…led the Janazah prayer. Immediately after the prayers, the body was conveyed in a funeral procession to Fiditi, where a large crowd of indigenes, 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…

…the Member representing Awe North Constituency, Hon. Hudu A. Hudu Kanje, attended the funeral prayer of the late Habiba. The funeral prayer was held at the residence of Hon. Hudu A. Hudu Kanje in Kanje, on Sunday, bringing together family members, friends, community leaders, and sympathizers who gathered to pay their f…

…and friends. He is survived by his wife and two boys. The family will announce the funeral arrangements at a later date. Akingbade’s death concludes a distinguished career committed to environmental advocacy, public awareness, and the promotion of environmental journalism in Nigeria.

Funeral director who gave families wrong ashes and let dozens of bodies pile up is jailed for 20 years A former funeral director Robert Bush, who gave bereaved families the wrong ashes and left the bodies of 35 people, including a stillborn baby, decomposing, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Bush, 48, from Otl…

…with law books.” Burial depends on family, religion and culture The lawyer stressed that funeral arrangements for legal practitioners are no different from those of other people. She explained that burial decisions are determined by the wishes of the deceased, family members, religious beliefs, and cultural practices r…

…others," 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, w…

…bandits killed the rector's security guard, identified as Isah Yankaba. "I attended his funeral prayer in his hometown, Yankaba, where he was buried in accordance with Islamic rites," the resident said. After attacking the rector's residence, the gunmen reportedly moved to Hayin Baguso, an area of Kaura Namoda borderin…

…laid to restThe late NURTW secretary had been buried a few days before the event. His funeral was marked by an outpouring of grief, with many attendees speaking glowingly about his character and the impact he made on those around him. Tributes from colleagues, community members, and associates painted a picture of a ma…

…found Richard's discharge papers, Raymond's feeding chart, condolence cards, and the funeral receipt my mother had handled because I could barely stand.But there was no death certificate. My mother had always said the official papers were safe in her fireproof box."Michael."He looked at the empty space in the folder."T…

Siblings prevent eldest sister and her guests 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 f…

…that the movement 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…

…Less than a week after her husband made the vow, Ezinne posted her husband's mother's funeral poster on Facebook and called her a "witch" while celebrating over her recent de@th. She wrote: "One wicked witch is down: my de@d mother-in-law, Comfort Chika Nwanorue, rest in pieces in hell with other de@d witches; your mem…

…of his death, but authorities had released no official findings by the day of his funeralFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! South Africa bid farewell to Jayden Adams on Sunday, July 25, at a deeply moving funeral service held in Stellenbosch, where family members, club teammates, football administrat…

…had been hit by a drunk driver."They went quickly," he said. Like that helped.After the funeral, the house felt wrong.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.Lauren's mug was by the coffee maker.Caleb's sneakers were by the door.His drawings were still on the fridge.I stopped sleeping in our b…

…Netanyahu will depart for Washington on Monday before meeting Trump and attending the funeral service of Senator Lindsey Graham, whom the statement described as "a friend of Israel." Since Trump's return to office last year, the two leaders have met six times, most recently in Washington on February 11.While Trump and…

…somehow, she was dead.A weak heart valve, they said. A sudden complication.Tragic.The funeral happened too fast.There was paperwork, arrangements, her favorite flowers, and condolences from strangers. Closed casket, because that was best under the circumstances.I handled most of it while Karl cried in public with the k…

…and the preservation of indigenous languages are expected to endure for years to come. Funeral arrangements are yet to be announced by the family.

…his lifetime, even giving him a Muslim name he rejectedThe cleric described Toba's funeral as a community affair, saying the late secretary touched many lives across religious dividesFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The cleric who officiated at the burial of late NURTW secretary Toba Ijaya has brok…

…passed away to the mercy of Almighty God, outside the Kingdom." The statement added that funeral prayers would be held at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh.Assistant Coroner Jean Harkin concluded there was no evidence the prince intended to end his life and recorded a verdict of death by misadventure, with t…

A young lady shared how she reconsidered a career path after learning about pay in the funeral industryThe change of mind was shared online including what caused her decision and her post drew attention to public perceptions of the jobThe post highlighted how salary expectations can influence career decisionsFind it fa…

…the deaths of his grandmother and former Stellenbosch teammate Oshwin Andries.His funeral is scheduled for July 25.Adams' father breaks silenceLegit.ng previously reported that Jayden Adams' father, Juanito, publicly addressed the family's loss following the midfielder's death.He admitted that the family was struggling…

…you will never regret. “Whoever says there will be no way for you, you will eat their funeral akara. “Once again, I warmly welcome you, and I pray that you will never regret embarking on this journey,” the monarch said. In his response, Adebutu appreciated the royal fathers for their endorsement and prayers, assuring t…

…caught the light. Gabby stood in the doorway for a long time after we got back from the funeral.Then she came and found me and climbed into my lap and said, "Other Dad went to be with the stars, didn't he?"I held her tightly and told her yes.She thought about this for a moment. "Will he be able to see us from there?""I…

…Mama lived a very good life,” he said. Adeola added that every tribute contained in the funeral programme pointed to one conclusion. “No one said anything to the contrary except that Mama will be greatly missed. She lived a life of fulfilment. She was prayerful, kind-hearted and devoted to God. “She ensured everything…

…with tributes to the talented teenager whose bright future was cut tragically short. Her funeral took place on Sunday afternoon. The investigation into her de@th is ongoing. by Linda Ikeji at 15/07/2026 2:14 PM | Share this Story