By Charles Pemu 
LAGOS — Ruth Otabor, the sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, has passed on. Her death was confirmed on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in a statement issued by Eko Solicitors & Advocates on behalf of her family. The statement, which was shared by Phyna on her Instagram handle, requested privacy as the family mourns.
Ruth’s death comes just weeks after she was involved in a tragic accident on August 13, 2025, when she was hit by a truck belonging to the Dangote Group near Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State. The impact of the accident resulted in her leg being crushed and subsequently amputated. The incident occurred only six days after she had graduated from the polytechnic.
The family’s statement read, “With a heavy heart, the family regrets to announce the passing on to glory of their daughter, sister, and mother on this 31st Day of August, 2025 at about 06:30Hrs.” It added that funeral arrangements would be communicated to the public in due course.