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VIDEO: Stampede at Post-Convocation Hotel Party Leaves Three Dead, Many Others Hospitalized at Ikere Ekiti

Three people, including two students of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI) and a staff member of Emirates Hotel, Ikere Ekiti were reportedly confirmed dead and some others hospitalized following a stampede incident at a convocation after-party held at the hotel yesterday .

The incident was reported this morning, with eyewitnesses saying it occurred late last night during the event.

According to preliminary accounts from eyewitnesses, the situation began when a large crowd struggled to move from one section of the venue to another, leading to a stampede.

However, the identities of the deceased have not been officially confirmed as of press time.

Authorities are expected to release an official update once the victims are identified and their families get notified.

Further details will be provided as investigations continue and official confirmation is received from the police and hospital authorities.

Tragedy: Stampede at a Convocation After-Party Leaves Three People Dead in Ikere-Ekiti.

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Popular gospel artist Bunmi Akinnanu, widely celebrated for her soul-stirring track “Omije Ojumi,” has died.

A family source confirmed her demise on Tuesday night although no formal announcement has been issued yet.

Additional information surrounding her death is expected to be made public in the days ahead.

Her death comes after a prolonged period of concerns among fans, marked by repeated calls for prayers as she struggled with a serious medical condition affecting her leg.

Towards the end of 2025, a video showing the singer during a prayer session at G.F. David Ministries in Ibadan, Oyo State, surfaced online.

In the footage, she was seen seated with her leg stretched out while church leaders prayed fervently for her healing.

The clip sparked widespread alarm and sympathy as viewers grasped the gravity of her situation.

At the service, the officiating pastor disclosed that Akinnanu had been suffering ongoing bleeding from the affected leg, leading to an intense moment of intercession.

The video rapidly spread across social media platforms, triggering nationwide prayer chains and an outpouring of support from admirers and fellow believers.

Despite public concern, the precise nature of her illness was never officially revealed.

Bunmi Akinnanu’s music journey began at10. She later left a career in banking to pursue gospel music full-time, eventually gaining prominence with “Omije Ojumi,” a song that resonated deeply with Nigerians.

Over the years, she released several other gospel tracks, earning her recognition as one of the respected voices in the Nigerian gospel music industry.