By Solomon Babawale Eko Hot Blog reports that Gbenga Omotosho, the former Commissioner of Information, Lagos State, has stated that the investigation of the Amnesty International on the alleged killing of 103 persons linked to the ENDSARS protest was not objective. Omotoso stated this while speaking in an interview with Arise Television on Tuesday. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Amnesty International and some activists have challenged the Lagos State government to disclose the identities of the 103 #ENDSARS victims billed for mass burial. This online media platform, on Sunday reported that in a letter dated July 19 by the Lagos State Government Public Procurement Agency titled: Letter of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Kaduna Central lawmaker, Shehu Sani has lamented over the dire loss of lives that occurred during the EndSARS protest. This is coming as the Lagos State Government denied reports of conducting a mass burial for bodies recovered during the EndSARS massacre. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowere, has reacted to the denial by the Lagos State Government of the mass burial of a103 protesters who were ‘massacred’ during the October 20, 2020 #EndSARS protest. This online media platform earlier reported that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has debunked “deliberate misinterpretion and sensationalization reports” that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the mass burial of at least 103 protesters who were “massacred” by joint forces of the Nigerian Army and the police during the October 20, 2020 protest against police brutality tagged #EndSARS at the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that despite denying any killing on multiple occasions, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has allegedly approved the mass burial of at least 103 protesters who were ‘massacred’ by joint forces of the Nigerian Army and the police during the October 20, 2020 protest against police brutality tagged #EndSARS at the … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has dissociated himself from the alleged Lekki shooting during the #EndSARS protest. Brigadier-General Ahmed Ibrahim Taiwo had alleged that Sanwo-Olu requested military support on October 20, when the #EndSARS protests turned violent. During an interview on Arise Television, Governor Sanwo-Olu stated that he does not have authority over either the police or the Nigerian Army. … Read more
The #EndSARS protests rocked Lagos State and other states across the country in October 2020. Police made several arrests at the time. An online news platform recently reported that one of the protesters has been in prison since 2020. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has debunked an online story published by … Read more
By Bernard Joseph The #EndSARS movement, as it quickly came to be known in October 2020, garnered global attention and support as the world watched in horror at the reports of police brutality in Nigeria. Despite the promise of reform, the issue has continued to haunt the country like a ghost from the past. Many … Read more
A modern complex is set to shoot out of the rubble of ruins at the Lagos State High Court in Igbosere. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, performed the sod turning for the redevelopment of the oldest courthouse in the country, two years after the iconic colonial vestige was razed by … Read more
The Police on Thursday fired tear gas at the Lekki Tollgate in response to the ongoing memorial procession to mark the second anniversary of the shooting that claimed many lives. Eko Hot Blog recalls that exactly two years ago the entire nation was thrown into lamentation following shootings at the Lekki Tollgate allegedly carried out … Read more
Yahaya Bello Speaks On EndSARS Reveals Why Protesters Should Vote Tinubu EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello has said that youths who participated in the EndSARS protest would be doing the right thing if they vote the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the upcoming … Read more
A man has been remanded for allegedly setting BRT bus terminal on fire during the EndSARS protests EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court on Thursday remanded a 21- year -old man, Chinasa Michael, in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly setting fire to the Oyingbo BRT bus terminal during the #EndSARS protests. … Read more
Sanwo-olu has said the state has recovered from destruction that came during the EndSARS protest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State has recovered from the psychological trauma that followed the massive destruction of public assets during the EndSARS protest, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said. EDITOR’S PICK APC 2023: Bola Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole … Read more
Angry Nigerians Blast Lai Mohammed For Linking Peter Obi To EndSARS Protest Mohammed was said to have claimed that most of the young men and women that were at the forefront of the EndSARS Movement are those currently campaigning for Peter Obi EDITOR’S PICK: IGP Orders Investigation Into Portable’s Claim Of Forming Notorious Gangs Akeredolu … Read more
You’re Worst Of All Our Enemies, IPOB Replies Wike. The pro-Biafra group alleged that Governor Wike has a short memory, adding that his alleged recent statement that he (Wike) supports IPOB’s agitation against terrorists is a contradiction which indicates that he speaks from both sides of the mouth. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: INEC Reacts To APC’s … Read more
FG has uncovered how the opposition is planning another #ENDSARS protest. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alh. Lai Mohammed, who raised the alarm at a briefing in Abuja, asked the opposition not to promote anarchy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government on Monday uncovers how the opposition is scheming to sabotage the … Read more
The DSS said there were plans to use students and labour unions to organise a massive protest like #EndSARS It advised citizens to engage the government only based one existing rules EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) on Saturday said it was aware of a plot to incite violence in … Read more
#ENDSARS isn’t over yet as a police inspector and four others have been summoned for unlawful arrest, detention and disappearance of one Ebuka Aniegu. An Independent Investigation panel has ordered Inspector Paul Odey of Intelligence Response Team, Special Tactical Squad, Abuja, to appear before it to defend himself on allegations against him. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
RSNL has also disclosed that it would be reopening its Lekki store after a year of shut down… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the owners of Shoprite Supermarkets in Nigeria have closed the Franchise’s outlet in Maryland, Lagos State. Chairman of Retail Supermarket Nigeria Limited (RSNL), owners of Shoprite in Nigeria, Tayo Amusan, explained that … Read more