The organizers of the #FearlessOctober1 protest have declared that neither the police, Department of State Services, nor the military will prevent them from proceeding with their planned demonstration. The group has also sent a letter to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, requesting security for the event, emphasizing that peaceful protest is a fundamental … Read more
The Take It Back Movement (TIB) has proposed holding a virtual meeting with the Lagos State Police Command, citing logistical challenges as the reason for opting against an in-person discussion. This proposal was made in a letter sent on Wednesday to Assistant Commissioner of Police, Jaiyeoba Joseph, from the group’s legal team, Inibehe Effiong Chambers. … Read more
Nollywood actor and human rights advocate Yomi Fabiyi has announced plans to lead a peaceful protest demanding justice for the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as MohBad. Fabiyi made the announcement on his Instagram page, stating that the protest would take place on Monday, September 30, 2024, at the Lagos State House of … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State have voiced opposing reactions to the outcomes of Saturday’s local government elections. The Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) announced on Sunday that the APC emerged victorious, winning all chairmanship and councillorship positions across the state’s 16 local government areas and … Read more
Early Sunday morning, tensions intensified as members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Dennis Idahosa, the running mate of gubernatorial candidate Monday Okpebholo, organized a protest demanding the removal of Governor Godwin Obaseki from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) premises. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to Rest in Lagos (PHOTOS) … Read more
The Committee on Consequential Adjustments in Salaries for civil servants convened on Friday to discuss the new minimum wage template and agreed to set the effective date for the ₦70,000 minimum wage at July 29, 2024. This decision was outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) released after the meeting, which was attended by representatives … Read more
Shamim Ahmed, a prominent student leader in Bangladesh, was brutally beaten to death at Jahangirnagar University in Dhaka, allegedly in retaliation for his involvement in attacks on protesters during the recent movement that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last month. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Ahmed, a key figure in the student wing of … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted bail to ten protesters accused of attempting to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, imposing a N10 million bail on each defendant. Justice Emeka Nwite ruled on their bail applications, requiring each of the accused to provide one surety, who must be a property owner residing in … Read more
Supporters of Delta-based cleric Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin staged a protest on Tuesday at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) office in Asaba, Delta State, opposing the agency’s recent statements about his spiritual products. The protesters, including bishops and other religious leaders, carried placards urging NAFDAC to stop what they described … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed regret over its decision to abstain from the #EndBadGovernance protest that took place in August. Benson Upah, the NLC’s Head of Information, accused the Bola Tinubu-led administration of silencing confrontation voices and suppressing dissent. During an interview on Arise TV on Tuesday, Upah accused … Read more
More than 100,000 people took to the streets across France on Saturday to protest the appointment of centre-right politician Michel Barnier as the new prime minister. His selection follows an inconclusive election in which the left-wing New Popular Front (NPF) secured the most seats, but their candidate for prime minister was rejected by President Emmanuel … 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
A Federal Court in Abuja has ordered the freezing of bank accounts belonging to thirty-two individuals and companies associated with the recent 10-day #EndBadGovernance Protest. This action, pending investigation and prosecution, was ordered by Justice Emeka Nwite, who also directed the banks to apprehend anyone transacting with these accounts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has secured court approval to detain 124 individuals arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protest for an extended period of 60 days as investigations continue. Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja issued this ruling in response to ex-parte motions filed by Ibrahim Mohammed, counsel for the Inspector-General of Police … Read more
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Anambra Branch, has instructed its members to cease clinical services in all private and public hospitals starting Thursday night. This decision was announced in a statement released in Awka by the branch chairman, Dr. Princeston Okam, and the secretary, Dr. Ifeanyi Obiaeli, following an emergency general meeting on Thursday. The … Read more
The Ekiti State Police Command has apprehended six individuals suspected of specializing in attacks on Point of Sale (POS) operators and traders, stealing their money. Commissioner of Police Mr. Adeniran Akinwale identified the suspects as Doyin Ajisafe, Joshua Olabanji, Femi Fasusi, Femi Adewale, Olayosi Adeolodi, and Ezekiel Babalola. Akinwale, represented by Police Public Relations Officer … Read more
Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), declared the 10-day #EndBadGovernance protest a success. He emphasized that the protest achieved its goals before, during, and after the demonstration, which was meticulously planned and executed. Speaking on Saturday during an X Space discussion titled “#EndBadGovernance in Nigeria Protest: What Next?,” EDITOR’S … Read more
A maelstrom of reactions has erupted in the wake of the recently concluded nationwide protest against the scourge of hardship and the malaise of bad governance in Nigeria, instigated by unnamed factions. The much-hyped #EndBadGovernance protest escalated into a nationwide demonstration, resulting in the loss of lives in several Northern States, including Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, … Read more
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has stepped down from office weeks before the new academic year begins at the prestigious Ivy League institution in New York City. Shafik’s resignation came at a critical time, just a year into her tenure, amid a growing controversy surrounding free speech and protests over the Gaza conflict, and the … Read more
Indian women have taken to the streets of West Bengal to protest the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College. The “Reclaim the Night” march, which culminated nearly a week of intense protests, was sparked by the brutal killing of the 31-year-old doctor, whose body was discovered in a … Read more