Udoh joins ICMA 2025 jury Veteran of global award panels Boost for African representation Anietie Udoh, Divisional Director of Marketing at Marketing Edge magazine, has been appointed as a jury member for the prestigious International Content Marketing Awards (ICMA) 2025. Eko Hot Blog reports that Udoh’s selection reflects his steady rise as one of Africa’s … Read more
Actress Wumi Toriola lands in hospital after clash with Afeez Owo Social media criticism forced her to issue an apology She asks fans for prayers as she recovers Popular Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has been hospitalised after suffering a breakdown triggered by a wave of online criticism following her clash with veteran actor and director … Read more
Paris Jackson distances herself from upcoming film on her father Says she had “zero per cent involvement” despite actor’s claim Criticises Hollywood biopics for spreading “full-blown lies” Paris Jackson has rejected suggestions that she supported the forthcoming biopic about her father, Michael Jackson, describing the film as “sugar-coated” and insisting she had no involvement. Eko … Read more
Legendary Italian designer Giorgio Armani dies peacefully at home, aged 91. Despite illness, he worked in his Milan atelier until the very end. Family and colleagues vow to preserve his legacy with love and respect. The fashion world is mourning Giorgio Armani, the legendary Italian designer whose minimalist elegance redefined global style. Armani passed away … Read more
Cardi B declared innocent I will never admit to something I did not do Charges from the $24 Million Lawsuit Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B has been cleared of all assault allegations in a $24 million civil lawsuit after a Los Angeles jury delivered a decisive ruling on Tuesday. The case, filed by former security guard … Read more
Wizkid’s Associate Exposes Davido Davido Sends Warning to Tufab Hold Davido Accountable if Anything Happens Fresh conflict has erupted between Nigerian superstar Davido and Tufab, an associate of singer Wizkid, after Tufab publicly accused Davido of threatening him. Eko Hot Blog reports that Tufab shared screenshots of the alleged messages on X, asking the public … Read more
Afeez Owo Accepts Yemi Solade’s Apology Owo Says He Holds No Grudge Solade Expresses Regret Over Past Incident Nollywood producer Afeez Owo has publicly accepted an apology from veteran actor Yemi Solade for a slap that occurred more than two decades ago on a movie set. The reconciliation comes after Solade admitted to the altercation … Read more
Ogunmola Loses Her Only Son Tributes Pour In for Peju Ogunmola’s Son Son Dies After Completing NYSC Veteran Yoruba actress Peju Ogunmola Omobolanle is in mourning following the tragic death of her only son, Shina. The incident occurred while the 56-year-old actress was reportedly on a movie set, leaving the entire family and the Yoruba … Read more
Fans Heartbroken as Popular Skit Maker Mr Sanku Dies After Car Crash Sanku was reportedly riding with a friend when the accident occurred The 27-year-old content creator rose to fame in 2021 Nigerian skit maker and content creator, Raji Samad Adetola, popularly known as Mr Sanku Comedy, has died following a fatal car accident along … Read more
Faith Takes Over as Head of House Drama Heats Up in BBNaija House Housemates Rebel Against New Head of House Faith won the Head of House (HOH) title for the week, which gave him immunity from eviction. His reign, however, immediately created tension because of the new “Bare Minimum” theme that Biggie introduced. Biggie replaced … Read more
Savage’s Highly Anticipated New Project is Out Savage Releases “This One Is Personal” Savage Ends Five-Year Break with New Album Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has officially made her comeback, releasing her highly anticipated new album, This One Is Personal, on Friday. The album marks her return after a five-year break from full-length projects. Eko … Read more
GWR: Hilda Baci to Attempt Massive Cooking Feat with 250 Bags of Rice The cooking event is scheduled to take place on September 12, 2025 Baci said the pot measures six meters in width and stands 1.1 meters tall Hilda Baci, a former Guinness World Record holder for the longest individual cooking marathon, has announced … Read more
Tattoo done privately Blood-filled session Freedom from toxic love Tiwa Savage has revealed that one of her tattoos was born out of heartbreak. The award-winning Nigerian singer opened up in a recent interview, explaining how a difficult breakup led her to express her pain through body art. According to Eko Hot Blog, Tiwa didn’t get … Read more
Five People Arrested for Liam Payne’s Death Two have been charged with supplying illegal drugs Liam Payne revealed to have been struggling with Depression Five individuals have been indicted in Argentina following the tragic death of British singer Liam Payne, who fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires in October after consuming drugs … Read more
Lege Miami Host Singles Matchmaking Party In Lagos Says Attendance Exceeded his Expectations Plans to hold it at a larger Venue Next Year Actor and singer Adams Kehinde, popularly known as Lege Miami, hosted a spectacular “Singles Hookup Matchmaking End-of-the-Year Party” in Lagos. The event, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, drew a massive crowd … Read more
Nollywood in 2024: Remembering the Stars We Lost The Nollywood industry mourned the loss of several iconic actors in 2024, whose immense talents shaped Nigeria’s film landscape. These late stars will forever remain in the hearts of fans for their unique artistry and unforgettable contributions. EDITOR’S PICKS Polaris Bank’s Initiatives Ensure Continuous Education for Over … Read more
Verydarkman Pranks Nigerians There is no Missing N180 Million “I’m glad I pulled this stunt….” Popular social critic Martins Otse, widely known as Verydarkman, has debunked claims that N180 million was stolen from his NGO’s account, revealing that the incident was a calculated stunt. In a video shared on Tuesday, Verydarkman expressed disappointment at the … Read more
Reveals the rationale behind the stunt Expresses frustration over the insults he received Explains how people vilified him without critical thought Controversial social media activist Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan has admitted to faking the story of ₦180 million allegedly missing from his NGO’s account. EKO HOT BLOG reports that VeryDarkMan said the false … Read more
The vibrant wedding ceremony of Lateefat Alausa, niece of Dr. Tunji Alausa, and her groom, Sadiq Sanni Ramoti, was held on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Oloja Estate Papa Epe, Lagos State. The event brought together an array of dignitaries, family members, and friends to celebrate the joyous occasion. EDITOR’S PICKS NNPC Unveils Command Centre … Read more
Chichi escapes death as her ceiling collapses before her birthday. She thanks God for saving her and shares the experience on Instagram. Chichi credits God for protecting her from the devil’s plan. Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Chinenyenwa Desire Okoebor, popularly known as Chichi, expressed gratitude to God after narrowly escaping a near-death experience at … Read more