October 15, 2020. Not fewer than two persons were feared dead and many others injured on Wednesday as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) ran into a crowd of protesters at Alagbado area of Lagos, Ekohotblog learnt. Footage from a viral video posted online showed two bodies being carried away by some youths. According to reports, … Read more
October 14, 2020. End SARS protesters are now at the entrance of the National Assembly in Abuja, Ekohotblog learnt. Hundreds of them moved in a long convoy of vehicles, including some damaged at Berger. One of the protesters, identified as Mr Adebayo Raphael gave an update on Twitter. “SP U. A. Sambo just asked us … Read more
October 14, 2020. Nigeria Police have announced that members of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) will not be deployed to the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). The Force Headquarters confirmed this on Wednesday. Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, gave five ‘important facts’ about the new unit. The points are: No personnel of the … Read more
October 14,2020. A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the N8.1billion suit filed by Major General Abdulrauf Tijani (retired) against the Lagos State Government and six others over alleged unlawful seizure of his parcel of land, Ekohotblog learnt. In a judgment on Wednesday, Justice Inyang Ekwo, held that the suit was not only wrongly … Read more
October 14, 2020. One of the front-liners of the #ENDSARS protest, Aisha Yesufu has accused the Federal Government of hiring hoodlums to attack protesters in Abuja. Yesufu who took to her twitter page to raise the alarm alleged that the hoodlums were being supervised by men of the Nigerian police force. She further revealed that … Read more
October 14, 2020. Despite the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Sunday the #EndSARS protest continued in Abuja on Wednesday. The protesters used vehicles to block motorists at Berger roundabout in Abuja chanting ‘end police brutality’. This paralysed vehicular traffic in the area as impatient … Read more
October 14, 2020. Popular Nigerian Artist, music producer and CEO of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy, has reacted to the formation of a new unit to replace the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS. Ekohotblog had earlier reported that the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr Mohammed Adamu had announced the formation of the Special Weapons and … Read more
October 14, 2020. Five suspects have been reportedly arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly dispossessing unsuspecting members of the public of their valuables at the Ketu end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ekohotblog learnt. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, said in a statement on Tuesday that the suspects … Read more
October 13, 2020. Not fewer than five mobile policemen were feared dead in a fatal accident along the Oba Ile Road, Akure, the Ondo State capital on Tuesday. It was gathered the victims were in a Toyota Hilux and were heading towards the airport when the incident happened. An eyewitness said the accident occurred as … Read more
October 13, 2020. A video Of Pastor Shaving Hair Of Female Church Members in public has Surfaced Online. As seen in the viral video by Ekohotblog, the pastor said his act is biblical and he will ‘come hard’ on anyone who tries to talk ill about it. The viral video is of a Ghanaian ‘man … Read more
October 13, 2020. Popular Nigerian, comedian Mr Macaroni has reportedly alleged that some operatives, believed to be members of disbanded unit of Nigeria police, known as SARS, are still operating and harassing Nigerians despite the ban on their operation of SARS by the Federal government. In a tweet posted on his handle, Mr. Macaroni alleged … Read more
Police beat female protester, hoodlums attack police station Adelani Adepegba, Eniola Akinkuotu, Samson Folarin, Deji Lambo, Olaoluwa Joseph, Tunde Oyekola, Matthew Ochei, Bola Bamigbola, Wale Oyewale Despite the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, Nigerian youths on Monday resumed protests in different parts of the country. The protesters … Read more
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