Tag: Ruth Otabor

  • Phyna’s sister who was crushed by Dangote truck buried amidst tears

    Phyna’s sister who was crushed by Dangote truck buried amidst tears

    A devastated Phyna, a former Big Brother Naija winner, buried her sister, Ruth Otabor, on Saturday, September 13th. Ruth tragically passed away days after an accident involving a Dangote truck.

    Recall that Ruth, who had just graduated from Auchi Polytechnic, suffered severe injuries and was in a coma for days. Phyna struggled to get justice and proper care for her sister, but tragically, she passed away.

    In the video that surfaced social media from the Saturday ceremony in Ikorodu, Ogun State, showed captured the berevaed reality star  alongside fellow ex-housemate Christy O, Groovy and other friends dressed in black to support her.

    Ruth’s body were taken from Ebony Mortuary in Ikoyi to her residence in Ikorodu, Ogun State, where she was laid to rest.

    It would be recalled that Ruth’s death was earlier confirmed by Eko Solicitors & Advocates on behalf of the Otabor family.

    With a heavy heart, the family regrets to announce the passing on to the glory of their daughter, sister, and mother on this 31st Day of August, 2025 at about 06:30Hrs,” the statement read.

    The family added that they are devastated by the tragedy and have requested privacy to grieve, noting that details of Ruth’s funeral arrangements will be made public at a later date.

  • Phyna exits social media after sister’s tragic death

    Phyna exits social media after sister’s tragic death

    Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Josephine Otabor, Phyna has deactivated all social media accounts days after loosing her sister, Ruth.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that Ruth Otabor passed away on the 31st of August, 2025. She was involved in a road accident caused by a Dangote Group truck in Auchi, Edo State six days after graduating.

    After confirming the heartbreaking news through her lawyers on Instagram, the BBNaija star has decided to do away with her social media accounts, raising concerns from fans.

    Many showed concerns and some stated she needs the break after the whole incident as she was also dragged and accused of turning her sister’s accident to content and doing all for personal gain.

    Here are social media users reactions to the new development:

    shugarb0i said: “Since this girl turn celeb, she never rest”

    grand_bambi wrote: “At this point everybody should let the girl breatheee”

    _mimimez_ said: “Very necessary. This girl is going through a hard time and social media isn’t making it any better. Wishing her a speedy recovery from all of thisl

    _ritaz wrote: I hope she finds peace. Sending you hugs Phyna”

    nee_tah6 said: “Nobody can understand what she’s passing through right now…. May God guide and comfort her and carry her through this period”