October 11, 2020. The Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won in 15 of the 18 local government results so far declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). From the results so far announced, Akeredolu is leading with a wide margin. Ekohotblog, reports that fifteen LGAs have … Read more
October 11, 2020. Nigerian actress, Lala Akindoju has reportedly taken a swipe at the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Mr Obafemi Hamzat, after he complained about End SARS protesters disrupting the free flow of traffic in the state. Ekohotblog had earlier reported that Nigerian celebrities, including Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz and pop star, Runtown … Read more
October 11, 2020. The leader of the Nigerian Union of Road Transport Workers, (NURTW), Lagos chapter, Mr Musiliu Akinsanya well known as MC Oluomo, recently hosted the winner of the BBNaija Season 5 winner, Mr Olamilekan Moshood Agbeleshe aka Laycon. Ekohotblog learnt that during his visit, MC Oluomo gifted Laycon a cash gift in the … Read more
October 11, 2020. The father of Jimoh Isiaka, the End SARS protester killed by the police, says he has accepted his fate. Mr Jimoh Isiaka father, wept uncontrollably on Saturday as mourners commiserated with him. He spoke in Yoruba as he lamented the death of his son. “I have accepted my fate, I had no … Read more
October 10, 2020. A truck, suspected to be gas-laden, has exploded along the Sapele-Benin Expressway in Delta. Ekohotblog gathered the incident occurred around 7pm at Ugbenu, Ethiope West council area. According to reports, no casualty has been recorded in the incident Circumstances surrounding the incident were still sketchy as of the time of filing this … Read more
October 10, 2020. Daughters of President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have thrown their weights to the growing #EndSARS campaign. Zahra Buhari-Indimi posted a clenched fist on her Instagram status with the #EndPoliceBrutality hashtag. Osinbajo’s daughter, Kiki Osinbajo, posted the same photo on Instagram with the caption: “Police Brutality Must End Now… #EndPoliceBrutality … Read more
October 10, 2020. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has won his polling unit with a wide margin. At his ward 5 Ijebu Owo unit, he polled 413 votes to defeat Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Eyitayo Jegede, who garnered 12. Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) candidate Hon Agboola Ajayi, scored zero vote. Here is the breakdown from his … Read more
October 10, 2020. Ondo Deputy Governor Agboola Ajayi has swept the polls at his unit located at Idumado Quarters, Kiribo, Ese-Odo Local Government. The governorship candidate election of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) scored 395 votes while the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor Rotimi Akeredolu got 13. His Peoples’ Democratic Party … Read more
October 10, 2020. Nigerian Artist, David Adeleke, popularly known by his stage name Davido, has reportedly announced that he would be leading a protest in Abuja tomorrow, Sunday, October 11th, against Police brutality. The music star, moments ago, made his intention of joining the #EndSARS protest known on Twitter. The fem crooner, who is presently … Read more
October 10, 2020. The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) says normal academic activities will resume on Oct. 12 (Monday) after six months of a break following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic which affected the economies and social life all over the world. A statement issued on Saturday by Mr. Ibrahim Sheme, Director, Media … Read more
October 10, 2020. Popular Nigerian Musician, Banky W has reportedly listed what he calls the ‘six-negotiables’ to the Nigerian government on the SARS incessant brutality and extortion of the youths in the country. According to a post he made via Twitter, he held that officers caught extorting or assaulting citizens should be duly investigated and … Read more
October 10, 2020 #ENDSARS protesters have besieged the Force Headquarters in Abuja. They insisted they won’t leave until Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu shows up to address them. A senior police officer, who came out of the building to address the crowd, was interrupted. They shouted down a senior police officer, who came out … Read more
October 10, 2020. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Eyitayo Jegede has won his polling unit. He polled 220 votes to defeat Akeredolu of the APC who scored 60 and Agboola who polled seven votes. Mr Jegede votes at Unit 009, Ward 2, Akure LG located inside Sacred Heart Primary School, Cathedral area of Akure. At … Read more
October 10, 2020. The Government of Lagos State says it has noted the protests against the reported highhandedness of the men of the Special Anti- Robbery Squad, (SARS). Ekohotblog reports that according to the ‘Centre of Excellence’, “we know how painful it is to be victims of police brutality”. In a statement on Friday evening … Read more
October 10, 2020. Popular Nigerian Artist, music producer, and Mavin Records CEO, Don Jazzy has reportedly given his reasons for not joining other celebrities in protesting brutality and extortion by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The protests on the streets and social media, have been going on nationwide for over 72 hours. Notable names … Read more
October 09, 2020. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said his government would take stiffer measures against operators of gas plants and/or any combustible items in the State to avoid future recurrence of disaster like the Baruwa gas explosion which occurred on Thursday. The State Governor revealed this in a press statement signed by … Read more
October 09, 2020. Leader of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Pastor Adewale Giwa, has described President Muhammadu Buhari as weak and incapacitated. Pastor Giwa, in a statement said that one of the dangers of a “weak president” is Impunity of SARS. There have been nationwide protests over the activities of SARS in the … Read more
October 09, 2020. #EndSARS protesters have blocked the Alausa Secretariat expressway which serves as a major route for commuters. Hundreds of commuters were left stranded on the ever-busy highway. The youths barricaded the highway, chanting solidarity songs, which crippled vehicular and human movements, causing gridlocks on the highway. The protesters, who carried placards with various … Read more
October 09, 2020. Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season 4 first runner up, identified as Mr Mike Edwards has revealed his intention to lead the #EndSars protest in the United Kingdom where he currently resides. This decision was taken amidst the ongoing protest against the brutality and extra-judicial killings by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad … Read more
October 09, 2020. Protesters for an end to police brutality and extra-judicial killings have taken the protest to the palace of the Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The protesters bearing placards with various inscriptions assembled on Thursday at the main entrance to the palace of the monarch demanding total disbandment of police … Read more