By Idris Olukoya Concerned Nation Builders Initiative, (CNI), a non-governmental organisation, has condemned the unjust killings of protesters and innocent Nigerians across the country. Mr Sultan Teslim, the Public Relations Officer of the organization, made the condemnation while speaking with Eko Hot Blog Correspondent Idris Olukoya in Epe, Lagos. He lamented and frowned at the … Read more
Tinubu refuted claims of being the owner Lekki toll-gate Former Lagos state governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has denied having a hand in the killing of EndSARS protesters in Lekki area of the state on Tuesday. There was killing of genocidal proportion at the Lekki toll-gate, the convergence point of EndSARS protesters on Tuesday evening. … Read more
Legal body asked Nigerian Army to fish out soldiers who perpetrated the atrocities The Nigerian Bar Association on Tuesday decried the killing of peaceful #EndSARS protesters by soldiers at Lekki tollgate in Lagos. The NBA President, Mr Olumide Akpata, stated in a statement asked the Nigerian Army to immediately identify the soldiers who carried out … Read more
October 21, 2020. Faces of #EndSARS protesters killed by soldiers at Lekki toll gate has emerged. Ekohotblog had reported earlier soldiers of the Nigerian Army opened fire on peaceful #EndSARS protesters camping at Lekki toll gate in Lagos. The attack on the #EndSARS protesters in its wake, left “several” protesters dead and others injured according … Read more
Says No Soldiers Were at the scene The Nigerian military has denied that its men opened fire on protesters at Lekki Toll Gate. There was killing of genocidal proportion at the Lekki toll-gate, the convergence point of EndSARS protesters on Tuesday evening. The incident followed a 24-hour curfew imposed by the governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday. … Read more
#EndSARS, petition asking the United Kingdom to sanction the members of the Nigerian government and police force for human rights abuses A petition asking the United Kingdom to sanction the members of the Nigerian government and police force for human rights abuses over the #EndSARS movement has been signed by 83,719 individuals. This was as … Read more
The United States has shut its embassy in Lagos over rising violence rocking the city. This was announced via The U.S. embassy official Twitter handle @USinNigeria on Tuesday evening. “Multiple demonstrations are ongoing across Nigeria – to include areas within the consular districts of Abuja and Lagos. “Although most demonstrations are peaceful, some have become … Read more
Sharp wail of sorrow and piercing grunt of pain pervaded the air at Lekki Toll Gate on Tuesday as military swoop in on EndSARS protesters who have used the toll gate as covergence point for the past two weeks. The soldiers opened fire at the unarmed protesters killing many and injuring others. Voices in a … Read more
The Ekiti state government on Tuesday imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state becoming the third state, after Edo and Lagos, to take such action. The state government announced the development in a statement by Biodun Oyebanji, the secretary to the state government. He said the #EndSARS protest, which started as a peaceful protest against … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says all school in Oyo State should tentatively be closed. The governor made the announcement in a statement on Tuesday, following widespread violence that has marred the ongoing #EndSARS protests. He said the order was effective Wednesday, October 21, 2020. States like Ekiti, Lagos, amongst others had also shut down … Read more
Some angry persons in Ibadan, Oyo state capital, on Tuesday set fire to Ojoo Police Station. According to an eye witness, trouble started after the police attempted to disperse a crowd of protesters. Suspected hoodlums in the crowd were said to have pelted them with stones after which the police reportedly opened fire. The angry … Read more
Some agitated Nigerian youths have revealed some of the reasons why they are so passionate about the ongoing nationwide protests which has rocked the country for close to two weeks now. There have been protests across the country demanding the end of the police unit which is notorious for human rights violations. Owing to the … Read more
#ENDSARS, Or End Protests, which way Nigeria This is our regular update on national protests against police brutality, a global touchpoint, in Nigeria. Amid protests against police brutality in Nigeria, the government has made some concessions. In a televised speech on 12 October, President Muhammadu Buhari said that the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) will be … Read more
The Senate has directed President Muhammadu Buhari to address the nation immediately on the current nationwide protests by youths against police brutality and bad governance. The upper legislative chamber issued the directive at plenary on Tuesday. The Senate also implored the police to protect the #EndSARS protesters to prevent hoodlums from hijacking their genuine agitation. … Read more
There was palpable pandemonium in around Kabusa-Apo mechanic village in Apo district of the federal capital territory (FCT) on Tuesday as fresh wave of violence broke out. Many people were reportedly injured in the melee The development is coming about a day after some hoodlums attacked protesters and businesses in the Kabusa vicinity. A number … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka and Zainab Olanrewaju The thoroughfare receives attention as protesters paralyse vehicular activities on Lekki link bridge Agitations for the total reconstruction of roads leading to Epe gets a new boost as Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to flag off the reconstruction of the Epe-Ibeju-Lekki highway. The flag off which is billed … Read more
October 20, 2020. Scores of youths on Tuesday morning poured out in some areas in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital and blocked the Ojoo end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in continuation of the #EndSARS protests rocking the country. Ekohotblog reports that the expressway was barricaded where those travelling to Oyo town and the northern part … Read more
October 20, 2020. Scores of youths numbering over thousands in the early hours of Tuesday converged on the Chicken Republic, along the Jos/Makurdi Road of Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State to peacefully protest #EndSARS. More details later…
October 20, 2020. Suspected hoodlums on Tuesday burnt down the Apapa Iganmu Police Station in Lagos State. The incident occurred around 09.45 am, according to an eyewitness. More to follow…
October 20, 2020. Soldiers and policemen were in the early hours of Tuesday deployed in some communities near the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja apparently to forestall further breakdown of law and order as the protests against the scrapped Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force continues. They were seen mounting checkpoints around Kuje, … Read more