FG says Sowore’s tweet could incite unrest and violates several Nigerian laws. DSS gives X Corp. 24 hours to remove the post or face possible sanctions. Authorities claim the post threatens national security and public peace. The Federal Government has formally asked social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to take down a recent post by … Read more
Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi has regained freedom after meeting his bail conditions, and is on his way to his Lagos home. The development was disclosed by politician and activist, Omoyele Sowore. He was arrested earlier in the month for allegedly defaming Afe Babalola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and founder of Afe … Read more
Dele Farotimi was granted ₦30 million bail with strict conditions. Conditions include a bond, sureties, passport submission, and no media interviews. His arrest followed defamation charges linked to his published book. Controversial human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has been granted bail by an Ado Ekiti Magistrate Court under stringent conditions. The court approved the bail … Read more
Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has been granted bail by an Ekiti State Magistrate Court, in a defamation case filed by Afe Babalola. EKo Hot Blog reports that the 2023 African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, announced the development of his Facebook handle on Friday. EDITOR’S PICK FCT-IRS Reports 19.8% Revenue Growth in … Read more
There is a heavy police presence at the Lagos office of renowned legal luminary Afe Babalola, located in Magodo Estate, as Nigerians prepare to protest the detention of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi. Farotimi was recently arrested by the Nigerian Police on charges of defamation reportedly initiated by Afe Babalola. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope … Read more
Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has been granted bail by an Ekiti State Magistrate Court, in a defamation case filed by Afe Babalola. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos Over N5m Donation EFCC Alleges Nigerian Banks Are Channels for Money Laundering … Read more
Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has urged Nigerians to join a nationwide protest against the judiciary over the prosecution of Dele Farotimi. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that Faraotimi, a human rights activist was arrested by officers of the Ekiti State Police Command over allegations of defaming the character of … Read more
Officers from the Zone 2 Command in Lagos have arrested prominent human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, following a defamation petition filed by a complainant. The petition, which alleges that Farotimi made defamatory statements in a public forum, has led to his detention. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts … Read more
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has initiated a lawsuit against Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), demanding N100 million in compensation for freezing his accounts since 2019. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sowore claims the bank’s actions infringe on his fundamental right to property. His lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, filed the case at the … Read more
Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has revealed that the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has barred him from leaving the country, citing his inclusion on their watchlist. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sowore made this disclosure in a statement and video shared on his X account on Friday. He … Read more
Omoyele Sowore, a prominent leader of the #FearlessInOctober protest, has articulated the key demands of the protesters during a demonstration in Lagos on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters, Sowore called on the federal government to release all individuals detained during the recent #EndBadGovernance protests, as well as those from the #EndSARS protests in 2020. Sowore emphasized … Read more
The organisers of the proposed October 1 protest against hardship in the country have insisted they would proceed with the despite kicks by the Federal Government and warning by the Nigerian Police Force. Giving an update via his official X handle on Monday, a former presidential candidate and activist, who is one of the leaders … Read more
Passengers were left in panic on Monday when the windshield of an Air Peace Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft reportedly cracked upon landing at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the incident, which occurred as the plane touched down, caused concern among passengers and aviation staff. Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore was … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied involvement in the arrest of Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Sowore, who was detained on Sunday morning, revealed on his official X account that he had been held by the Nigerian Immigration Service, … Read more
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, was released shortly after being detained by immigration officials. EKO HOT BLOG earlier reported that Sowore was arrested on Sunday morning at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, upon his return to Nigeria. Sowore shared the details of … Read more
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the #RevolutionNow protest, upon his arrival at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sowore’s arrest is believed to be linked to the 10-day #EndBadGovernance protests, which took place nationwide in August. The demonstrations … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protests have issued a 17-point ultimatum to the Federal Government ahead of their planned nationwide demonstration on October 1, 2024. Their demands include the immediate release of all detained protesters, the unfreezing of their assets, and compensation for the distress they endured during peaceful demonstrations. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Nigerians have launched nationwide protests against hunger and economic hardship, led by prominent human rights lawyers and activists, under the banner “Days of Rage” from August 1 to 10. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerians have taken to the streets nationwide in massive protests against hunger and economic hardship under the administration of President Bola Ahmed … Read more
Nigerian youths plan nationwide protests from August 1-10, 2024, to highlight severe hardship and call for policy reversals, gaining momentum particularly in the North. Eko Hot Blog reports that Government officials are on edge and police are on high alert as Nigerian youths plan nationwide protests from August 1-10, 2024, to highlight the severe hardships … Read more
Concerned Igbo Citizens Council urges Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu and other detainees. Calls for extension of amnesty to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and other detainees, citing President Tinubu’s commitment to a free society. Urges investigation and compilation of list of victims of unlawful incarceration or violence related to self-determination agitations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more