his vocal criticism of Nigeria’s corrupt system and his calls for a complete overhaul of the country’s constitution and governance structures. He is the founder of Dele Farotimi & Co., a legal firm now known as DF Legal. Early Life and Education Dele was born on April 27, 1968, and is currently 56 years old. … Read more
Lagos State Police Commissioner Olanrewaju Ishola has declared that the #EndSARS memorial protest marking the fourth anniversary of the movement is illegal and will not proceed. Demonstrators gathered at the Lekki toll gate on Sunday to remember those who lost their lives during the shooting incident at the same location in October 2020. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Heavily armed security personnel have taken over the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos State in anticipation of the August 1 End Hunger Protest. The deployment aims to prevent any potential breakdown of law and order. Eko Hot Blog reports that the security presence includes men and officials from the police, civil defense, and road … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has explained the circumstances surrounding the dispersal of a crowd seemingly protesting the death of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known as MohBad, at the Lekki Toll Gate, Lagos. Sympathisers of the late singer had on Thursday night carried out a candle light procession honouring … Read more
By Tunde Odesola It is the saddest night of October 2020. Nobody spoke except the shovels in their hands, heaping sand on slain bodies, bones and blood in a shallow mass grave. Secretly, they buried a great number of unnamed, unfortunate citizens in the still of the night. One, two, three…20, 30, 40, 50, 60, … Read more
The Police on Thursday fired tear gas at the Lekki Tollgate in response to the ongoing memorial procession to mark the second anniversary of the shooting that claimed many lives. Eko Hot Blog recalls that exactly two years ago the entire nation was thrown into lamentation following shootings at the Lekki Tollgate allegedly carried out … Read more
Obidients Defy Court Order, Stage Rally At Lekki. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Supporters of the presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, have defied court directives against holding a rally at Lekki. On Saturday morning, October 1, the supporters known as the ‘Obidients’ were seen in mass as they marched at … Read more
An high Court has ruled against Peter Obi’s supporters occupying Lekki Toll-Gate Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the Labour Party(LP) and its supporters not to converge at the Lekki toll gate for their #Obidatti23 Forward Ever Rally billed to hold on October 1, 2022. EDITORS … Read more
Lauretta Onochie has released video evidence of how Nnamdi Kanu coordinated the EndSARS protest in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media, Lauretta Onochie has released video evidence against the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu of masterminding … Read more
Lagos State Government reacts to statements on not having the legal right to collect tolls on Lekki Toll Gate Onigbanjo noted that the misleading statements on the Lekki Toll Gate were based on the false premise that the Lagos State Government has no pending appeal against the judgment of the Federal High Court EDITOR’S PICK: … Read more
Woman activist, Khairat Ajiboye, has declared interest to Join the Lagos gubernatorial race, says she is the next governor in waiting Khairat Ajiboye said, her vision is to create a more sustainable social-political, economic, cultural and physical environment for all who reside in Lagos State EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Peter Obi Joins 2023 Presidential Race BREAKING: … Read more
Amnesty International also accused the government of attacking protesters, witnesses, and human rights agencies… EKO HOT BLOG reports that human rights group Amnesty International has dismissed claims by the Information and Culture Minister, Lai Mohammed, on the Lagos State panel report on Police brutality and the EndSARS protests, saying his stance is not surprising. The … Read more
The report of the panel of inquiry established by the Lagos State government to look into the events that took place at the Lekki Toll Gate in October 2020 has become of international interest following a leak of the memo which indicted security operatives EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Special Assistant to President Muhammadu … Read more
He described the claim as a ‘phantom’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Wednesday, claimed that there is no evidence to show that any protester was killed during the #EndSARS protests at the Lekki tollgate on October 20, 2020. He stated this during a press conference held in … Read more
No fewer than five protesters have been arrested in Lagos for commemorating the Lekki toll gate shooting on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 EKO HOT BLOG reports that former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has tasked the federal government to begin police and justice sector reforms across the nation. The former Kwara State governor described … Read more
Police operatives have fired tear gas at Lekki toll gate protesters over the #EndSARSMemorial protest in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that police operatives, on Wednesday, fired tear gas at the Lekki toll gate to disperse the protesters. This online news platform reports that the police’s action led to some of the protesters running helter-skelter. … Read more
Falz and Mr Macaroni are currently leading the #EndSARSMemorial Protest at the Lekki toll gate. EKOHOTBLOG reports that popular comedian, Mr Macaroni, and famous Nigerian singer, Falz, on Wednesday, led the car procession at the #EndSARSMemorial protest at Lekki tollgate in Lagos State. The popular entertainers showed up at the procession weaving Nigerian flags and shouting #ENDSARS. … Read more
The October 2020 protests against police brutality, extortion and profiling culminated in gunshots, when soldiers and police officers fired live rounds… EKO HOT BLOG reports that gun-wielding police officers have occupied the Lekki Toll Gate and other parts of the Lagos Island on the one-year anniversary of the Lekki shooting of October 20, 2020. At … Read more
Police operatives have been patrolling the streets in armoured tanks and other vehicles ahead of October 20, the day set for the #EndSARS Memorial protests EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has said it will only allow indoor and virtual events for the planned commemoration of the #EndSARS protests of last … Read more
Police operatives have commenced a show of force over #ENDSARS Memorial Protest in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has started a show of force ahead of the planned #EndSARS protest to commemorate the first anniversary of the 2020 demonstration by youths across the country. This online news platform had earlier reported that popular … Read more