October 13, 2020. All End SARS protesters detained in Lagos have been freed. They are Okara Nkem, Ayodeji Ayeni, Nduka Treasure, Adeola Adebayo, Adetifa Olanrewaju and Ademola Ojabodu. Their freedom was facilitated by House of Representatives Speaker, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Mr Feyikemi Abudu, Mr Moe Odele, among others. … Read more
October 13, 2020. A church wedding was disrupted in Lusaka, Zambia on Sunday morning, October 11, when a woman stormed the ceremony claiming to be a legitimate wife of the groom, Ekohoyblog learnt. According to reports, the groom identified as Mr Abraham Muyunda, who works for Zambia Revenue Authority, is said to be married to … Read more
October 12, 2020. Popular Nigerian artiste, Burna Boy, has explained the rationale behind his absence during the End SARS protests across the country. Burna Boy said he was dealing with a personal family issue at the beginning of the protests, adding that his mother had serious surgery last week. Ekohotblog recalls that Nigerians across the … Read more
October 12, 2020. Popular Nigerian Artist, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has denied being part of the Nigerians that participated in the protest, calling for the end of the Special Anti Robbery Squad, SARS, protest in Abuja. Davido, who was seen at the protest ground on Sunday in Abuja, made the denial during a … Read more
October 12, 2020 #ENDSARS protesters have blocked the entrance to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Ekohotblog learnt. According to reports, they blocked the Murtala Muhammed Access Plaza with placards. Some of the protesters marched from Computer Village via Along Bus Stop to the airport. They obstructed traffic and delayed vehicles from accessing the airport through … Read more
October 12, 2020. Nigeria Police has Gone On Rampage, Opens Fire On #End SARS Protesters In Surulere, Lagos State. Ekohotblog reports that there is unrest in Surulere area of Lagos State following the attack of #EndSARS Protesters by the men of the Nigerian police force. According to the video seen by Ekohotblog, yet to be … Read more
October 12, 2020. The Surulere Police Division is under attack by hoodlums. At least three officers have been shot in the attack. This is coming after a policeman reportedly shot an #EndSARS protester. More details shortly…
October 12, 2020. The Edo State House of Assembly Speaker, Mr Frank okiye has been Impeached. Ekohotblog reports that the Edo State House of Assembly Speaker was Impeached by the house members this morning. Mr Okiye’s impeachment followed a motion by the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Henry Okhurobo. The impeachment letter was signed … Read more
October 12, 2020. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, have urged youths protesting against police brutality and extortion in the country not to doubt the sincerity of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), in disbanding the Special Anti-Robbery Squad. Sanwo-Olu made the appeal after his arrival from Ondo … Read more
October 12, 2020. Hundreds of young anti-SARS protesters on Sunday stormed the Nigeria House in New York demanding transparency in the disbandment of the police unit, back home. According to reports, the protesters said operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad found wanting should be sacked and not redeployed. Among them are Stephen “Papi” Ojo, the … Read more
October 12, 2020. American singer, Tremaine Aldon Neverson, popularly known as ‘Trey Songz has taken a swipe at President Mohammadu Buhari over his alleged non-challant attitude towards the call for an end to police brutality in Nigeria. Ekohotblog recalls that there had been nationwide protest against the unlawful activities of the officials from the Special … Read more
October 12, 2020. The #EndSARS campaign that began in Nigeria and is now raging across the world has gained nearly 30 million tweets over the past 48 hours, a social media research firm has found. Ekohotblog reports that Afriques Connectées revealed Sunday night that more than 28 million tweets were dumped into the #EndSARS hashtag … Read more
October 12, 2020. Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), double wahala ex-housemate, Khafi Kareem, has reportedly made an offer to President Muhammadu Buhari. Khafi, a MET police officer, with over 10 years experience, offered to advise President Buhari on how to go about the reform of the Nigeria Police. The reality TV star replied the President, who … Read more
October 11, 2020. The first thing I am going to do with the money is for my mum,” those were the words of the winner of the fifth edition of the BBNaija reality TV show, Olamilekan Moshood Agbeleshe aka Laycon. Laycon said he will be spending some of his fortunes on his mum though he … Read more
October 11, 2020. The first runner up of the BBNaija Lockdown, Dorathy Bachor, has blamed designers and an increase in weight for the display of her bust during Saturday and Sunday nights in the house. Dorathy had blamed designers and free food for the display of her bust while in the house. Dorathy said, “If … Read more
October 11, 2020. FG and Organised Labour meet at 7 pm on Sunday to resume discussion on increase in electricity and petrol hikes. Ekohotblog reports that the Deputy Director, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Charles Akpan, announced the meeting in a text message on Sunday. “The Honorable Minister and Labour is meeting today by … Read more
October 11, 2020 Not fewer than four persons have been confirmed dead in a building collapse at Obalende area of Lagos State. Ekohotblog reports that the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), in its situation report, said eight others were injured The collapsed building is located at 62, Odo Street, Obalende, Lagos Island According to … Read more
October 11, 2020. A train collision in Thailand has reportedly left no less than 18 people killed, injuring 40 more people, Ekohotblog learnt. The collision happened on Sunday when a freight train collided with a bus conveying passengers to a religious event, officials reported. The collision occurred on Sunday morning, 50 kilometres away from the … Read more
October 11, 2020. Not fewer than two persons have died in multiple road accidents that occurred late on Saturday in Lagos State. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA announced this on Sunday morning. It said in a cross over operation while responding to a distress call on a road crash at Okokomaiko inward Iyana … Read more
October 11, 2020. Following the announcement by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Mohammed Adamu, of the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Nigerians congratulate themselves on the work done to ensure that the rogue unit was disbanded. Mr Mohammed Adamu, made this announcement after Nigerians took to the streets to voice their displeasure … Read more