The dancing plague (or dance epidemic) of 1518 was a case of dancing mania that occurred in Strasbourg, Alsace (modern-day France) It took place in the Holy Roman Empire in July 1518. Somewhere between 50 and 400 people took to dancing for days. In July 1518, a woman named Frau Troffea walked into a narrow street in Strasbourg. Without further ado, she began to dance non-stop for … Read more
Many Nigerians claim that irregular events are supernatural in nature. Meanwhile, the world is governed by universal rules that have little to do with faith. Coconuts that burn up during a thunderstorm are subject to a natural rule. Scientists have deduced the truth behind the mysterious occurrence. Coconuts have quite a lot of water, which … Read more
We are special in some or other ways But some people are just way ahead of us. As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG , These people are blessed with extraordinary skills! They have real life superpowers! Know them more right now! Hai Ngoc — Never sleeps Ever heard of a person who never sleeps? Well, Ngoc is that … Read more
Iconic Nigerian Musician, Davido has Called his engaged girlfriend and baby mama, Chioma ‘Mama Ify’,. He also Sent a Casual 26th Birthday Wishes as against the love up statement he’s expected to send vindicating the rumour that they have parted ways. DMW boss, Davido, has wished his baby mama, Chioma Rowland, who turned 26 … Read more
The 7th Alake of Egbaland, Oba Samuel Ademola relenquished his throne on the 3rd of January 1949 after a long disagreement with the Egba women. The movement by this women was led by Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti and her sister in law who happens to be Wole Soyinka’s Mother, Eniola Soyinka. In 1946, after a lot pressure, … Read more
When people talk about magic, several people will argue with you that it doesn’t exist. But despite that there are several things that has happened that shows that magic truly exist Sword is a weapon that people use for fighting or to defend themselves, sword was more popular in the olden days because at that … Read more
The mythology of Yorubaland is unique. Folklore and tales of ancient beings in Yorubaland are interesting to hear. One such myth is that of Moremi Ajasoro Moremi Ajasoro was regarded as a legendary Yoruba queen and a heroine in the Yorubaland. The story has it that she assisted in the liberation of the Yoruba kingdom … Read more
If there has been any president in the history of our Democracy that faced the highest level of destructive opposition and brutal criticism all in the name of freedom of speech is no other than our ex beloved president, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. The Bayelsa state born came into office in a time of uncertainty and was forced … Read more
The Prince Philip movement is a religious sect followed by the Kastom people around the villages of Yaohnanen and Yakel on the southern island of Tanna in Vanuatu. It is a cargo cult of the Yaohnanen tribe, who believe in the divinity of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921–2021), the consort to Queen Elizabeth II. According to ancient Yaohnanen tales, the son of a mountain spirit travelled over the seas to … Read more
Ahead of the next general elections coming up in 2023, some Nigerian Pastors have released prophecies concerning the poll. In this piece, EKO HOT BLOG will examine five prophecies about who will succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023 since that is one of the most debated issues in the nation’s political space at the moment. (1.) … Read more
In this article, EKO HOT BLOG will briefly checkout details of Nigerians who are Judges in United States. There are lots of Nigerians who are representing the country well abroad. They are attaining great height in their areas of specialization (1.) Judge Edirin Okoloko He was appointed as the Judge of Snohomish county supreme court in Washington. … Read more
Here is a list of the various buildings built during the colonial era and the time in which they were built. EKO HOT BLOG Christ Church Cathedral, Lagos The Cathedral Church of Christ Marina, Lagos is an Anglican cathedral on Lagos Island, Lagos.The foundation stone for the first cathedral building was laid on 29 March 1867 and … Read more
As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG , listed below are Ibadan’s ancient sites and their founding years. Bower’s Memorial Tower Bower’s Memorial Tower is located in Oke –Are, area of Ibadan and it was built in 1930. From the top of the tower, one could see at a glance the four corners of Ibadan metropolis. It gives a … Read more
In Benin City, the Edo State capital in Nigeria, you would notice a particular statue of a man standing tall round the city centre with a bow and arrow and dead soldiers beneath him. Many have wondered who is the man and why that statue was erected in his honor. The purpose of this article … Read more
The research, tracking thousands of people from age 50 on, suggests those who sleep six hours or less a night are more likely to develop dementia in their late 70s. Could getting too little sleep increase your chances of developing dementia? For years, researchers have pondered this and other questions about how sleep relates to … Read more
The official place of residence for a president and where he/she stays till their time in office comes to an end is called a PRESIDENTIAL PALACE. However, some countries don’t call theirs a palace but give it a different name. In Ghana, their presidential palace is called Flagstaff House, In Canada it’s called Rideau Hall and … Read more
There are curse myriads of festivals celebrated all over the globe annually, but who would have thought that people would risk their lives all in the name of celebrating the festival?. There are records of wild celebrations and scenarios whereby participants went overboard, but nothing in comparison to some festivals where the watchword itself is … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG is taking a look at one of the great Queens of the ancient Benin Kingdom, in Edo State, who sacrificed her life to ensure the Kingdom stood till this day. She was Queen Iden, who according to Benin History, laid down her life for the preservation of the Kingdom. She was the … Read more
As it is commonly said that the gift of a man would make room for him in a place of honor. This is the case of this popular woman Ladi Kwali who is an epitome of virtue and honest labor Dr. Hadiza Ladi Kwali was born in 1925, in the village of Kwali in the Gwari … Read more
The 43rd Alaaye of Efon-Alaaye, Kabiyesi Oba Samuel Adeniran Asusumasa Atewogboye II, his herbalist and one of his servants and Gabriel Olabirinjo, were all hanged to death for the ritual murder of 15-Month-Old Baby Girl named Adediwura In 1949 It was a normal Monday morning, a little girl was left to play as her parents … Read more