TRIBUTE: Onyeka Onwenu:A renowned Nigerian Musician Who jettisoned Journalism For Music, Politics
10 Aug
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TRIBUTE: Onyeka Onwenu:A renowned Nigerian Musician Who jettisoned Journalism For Music, Politics

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Politics tamfitronics Late music icon, Onyeka Onwenu was a broadcaster before joining music industryShe had a stint in politics as local government chairmanship candidate in her council areaFirst lady, Oluremi Tinubu, Gov. Peter Mbah mourn the legendOnce again, Nigeria has lost another legend, icon and multi-talented citizen in the person of Onyeka Onwenu, popularly known as the “Elegant Stallion”.Onwenu died on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at the age of 72.According to reports, Onwenu reportedly collapsed after performing at the 80th birthday party of Stella Surroundingschief executive officer of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, on Tuesday.She was said to have been rushed to Reddington Hospital, where she reportedly passed away.A source, also revealed that  “It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli of Emzor Pharmaceuticals tonight. After performing, she slumped. She was...
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ECOWAS hand of friendship still open to Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, says Tinubu
10 Aug
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ECOWAS hand of friendship still open to Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, says Tinubu

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Politics tamfitronics President Bola Tinubu on Friday, said ECOWAS will continue to persuade the military leaders of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to return their nations to the fold.President Tinubu, who is the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, reaffirmed this position at a meeting with ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff in Abuja.”It is in our hearts to make sure that security is enhanced and that constitutional government is defended and promoted in our region.”It has been a challenging tenure for me since three members indicated their exit. We will work hard to persuade them to return, whichever way.”No one man is smarter than the group of heads that is here. We will do everything to offer a hand of friendship to them and give them reasons to come back...
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David Staples: Hottest political debate of the summer? Whether ‘PeePee is weird’ or ‘Trudope is a wacko’
10 Aug
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David Staples: Hottest political debate of the summer? Whether ‘PeePee is weird’ or ‘Trudope is a wacko’

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Politics tamfitronics In our politics, put-downs have a place and a purpose, but I'll suggest a wise leader is what Canadians really cravePublished Aug 09, 2024 • Last updated 19 hours ago • 4 minute readClownish Justin Trudeau accuses Pierre Poilievre of being like Donald Trump. Photo by Malcolm Mayes /PostmediaAre Canada’s political leaders behaving like children when they label each other as wacko or as weird? Or are such put-downs a sound, even winning strategy in politics?Whatever the answer to those questions, I’ll suggest that the hottest political debate just now is whether “PeePee is weird” or “Trudope is wacko.” Yes, our politics has come to that. Maybe it’s just the summer silly season. And, to be clear, if you’re blaming any one political leader for starting the blaming and belittling of opponents, you...
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Musk goads Starmer by sharing Labour MP’s deleted offensive tweet after free speech spat
10 Aug
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Musk goads Starmer by sharing Labour MP’s deleted offensive tweet after free speech spat

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Politics tamfitronics Elon Musk has branded Sir Keir Starmer a "hypocrite" over his approach to policing - while also goading the prime minister over a Labour MP's historical tweets.Musk has been sparring with Sir Keir since last week after the prime minister blamed social media companies for allowing the spread of false claims that the Southport stabbings suspect was an asylum seeker - which prompted riots across the UK.The billionaire tycoon, who has proclaimed free speech as a key goal of his takeover of Twitter, which he renamed X, has also expressed his disbelief that people who incite violence online are being prosecuted in the UK.On Friday, Musk called Sir Keir a "hypocrite". He did this in response to the prime minister...
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