2026.
Addressing the gathering during the funeral service, Resident Preacher and Arochukwu Branch President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Enyinnaya Okoroafor, described death as a transition back to the Creator. He expressed confidence that the late ThankGod would find peace in eternity because of the life he lived.
Okoroafor said that death simply “means returning home,” and advised the bereaved family to take heart despite the painful and irreplaceable loss. He said further that mankind had been given the freedom to choose between good and evil, emphasising that those who choose righteousness would reunite with God.
According to him, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ had conquered death, which, he described as only a temporary separation from the physical body. Also speaking, though on behalf of the Ofoelue family, Mazi Okoronkwo Hyacinth Ofoelue described ThankGod as “exceptionally brilliant and intelligent from childhood,” and prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul.
NewsBits learnt that several dignitaries who attended the burial paid glowing tributes to the late publisher, describing him as a fearless journalist who stood firmly for truth and justice.
A former Abia North Senatorial aspirant, Chief Emeka Charles Kanu, alongside retired Director of Media and Public Relations representing Nzuko Aro Worldwide, Sir Dave E. Imoko, said Ofoelue practised journalism with conviction and integrity.
“He was a journalist who worked with conviction and paid his dues in the kingdom,” they stated, lamenting that his death came too soon.
They described his passing as a monumental loss not only to the Arochukwu Kingdom but also to the wider society, and prayed for strength and comfort for the bereaved family.
Also speaking, a notable pro-Biafra agitator, Comrade Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, said the late journalist devoted his energy and platform to championing the cause of Ndigbo and remained deeply committed to advocacy driven by conviction.
Dignitaries who attended the burial included Eze Dr. Eberechukwu Oji, represented by his media aide Captain Eugene Okey Imuoh; Eze Ibom; Mazi Amos Kanu Oji; Mazi Ijiomah Obasi Ijiomah; Mazi Chimeremeze Okigbo; Chief Njoku Usen; Prince Emeka Echeta; Mazi Jerry Onwumere; Comrade Eugene Ntonta; Comrade Mathew Mgbo; Professor Chukwu Dozie Okolo; Stella Iheanacho; Sister Erinma; Sister Nnaola Izuogu; and Dr Edward Onyema, among other distinguished mourners.
