Music, Human Rights Activism and Politics: The Story of Onyeka Onwenu
02 Aug
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Music, Human Rights Activism and Politics: The Story of Onyeka Onwenu

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Politics tamfitronics Popularly dubbed as the “Elegant Stallion” by the Nigerian press, Onyeka Onwenu always showcased the temperament to not only thrive but also make major contributions to the development of industries within which she took an interest in.Onyeka Onwenu’s life is a worthy novel, transitioning multiple careers in music, acting, human rights activism, social activism, journalism, and politics. Onwenu, who hailed from Arondizuogu, a small town in Ideato North, Imo State, was a proud human activist with an impressive profile to show for it.One of Onwenu’s greatest social activism feats was in 1984 after she released a scathing documentary for BBC/NTA, Nigeria: A Squandering of Riches. This documentary drew attention to and changed the course of Nigerians’ view on corruption and the environmental degradation of the oil-rich regions forever.While Onyeka was an accomplished singer...
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BREAKING: Heavy Security Presence at Lekki Tollgate as Nigerians Get Set for Hunger Protest [PHOTOS]
01 Aug
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BREAKING: Heavy Security Presence at Lekki Tollgate as Nigerians Get Set for Hunger Protest [PHOTOS]

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Politics tamfitronics A massive deployment of police officers has been witnessed at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos, as Nigerians prepare to take to the streets to protest against bad governance and the country’s dire economic situation.The protesters, who are expected to converge on the tollgate, are demanding action from the government to address the challenges facing the country. Recall that in a statement released on Wednesday, the Lagos State Police Command assured residents of its commitment to maintaining peace and order in the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, had stated that the police would not allow any individual or group to infringe on the fundamental human rights of others, including the right to freedom of movement and dignity.According to the statement, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade, has put in...
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JUST IN: Protesters Storm Pleasure Park, Port Harcourt for Hunger Protest [VIDEO]
01 Aug
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JUST IN: Protesters Storm Pleasure Park, Port Harcourt for Hunger Protest [VIDEO]

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Politics tamfitronics Home/News/JUST IN: Protesters Storm Pleasure Park, Port Harcourt for Hunger Protest Protesters have begun to assemble in front of the popular Port Harcourt Pleasure Park in Rivers State for the hunger protest, which begins today. The protesters are seen waving the Nigerian flag and holding banners they brought along with them.https://x.com/channelstv/status/1818900244098089372?t=mY7KRllacc3CK3_YBC5_fg&s=19More to follow…Related Articles
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Hardship: Nigerians should ask Governors what they’re doing with improved revenues –Gov Sule
01 Aug
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Hardship: Nigerians should ask Governors what they’re doing with improved revenues –Gov Sule

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Politics tamfitronics Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has said that Nigerians should hold state governors to account over the improved allocation from the federation account.Sule stated this while answering questions in relation to the planned nationwide protest during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today.He said that people were suffering, urging them to ask their state governors what they were doing with the improved revenues from the federal government.Sule said, “Most of the time people are looking at some of the hard economic decisions the president has taken. That is his own style. Two decisions taken are bringing these economic reforms.Niger Deltans have no cause to protest against Tinubu – MinisterJustice Ajumogobia’s daughter found dead outside Lagos apartment“One, is the subsidy removal and the second is the floating of the forex. These are the...
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