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A viral Instagram post by Nollywood actor Godwin Nnadiekwe claimed that 40-year-old actor Alex Ekubo has died, sparking widespread shock across the film industry and social media.

In the post, Nnadiekwe expressed grief over the alleged death, describing Ekubo as a “rare soul” and referencing reports that he had already prepared a will.

The message quickly spread online, prompting reactions from fans and colleagues. However, there has been no official confirmation from Ekubo’s family or management as of the time of reporting, leaving the claim unverified.

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission say their visit to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital was to verify a medical report submitted by a fraud suspect on trial before Justice M.A. Onyetenu of the Federal High Court in Uyo.

The explanation was contained in a statement issued by the EFCC Uyo Zonal Directorate.

The commission said it had written twice to the hospital without response before its officers visited on Tuesday, where tensions reportedly rose after staff confrontation.

It added that its operatives exercised restraint and left peacefully, warning that obstruction of investigations is a criminal offence.

The Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom State has denied reports that its officers assaulted staff or used force at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, calling the claims false and misleading.

The statement, issued by Police Public Relations Officer DSP Timfon John on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, said the incident involved a lawful operation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

It said police were only deployed after the hospital’s Chief Medical Director raised an alarm over armed men on the premises. The command added that officers confirmed the EFCC operation on arrival and were not involved in any assault, teargas use, or violence.

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Leaders of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress and state governors on Monday presented Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms to diplomats in Abuja, highlighting gains from fuel subsidy removal and forex unification, including higher revenues, stronger reserves and improved investor confidence.

Officials also pointed to major infrastructure projects, rising non-oil exports and operations at the Dangote Refinery, while acknowledging inflation and security concerns.