Former Big Brother Naija winner Phyna (Josephina Otabor) has announced a breakthrough in her sister Ruth’s medical case, following a prolonged silence from representatives of the Dangote Group. On the morning of August 29, 2025, Phyna revealed an encouraging response she received from the billionaire conglomerate, offering to assist with her sister’s treatment once Ruth is declared fit for travel .
Phyna’s public plea had drawn widespread attention after her sister was critically injured in an accident involving a truck owned by Dangote’s company at Auchi Polytechnic — injuries severe enough to result in the amputation of one of her legs, with the other also at risk, along with trauma to her hand and head . Following weeks of her appeals appearing unacknowledged, the family’s persistence paid off when she posted the official reply on social media:
“Good Morning Phyna. We received the Medical Reports you sent. We are happy your Family are also liaising with the Medical team handling Ruth. Please note that we are ready to positively consider all options necessary for the treatment of Ruth as soon as she is certified fit to travel.”
In response, Phyna expressed heartfelt gratitude to her supporters, exclaiming, “THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT LEND THEIR VOICES, WE GOT A REPLY THIS MORNING, AND WE PRAY DEY KEEP UP TO IT… I AM A WOMAN I AM STRONG,” while also jokingly lamenting the influx of unwanted direct messages .
Meanwhile, social media critic and activist VeryDarkMan (VDM), who had previously supported Phyna and called out Dangote’s Group over Ruth’s plight, used the moment to clarify his stance amidst accusations of betrayal. He announced new “rules of engagement,” warning that future intervention sessions with him would be recorded — a direct result of what he described as Phyna’s lack of follow-through .
As fans breathe a collective sigh of relief and continue to pray for Ruth’s recovery, Phyna’s update brings renewed hope and underscores the power of public solidarity in compelling action from even the most prominent institutions.
