…late lawmaker to be granted paradise as his eternal abode.He extended prayers to those mourning, asking for strength, patience and fortitude for Dalhat's family, relatives and friends.Saulawa closed his tribute with a prayer:"May Almighty Allah grant him eternal rest, illuminate his grave, and comfort his loved ones. A…

…his wristwatch taken as evidence. The development reportedly led to the commencement of mourning rites, during which Alhaji Usman suddenly appeared alongside security personnel. The security operatives subsequently arrested the suspects after it was discovered that the alleged assassination had not taken place. by Lind…

…Victor Udoh dies at 21 Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Nigerian football was thrown into mourning following the death of former Southampton and Royal Antwerp winger Victor Udoh. The 21-year-old footballer reportedly died in Abuja on Monday, May 25, after reports suggested suspected food or alcohol poisoning following a…

The Nigerian legal profession has been thrown into mourning following the death of Professor Alfred Bandele Kasunmu, SAN, with senior lawyers describing him as a legal titan, mentor, scholar, formidable advocate and one of the last great figures of Nigeria’s golden era of legal practice. Kasunmu, who died peacefully in…

…Kano Pillars player, has d!ed suddenly, throwing the Katsina football community into mourning. Chinedu reportedly di£d in the early hours of Tuesday, August 11, 2026, after suffering a medical emergency during a pre-season friendly between Katsina United and Niger Tornadoes at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina. Acco…

…and public life, their deaths within such a short span have left colleagues and fans mourning the loss of four distinct voices who shaped the country's cultural landscape.Nigerian singer dies Legit.ng earlier reported that confusion has gripped fans of Ogene music following viral reports alleging that popular performer…

…has reportedly thrown Makuku Ward and the wider Sakaba Local Government Area into mourning, with residents calling for prayers and government support for the families of those who lost their loved ones. A resident of Makuku village, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the area witnessed a heavy exchange…

…disrupted farming and deprived children of stable education. Bokkos: A community still mourning If any local government area symbolises the devastating human cost of Plateau’s insecurity, it is Bokkos. Once known for its thriving farming communities, the area has, over the years, witnessed repeated attacks that have le…

…now that actress Tope Osoba has passed on. Tope di£d aged 40 and Nigerians have been mourning her on social media since the news was announced yesterday, August 5. Tope had battled breast cancer and survived. She returned to acting in 2025. Following her de@th, actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has slammed those who did n…

…passed away after a prolonged battle with illness, leaving her fans and colleagues in mourning. Osoba's journey with breast cancer, marked by her determination to raise awareness and funds for her treatment, showcases not only her resilience but also the support of her peers during a critical time.

…now become reality. Innocent people have been k!lled, families have been thrown into mourning and many residents have fled for safety," the resident said. by Linda Ikeji at 04/08/2026 12:56 PM | Share this Story

…inflicted by unidentified assailants. The tragic development has thrown the parish into mourning, with church members describing the attack as heartbreaking and demanding justice for the late cleric. Church sources disclosed that Oyetoro was serving as a visiting priest after previously ministering at St. Mary's Cathol…

…their first child together Media personality Teddy Don-Momoh, has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of his wife, Lara Kudayisi, popularly known as Coach Lara, on Sunday, August 2. The family therapist reportedly passed away just two weeks after the couple welcomed their first child together, a baby g…

Residents of Ajuwon in Ogun State were thrown into mourning after a mixed-use building collapsed during a downpour on Monday, killing three people and leaving 12 others rescued as the Ogun State Government ordered a comprehensive investigation into the tragedy. PUNCH Metro gathered that the collapsed structure, which h…

…over the lossThe tribute came days after Toba Ijaya was laid to rest amid widespread mourning from people he had touched during his lifetimeVeteran Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Anifowoshe, popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, took a moment during a live performance to pay his respects to the late National Union o…

…lives of women and children and left several houses razed, plunging the community into mourning. Information obtained from residents of the affected community indicates that at least 30 bodies have so far been recovered, with fears that the d3ath toll could rise as search and recovery efforts continue. Photographs from…

…seeds of hate. Our world needs love, not hate; tolerance, not division; celebration, not mourning. While you spread hatred, we worked tirelessly to unite two countries at war. Iran entered the United States without incident or conflict. When the Iranian team began playing, all the chants against them turned into a sing…

…us against the enemy’ – Kirov Governor Alexander Sokolov earlier declared three days of mourning in the region, which has so far not been affected by Ukraine’s strikes. Sokolov said the final death toll from Friday’s strike was five and not six, after a man believed to be dead was found alive. He called the dead “heroe…

…have plunged workers, political leaders, colleagues, friends, and residents of Ika into mourning. by Linda Ikeji at 22/07/2026 1:16 PM | Share this Story

…his close friends and left him with minor injuries. The Briton returned to action after mourning and recovery, and is now on course for a long-awaited showdown with Tyson Fury. The 36-year-old knocked out YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in December and had been scheduled to face kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven in Februa…

…slumsLegit.ng earlier reported that the Nigerian football community has been thrown into mourning as Shooting Stars assistant coach Akin Olowokere collapsed and died on Monday morning, August 11. The tactician, who was recently added to the 3SC technical crew following the departure of Gbenga Ogunbote’s team, slumped o…

…since then, but they have not been found." The incident has thrown the community into mourning, with residents joining rescue teams in the search for the missing youths. The community leader, Alhaji Ibrahim Fage, confirmed the incident and described it as tragic. "It is very painful that two young men have been swept…

…tragic loss had plunged the family, friends and the entire Kaduna South community into mourning, while extending his condolences to her parents and loved ones.“I received with profound shock and deep sadness the tragic news of the passing of Miss Mary Habila. This heartbreaking incident has left her family, friends and…

…announced the passing of 2024 contestant LaToya Malcolm, leaving fans and colleagues in mourningTributes poured in from people who worked alongside Malcolm during the 2024 Miss Universe Jamaica competitionThose who knew her personally revealed that she had competed while grieving the loss of her fatherTears and tribute…

…the gun, while I was hit by bullets fired by the policemen.” Read Also: Herdsmen seize mourning siblings, mother’s corpse in Benue This was the account of 45-year-old Agbeyangi, a caterer arrested after a failed reprisal attack by suspected cultists in the Mafoluku area of Oshodi, Lagos, ended in a gun battle with poli…