…patience for the bereaved family, friends, associates, and the wider Fufore community.No funeral arrangements had been announced as of the time of this report. The family is expected to release details in due course.Governor

…has gone viral after she took to social media to question the rationale behind elaborate funeral ceremonies. In the viral video, the lady questioned why people spend so much money to throw massive parties for a deceased person. She said; ''I feel like, humans are so sentimental because I've never understood the concept…

Joy and Sunday Micheal were travelling to Lagos to take a step towards the wedding they had hoped to celebrate with their families. But what should have been a joyful journey towards a new chapter in their lives ended in tragedy when the Nigerian Air Force aircraft conveying them crashed in Ondo State. Days after the O…

…the talk of the town as people wondered what could have happened during the traditional funeral rites. The alleged killer, simply identified as Stephen, was said to have been arrested by men of the state police command. A police source said immediately the incident happened, the matter was reported at a police station…

…her, Gloria slipped away in her sleep, my hand still resting beneath hers.I stood at her funeral in a borrowed black coat, empty and unsure of what came next. That's when Mr. Charles walked toward me across the wet grass, carrying the worn old bag she had never let anyone touch.After introducing himself, he placed Glor…

…earlier in the day after a brief illness and expressed sadness over the lossAbubakar's funeral prayer was scheduled to be held at Dodore Mosque in Yola at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has more than eight years…

…neighbor, Marcos Garcia, reported. A community fundraising effort established to cover funeral expenses and support Piccolo described the siblings as the center of their mother's life. "Anyone who knew Olivia, even for a short amount of time, knew about her children. You couldn't know Olivia without knowing how much Re…

Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe, has asked Nigerians to help find an elderly man who allegedly stole phones and personal belongings of guests at the burial and service of songs held in honour of Nollywood actor Cjay Nwoks at Redeemed Christian Church of God in Gbagada, Lagos, last week. Uzor shared CCTV footage showing the…

…know what I believe."He kept disappearing to "handle arrangements." Meetings with the funeral home, he said. Paperwork. Errands his sisters wouldn't ask him to run because they wouldn't speak to me, and he lived with me.One afternoon, I picked up his coat from the back of a chair. Something crinkled in the inside pocke…

…the saints triumphant this morning, October 8, 2026.” The family said details of the funeral arrangements would be announced later. Sobowale’s death comes as a loss to Nigeria’s communication and media community, where he was recognised as a veteran scholar and member of the professional community. The post Veteran com…

…Thursday in Kano. The statement said Maizare died on Wednesday night. It added that the funeral prayers for the deceased would be held on Thursday at his residence in Kofar Wambai, Kano. The commission described his death as a great loss to the sports community in the state. It prayed Allah to forgive his shortcomings,…

…I knew every sacrifice my dad had made for me after Mom disappeared. But after his funeral, one ordinary grocery bag forced me to question the story I'd believed my whole life and sent me searching for the truth he hadn't been brave enough to tell me.PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng!…

…news and announced that Aisha will be laid to rest on Wednesday, October 7, after a funeral prayer at Jumma'a Mosque, Senior Staff Quarters, BSADP in Bauchi State. Aisha had openly shared her mental health struggles and su!cidal thoughts in X posts. Her posts escalated from October 1, 2026 until her d3ath a few days la…

…on Tuesday while traditional rulers and other members of the community were performing funeral rites for their late colleague. A source in the community said a firearm was discharged during the ceremony, with the bullet reportedly hitting Akinola in the head. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, “Duri…

…to keep his relatives, friends and loved ones in their prayers, adding that details of funeral arrangements and plans to honour his legacy would be announced later. "Rest in peace, Freddie. Your legacy and your voice will live on forever," the family said.

…before seeing justice." The description of a fundraiser launched to cover "outstanding funeral costs" read: "With the heaviest of hearts, we are asking for your help during an incredibly difficult and heartbreaking time. This family has been through more heartbreak than anyone should ever have to face. "Earlier this ye…

…He was 54 years old.His family confirmed the death in a brief statement, noting that funeral arrangements would be communicated in due course.Munyaradzi Kereke’s death confirmed as tributes pour in. >Kereke had been admitted to The Avenues Clinic in Harare on 29 September after his health deteriorated due to uncontroll…

…Government Area of Ondo State when a high chief was fatally shot in the head during funeral rites. The victim, who was among the chiefs conducting the ceremony, died instantly after a firearm was accidentally discharged amid the rituals. According to eyewitness accounts and video footage from the event, the incident un…

…their two children, John Chenjera and Atarah Minana, to Chivayo's home in Harare, where funeral arrangements were being made. It was there that the devastating clip was captured.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!In the footage, Chivayo's daughter is heard saying, "I miss m…

…while we mourn and come to terms with this profound loss. “Details of the memorial and funeral will be announced in due course. May his soul rest in complete peace.” the statement added. The post Ex-NADECO founding member, Ralph Obioha, dies at 80 appeared first on Vanguard News.

…thrown into shock and mourning on Friday, October 2, after the officiating minister at a funeral in the community and resident TCCG pastor, Deacon Steve Eyo, suddenly collapsed and was later pronounced de@d. PM News reports that the cleric had attended the funeral and was preaching on the topic-"The Certainty of De@th…

…on Saturday at the small Greek Orthodox church of Saint Porphyrius in Gaza City for the funeral of the two women, identified as 56-year-old Maysaa Abu Daoud and her 36-year-old daughter Mary Al-Najjar. Ihab Ayad, a relative of the women, said that they had been “minding their own business” at home when Israel carried o…

…excellence in journalism. Anthony, who led other journalists from the chapel to the funeral, said it was the second time in two years that the chapel had buried one of its members, recalling the death of Vanguard Newspaper correspondent, Chioma Okonna, last year. He prayed for comfort for Odey’s family and protection f…

Tragedy hit the Nigerian Christian community after a pastor collapsed mid-sermon at a funeral in Aleto, Rivers StateThe pastor was preaching to over 300 mourners when he suddenly fell about 15 minutes into his messageEyewitnesses said some mourners initially thought the collapse was part of the pastor's dramatic illust…

…Olu Jacobs has been laid to rest, with family, friends and colleagues gathering for his funeral service on Friday at This Present House Church, Lekki, Lagos. The service drew members of the entertainment industry and other dignitaries, who came to pay their last respects to the late thespian. Nigerian Newspapers: 10 th…