October 22, 2020. Leader of the Indigenous Andy secessionist People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has debunked claims that he instructed his followers to destroy properties belonging to the people of Yoruba on Wednesday. The IPOB leader said that enemies twisted his statement to suit their purposes. Nnamdi Kanu, therefore, called on the entire … Read more
October 22, 2020. Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has lifted the curfew imposed on the state. Ekohotblog reports that the Governor said the move is to contain the activities of hoodlums who have hijacked the peaceful protests in a bid to end police brutality tagged While briefing the youths in Benin on Thursday afternoon … Read more
October 22, 2020. The United States has condemned the use of force against End SARS protesters. The Secretary of the State, Mr Mike Pompeo gave the position of the US government on Thursday. Troops of the Nigerian Army opened fire on demonstrators at the Lekki toll gate Tuesday night. The vicious attack led to deaths … Read more
October 22, 2020 Two civil rights movements under the aegis of Women Arise and Centre for Change, on Wednesday, lent its voice to the killing of #EndSARS protesters by security operatives in Lagos but warned that Nigeria may return to its pariah status in the comity of nations witnessed during the regime of late General … Read more
October 21, 2020. American singer, Beyonce, has joined a host of international celebrities to lend her support in the ongoing #EndSARS protest in Nigeria. The Irreplaceable singer took to her verified Instagram account to announce to her 155 million followers that she ‘has been working on partnerships with youth organisations.’ The mother of three further … Read more
October 20, 2020. The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has broken silence over Lekki shooting Ekohotblog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered an investigation into Tuesday evening’s shooting of #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Plaza area of the State. There were reports of massive shooting by security agents at protesters … Read more
October 20, 2020. Lagoon hospital located at Liverpool road Apapa has been set on fire, Ekohotblog reports. Lagoon hospital in Lagos state has been set ablaze by #EndSARS Protesters. Preliminary information gathered that the hospital was set ablaze for refusing to give first aid care to a protester who was hit by a gun bullet. … Read more
October 20, 2020 The Senate is currently holding an emergency closed session apparently to appraise the current #EndSARS protests rocking various parts of the country. No sooner had the senators resumed for the day’s plenary around 10:55am on Tuesday, than the President of the Senate, Mr Ahmad Lawan, called for an emergency session. Apart from … Read more
October 20, 2020. Scores of youths on Tuesday morning poured out in some areas in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital and blocked the Ojoo end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in continuation of the #EndSARS protests rocking the country. Ekohotblog reports that the expressway was barricaded where those travelling to Oyo town and the northern part … Read more
October 20, 2020. Scores of youths numbering over thousands in the early hours of Tuesday converged on the Chicken Republic, along the Jos/Makurdi Road of Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State to peacefully protest #EndSARS. More details later…
October 20, 2020. #ENDSARS protesters in Lagos have begun to reconvene for another day of demonstration despite violence in the commercial nerve of the nation. Ekohotblog gathered that protesters in Lekki and Ikeja areas have begun preparation for another day of demonstration. One of the protesters, told our correspondent: “Although I’ve been campaigning on Twitter, … Read more
October 19, 2020. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to #EndSARS protesters demonstrating against police brutality and extrajudicial killings to leave the roads and embrace dialogue. This was contained in a statement titled, ‘Leave The Road And Let’s Dialogue, Sanwo-Olu Appeals To Protesters’, on Monday, by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile. The … Read more
October 19, 2020. The Adekunle section of Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State has been blocked by youths protesting against police brutality and bad governance in Nigeria. It was gathered that the protesters only allowed vehicles on emergency services access to the bridge. It was also learnt that the protesters had earlier marched to Panti … Read more
October 19, 2020. One person was feared dead as hoodlums wreaked havoc in the Ogolonto Roundabout area of Ikorodu, Lagos on Sunday, Ekohotblog has learnt. According to reports, the violence followed a clash between Ogolonto and Idiroko youths. The youths, wielding cutlasses, knives and broken bottles, smashed vehicles, robbed passers-by and blocked the Ikorodu Expressway … Read more
October 18, 2020. The Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Sam Adeyemi on Saturday called on Nigerian youths to be comfortable as the End SARS protest continues across the country. Pastor Sam Adeyemi, urged all Nigerian youths to stay focused on using their voices and to listen to one another with humility. The cleric man stressed … Read more
October 18, 2020. Rt. Rev. Dr. Humphrey Olumakaiye, the Diocesan & Missioner of the Anglican Communion, Lagos Diocese has reportedly charged the federal government that sincerity of purpose should guide them to follow through on their proposals to consult stakeholders and enact the much needed reforms of the entire Police Force. Dr. Humphrey Olumakaiye, revealed this … Read more
October 17, 2020. The Authorities of Christ Apostolic Church, (CAC) Worldwide, have appointed Pastor Samuel Olusegun Oladele as the President designate of the Church, Ekohotblog learnt. Pastor Emmanuel Olatoro Odejobi was also appointed as General Superintendent designate. According to reports, appointments take effect from January 1, 2021. This was stated in a statement issued by the … Read more
October 17, 2020. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has commiserated with the Lagos State Government and victims of the tanker explosion which occurred on the Otedola Bridge in the early hours of Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. The Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mr Malam Mele Kyari, in a statement signed and issued by the … Read more
October 17, 2020. The Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria, (NYCN), Lagos State Chapter, Mr Lekan Biliamin-Oba, on Friday, condemned the attack on #EndSARS protesters by thugs, Ekohotblog has learnt. Mr Biliamin-Oba made this known during a press conference held in the Yaba area of the state. He described the actions of the thugs who, … Read more
October 17, 2020. The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, has revealed the reason for the ongoing protest by Nigerian youths. Dr. Paul Enenche, attributed the ongoing protest by Nigerian youths to the loud impunity, nepotism, tribalism, oppression and subjugation across Nigeria. For over a week, Nigerian youths have been protesting … Read more