Famous singer Rihanna has revealed her admiration for renowned Nigerian music video director Dammy Twitch. Music executive Bizzle Osikoya shared a clip of Rihanna’s interaction with Dammy Twitch at a recent event on his X handle on Tuesday. In the clip, Rihanna expresses that she is a huge fan of Twitch and also shows interest … Read more
Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, has publicly apologized for slapping a pastor who visited his bar to preach. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident, which occurred a few days ago, was captured on video, showing the singer slapping the clergyman. Portable faced significant backlash from netizens and religious figures who condemned his actions and threatened … Read more
Controversial Nigerian street-hop artist Portable has reportedly ordered his men to assault a car dealer over a delayed vehicle delivery. In a viral social media video, Portable expressed frustration that, despite paying two weeks ago for the shipment of his new car, it has not yet arrived. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By … Read more
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law has shared his approach to dealing with online trolls. He explained that he keeps online negativity separate from his personal values and ensures it doesn’t impact his real life. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in an interview with HIPTV, Seyi Law said, “When it comes to internet trolls and online backlash, … Read more
Actress, model, and social media influencer Alexandra Asogwa, widely known as Alex Unusual, has clarified that she had left social media weeks before rumors surfaced about her being pregnant by comedian Ayodeji Makun, also known as AY. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Alex explained, “I had already taken a break from social media weeks … Read more
Careergrill, a leading career development platform, has announced the success of its maiden Careergrill Webinar series, held on Saturday, 31st of August 2024. According to a press statement released in Ilorin on Monday, the webinar, titled “How to Build an Attractive Profile for Global Opportunities,” attracted attendees from various parts of the world. Editor’s Picks … Read more
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, stated that he is indifferent to how people interpret his social media posts, emphasizing that judgments made out of ignorance will not alter what is destined to happen. El-Rufai remarked that “what will be, will be” despite the insults, abuses, and misinterpretations of his posts. In a post … Read more
A magistrate court in Kano has ordered the remand of Muktar Dahiru, a journalist with Pyramid FM Kano, for allegedly posting content on Facebook that was deemed insulting to the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf. Dahiru, who was arrested on Thursday, is facing charges of criminal conspiracy, defamation of character, and intentional insult. EKO HOT … Read more
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has ordered the “immediate suspension” of the social media platform X in Brazil after the company missed a court-imposed deadline to appoint a legal representative in the country. This latest development is part of an ongoing dispute between Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes and Elon Musk, which has … Read more
Popular Nigerian singer Dammy Krane has been released from police custody after being detained for six days following his arrest by Davido over alleged defamation. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Dammy Krane was released on Thursday, August 29, 2024. In a series of posts on his X handle, the singer had previously claimed that he … Read more
Reality TV star Uriel Oputa recently shared a frustrating experience she had with a dating app. Oputa, who had been hopeful about finding someone special, was left disappointed when a potential match’s biography described him as an “Agent of Chaos.” EKO HOT BLOG notes that she initially felt optimistic as she swiped through profiles, attracted … Read more
American singer Solána Imani Rowe, better known as SZA, has declared that she will never consider being in a romantic relationship again. The R&B artist referred to romantic relationships as “a disease” in a statement shared on her X handle on Thursday, where she vowed never to pursue romance again EKO HOT BLOG learnt. EDITOR’S … Read more
Nigerians have strongly rejected the Presidency’s recent claim that food prices have been falling. Rinsola Abiola, the Senior Special Assistant on Citizenship and Leadership to President Bola Tinubu, stated during an appearance on AIT Weekend Show on Saturday, August 10, that online vendors have confirmed a decrease in food prices. She attributed this to the … Read more
Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, widely known as Bobrisky, was born on August 31, 1991. She is a Nigerian social media personality, influencer and a self-claimed ‘Transgender’ woman. Bobrisky is particularly known for her strong presence on social media platforms such as Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram, where she has built a massive following. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on … Read more
Ella Jeffery has shared the reasons behind her decision to tear her husband Joe Jeffery’s international passport in front of travelers and airport staff over the weekend. The incident, which quickly went viral on social media, has ignited widespread debate and raised questions about the drastic measure. EDITOR’S PICKS Viral Video: NIS Summons Woman For … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has addressed recent social media claims suggesting that it instructed corps members to upgrade their bank accounts in preparation for receiving the newly approved ₦70,000 minimum wage. Reports circulating online implied that corps members were advised to upgrade their bank accounts, which are currently … Read more
Sanwo-Olu was kitted in an NYSC uniform, splashing cash on corps members. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has given N100,000 cash gift to each of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members passing out from the orientation in the Batch ‘B’ Stream 1. EDITOR’S PICKS How Lagos Can Reap Economic, … Read more
The EFCC has warned about a planned protest against its operations, suspecting it is being driven by individuals under investigation using social media EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a public warning regarding a planned protest against its operations. There have been widespread calls for a nationwide protest … Read more
Olu Jacobs is “well and alive”. Eko Hot Blog reports that Betty Irabor, a Nigerian columnist and founder of Genevieve Magazine, has debunked rumours that Olu Jacobs, a veteran Nollywood actor, has passed away. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Death’ Of Olu Jacob Trends On Social Media Borno: Police Confirm Suicide Bomb Attack, Reveal Number Of Casualties NDLEA … Read more
Videos of Davido and Chioma’s wedding venue and preparations have surfaced online, generating mixed reactions as fans eagerly await their wedding today. Eko Hot Blog reports that videos of the wedding venue and preparations for Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and his wife Chioma Rowland have surfaced on social media. Davido and … Read more