The president added that the North-East and the South-South, which were the issues in 2015, were stabilising… President Muhammadu Buhari, during a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of The Netherlands, Mark Rutte, in New York, United States, has assured that Nigeria is dealing with terrorist elements troubling the country. The Special Adviser to the … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 203,991 Total cases discharged – 192,139 Total deaths recorded – 2,671 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 203,991 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated September 24, the NCDC reports 477 new cases with 3 COVID-related death. … Read more
The defendant was arraigned on a charge of murder A Chief Magistrates Court sitting in Yaba has remanded a dismissed police officer, Samuel Philips, in prison custody for allegedly killing Monsurat Ojuade. The ruling was issued hours after the Lagos police command sacked Phillips after an orderly room trial. Chief Magistrate Adeola Adedayo said that the 30-year-old … Read more
President Buhari thanked Nigeria’s partners and friends all over the world for their assistance since the outbreak of COVID-19… President Muhammadu Buhari had a long list of critical issues on Friday as he addressed world leaders at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA76). He took to the podium to address the … Read more
The communique indicated that total revenue distributable for the month included gross statutory revenue of ₦477.504 billion, VAT of ₦166.228 billion The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of ₦696.965 billion as federation allocation for the month of August. Oshundun Olajide, a Deputy Director of Information at the Office of Accountant General … Read more
October 31, 2020. United State president, Mr Donald Trump, has hailed the “courageous soldiers” who rescued an American hostage in Nigeria on Saturday. Mr Philip Walton, 27, was seized by armed bandits on Monday, October 26. Walton was moved to a location in northern Nigeria where he was held. Ekohotblog reports that the Pentagon has … Read more
October 31, 2020 Following the recent #ENDSARS protest that led to the attack on major assets believed to be owned by National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu, AllNews on Saturday visited various newsstands In Ojodu, Ogba axis of Lagos to find out the current political sentiments of Lagosians and to survey … Read more
October 30, 2020. The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry has made a visit to the Lekki Toll Gate, the scene of the protest where personnel of the Nigerian Army opened fire on peaceful #ENDSARS protesters. Ekohotblog reports that the visitation was done on Friday by the panel when its members resumed sitting. At the … Read more
October 29, 2020. Business owners at Dalemo Area of Lagos have lamented the loss of their valuable properties which were vandalized by hoodlums on Saturday. An eyewitness blamed the government for the chaos, looting and destruction across the state. Ekohotblog had reported how two opposing gangs fought over extortion of motorists in the early hours … Read more
October 26, 2020. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr Hakeem Odumosu has reportedly warned law abiding citizens especially parents, community leaders and traders to reject all items suspected to have been looted or stolen by criminals who wreaked havoc during the #ENDSARS protests. Mr Hakeem Odumosu, reminded residents it was a criminal offence to … Read more
October 25, 2020 Hundreds of hoodlums, on Sunday, invaded the Idu Industrial Layout in Abuja, raiding several warehouses. Ekohotblog reports that the thugs made away with bags of rice, cartons of tin tomatoes, cereals, milk, bales of Ankara materials, and other items. It was gathered that despite the presence of policemen, the defiant mob continued … Read more
October 24, 2020. The Forensic analysis of videos showing the killing of protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate area of Lagos by soldiers on Tuesday as authentic in spite the Nigerian Army’s classification of the reports as fake and the Defence Headquarters’ claim that the footages were doctored. A report published by the Digital Forensic … Read more
October 23, 2020 Popular Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde well known as Omo Sexy has reportedly asked that the family members of those who died during the Lekki tollgate incident speak up. Actress Omotola, in a post via her Twitter page urged people to stop with the sensationalization if there were no deaths. According to her, … 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. 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 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 17, 2020. #ENDSARS protesters have blocked the Abuja-Keffi road in continuation of the agitations against alleged harassment and molestation by operatives of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad(SARS). The development is making it difficult for commuters and motorists to go about their normal businesses. On Friday, they converged on the City Gate and shut down … Read more
October 17, 2020. The Lagos State Police Command has commenced the orderly room trial of four erring police officers who shot at peaceful protesters in Area C Police Command in the Surulere area of the state, Ekohotblog learnt. According to reports, the four cops are Inspector Bagou Michael, Inspector Ekpoudom Etop, Sergeant Nnamdi Majura, and … Read more
October 16, 2020 Over 30 suspects in the custody of disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Ikeja have fled in a jailbreak. The suspects, said to be armed robbery, kidnapping and murder suspects, including a man caught with three rifles, allegedly fled after tricking the Station Officer (SO) that there was an emergency inside the … Read more