…Osoba, 40, had publicly shared her cancer battle before her death, with her burial set for August 13 in Ogun StateDimbo Atiya, 53, was behind acclaimed TV productions including Sons of the Caliphate, while Coach Lara died weeks after welcoming her first childPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our c…

…the crash. It was learnt that the remains of the 15 victims were later given a mass burial in the area. At the time of filing this report, further details from the police were not immediately available. by Linda Ikeji at 10/08/2026 1:35 PM | Share this Story

…death. Osoba, who featured in several Nollywood productions, died at the age of 40. Her burial is scheduled to hold in Iperu-Remo, Ogun State, with family members, colleagues and friends expected to attend.

The funeral service for Anthony Adeosun, husband of former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Lagos. This was contained in a funeral announcement signed by Wale Adeosun on behalf of the family and sighted by PUNCH Online on Sunday. According to the announcement, a night of …

…Local Government Area, LGA, Benue State, on Saturday as residents conducted a mass burial for 16 persons allegedly killed by suspected armed herdsmen. The victims were reportedly killed when the attackers invaded the community in the early hours of July 28, throwing residents into panic and forcing many to flee for saf…

…representing Barkin Ladi constituency Hon Gyang Fulani died after attending a mass burial in the local government in July 2012 .Indigenous youth organisations recently commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for establishing an operational base in the area, saying intelligence-driven operations had reduced att…

…to church a day after burying his late son. Photos: Francis Duru.day after his son's burialRecalling the painful experience, Duru explained that although the loss deeply affected him, he chose not to withdraw from the activities that define his life.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on…

…at the National Institute of Forensic Sciences and will be transferred to the US for burial. The young officer's family is now asking local authorities to investigate the circumstances around the sudden death, and whether medical malpractice or negligence occurred during the procedure. by Linda Ikeji at 04/08/2026 7:22…

…medical professionals, a court heard.Phillips admitted preventing the lawful and decent burial of his 89-year-old mother, as well as two counts of fraud for failing to notify the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Bridgend County Borough Council of her death.He was sentenced to two years and four months in pris…

…the Nigeria Police Force rejected a request by Habila’s father to release the body for burial. “Even though the Minister has denied any foul play or cover-up, stating she had an existing medical condition and that the matter was reported to the police, the minister contaminated the scene of the incident by handling her…

…terror group. The body of Bar Asraf, 30, was found on Saturday evening, August 1, at the burial site of his slain girlfriend Liron Barda, almost three years after her de@th at the Nova Festival massacre, according to Israeli news site JFeed. Asraf was found with a gunsh0t wound to the chest at the cemetery in Elkana in…

…of Kaduna State as 27 victims of a recent d3adly attack were laid to rest during a mass burial attended by grieving families, friends, and members of the community. The victims were k!lled when suspected terrorists attacked the farming community on the Kaduna-Plateau border on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Several families re…

…traditional leaders and government functionaries had gathered to receive him. At the burial in Fiditi, tributes poured in for the late Abese of Olubadan. Alabi was a towering figure in Nigerian journalism and public service. He served as Press Secretary to four governors of the old Oyo State between 1983 and 1989, a pe…

GistReel Lawyer Stella Justice Nnennaya has dismissed two long-standing beliefs about the burial of lawyers in Nigeria, describing them as false myths that have been passed down for years without any legal or factual basis. In a Facebook post that has attracted widespread attention, the legal practitioner explained tha…

…Oyewole added. He said the fundraiser was aimed at raising £10,000 to cover funeral and burial expenses, transportation, immediate financial support for his family, and other costs associated with laying him to rest with dignity. "This fundraiser is being organised by his former colleague from Yodel and DHL, with the k…

…and France, where he contributed to intelligence gathering and security cooperation. His burial is scheduled to take place at the Mambilla Mosque in Abuja on Tuesday in accordance with Islamic rites. by Linda Ikeji at 28/07/2026 9:15 PM | Share this Story

…the deceased were recovered from the forest, enabling their families to conduct Islamic burial rites. “We sincerely appreciate the Government of Enugu State and the security agencies for their swift intervention in recovering the bodies of the deceased from the forest,” Siddiki said. MACBAN called on security agencies…

Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Fuji star KWAM 1 paused his performance at a birthday celebration in Oregun to honour the late NURTW secretary Toba IjayaK1 De Ultimate sent his condolences to several communities, including Mushin, Idioro, Surulere, Fadeyi, and Somolu, over the lossThe tribute came…

…from attending their mum's funeral venue because she did not donate financially towards burial cost (video) A woman and her guests were left under the rain after they were allegedly prevented by the woman's siblings from entering the reception venue following her mother's funeral service. According to reports, the sibl…

…of Ebola victims' bodies between different regions of the country for funerals and burials could accelerate the spread of the virus. The organisation noted that Ebola remains highly infectious after death, making safe burial practices a critical part of efforts to contain the outbreak. by Linda Ikeji at 27/07/2026 12:5…

…said. The body has since been deposited at Mambwe District Hospital Mortuary awaiting burial, with police ruling out foul play. by Linda Ikeji at 27/07/2026 10:41 AM | Share this Story

…of death.Family appeals for calm amid rumoursIn the weeks between his death and the burial, the Adams family and football officials repeatedly urged the public to disregard unverified claims circulating on social media, TUKO Sport reports.Various theories about the cause of death spread online, but none were supported…

…person was killed. In a community close to that area, on Sunday, we witnessed the mass burial of 90 persons. That community was attacked, and two people were injured. But as we speak today (Tuesday), the JTF was in that community because Fulani had reported that their cattle were shot. So, they came to arrest people ov…

…the coffin until my eyes burned.Karl's parents never came.Not to the service. Not to the burial.Only one of Karl's cousins showed up, a thin young man with restless hands who kept glancing toward the door like he wished he had not come.After the service, as people drifted toward their cars, I asked him why he was the o…

…was buried on the day of his death at Iponri Central Mosque, in accordance with Islamic burial rites.