Unidentified gunmen strike border crossing in northern Benin Three individuals killed, one wounded in the attack Motive remains unclear; authorities to issue formal notice Eko hot blog reports that Violence erupted at a border crossing in northern Benin late Tuesday, leaving three dead and one wounded in its wake, according to Mayor Gado Guidami. Editor’s … Read more
Nollywood actor Junior Pope survives harrowing boat accident. Initial reports of his demise have been debunked by movie producer and AGN President. His survival is seen as a testament to divine intervention. Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a shocking turn of events, Nollywood actor Junior Pope Odonwodo was presumed dead after his boat capsized … Read more
Russian drone strikes hit Kharkiv, Ukraine. At least four people are confirmed dead. The attack targeted both residential buildings and emergency responders. Eko hot blog reports that in A devastating drone attack rocked Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, Russian leaving at least four people dead and several others injured, according to officials. Editor’s Pick Wheelchair Saga: KFC, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has announced the death of retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Okoye Ikemefuna. A statement issued on Friday, January 12, by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said Ikemefuna died on Sunday, January 7, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former governor of Anambra State, Chukwuemeka Ezeife, is dead. This online media platform learned that Ezeife had his last breath at the age of 85. EDITOR’S PICKS New ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu Assumes Office Two-year-old Boy Killed By NDLEA Laid To Rest In Delta Lagos Govt Meets Religious Leaders Over … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the remains of a yet-to-be-identified man who jumped into the lagoon in the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge area of Lagos State has been recovered. This was confirmed on Thursday by the Head, Public Education of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, Amodu Shakiru. “Body from Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge recovered dead. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a popular Ecuadoran presidential candidate was shot dead while leaving a rally in the nation’s capital on Wednesday, prompting President Guillermo Lasso to declare a state of emergency and blame the assassination on organized crime. Fernando Villavicencio, a 59-year-old anti-corruption crusader who had complained of receiving threats, was murdered as … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a judge in the Federal High Court, Justice Peter Mallong, has died. He was said to have died on Sunday after a brief illness. The Chief Registrar, Federal High Court of Nigeria, Hassan Sulaiman, confirmed this to our correspondent on Monday. He said, “Hon. Justice Peter Hoommuk Mallong, a judge … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the unfortunate death of a former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Prof Joseph Irukwu, has been announced. This online media platform gathered that the former lawyer died at the age of 89. EDITOR’S PICKS OPM’s Apostle Chibuzor Rushed To Hospital After Collapsing At Airport LP Member Claims Tinubu Is … Read more
The three-year-old son of popular music artist Davido Adeleke, Ifeanyi Adeleke, has passed away. Eko Hot Blog reports that the young Adeleke is believed to have drowned in a pool at the Family Residence. EDITOR’S PICKS Governor Oyebanji Lifts Ban On State Accounts 2023: INEC Rejects Call For Re-ordering Sequence Order Of Election Niger State Ready … Read more
17 people found dead in nightclub – Police …their ages are between 18 and 20 years. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate Buhari Writes Sanwo-Olu On Brithday Ceremony JUST IN: My School Certificates Were Stolen In 1990- Tinubu EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 17 young people … Read more
Businessman shot dead by suspected gunmen, just one week to his wedding in Ebonyi Chioma, the proposed wife of the deceased has gone back to the village to Mourn her dead husband- Family members EDITOR’S PICK Incessant Killings: You Have Few Months To End This Madness – Fani-Kayode Berates Buhari Govt Military Intercept Security Agents … Read more
Another Oyo monarch is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Paramount monarch in Oyo state, Oloko of Oko Ile, Oba Gabriel Adepoju is dead. Oko Ile is located in Oriire local government area, Ogbomoso, Oyo state. Read Also: Alleged Assault: Man United Suspend Greenwood Indefinitely A source close to the palace, Mr.Samson Ayoade disclosed that … Read more
Many people have been feared dead in fatal crash along Bauchi-Jos road. EKO HOT BLOG reports that many people have been killed in a fatal crash that occurred on Thursday along Bauchi-Jos Road. Though the exact number of those that died in the crash is yet-to-be-ascertained, photos sent to PUNCH from the scene of the … Read more
Renowned Nigerian Professor is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a renowned Nigerian Professor, Gidado Tahir, the pioneer Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Council, is dead. Details of his death were sketchy as of the time of filing this report. Read Also: Court Remands Osun Teacher For Raping Underage Student Inside School Laboratory He … Read more
Another Osun monarch has joined his ancestors. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a notable monarch in Osun state, the Olupo of Oluponna, Oba Emmanuel Onaolapo Oyebanji, Fadare II, is dead. It was learnt that the monarch died on Tuesday. Read Also: Man Pretending To Be Akwa Ibom Commissioner Defrauds, Sleeps With 10 Ladies Official announcement has … Read more
Three persons have been dead as youths and Hausa clash. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there is panic in Afaha Oku, Ikpa community, in the Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, following the killing of two scrap collectors in the community. It was gathered that the victims were lynched in retaliation for their … Read more
MKO Abiola challenger, Bashir Tofa is dead EKO HOT BLOG reports that Alhaji Bashir Othman Tofa, the Presidential Candidate of the defunct National Republican Convention (NRC), is dead. Tofa was MKO Abiola’s major challenger in the controversial June 12, 1993, presidential election, annulled by the military government of General Ibrahim Babangida. According to family sources, … Read more
The Olubadan of Ibadan is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, is dead. He died at aged 93. Reports said he died at the University College Hospital (UCH) in the early hours of Sunday during an illness. Read Also: FG’s ₦52.5bn Fund Not Enough To Avert Strike – ASUU … Read more
A popular actress is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that popular actress, comedian and American icon, Betty White is dead. She died at the age of 99. She was to turn 100 in a few weeks, January 17. According to TMZ, law enforcement sources said she died in her home at about 9 a.m. on … Read more