October 20, 2020. #ENDSARS protesters in Lagos have begun to reconvene for another day of demonstration despite violence in the commercial nerve of the nation. Ekohotblog gathered that protesters in Lekki and Ikeja areas have begun preparation for another day of demonstration. One of the protesters, told our correspondent: “Although I’ve been campaigning on Twitter, … Read more
#EndSars protesters have devised another means of expressing their misgivings against the Nigerian state. The protesters have revealed their plan to storm the National Assembly by 10am this morning (Tuesday). Read Also: #EndSARS: Meet Protesters’ Demand, Or We Attack, Militants Warn FG The protesters have planned to adopt a strict sit-in strategy where protesters will … Read more
PROTESTS – THE REMEDY FOR NATIONAL MALADIES IS MORE, NOT LESS, DEMOCRACY’ Bola Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has finally weighed in on the nationwide public agitations against police brutality. There have been protests against police brutality across the country. The protests have persisted for about two weeks. The protests, which … Read more
The Edo state government says it will do everything to make sure lives of residents are not endangered following the outbreak of violence during the EndSARS protests. Deputy governor of Edo, Philip Shaibu, gave the assurance on Monday. The #EndSARS protests which started peacefully across the country have become a free-for-all affair as thugs attack … Read more
The Nigerian Correctional Service on Monday said suspected protesters are responsible for today’s jailbreak in Benin. The service averred that the violence contradicted the message of #EndSARS as a nonviolent campaign. “The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Custodial Centres at Benin and Oko in Benin City were attacked this morning by suspected protesters under the #ENDSARS … Read more
Minister of information, Lai Mohammed, has asked political, religious, traditional and opinion leaders to stop inciting #EndSARS protesters. Mohammed gave the warning during a forum organised by NAN on Monday. The protests, which have lasted for 12 days, have received international endorsement and support. Although Mohammed Adamu, inspector-general of police, disbanded the special anti-robbery squad … Read more
October 19, 2020. Pastor Paul Enenche of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, on Monday, led a prayer walk for Nigeria. Pastor Paul Enenche, who is the Senior Pastor of Dunamis led the walk from the National Christian Ecumenical Centre, Central Area, Abuja by 8 am. The Dunamis pastor alongside his wife, Becky led thousands of Christians … Read more
By Idris Olukoya 19 October, 2020 Some youths in Epe Division, Lagos State had staged a protest for what they described as bad governance in Epe, in the early hours of today. The Youths blocked Epe/Ibeju-Lekki expressway, playing football and other games, amid EndSars protest. Some of them in a separate interviews with Eko Hot … Read more
October 19, 2020 #EndSARS protesters disgraced Tinubu in Oshodi area of Lagos State today. Ekohotblog reports that the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, Bola Tinubu, was disgraced by #EndSARS protesters in Oshodi area of Lagos. The video showing the moment Tinubu was disgraced is coming at a time Nigerian … Read more
Hundreds of young Nigerians in Kano on Monday joined the nationwide protests against police brutality. The protesters staged a peaceful march along major streets in the Sabon Gari area of the metropolis, storming France, Burma, Sarkin Yaki and Airport roads. Although the protests have been ongoing across the country in the last 11 days, this … Read more
Many passengers are stranded inside one of the halls at the airport. #EndSARS protesters have invaded Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The protesters in their hundreds are impeding movement in and out of the busiest airport in the country. Since the protest began 11 days ago, this is the first time that the protesters … Read more
The use of brute force by the police to quell the EndSARS protests and crackdown on demonstrations took an ugly turn on Monday. There was utter chaos in Abuja when police unleash mayhem on #EndSARS protesters. Many protesters sustained injuries when Policemen fired live bullets and teargas to disperse them at AYA junction in Abuja … Read more
A law to bar courts and election tribunals from voiding the election of a President-elect and governors-elect, because of blemishes in the educational qualifications of their running mates, is underway in the House of Representatives. The Bill to that effect, obtained on Monday, by VANGUARD, is entitled: “An Act to Alter the Provisions of the … Read more
There was pandemonium on Monday morning as Kano residents took to the streets to violently protest against the alleged killing of a 17-year-old boy Saifullahi. Saifullahi who was a resident of Kofar Mata quarters was said to have been arrested 2 days ago by the police, while he was sleeping at his family house. According … Read more
Governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sworn in members of the judicial panel of inquiry and restitution established to investigate cases of human rights abuses by operatives of the disbanded special anti-robbery squad (SARS). The panel, chaired by Doris Okuwobi, retired justice of the state high court, was sworn in at the State House, Marina, … Read more
October 19, 2020. #EndSARS protesters have barricaded the popular Ola-Iya Junction, Osogbo capital of Osun State on Monday agitating against police brutality. The agitation is coming barely 28 hours the #ENDSARS protest was hijacked by political thugs on Saturday. The Nation recalled that Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State and his deputy, Mr Benedict Alabi … Read more
A little boy identified as Damola who shared free snacks to #EndSARS protesters without collecting a dime is set to receive a scholarship. The young hawker who appears not to be attending school over inability to afford fees, visited the protest ground and gave out snacks he was hawking to some #EndSARS protesters, and did … Read more
#EndSARS protesters on Monday in Ekiti State have taken over all the major towns in Ado Ekiti, the state’s capital. All the strategic roads in Ado-Ekiti, Ikere other major towns were blocked by the angry youths, comprising students, Okada riders, commercial drivers, civil society bodies, and other unemployed individuals. Majorly affected in Ado-Ekiti, the state … Read more
There’s been widespread violence in some parts of the country as the EndSARS protests persist There was palpable apprehension in Lagos on Monday when hoodlums attacked operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos state police command. The attack occurred at Herbert Macaulay way, Yaba area of the state. There has been an … Read more
Soldiers Deployed To Abuja Over #ENDSARS Protests Ekohotblog, October 19, 2020 Soldiers have been deployed to the streets of Abuja to arrest the escalating #ENDSARS protests. The protests in Abuja have in some cases have got out of hand with suspected hoodlums attacking protesters as well as pro-SARS groups. The situation has often led to … Read more