Tag: Death
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Toluwanisings’ Father Speaks on Son’s Death, Shares Burial Wishes
By George Omagbemi The father of late Nigerian gospel singer Sadiq Olayemi Bayonle, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has spoken publicly about his son’s life, family background and burial arrangements following his death at the age of 34. According to a report by Intel Region published on October 24, 2026, the singer was born in July…
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Family Breaks Silence Following Death of Gospel Singer Toluwanisings
By George Omagbemi The family of Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has confirmed his death, bringing an end to hours of uncertainty following reports about his condition. In a statement shared on his official social media pages late Wednesday, October 14, the family announced that the gospel minister died in…
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Toluwanisings’ Alleged Death: Gospel Singer’s Condition Remains Unclear
By George Omagbemi LAGOS, Nigeria | October 14, 2026. Confusion has surrounded the condition of Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, following reports circulating on Wednesday that he had died. The reports have generated concern among fans and members of the gospel music community, with questions remaining about the singer’s condition…
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Court Rejects Euracare Bid To Stop Inquest Into Adichie’s Son’s Death
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Lagos State High Court has struck out an application by Eurapharma Care Services Nigeria Limited, operators of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, seeking to halt the coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu Esege, son of celebrated Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Justice Aishat Opesanwo delivered the ruling on Monday, rejecting the hospital’s…
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Panel Seeks Two-Week Extension in Probe of 37 Miners’ Deaths
By George Omagbemi The Federal Government’s independent committee investigating the reported deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) custody in Minna, Niger State, has received a two-week extension to complete its investigation. The committee, chaired by retired DSS Deputy Director-General Jonathan Kure, was originally expected to submit its…
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20 Killed as Multi-Vehicle Crash Rocks Plateau Highway
By George Omagbemi At least 20 people have been killed in a multiple-vehicle crash along the Hawan Kibo–Jos route in Plateau State, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed. The crash occurred at about 3:32pm on Friday, October 2, after Sopp Water Falls, according to FRSC Corps Public Education Officer Osondu Ohaeri. FRSC said…
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THE LAST JEDl: The Scent of Death in Odigbo
By Olumide Akinrinlola While early health reports focus heavily on contamination and toxic chemical additives, an objective look at the herbal crisis in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State where 49 individuals died and 170 were affected after consuming a popular herbal drink known as “Jedi”, reveals a more troubling societal shift: the widespread,…
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“We Are All Guests In This World” — Shehu Sani Reflects on Life, Death and Wealth
By Paul Joseph Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has urged Nigerians to reflect on the fleeting nature of life, wealth and material possessions, saying no one will leave this world with what they spent their lifetime acquiring. Sani made the observation in a reflective message posted on his Facebook page, where he likened human…
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Sowore Alleges Cover-Up Over Mary Habila’s Death, Demands Accountability
By Sunday Ameh Human rights activist and Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged a cover-up over the death of a young Nigerian woman, claiming the incident occurred under troubling circumstances at the residence of the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi. In a post shared on his verified social media page, Sowore criticised the…
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Atiku Demands Umahi’s Suspension Over Death Of Nurse In Ebonyi Residence
By Paul Joseph Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, pending an independent investigation into the death of 26-year-old nurse Mary Habila. In a statement issued on Thursday, Atiku expressed concern over the circumstances surrounding…
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Angry Woman Burns Boyfriend’s Daughters to Death
By Sunday Ameh Tragedy struck in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State after two young sisters reportedly died from injuries sustained in a fire allegedly set by a woman said to be in a relationship with their father. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday in the Kaffe area of Zaki-Biam, where…
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Tupac’s Family Reportedly Launches Fresh Legal Battle Over His Death
By Paul Joseph The family of late rap icon Tupac Shakur has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Los Angeles, seeking damages nearly three decades after his killing in 1996. The lawsuit names Duane Davis, also known as “Keefe D,” as the primary defendant. Davis is currently awaiting trial over his alleged role in the…