October 20, 2020. The United Kingdom (UK), said there are following the probe of the activities of the outlawed Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS. The UK said it was working with stakeholders and told judicial panels set up by state governments to also look into incidents associated with End SARS protests. The excesses of the led … Read more
October 22, 2020. The Governor of Lagos Stat, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the 24-hour curfew imposed on the state to curtail the arson and widespread violence that has ravaged the state might be eased by Friday. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the easing of the curfew was necessary for Lagos residents to restock food supplies … Read more
October 22, 2020. The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Dr. Charles Ugomuoh has reportedly called on the Federal government to fully implement the five point demands of the End SARS protesters, Ekohotoblog learnt. While speaking in Abuja, the ex-Police boss, who is the Chairman, Board of Trustees of CUG Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, said the … Read more
October 21, 2020. The Leader and General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Enoch Adeboye has condemned the Tuesday night attack and killing of #ENDSARS protesters in Lekki. While condemning the attack in a statement on Wednesday, Adeboye who pleaded with the youths to avoid confrontations with men of the Nigerian Army … Read more
October 21, 2020 UK Government is set to Wade Into #EndSARS Crisis In Nigeria. Ekohotblog reports that following the petition by one Silas Ojo tabled to the United Kingdom government and parliament where he requested that they should sanction the Nigerian government and police force for human rights abuses over the #EndSARS movement. According to … Read more
October 21, 2020. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reportedly admitted that the Nigerian Army deployed troops to the Lekki tollgate area of the state on Tuesday night, Ekohotblog reports. Ekohotblog had earlier reported that the Nigerian Army Headquarters denied deploying soldiers to the Lekki toll gate despite video evidence showing uniformed soldiers shooting at the scene, … Read more
October 21, 2020 Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has broken silence on the #EndSARS protest which is currently ongoing across states in the country. Ekohotblog reports that the Enugu-based priest averred that the current state of the Nigerian youths is unbearable and intolerable. He also absolved the Buhari-led adminsitration of any blame by saying … Read more
October 20, 2020. Lagoon hospital located at Liverpool road Apapa has been set on fire, Ekohotblog reports. Lagoon hospital in Lagos state has been set ablaze by #EndSARS Protesters. Preliminary information gathered that the hospital was set ablaze for refusing to give first aid care to a protester who was hit by a gun bullet. … Read more
October 20, 2020 The Senate is currently holding an emergency closed session apparently to appraise the current #EndSARS protests rocking various parts of the country. No sooner had the senators resumed for the day’s plenary around 10:55am on Tuesday, than the President of the Senate, Mr Ahmad Lawan, called for an emergency session. Apart from … Read more
October 20, 2020 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has been advised to postpone bye-elections over #EndSARS Protests, Ekohotblog reports. Ekohotblog reports that the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on Tuesday advised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to consider postponement of Oct. 31 bye-elections by two weeks following the ongoing #EndSARS protests. The protests in … Read more
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
October 20, 2020 Popular Nigerian artist, Mr David Adeleke, well known as Davido, has said criminals are responsible for the attack on two Correctional Centres in Benin City, Edo State. Davido made the claim while absolving End SARS protesters from involvement in the attacks. The Afro beat pointed out that no amount of mischief would … Read more
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
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
October 19, 2020. #EndSARS protesters at Nyanya in Nasarawa State, have been beaten by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Ekohotblog learnt . This is coming four days after the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, warned against use of force. The IGP had said, “the fundamental right of freedom of expression, assembly, and movement … Read more
October 19, 2020 Suspected hoodlums on Monday broke into the Benin Prison popularly called White House and freed several inmates in one of the cells. The armed squad of prison officials engaged the suspected hoodlums in gun fire which resulted some persons sustaining injuries. Also destroyed was the High Court 4 which is beside the … Read more
October 19, 2020 The Lagos State Secretariat was in the early hours of Monday shut by #EndSARS protesters preventing workers from gaining access into the premises. The protesters stormed the secretariat in the early hours of Monday and shut the premises preventing workers from entering the premises. Read Also: Breaking; Drama As APC Denies Gov … Read more
October 17, 2020. Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano on Saturday visited the three offices of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The offices are in Ekwulobia, Neni and Awkuzu. Ekohotblog gathered that the governor during the visit granted bail unconditionally to three detainees illegally held by the defunct unit. While speaking during the exercise, … Read more
October 17, 2020. Thousands of #EndSARS protesters in Edo on Saturday converted the ever-busy Benin-Lagos Expressway into a kitchen, Ekohotblog learnt. According to reports, the protesters, in a relaxed mood, cooked and ate jollof rice under the pedestrian bridge in front of the main gate of the Federal Government-owned University of Benin (UNIBEN). The protesting … Read more
October 17, 2020. The Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria, (NYCN), Lagos State Chapter, Mr Lekan Biliamin-Oba, on Friday, condemned the attack on #EndSARS protesters by thugs, Ekohotblog has learnt. Mr Biliamin-Oba made this known during a press conference held in the Yaba area of the state. He described the actions of the thugs who, … Read more