Kannywood, the Hausa film industry, is in mourning. A veteran actress, known as Daso, passed away during Ramadan. The loss has saddened fans and colleagues alike. Eko hot blog reports that In a tragic turn of events, Kannywood, the Hausa film industry, is grieving the loss of one of its beloved icons, during Ramadan Saratu … Read more
Sanwo-Olu is facing a tough reelection battle. The Lagos governor has received support from several politicians and celebrities. Aregbesola is the latest political figure to take to the streets to seek support for Sanwo-Olu’s reelection bid. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of the Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, recently met with the leaders of … Read more
5 people were reportedly killed during the New year Carnival in Ondo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least five persons have been feared dead, as a new year carnival, staged by youths loyal to two warring monarchs in lkare Akoko, Akoko North East area of Ondo State, turned bloody. It was also gathered many … Read more
Scores injured, shops burnt as Yoruba, Hausas clash in Ogun An eyewitness said the crisis took a turn for the worse when the Seriki Hausa (head of Hausa settlers) who was called to intervene in the crisis was injured EKO HOT BLOG reports that there were chaos and tension, on Monday evening, in Abeokuta, Ogun … 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
A popular Nigerian musician is dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that popular Hausa singer, Magajiya Dambatta, has been pronounced dead. It was gathered that the musician died on Friday evening at the age of 86. It was further learnt that the entertainer passed away after a brief illness at her home in Dambatta in Kano … Read more
No fewer than seven persons have been reported dead as motorcyclists clashed in Ogun State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was pandemonium in Ibese community in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State on Tuesday following a clash by motorcyclists popularly known as Okara riders. It was gathered that the clash occurred on … Read more
Whenever you plan to visit a place you’ve never been before, It’s important you learn about their history, customs, and taboos. As a stranger, you cannot ignore people’s customs and culture. Certain actions in some Muslim counties will land you in prison, or result in a fine or other severe punishment. Since the majority of … Read more
Former Kano State Governor Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has pleaded to the Hausa and Yoruba communities in Shasha, a community in Ibadan, Oyo State capital to allow restoration of the brotherliness that once existed between them. He made the appeal during his visit to the community on Friday evening. Speaking during Kwankwaso’s visit to the … Read more
By Fredrick Nwabufo Nigeria is the collective heritage of about 200 million people of diverse ethnic backgrounds and tongues. There are over 250 ethnic nationalities spread across the country. Nigeria does not belong only to the Igbo, the Hausa and the Yoruba. Unfortunately, these three so-called ‘’major ethnic groups’’ have defined the political and economic … Read more
BBC World Service partners with MTN Nigeria to deliver BBC News Minute bulletins which will be free of charge to subscribers of the myMTN App in English, Hausa, Igbo, Pidgin, and Yoruba. BBC News Minute is the BBC’s 60-second news round-up that keeps audiences up to date with what is happening locally and globally. Audiences … Read more
Nollywood ,Hausa actor Nuhu Abdullahi bought a new Mercedes benz for himself. He shared a caption and tittled it New bae #alhamdulillah