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. Police have arrested alleged Bank Looter In Lagos. Ekohotblog reports that Lagos Police Command on Wednesday said it has arrested one of those who looted commercial banks at Lekki on Tuesday night. The police also revealed that an undisclosed amount of cash was recovered from him. More to follow…
October 21, 2020 Irate youths on Wednesday set ablaze the family home of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Omididun Street, throwing stones at the house. Sanwo-Olu had imposed a curfew on the state due to the #EndSARS protests. Soldiers were subsequently called in and eyewitnesses claimed seven persons, mostly youths, died in the attack. … Read more
October 21, 2020. American singer, Beyonce, has joined a host of international celebrities to lend her support in the ongoing #EndSARS protest in Nigeria. The Irreplaceable singer took to her verified Instagram account to announce to her 155 million followers that she ‘has been working on partnerships with youth organisations.’ The mother of three further … Read more
October 21, 2020. Faces of #EndSARS protesters killed by soldiers at Lekki toll gate has emerged. Ekohotblog had reported earlier soldiers of the Nigerian Army opened fire on peaceful #EndSARS protesters camping at Lekki toll gate in Lagos. The attack on the #EndSARS protesters in its wake, left “several” protesters dead and others injured according … Read more
October 20, 2020. The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has broken silence over Lekki shooting Ekohotblog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered an investigation into Tuesday evening’s shooting of #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Plaza area of the State. There were reports of massive shooting by security agents at protesters … 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. 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. Scores of youths numbering over thousands in the early hours of Tuesday converged on the Chicken Republic, along the Jos/Makurdi Road of Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State to peacefully protest #EndSARS. More details later…
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. The Lagos State Government has directed all pupils/students in public and private schools to stay at home following the tension generated by the #EndSARS protests. Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, who issued the directive, said the safety of the pupils/students, parents and all staff working in schools was paramount “at this … Read more
October 19, 2020. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to #EndSARS protesters demonstrating against police brutality and extrajudicial killings to leave the roads and embrace dialogue. This was contained in a statement titled, ‘Leave The Road And Let’s Dialogue, Sanwo-Olu Appeals To Protesters’, on Monday, by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile. The … Read more
October 19, 2020. #EndSARS protesters have barricaded the popular Ola-Iya Junction, Osogbo capital of Osun State on Monday agitating against police brutality. The agitation is coming barely 28 hours the #ENDSARS protest was hijacked by political thugs on Saturday. The Nation recalled that Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State and his deputy, Mr Benedict Alabi … 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 #EndSARS protesters have blocked the Kuje road leading to the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua expressway. The protesters also blocked the Airport road, preventing motorists from the right of way. Several people have been prevented from going to their place work. Commercial vehicles going to the city center could not go through. More details … Read more
October 18, 2020. The South West Governors have accused politicians of hijacking the #ENDSARS protests with a view to venting their frustrations on perceived opponents. The South West Governors, who condemned the attack on Osun Governor, Gboyega Isiaka Oyetola by #EndSARS protesters in Osogbo, described it as unwarranted, misdirected and repulsive. Chairman of the South … Read more