Police Begin Investigation Guest Dies During Dinner Death of 56-Year-Old An Egyptian man, 56-year-old Mohammed Saleh, has died after he collapsed while having dinner at the Abuja Continental Hotel in Wuse, Abuja. Eko Hot Blog reports that hotel staff quickly rushed the victim to a nearby hospital, but the hospital referred him to the Wuse … Read more
The Ogun State Police Command has reported the discovery of nine different drugs and medications in the hotel room of Sunday Abidoye, a 51-year-old US-based man whose lifeless body was found at the Creestar Hotel, GRA, Sagamu, on Wednesday. Confirming the incident in a statement on Thursday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, detailed the … Read more
A 51-year-old American returnee, Sunday Abioye, has been found dead in his hotel room in Sagamu, Ogun State. His body was discovered in his room at a hotel near the GRA area of Sagamu on Wednesday. Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident in a statement from Abeokuta, the state capital. … Read more
A native doctor from the Inyi community in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, identified as Enuwa Odugu, has claimed that the death of his client, Chikwado Eze, during a fortification ritual was due to Eze’s failure to follow the prescribed ritual rules. Speaking from police custody, the 48-year-old native doctor stated that … Read more
Musical artist Owodunni Ibrahim, popularly known as Primeboy, has taken legal action against the Nigeria Police Force for alleged violations of his fundamental human rights. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command declared Primeboy wanted on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, after he failed to respond to a police invitation related to the … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has reported that four individuals lost their lives in a fire outbreak at a lounge and bar on Baale Road in the Olodi Apapa area. In a statement released on Monday, police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin stated that the fire ignited around 7:45 a.m. on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, … Read more
Nollywood actor and human rights advocate Yomi Fabiyi has announced plans to lead a peaceful protest demanding justice for the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as MohBad. Fabiyi made the announcement on his Instagram page, stating that the protest would take place on Monday, September 30, 2024, at the Lagos State House of … Read more
Dequantes Lamar, the Atlanta rapper popularly known as Rich Homie Quan, passed away at 33. The rapper, who gained widespread recognition in 2013, reportedly died in Georgia on Thursday. According to a statement from the Fulton County Medical Examiner, Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta notified them of the rapper’s death. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
A 35-year-old man, Emmanuel Urhobocha, has reportedly died by suicide in his apartment on Alafia Street, Sango-Ota, in the Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. The Ogun State Police Command confirmed that the incident occurred around 9:00 a.m. on Friday. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that this event follows the recent suicide of a … Read more
A Coroner’s Court in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State has ordered substituted service on key witnesses in the ongoing inquest into the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The witnesses include Azeez Fashola, known as Naira Marley; Samson Eletu, also known as Sam Larry; Mohbad’s sister-in-law, Karimot Ogunbayo; Boluwatife Adeyemo, also … Read more
Tragic incident in Lagos bar Middle-aged man found lifeless Police investigate the cause of death Eko Hot Blog reports that in a somber incident, a middle-aged man’s life came to an abrupt end at a local sports bar in Lagos. The unidentified patron, a regular fixture at the establishment, had settled in to watch a … Read more
Four-Year-Old Pupil Dies After Choking at School School Shuts Down for One Week to Mourn Calls for Respect, Dignity During Investigation Eko Hot Blog reports that in a heartbreaking incident, an Abuja school, Brickhall School, has been forced to temporarily shut its doors for a week following the tragic death of a four-year-old pupil, Miguel … Read more
Mohbad’s family plans independent autopsy and toxicology test to determine cause of death. Monisola Odumosu, head of family’s legal team, discloses plan in interview. Dr. Richard Somiari, Director of Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, expects autopsy results in three to four weeks; family cites concerns over government’s slow process. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Autopsy on Mohbad to be finalized within 3-4 weeks: Dr. Richard Somiari, Director of Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre. Announcement made during Somiari’s testimony at coroner’s inquest into Mohbad’s death. Mohbad’s death on September 12, 2023, sparked nationwide controversy; Lagos State Government initiated coroner’s inquest to investigate circumstances. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dr. Richard … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that an unidentified man tragically lost his life when an electric cable drum fell on him on Ojo-Igbede Road in the Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State. The incident occurred while a fork-lift operator was transferring armoured cables from a container on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Bandits Attack Sokoto, Kidnap Several … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Balogun Olamilekan Eletu, better known as Sam Larry, the head honcho for Marlian Records, is currently in the custody of the Lagos State Police Command in connection with the death of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as MohBad. The police spokesperson in Lagos, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, announced the development … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command on Monday gave an update on the autopsy being conducted on the remains of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, noted that the autopsy was carried out by the best forensic … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos Police Command has said the remains of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, have been deposited at the mortuary. This online media platform reports that State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known on Friday during an interview. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records … Read more
Whitney slumped and died at the venue of her school’s sports event on February 9, 2023. The 12-year-old’s autopsy showed that she died from asphyxia and electrocution. The Lagos government subsequently found some officials of the school culpable and decided to charge them with crimes. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government on Thursday … Read more
Whitney slumped and died at the venue of her school’s inter-house sports event on February 9, 2023. The 12-year-old’s autopsy showed that she died from asphyxia and electrocution. The Lagos government recently kicked against the deceased’s exhumation after plans allegedly emerged to do so. Eko Hot Blog reports that the management of Chrisland Schools has … Read more