A Mobile Court in Kano remanded 632 protesters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Mobile Court in Kano State presided over by three senior judicial officers, on Tuesday ordered the remand of 632 protesters for alleged vandalism of public and government properties during the #Endbadgovernance nationwide protest. The senior judicial officers are Magistrate Ibrahim Mansur-Yola, … Read more
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State Governor addressed citizens and appealed to protesters to embrace peace. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has appealed to the protesters of the #Endbadgoverance in the State to end the exercise as credible sources have revealed the invitation of hoodlums from neighbouring States to disrupt … Read more
The Government of Katsina State relaxed curfew in Dutsinma Local Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Katsina Government has relaxed the 24-hour curfew in Dutsinma Local Government Area of the state. EDITOR’S PICK: PM Starmer Supports Police to Keep Streets Safe from Extremist Leave Lebanon on Any Available Ticket, U.S. Urges Citizens Ukraine Destroys … Read more
Police arrested 14 suspected for violating curfew in Plateau in the wake of the ongoing #Endbadgovernance EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Plateau State Police Command has arrested no fewer than14 suspected violators of the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed in Jos and environs. EDITOR’S PICK: PM Starmer Supports Police to Keep Streets Safe from Extremist … Read more
Rivers state protesting youths stormed Eleme/Onne section of East-west Road EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ongoing nationwide protest, on Monday, spread to the Eleme/Onne section of the East/West Road of Rivers as a large crowd of protesters stormed the popular section connecting the Port Harcourt refineries. It was gathered that the Akpajo axis of … Read more
The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, condemned protesters’ attack on the state secretariat of the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that State APC Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris said this in a statement issued in Gusau on Monday. EDITOR’S PICK: PM Starmer Supports Police to Keep Streets Safe from Extremist Leave Lebanon on … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Executive Chairman of Imota LCDA, Prince Wasiu Kunle Agoro, has praised the residents for their peaceful conduct during the recent nationwide protests. In his statement, Prince Agoro highlighted the commendable behavior of the community, which has helped maintain a tranquil environment amidst the nationwide unrest. EDITOR’S PICK ‘We Couldn’t Make … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Imota Local Branch, spearheaded by Comrade Adebogun Oriyomi, has stepped up its peacebuilding initiatives on the second day of the national protest. The branch’s strategy included engaging with critical state government facilities, such as the Lagos State Rice Mill and Fire Station, to ensure the … Read more
The Kano State Government has taken decisive action to address the recent protests that resulted in senseless killings and looting of public buildings. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Malam Sunusi Bature made the announcement on Monday at Government House in Kano. Bature said a commission of inquiry has been established … Read more
The Kaduna State Government on Monday imposed a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria Metropolitan Cities. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the Overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, made the announcement in a statement issued in Kaduna on Monday. EDITOR’S PICK: PM Starmer Supports Police to Keep Streets Safe from Extremist … Read more
As the #Endbadgovernance protest hits Day 5, Federal Government offices remain deserted with little or no one in sight. EKO HOT BLOG reports that government offices at the Federal Secretariat Complex in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Monday remained deserted, with only a few staff members reporting for duty. However, the nation’s capital witnessed … Read more
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has urged the #Endbadgovernance protesters to sheath their swords and embrace dialogue. EKO HOT BLOG reports that NRCA Director-General/Chief Executive, Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, made the appeal in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, following a national address by President Bola Tinubu and condemned the unfortunate looting that had characterised … Read more
Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has called on security agents to exercise caution in the handling of the ongoing protests, to avoid fatalities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Soyinka made the call in a statement on Sunday while reacting to President Bola Tinubu’s address to the nation, particularly cautioning against unprofessional conduct that could hurt … Read more
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun state, Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged the organisers of the ongoing nationwide protest to accept President Bola Tinubu’s plea and end the protest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Oyintiloye, who stated this while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo, said that wanton destruction of … Read more
On the fourth day of the ongoing EndBadGovernance protest in Jos, Plateau State, the demonstration took a unique turn on Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the protesters held a live Sunday service at the Old Airport Junction, using the occasion to pray for divine intervention in Nigeria’s economic crisis. Prophet Isa El-Buba, who has … Read more
The Jigawa government has relaxed the curfew in eight local government areas imposed in response to the disturbances during the nationwide protest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the government also lifted the curfew in 19 other local government areas after a review of the security situation in the state. EDITOR’S PICK Putin Pledges Aid to … Read more
President Bola Tinubu asked Nigerian youths to suspend protests and embrace dialogue. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President made the appeal in a national broadcast on Sunday on the ongoing nationwide protest. EDITOR’S PICK Putin Pledges Aid to North Korea Following Severe Flooding Fear Grips Nigerians as Protesters Wave Russian Flags During Protest in … Read more
President Bola Tinubu reiterated his commitment to citizens’ concerns. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu says his government is committed to listening to and addressing the concerns of citizens of the country. The president gave the assurance in a national broadcast on Sunday on the ongoing nationwide protest. EDITOR’S PICK Putin Pledges Aid … Read more
Police arrested 212 suspects in Jigawa in the ongoing protest against bad governance in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Jigawa State Police Command has arrested 212 suspects in connection with looting, destruction, and vandalism of properties in the state in the ongoing nationwide protest. EDITOR’S PICKS VIDEO: Angry Lagos Residents Vandalise MTN Office … Read more
Afrobeats singer Oxlade has stepped up to support a woman who gained national attention during the #EndBadGovernance protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the woman carried an empty pot to symbolise her struggle with hunger. Taking to X, Oxlade posted a photo of the woman and announced his intention to provide her with N500,000 in … Read more