…fellow gospel singer Esther Igbekele on Monday, October 5.Igbekele struggled to hide her grief as she announced the news, describing his death as more than a “rude shock”.Gospel singer and choir master Kolawole Okanlawon has dies. Photos: @estherigbekele/IG.>She recalled that they were together recently during her last…

…confirmed the death through a post on the Bayelsa Police-Media platform, expressing grief over the loss of an officer who left for work and never came home.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"I received with deep sorrow the news of the sudden death of F/No. 520061 CPL Bless…

…rapidly across social media on Friday, September 2, 2026, and drawing widespread grief from communities across West Africa.French-language outlet Scoop Afrique broke the story after a source described as close to the Abidjan-based entrepreneur shared information with their team. The report gained significant traction o…

…began as a solemn occasion of mourning for one person swiftly became a second moment of grief, as the congregation found themselves confronted with the sudden loss of the minister who had just been speaking to them about mortality.In related news, Legit.ng reported that a Methodist pastor admitted to embezzling $504k f…

…“The loss of 20 lives in a single crash represents 20 families suddenly plunged into grief. Behind every number is a name, a home, a family and a future,” he said. Mohammed therefore urged all road users to take personal responsibility for safety, stressing that no journey was so urgent that it should end in death. (NA…

…Mrs Oyebamiji said the continued withholding of her sons’ bodies had compounded her grief and left her struggling to return to normal life.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “My heart is still heavy over the killing of my two sons. I am sad and heartbroken, but I have been consoled by the word of God.…

…blankly into the distance as the coffin was wheeled in. Her expression, a mixture of grief and quiet disbelief, said everything words could not.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Fans comfort Joke Silva over death of her husband. Photo credit@jokesilva>The actor's children,…

…tragedy sent shockwaves across the country and beyond, with many people expressing grief over the loss.However, as tributes poured in, an old post by Mutami began circulating widely on social media.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram! In the tweet, she had boldly claimed tha…

…September 30, 2026, sharing an emotional video in which she was visibly overwhelmed with grief. Reactions as Nkechi Blessing mourns colleague CJay Chijioke Nwokafor's death in emotional video. Photo credit@nkechiblessing/@cjaynwoks>Filmed at an undisclosed hospital in Badore, the tearful Nkechi Blessing struggled to fi…

…friend and colleague Olu Jacobs.He spoke on the actor's character, their bond, and the grief that comes with losing someone so dear.Edochie addressed his late colleague directly, acknowledging that death is beyond any human's control once God has ordained a person's time.

…is mourning her two siblings, Iveren, 12, and Nsughaondo, 8, who drowned in a river. The grief-stricken sister shared their obituary in a heartbreaking Facebook post on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. "Forever in my heart. I miss you guys so much. May your souls continue to rest in peace, my lovely siblings," she wrote.…

…and a "massive dose" of Percocet.Carrey responded publicly with a statement expressing grief. As reported by Variety, he said: I am shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of my sweet Cathriona. She was a truly kind and delicate Irish flower, too sensitive for this soil, to whom loving and being loved was all that s…

…focus on anything else; my heart is shattered. Life is indeed fleeting, and in times of grief like this, words often fall short – particularly when confronted with events we cannot fully understand. All we can do is place our trust in God’s plan. “Camilo, we will forever be thankful for the care, protection, wisdom, pu…

…in her voice that I couldn't place.Not pride.Not pity.Something heavier."Just that grief recognizes grief, dear. I lost people too."I let it go.I shouldn't have, but I did.People said strange things when they were old and lonely.I was just grateful Sophie had her.Four months later, Helen died in her sleep.Sophie cried…

…with my family, has suddenly become a memory,” Nkang said. He said despite the family’s grief, they would continue to celebrate the life of the commissioner, whom he described as a man who touched lives, shared knowledge and built lasting relationships. “His name will not simply be forgotten because he died; he will be…

…daughter her late husband never got to hold, Sandra was trying to survive the weight of grief and new motherhood at once. Then a nurse walked in carrying black balloons and a small gift box, giving her one last act of love that she never saw coming.PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Th…

…WRECA area of Goron Dutse, throwing residents and members of the victims’ family into grief. One of the victims was reportedly a 20-year-old woman who was said to be preparing for her forthcoming wedding, according to residents. Eyewitnesses said the sudden collapse woke residents from sleep, prompting neighbours to ru…

…Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has shared an emotional tribute expressing her grief following the passing of her father. Taking to her Instagram page on Thursday, Kira shared how difficult it has been to cope with the loss and expressed sadness over his absence. “My daddy. THE BEST. I can’t even get a hug anym…

…State, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, popularly known as Inna Wuro Zurmi, has expressed grief over the death of the Emir of Zurmi, Sarkin Zamfaran Zurmi, Alhaji Bello Sulaiman. Lawal described the death of the traditional ruler as an irreparable loss to Zamfara State and the traditional institution. In a condolence messag…

The Emir of Zurmi, Bello Suleiman, died on Monday afternoon at the Federal Medical Centre in Gusau, Zamfara StateSuleiman had reigned for five years after replacing his uncle, who was deposed over alleged ties to banditry in 2021In May 2024, bandits attacked Zurmi, ransacked the emir's palace, and abducted several resi…

In this report, YUSUF OKETOLA examines the grief of families of victims of the Akinlalu, Ile-Ife, Osun State killings, who continue to search for the remains of their loved ones months after the tragedy Ten months after gunfire tore through the quiet community of Akinlalu in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun Stat…

…heartfelt condolences to Queen Sonja and all her family, as Britain shares in Norway's grief at this time of such heartbreaking loss."Harald V's 35-year reignKing Harald V reigned over Norway for 35 years, a period Charles described as one of great national change that the late monarch navigated with warmth and steadin…

…stirred deep emotion among those who watched the footage, reflecting the outpouring of grief for a singer whose voice touched many hearts during her lifetime.Here is the Instagram video of St Janet's burial in her hometown below: Yinka Quadri in tears at Ogogo's burialLegit.ng had reported that veteran Nigerian actor Y…

…Away from the courts, he was remembered as humble and disciplined.His family expressed grief not only at the personal loss but at what Nigeria had lost in him."The nation has lost a jurist who would have carried our judiciary to greater heights," the statement read. The family believed Bayero had the capacity and years…

…to OgogoOgogo was laid to rest on Monday, August 24, 2026, with an outpouring of grief from across the Nigerian entertainment industry.Among those who attended were Yinka Quadri, Jide Kosoko, Dele Odule, Ireti Osaiyemi, Femi Adebayo, Fausat Balogun (Madam Saje), Faithia Williams, Saidi Balogun, Kolawole Ajeyemi, Abbey…