In a chilling turn of events that has left many Nigerians devastated, a video of the late Mary Habila confidently dismissing rumours of her death has resurfaced — recorded just three days before she actually passed away.
The tragic irony is difficult to swallow. There she was, very much alive, addressing what she believed were baseless and malicious rumours — unaware that fate had something entirely different planned just around the corner.
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The Video That Has Broken the Internet
Mary Habila’s close friend and colleague, Anita Baaki, shared the heartbreaking footage, which shows Mary in seemingly good spirits, looking straight into the camera and telling anyone who cared to listen that she was alive, well, and in good health.
“I’m fine and healthy,” she reportedly declared in the video — words that now carry a weight none of us could have imagined at the time.
For many Nigerians who have watched the clip, the reaction has been one of shock, grief, and that deep, familiar feeling we express in moments like these — “God abeg.”
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What We Know So Far
Mary Habila passed away at the residence of the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, a development that has since sparked widespread conversation and questions across Nigerian social media.
The circumstances surrounding her death remain a source of discussion, as many are struggling to reconcile the vibrant, healthy-looking woman in that video with the news of her sudden passing just 72 hours later.
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The Cruelty of Death Rumours in the Social Media Age
This story once again shines a spotlight on the dangerous culture of spreading unverified death rumours — something that has become far too common on Nigerian Twitter (now X), WhatsApp groups, and Facebook pages.
Imagine being a living, breathing person and having to record a video just to prove you are alive. The emotional and psychological toll of such rumours on individuals and their families cannot be overstated.
Mary apparently felt strongly enough about the false reports to address them publicly. And yet, within days, those same people spreading the rumours were tragically proven right — for all the wrong reasons.
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Nigerians React
As expected, the video has triggered an outpouring of grief and reflection online. Many have described it as one of the most haunting things they have seen in recent memory — a stark reminder of how fragile life truly is.
“This is the kind of thing that reminds you to hold your loved ones close,” one commenter wrote. Others simply responded with prayers, calling on God to comfort her family and friends.
Anita Baaki, who shared the video, has not hidden her grief, and her decision to put this footage out there feels less like clout-chasing and more like a friend trying to honour the memory of someone who deserved better.
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Rest Easy, Mary
Whatever the full story behind Mary Habila’s passing turns out to be, one thing is clear — she was a real person, with real relationships, who faced the cruelty of false rumours with courage and grace, right up until her final days.
May her soul rest in peace, and may her family find the strength to navigate this incredibly painful time.
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As more details emerge about the circumstances of her death, we will continue to provide updates. In the meantime, kindly keep the Habila family in your thoughts and prayers.
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