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Brief Biography Of Ken Saro-Wiwa who was executed by Abacha’s Militia

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Who Was Ken Saro-Wiwa?

Kenule (Ken) Beeson Saro-Wiwa was a Nigerian writer, activist and TV presenter born on the 10th of October, 1995 to an Ogoni chief, Jim Wiwa.

Ken Saro-Wiwa was a member of the Ogoni people, a minority tribe in Nigeria. His homeland, Ogoni land, situated in the Niger Delta has been a target for crude oil extraction since 1950 and thus suffer from environmental damages from the dumping of petroleum wastes…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

Ken Saro-Wiwa and children L-R Zina, Tedum and Noo 1982 Port Harcourt - Source: Noo Saro-Wiwa — Ken Saro-Wiwa and children L-R Zina, Tedum and Noo 1982 Port Harcourt – Source: Noo Saro-Wiwa

Ken was also the president of MOSOP (Movement of Survival of the Ogoni People) which led a non- violent campaign against the environmental degradation of Ogoni land by the petroleum industries, especially the Royal Dutch Shell company.

Ken Saro-Wiwa’s trial

During the non-violent campaign, Ken Saro-Wiwa was arrested and tried by a military tribunal for allegedly leading and planning the murder of some Ogoni chiefs at a pro- government meeting. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

He was later executed alongside 8 other MOSOP leaders by hanging on the 10th of November, 1995, by the military dictatorship of General Sani Abacha.

This provoke international anger and resulted in Nigeria’s suspension from the Commonwealth of Nations for over three years.

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The True Story of Ghana Must Go Exodus in 1983

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November 26, 2024

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Ghana Must Go bags

Growing up in Nigeria, Ghana and some other neighbouring countries, you must have heard of the popular term “Ghana Must Go“. Yes! It is the name of a commonly used bag for storing belongings or packing loads when travelling.

But have you ever wondered why this bag, called “Chinatown tote” in the USA and “Tuekenkoffer” in Germany, is called “Ghana Must Go” in Nigeria and Ghana? Well, someone did not just sit and coin a name for the bag, a real-life incident that happened in Nigeria back in 1983 named the bag Ghana Must Go…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>> READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

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King Jaja of Opobo: The Sad History of a Brave Leader

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November 26, 2024

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King Jaja of Opobo

Who was King Jaja of Opobo?

King Jaja of Opobo was the charismatic and brave leader of Opobo, a city-state in modern-day Rivers State, who fought against the penetration and domination of British trade in the Igbo hinterland.

Jaja was a Nkwerre man, born around 1821 in Umuduruoha in Amaigbo. His real name was Mbanaso Okwaraozurumba; he later took up the name Jaja because of his dealings with the British. For cutting his top teeth which is an abnormal and evil phenomenon in Igbo tradition, he was sold off to a wealthy man, Iganipughuma Allison of the Delta town of Bonny which as at then was populated by Igbo slaves…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>> READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

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Incase Of An Electric Fire Occurs In Your House, Don’t Panic, Instead Do The Following To Be Safe

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November 26, 2024

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Paramedics often have to deal with the consequences of our failure to manage electricity with the care and safety that it deserves. Electricity is not something to play around with – neglect and thoughtlessness lead to both electrocution and fire at our homes. In this section we will share information on how to work with electricity safely.Winter typically means spending more time indoors and using more electricity – to heat our homes, power devices that keep us entertained and light up our houses indoors and out during the holidays.

But electricity is a hidden danger to the residents in your community. Because it is so frequently used, most people tend to underestimate the risk potential and dangers that come with electrical fires…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>> READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

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