activism

Fugitive American Activist Assata Shakur Passes Away in Cuba: NPR
Joanne Chesimard, who adopted the name Assata Shakur and was affiliated with the Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army, departing Middlesex County courthouse in...

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International News
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Joanne Chesimard, who adopted the name Assata Shakur and was affiliated with the Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army, departing Middlesex County courthouse in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on April 25, 1977. AP/AP hide caption toggle caption AP/AP Assata Shakur, a prominent figure in the Black liberation movement who was granted political refuge in...

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Egyptian-British Activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah Released Following Sisi’s Surprise Pardon | Human Rights News
Alaa Abd El-Fattah, a distinguished Egyptian-British human rights advocate, has been released after enduring nearly 12 years behind bars, according to his family. This followed...

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International News
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Alaa Abd El-Fattah, a distinguished Egyptian-British human rights advocate, has been released after enduring nearly 12 years behind bars, according to his family. This followed a presidential pardon granted by Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, which also extended to five other inmates. Speaking from her home in Giza early Tuesday, Abd El-Fattah’s mother, Laila Soueif,...

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Simon Ekpa: A Powerful Lesson in Delivering True Justice
The recent sentencing of Simon Ekpa in Norway offers a critical reflection on Nigeria’s slow-moving judicial framework and underscores the urgent need for prompt investigation...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

The recent sentencing of Simon Ekpa in Norway offers a critical reflection on Nigeria’s slow-moving judicial framework and underscores the urgent need for prompt investigation and prosecution of alleged offenders. Ekpa, a self-proclaimed Biafra separatist activist residing in Finland, was found guilty of disseminating provocative content that fueled unrest in Nigeria’s South-East region. Remarkably, his...

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Give the Poor a Chance to Breathe: Empowering Voices for Change!
My attendance here today highlights the significant value we place on this Entrepreneurial Leadership Development program. I stand before you not as a distant figure,...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

My attendance here today highlights the significant value we place on this Entrepreneurial Leadership Development program. I stand before you not as a distant figure, but as someone who began modestly-launching a small hotel with just five rooms in Eket back in 1996. Over time, before entering public service, we expanded to own numerous hotel...

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Laura Nnamdi: Bearing the Powerful Burden of Advocacy
Dear Remi, Currently playing: “Fix You” by Coldplay. Each morning, I awaken with a heavy question weighing on my mind: Laura, what fresh tragedy will...

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News & Gossips
2 months ago2 months ago

Dear Remi, Currently playing: “Fix You” by Coldplay. Each morning, I awaken with a heavy question weighing on my mind: Laura, what fresh tragedy will the world reveal today? Is it another act of gender-based violence, fueled by a man’s bruised pride unable to accept rejection? Or perhaps it’s the increasingly restrictive immigration laws in...

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Sowore Fights Back Against DSS Suit, Demands Enforcement of His Fundamental Rights
Following a lawsuit initiated by the Department of State Service (DSS), Omoyele Sowore, the founder of Sahara Reporters, has launched two fundamental rights petitions against...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

Following a lawsuit initiated by the Department of State Service (DSS), Omoyele Sowore, the founder of Sahara Reporters, has launched two fundamental rights petitions against the agency at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The case also includes Meta, the parent company of Facebook, and X Corp. (formerly known as Twitter) as co-defendants. Sowore’s legal...

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Sahara Reporters’ No-Show Delays Sowore’s Arraignment Over Alleged Forgery
The scheduled arraignment of Omoyele Sowore, Publisher of Sahara Reporters, was postponed on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja due to the non-appearance...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

The scheduled arraignment of Omoyele Sowore, Publisher of Sahara Reporters, was postponed on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja due to the non-appearance of Sahara Reporters. Sowore and Sahara Reporters face a three-count charge brought by the police, including allegations of forgery, defamation, and incitement to mutiny. These accusations stem from a series...

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Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Halt to Sowore’s Persecution
Amnesty International has urged Nigerian officials to immediately halt the ongoing campaign of harassment, intimidation, and legal persecution targeting activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore. The...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

Amnesty International has urged Nigerian officials to immediately halt the ongoing campaign of harassment, intimidation, and legal persecution targeting activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore. The organization condemned the persistent prosecution of Sowore on charges related to terrorism and financial misconduct, describing it as unjust and politically motivated. In their recent statement, Amnesty emphasized the need...

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Ogbuku’s Journey: Reflecting on the Past and Igniting the Urgent Drive to Transform the Niger Delta Today – By Ogaga Ifowodo
Reflecting on the Past and Envisioning the Future: Ogbuku’s Call for Immediate Action in Niger Delta Development Dr. Samuel Ogbuku embodies the spirit and struggles...

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Sports
2 months ago2 months ago

Reflecting on the Past and Envisioning the Future: Ogbuku’s Call for Immediate Action in Niger Delta Development Dr. Samuel Ogbuku embodies the spirit and struggles of the Niger Delta region-not merely by virtue of his birth in the former Rivers State (now divided into Rivers and Bayelsa states), but through his deep-rooted connection to the...

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Sho Madjozi Boldly Stands With Palestine Amid Backlash
Sho Madjozi Champions Palestinian Solidarity Amidst Controversy Renowned South African artist Sho Madjozi has once again demonstrated her commitment to social justice by publicly endorsing...

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Music
2 months ago2 months ago

Sho Madjozi Champions Palestinian Solidarity Amidst Controversy Renowned South African artist Sho Madjozi has once again demonstrated her commitment to social justice by publicly endorsing the Palestinian cause. Known for her vibrant persona and fearless advocacy, Madjozi recently took to Instagram to encourage her followers to engage with campaigns supporting Palestinian rights. Using Influence to...

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