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The burial of the late Venerable Joseph Imukudo, a retired cleric with The African Church, is scheduled for April 10 in Akwa Ibom State. Imukudo, who passed away on November 2, 2025, aged 66, served the church for over three decades.
Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, attended the funeral prayers for Malam Nasir El-Rufai's mother on Sunday, setting aside their political differences during the occasion.
Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the mother of former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasiru El-Rufai, will be laid to rest in Abuja today, Sunday. The funeral prayer is scheduled for 1 PM at the National Mosque, followed by burial at Gudu Cemetery.
A video circulating on social media highlights an incident where Amobi Ogah, a member of the House of Representatives, had his phone stolen during the burial ceremony of the late Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai in Umuahia, Abia state.
An elderly man from Nigeria has delivered an emotional tribute to his late daughter-in-law during her funeral. In a video shared online, he expressed his sorrow and fondness for her while standing beside her coffin.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, to head a five-member delegation representing Nigeria at the funeral of American civil rights icon, Rev. Jesse Jackson. The delegation will convey President Tinubu's condolences to the Jackson family.
A family has announced the upcoming memorial service for ten relatives who tragically lost their lives in a road accident while returning home from Christmas festivities. The victims included a Nigeria Customs Service officer and his family.
Zaria, Kaduna State witnessed an outpouring of grief as hundreds turned out for the funeral of renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Khalifa Usman Idris, popularly known as Rigi-Rigi, who passed away at 57. His son-in-law reported that he died on February 1, 2026, at a private hospital in Kaduna.
A tragic accident resulted in the deaths of two individuals en route to the funeral of the late Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. The incident occurred along the Sagbama/Ekeremor road on Friday.
Controversy broke out during the funeral of Nigerian gospel artist Bunmi Adeoye Akinnanu, known for her popular song ‘Omije Ojumi,’ as a clash occurred between her estranged husband's relatives and her children at the burial site.
The remains of Senator Godiya Akwashiki (SDP–Nasarawa North) were interred at his home in Lafia on Saturday, accompanied by heartfelt tributes from family, friends, and political figures.
A woman who was reportedly killed by her husband in the Bayawa area of Kebbi State has been buried following the completion of medical examinations and investigations. The funeral was attended by local officials and community members.
Peter Obi expressed profound sorrow as he attended the funeral of the Omatu brothers, who perished in a fire at the Great Nigeria Insurance House. He emphasized the need for improved emergency services in Nigeria.
Governor Douye Diri announced that the funeral for the late deputy governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, will take place on January 30. The announcement was made during the State Executive Council meeting.
