A 25-year-old alleged cultist, Borokini Ayodeji, has stated that he resorted to stealing due to hunger and a lack of support from his family members. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Ayodeji, who was arrested and paraded by the Ondo State security outfit codenamed Amotekun in Akure, lamented that he was abandoned and, as a result, … Read more
Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx has opened up about the medical emergency that led to his hospitalization in April of last year. During a Netflix special titled Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…, recorded in Atlanta—the city where he fell ill—Foxx revealed he had suffered a “brain bleed that led to a stroke.” EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
Famed American pastor, Bishop T.D. Jakes, has spoken out for the first time following a health scare he experienced while preaching to his congregation on Sunday. In a statement shared on his X account late Wednesday night, Jakes clarified that he did not suffer a stroke, though he acknowledged that the situation could have been … Read more
Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Josephine Ijeoma Otabor, also known as Phyna, has publicly disowned her family and announced her decision to drop her surname, Otabor. In a heartfelt post shared on her verified X account Thursday night, Phyna expressed the emotional struggles she has been facing and revealed that her family has never … Read more
Nigerian singer and content creator Oluwadolarz has shared insights into his challenging childhood. In an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwu on the ‘WithChude’ podcast, Oluwadolarz revealed that he began shouldering responsibilities for his family at the tender age of 11. He shared that his father passed away when he was just two years old, … Read more
Former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun recently shared a miraculous account of his birth, revealing that his late mother carried him for three and a half years. He made this statement during a 25th-year remembrance prayer for his mother at the family home in Abeokuta. Recalling the skepticism surrounding his birth, Amosun noted that many … Read more
The Nigerian gospel music community is in mourning following the death of Adedoyin Odunuga, the wife of renowned gospel artist Damilare ‘Dare Melody’ Odunuga. Adedoyin passed away on Thursday, leaving a significant void in the lives of her family, friends, and supporters. Dare Melody took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news, expressing his profound … Read more
Nigerians in the United Kingdom are mourning the tragic death of Mrs. Olubunmi Okeniyi, just weeks after she relocated to the UK with her two children to join her husband, Jacob Okeniyi. The 49-year-old woman, who had been battling breast cancer, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, in Sunderland. A statement from the Nigerians … Read more
The Katsina State Police Command has distributed a total of N27,485,644.79 to 36 families of police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The disbursement took place on Friday, October 11, and was led by the Katsina State Police Commissioner, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, … Read more
A 54-year-old Alake Latoyosi has delivered eleven (11) babies in Cotonou, Benin Republic. She delivered the babies in two batches. The first set of six arrived on 7 August, while the second arrived seven days later, on 14 August. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio led a delegation from the 10th Senate to pay a condolence visit to the family of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. Akpabio, who expressed his shock and deep emotional distress upon hearing the news of Ubah’s sudden death, shared his initial reaction during the visit. The Senate President made these remarks … Read more