The Yoruba self-determination movement is in mourning following the death of Mrs. Julia Olubusola Akintoye, wife of its leader, Professor Banji Akintoye. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Akintoye family confirmed her passing in a statement on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. According to the family, Mrs. Akintoye peacefully departed in the early hours of the … Read more
Popular Korean actor Song Jae-Rim, widely recognized for his role in the K-drama The Moon Embracing The Sun, has tragically passed away. According to Korean news reports, Jae-Rim was found dead in his residence in Seoul’s Seongdong district on November 12. He was 39 years old at the time of his death. A two-page note was … Read more
The Nigerian Army has outlined the burial arrangements for the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away at the age of 56 after a brief illness. Onyema Nwachukwu, the Army’s spokesperson, shared the details on Tuesday in a post on X (formerly Twitter). EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
Richard Tallen, the only son of the former Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, has passed away. According to a statement from the family, Richard died on Sunday morning at Cedar Crest Hospital in Abuja, following a period of hospitalization. While the exact cause of death was not immediately disclosed, it was reported that … Read more
Stanley Ontop comments on Junior Pope’s burial obituary controversy, advising queries to the late actor’s family. Observers question the absence of ‘Husband’ in Junior Pope’s obituary, prompting discussions on familial recognition. Stanley Ontop hints at undisclosed details but refrains from speaking further due to skepticism. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian movie producer Stanley Nwoko, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the remains of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, were interred on Friday at his ancestral home in Aliiwo, in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of the state. This online media platform learnt that there was a lying-in-state at Mapo Hall from 12 noon to … Read more
Osita Chidoka, former Nigerian Minister of Aviation, has announced the passing of his mother, Victoria Nneka Chidoka, who died at the age of 75 at her residence. The PDP chieftain expressed his condolences and prayed for God’s mercy upon her soul. Funeral arrangements for his late mother will be announced soon. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more