Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has expressed disappointment in the current administration over the massacre of Nigerian youths at Lekki Tollgate, Lagos State on October 20, 2020. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Reno expressed himself following the reports by the Panel of Investigation set up by the Lagos State Government to unravel the Lekki Toll Gate … Read more
The US has written to the FG and Lagos Govt over EndSARS panel report. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States government has written to the Federal Government and the Lagos Government over the conclusion of work by the Lagos State Panel for victims of SARS related abuses and other matters. Recall that the … Read more
The panel said at least 48 protesters were either shot dead, injured with bullet wounds or assaulted by soldiers EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian disc jockey, Catherine Udeh, popularly known as DJ Switch, has reacted to the report published by the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Restitution for Victims of SARS Related Abuses … Read more
The Federal Government had vehemently denied that unarmed protesters were killed at the toll gate on October 20 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Restitution for victims of SARS-related abuses and other matters has concluded that the Nigerian Army shot and killed unarmed protesters at the Lekki Toll … Read more
EndSARS Protester Allegedly Defrauds ‘Lover’ of N800k While in Prison The woman has been crediting the lawyer’s account so as to release her lover from the facility EKO HOT BLOG reports that Francis Adekunle, an EndSARS protester has allegedly swindled a 32-year-old woman of the sum of N800,000 while he was detained at the Ibara … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu has reacted to #ENDSARS hijacking allegations by FG. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lawyer of the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has described the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami’s recent statement about his client as “falsehood”. It would be recalled that Malami had in Abuja on … Read more
FG has revealed how Nnamdi Kanu hijacked #EndSARS Protests and killed security agents. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has said that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, took advantage of the #EndSARS protests in 2020 to create mayhem leading to the death of several security agents in the country. The Attorney-General … Read more
…Sanwo-Olu assured that the recommendations of the panel would not be covered up. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has pledged to publish and implement the report of the #EndSARS-inspired judicial panel which investigated allegations of human rights abuses against the police. The state witnessed a wave of arsonist attacks following the … Read more
Only the man caught at the toll gate with dangerous weapons, including a machete, will be prosecuted EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday ordered the police to release all #EndSARS protesters arrested in the state. The commemoration of the October 20 Lekki toll gate shooting by the military … Read more
He described the claim as a ‘phantom’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Wednesday, claimed that there is no evidence to show that any protester was killed during the #EndSARS protests at the Lekki tollgate on October 20, 2020. He stated this during a press conference held in … Read more
Amnesty International says victims of police brutality yet to get justice one year after #EndSARS protest Amnesty International had documented incidents at Lekki Toll Gate Lagos and other parts of Nigeria Ekohotblog reports that Amnesty International (AI) reports that one year after the #EndSARS protests, no security operative has been brought to account for the … Read more
No fewer than five protesters have been arrested in Lagos for commemorating the Lekki toll gate shooting on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 EKO HOT BLOG reports that former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has tasked the federal government to begin police and justice sector reforms across the nation. The former Kwara State governor described … Read more
Police operatives have fired tear gas at Lekki toll gate protesters over the #EndSARSMemorial protest in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that police operatives, on Wednesday, fired tear gas at the Lekki toll gate to disperse the protesters. This online news platform reports that the police’s action led to some of the protesters running helter-skelter. … Read more
Falz and Mr Macaroni are currently leading the #EndSARSMemorial Protest at the Lekki toll gate. EKOHOTBLOG reports that popular comedian, Mr Macaroni, and famous Nigerian singer, Falz, on Wednesday, led the car procession at the #EndSARSMemorial protest at Lekki tollgate in Lagos State. The popular entertainers showed up at the procession weaving Nigerian flags and shouting #ENDSARS. … Read more
A popular Nigerian journalist has arrested at Lekki Tollgate during #EndSARS Memorial Protest in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a journalist of Legit.ng has been arrested by security operatives at the Lekki toll gate on Wednesday. The journalist’s phone, EKOHOTBLOG reports, was taken from him as he was confined to a vehicle belonging to security operatives. Recall that … Read more
The October 2020 protests against police brutality, extortion and profiling culminated in gunshots, when soldiers and police officers fired live rounds… EKO HOT BLOG reports that gun-wielding police officers have occupied the Lekki Toll Gate and other parts of the Lagos Island on the one-year anniversary of the Lekki shooting of October 20, 2020. At … Read more
Police operatives have been patrolling the streets in armoured tanks and other vehicles ahead of October 20, the day set for the #EndSARS Memorial protests EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has said it will only allow indoor and virtual events for the planned commemoration of the #EndSARS protests of last … Read more
He also assured those that will participate of their safety, saying there are free vehicles on ground EKO HOT BLOG reports that famed Nigerian rapper, Falz, has called on Nigerians to take part in the #EndSARS Memorial car procession. He said the procession would hold in honour of those killed at the tollgate exactly one … Read more
The Kwara state command of the Nigerian Police Force has warned against planned ENDSARS memorial The command reiterates that it won’t tolerate a breakdown of law and order Ekohotblog reports that the Kwara state command of the Nigerian Police Force has warned against the planned memorial of the ENDSARS protest. The police command warned organizers … Read more
Police operatives have commenced a show of force over #ENDSARS Memorial Protest in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has started a show of force ahead of the planned #EndSARS protest to commemorate the first anniversary of the 2020 demonstration by youths across the country. This online news platform had earlier reported that popular … Read more