Scores have been feared dead as boat catches fire. EKO HOT BLOG reports that many persons have been feared dead when a cargo boat caught fire in Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers State. The boat, popularly known as market boat, was conveying traders to an unknown destination when it caught fire at Bonny/ Bille/Nembe Jetty … Read more
A popular Nigerian pastor is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a popular Nigerian pastor who is the founder of the Christian Pentecostal Mission, Obiora Ezekiel, is dead. He died at the age of 78. The death of the cleric was announced on the Facebook page of the church via a statement signed by the … Read more
The PDP has lost a prominent political leader. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Olorogun Kenneth Okpara, a prominent political leader in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Delta state is dead. The former Commissioner died in the early hours of Friday. Read Also: BREAKING: Jubilation As Soldiers Repel Boko Haram’s Attack In Borno A current Delta Commissioner, … Read more
Missing Imam has been found dead in an uncompleted building. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the missing Imam with the Kubwa Muslim Cemetery, identified as Malam Abdurrashid Usman has been found dead in an uncompleted building near his farm. It was gathered that Malam Abdurrashid, a native of Warawa in Kano State was declared missing … Read more
Police have arrested six suspects as missing OAU student is found dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the master’s student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) identifed as Timothy Adegoke who was declared missing on November 7, has been found dead. This was revealed in a statement on Monday by the Osun State Police Command Spokesman, … Read more
The Chairman of NUJ, Soji Amosu is dead EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Ogun State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Soji Amosu, is dead. It was gathered that Amosu, a staffer of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), died on Sunday. Confirming the incident, Abiodun Taiwo, the Assistant Secretary … Read more
A former president, FW de Klerk is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that FW de Klerk, South Africa’s last white president, is dead. This online media gathered he died on Thursday at aged 85. De Klerk and South Africa’s first black president Nelson Mandela shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for leading the “miracle” … Read more
Pastor Taiwo Odunkoya has again lost another wife EKO HOT BLOG reports that Pastor Nomthi Odukoya, the second wife of Senior Pastor of Fountain of Life Church Lagos, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, is dead. It was gathered that the Pastor’s wife died in the early hours of Tuesday in London after battling cancer for over two … Read more
A popular monarch in Oyo state is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a popular monarch in Oyo state, the Onigbeti of Igbetiland, Oba Emmanuel Oyekan Oyebisi, Afasegbejo III, is dead. It was gathered that the foremost monarch, who became king in 2004, died at the age of 77. The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi … Read more
Newly Wed Mum-of-one found dead in a suitcase just days after wedding She was married on Wednesday and died on Sunday morning Ekohotblog reports that a newlywed mother’s body was discovered in a luggage only days after her wedding. Dawn Walker, whom acquaintances described as “friendly, giving, and attractive,” had a small boy before her … Read more
Pandemonium as Bandits invade Sokoto market, kill scores The number of casualties documented during the incident could not be determined Ekohotblog reports that there was chaos as unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits stormed the Goronyo market in the Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State’s Eastern Senatorial District, killing an undisclosed number of people. … Read more
A key Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Chief Rex Olawoye is Dead. EkoHotBlog gathered that the eminent politician reportedly died in the early hours of today, Thursday September 16th 2021. Efforts to reach family members are still going on as at the time of filing this report. Baba Rex was … Read more
He was seeking a re-election for second term in office under the All Progressives Congress (APC) Party. The council chairman of Eti-Osa East LCDA, Hon. Rafiu Olufunmi Olatunji has passed on. Friends and close associates of the late council chairman confirmed this to EkoHotBlog. Details of his death is not yet known to EkoHotBlog at … Read more
Sympathizers and followers of the prophet were seen crying around the church premises and the usual church service did not hold in the church. All the flags adorning the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Lagos have been lowered at half mast as sympathizers throng the church following the death of its founder, Prophet TB … Read more
Pastor Temitope Balogun, Joshua the founder of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), has died in Lagos on Saturday evening shortly after concluding a programme at his church. The cause of death is still unknown but family sources said his remains had been deposited at the morgue and an autopsy would be performed forthwith. … Read more
The Akirun of Ikirun Land, Oba Abdul-Rauf Adewale Adedeji II is dead. Tke monarch had been critically ill for some times but his condition worsened after he attended a function on Tuesday. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Hisbah Arrests Kano Barber For Allegedly Cutting Blasphemous Hairstyles Allow Nigerians To Carry Licence AK-47 To Protect Themselves – … Read more
Dr. Olapade Agoro, former Presidential candidate of the National Action Council (NAC) is dead. He died at the age of 78. According to family source, Dr Agoro died at about 3am on Sunday at his estate residence, Apata area of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. The former Presidential candidate marked his 78 birthday two weeks … Read more
Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90, his family has said. The Scottish actor was best known for his portrayal of James Bond, being the first to bring the role to the big screen and appearing in seven of the spy thrillers. His acting career spanned decades and his many awards included … Read more
Popular Hollywood actress and dancer, Galyn Gorg, has died from cancer at the age of 55. Gorg’s Family announced her death in a statement released on her Go Fund Me page where it was revealed that she was diagnosed with cancer. The statement reads: “Galyn was and is still a huge part of our family … Read more
The mother of the former Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, is dead. Madam Muinat Mimiko died in Ondo town at the age of 88. The news of her demise was confirmed by an aide to the former governor, Johnpaul Akinduro via his Twitter handle @akinduro. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/12/man-slumps-dies-at-lagos-airport/ The tweet reads: “Madam Muinat … Read more