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BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsWORLD deskMore details surrounding the death of Nigerian gospel singer, Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, have emerged. His personal assistant, Babadunni Gbolabo, has revealed that the singer was rushed to eight hospitals in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, after he suddenly collapsed. However, all efforts to secure medical attention proved abortive. According to Babadunni, the excuses given by the hospitals included unavailability of doctors due to an ongoing strike. He added that some other hospitals refused to admit the singer. ToluwaniSings was eventually pronounced dead on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. “When it happened in the morning, I wasn’t here, so they called me and I came. “There was nothing wrong with him. He was very fine and in perfect condition. He just slumped. They tried to resuscitate him. They went helter-skelter. They took him to some hospitals, but they were giving excuses. “Some said doctors were not working because of the strike. Some did not admit him at all. That is how it went. We tried our best, including prayers. We took him to up to seven to eight hospitals in Ibadan, but God said his time was up,” Babadunni said. Toluwanisings: Details of how Nigerian gospel singer died revealed
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsWORLD deskSuper Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has broken her silence following the ankle injury she sustained during Nigeria’s second-leg encounter against Comoros in the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers. The 26-year-old was forced off in the 23rd minute after colliding with an opponent, with Folashade Ijamilusi introduced as her replacement. Reports have emerged suggesting that the Paris Saint-Germain forward could require surgery, which may keep her sidelined for an extended period. However, Ajibade has revealed that medical scans and consultations are still ongoing, with further information to be made available when confirmed. In a message posted on X, the Super Falcons skipper expressed gratitude for the team’s performance in the qualifying campaign and the overwhelming support she has received since the incident. Ajibade described it as an honour to lead the national team, praising her teammates for their unity, discipline and determination as they began their quest for Olympic qualification. Addressing her injury, she said the medical assessments were still in progress but assured fans that she was doing okay and remained in high spirits. The forward also thanked her teammates, family, technical and medical staff, and fans for their prayers, messages and encouragement during the difficult period. “Another international break has come to an end, and I’m grateful,” she wrote “It is an honour to lead this group of women. I am proud of how our team began its road to the Olympics, and of the unity, discipline and fight each player brought to the national team. “I also want to address the incident that happened to me during the second leg against Comoros. Scans and medical consultations are ongoing, and more updates will be shared when available. “At the moment, I’m doing okay a
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsWORLD deskA democracy advocacy group, Kimpact Development Initiative, KDI, has expressed concern that many Nigerians believe their votes will not count in the 2027 general elections. The civic group warned that the development could worsen voter apathy. Senior Programme Manager, Democratic Accountability and Elections at KDI, Umar Dan’Assabe Muhammed, raised the concern on Thursday while speaking on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, monitored by DAILY POST in Abeokuta. Muhammed said voter turnout has remained a major challenge for Nigeria’s democracy since 1999 and attributed the decline to disenchantment with governance and poor performance of elected officials, asserting that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has further discouraged participation. “Voter turnout has been a major challenge for Nigeria’s democracy since 1999, and it has consistently nose-dived from 1999 up till the 2023 general election. “Nigerians have voted, organized for candidates, but those elected go into office and disappoint voters. Many voters believe their votes will not count so they say ‘vote no go count’ and stay away,” he stated. Muhammed also identified cumbersome Permanent Voter Card, PVC, collection procedures, poor voter education and fear of electoral violence as factors that could keep voters away. He said some eligible voters face difficulties accessing collection centres, while others abandon the process because of distance, cost and inadequate information. According to him, some Nigerians register mainly to obtain a means of identification rather than to vote. Muhammed, however, said improvements introduced by INEC, including online options up to biometric capture, are encouraging. “You can do everything online up to biometric capture, and only need to appear physically to col