October 27, 2020. The Governor Of Lagos State, Mr Sanwo-Olu has reportedly expanded the scope of the Panel of Enquiry and Restitution for Victims of SARS, Ekohotblog learnt. It was gathered that the committee, announced on October 15, that it will look into rights abuses by the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). On Tuesday, Mr … Read more
Lagosians are living in palpable fear as policemen, officials of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) have deserted Lagos roads and neighbourhoods. Pockets of military personnel are now sighted around areas where there are public assets like the International Airport, the state secretariat, multinationals, foreign embassies, among others. Lagos … Read more
October 20, 2020. The United Kingdom (UK), said there are following the probe of the activities of the outlawed Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS. The UK said it was working with stakeholders and told judicial panels set up by state governments to also look into incidents associated with End SARS protests. The excesses of the led … Read more
October 26, 2020. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr Hakeem Odumosu has reportedly warned law abiding citizens especially parents, community leaders and traders to reject all items suspected to have been looted or stolen by criminals who wreaked havoc during the #ENDSARS protests. Mr Hakeem Odumosu, reminded residents it was a criminal offence to … Read more
October 25, 2020. The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry for Restitution for Victims of SARS related abuses and the Lekki Tollgate Incident has urged victims of the October 20 shooting of End SARS protesters by the Army to come forward with their petitions. According to reports, the body made the call during its sitting … Read more
Lawyer Petitions Sanwo-Olu To Release CCTV Footage A lawyer, Mr Inibehe Effiong, has petitioned the Lagos State Government to release the CCTV footage of the Lekki shooting, Ekohotblog has learnt. It was recalled that on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, the Nigerian Army allegedly opened fire on unarmed protesters at Lekki toll gate, Lagos state. Reacting … Read more
October 26, 2020 The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Bola Tinubu, has dismissed claims that he relies on payments made at the Lekki toll gate. Tinubu clarification was contained in a statement on Sunday titled ‘The End SARS protests; fundamental lesson in democratic governance’. The former Lagos State Governor has been … Read more
October 26, 2020. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila has said the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu told him the State would need N1trillion for reconstruction after the destruction caused by hoodlums who hijacked the #EndSARS protests. Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, stated this while fielding questions from State House correspondents on … Read more
October 25, 2020. The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Mr Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has again denied the responsibility for the shooting of peaceful End SARS protesters on Tuesday, October 20. Uniformed men opened fire on scores of protesters at the Lekki toll gate, as they sat and sang the national anthem. According … Read more
October 25, 2020. Complete Details Of Southwest Governors Meeting With Sanwo-Olu over #EndSARS Violence has emerged. Ekohotblog reports that Southwest Governors on Sunday visited Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to commiserate with him over the mayhem that occurred in Lagos occasioned by #EndSARS protest. During the meeting, Southwest Governors said the regression into savagery leading to the … Read more
October 25, 2020. The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been accused of killing and maiming unarmed protesters at the Lekki toll gate using members of Operation MESA (known as OP MESA) in Lagos State. According to a civil society organization, the Lagos Democratic Coalition (LDC), contrary to the denial by Sanwo-Olu on … Read more
October 25, 2020. A cleric in the Fagba area of Lagos, Mr Solomon Ajao, has recounted the devastating loss a clash among youths in the community left on his family. Mr Solomon Ajao church and apartments within the premises were burnt down in the clash and his family displaced. Ekohotblog reports that some youths, claiming … Read more
Journalist Appeal To Gov. Sanwo-Olu To Investigate Ethnic Clash In Fagba. Ethnic groups clash in the Fagba area of Lagos state. Nigerian journalist Michael Abimboye, has appealed to the Governor of Lagos State, Sanwo-Olu , to visit and investigate the ongoing ethnic clash in Fagba area of Lagos State. Michael revealed on Twitter that there is an ongoing … Read more
October 25, 2020. The Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Advocacy Network, known as LEAD Network, has condemned the harassment and killings of protesters in Lagos and called on security operatives to swiftly move to de-escalate the tension it has created in the country. Ekohotblog reports that the group expressed dismay at the actions of the Nigerian military … Read more
October 25, 2020. Tinubu has seemingly blamed victims of Lekki shootings for their fate. Ekohotblog reports that Former Lagos State Governor, Mr Bola Ahmed Tinubu, queried why the End SARS protesters were at the toll gate at the time of the incident on October 20. He spoke on Saturday after a meeting with Governor Babajide … Read more
The uninformed or stranger might be forgiven for mistaking Lagos for the war torn middle-east country of Yemen at first sight. What started as a peaceful public agitation against police brutality and call for police reform two weeks ago morphed into an orgy of violence after hoodlums, who were suspected to be hired by politicians, … Read more
Following the exhaustion of all known conventional means to recover the stolen staff of office Ọba of Lagos, HRM Oba Riliwan Akiolu, the leader of traditionalists have resorted to the agelong spiritual method of dealing with those who desecrate the sacred traditional institution of the land of aquatic splendour. DON’T MISS: EX-NIGER DELTA MILITANT, TOMPOLO … Read more
Emerging details have it that the dreaded Lagos gang, Awawa Boys have started keying into the aftermath of #EndSars crisis to openly carry out their nefarious activities. The Gang with roots in Agege area of Lagos state is known for robbery and violent engagements. It was confirmed that members of the gang this afternoon – … Read more
Following the rumours that the National leader of the All Progressive Congress APC, Bola Tinubu had travelled out of the country in the wake of the Lekki toll gate attack, the former governor has come out to clear the air. Recall that earlier this week; the APC chieftain was alleged to have had knowledge about … Read more
October 24, 2020. The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday, denied eloping out of the country, amid the End SARS protest. He boasted that he still remained the Asiwaju and Jagaban of Lagos State, while dismissing insinuations that he alongside his family members left the country due … Read more