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. 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
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. 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. 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 House of Assembly on Friday threw its weight behind the #EndSARS protest demanding proscription of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad and introduction of a new and well-structured security outfit. The House also called on Lagos Commissioner of Police, Mr Hakeem Odumosu, to provide protection for the protesters while they express their … Read more
October 09, 2020. There was violence in Osun and Abuja on Friday as youths protest against police brutality and extortion. Ekohotblog gathered that in a bid to disperse the protesters, policemen shot indiscriminately. In Osogbo, the protest caused gridlock at the Ola-Iya junction. It was learnt that the protesters pelted stones at the security operatives … Read more
October 09, 2020. Students of the Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro are protesting against the N5, 000 COVID-19 fee imposed by the management. Ekohotblog learnt the protest, which started about 7am, saw several students at the institution’s gate and blocking the main entrance of the school. The polytechnic had imposed a N5, 000 COVID-19 levy on … Read more
October 09, 2020 Speaker, Mr Mudashiru Obasa has broken silence on alleged detention by EFCC, Ekohotblog has learnt. Ekohotblog reports that the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa has returned home from the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, saying he was never detained. Recall that … Read more
October 08, 2020 Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has reportedly directed the temporary freezing of three accounts belonging to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa. According to reports, the order was pursuant to a motion ex parte filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission which is investigating … Read more
October 08, 2020. Popular Nollywood actress, Charity Eke, popularly known as Chacha Eke, has denied reports that her marriage to Austin Faani crashed because of domestic violence. The Nollywood star had in a viral video over the weekend announced that her marriage to her husband had ended. Although, she did not give details of what … Read more
October 08, 2020. Residents of Igbo-Olomu in Ikorodu area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria are on the run following a brutal clash between Hausa and Yoruba dwellers in the area. Ekohotblog obtained that the clash started on Thursday morning and as is currently ongoing. According to reports, there was pandemonium in the area as traders, residents … Read more
October 08, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has insisted that members of the Association of Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will get salaries. He stated this on Thursday in his annual speech to the joint session of the two Chambers of the National Assembly which is currently ongoing. Read Also: Breaking: FG Reveals When ASUU Will … Read more