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YouTuber Victor Emmanuel is protesting against the SSMPA with a hunger strike. How will it play out?
Nigerian YouTuber, Victor Emmanuel, popularly known as VicWonder has gone on indefinite hunger strike in a protest calling for the repeal of the infamous Same-Sex Prohibition Act, 2013 (SSMPA) that…
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California to force-feed hunger-striking prisoners
A district court judge in California has given state authorities permission to force-feed dozens of prisoners who have been on hunger strike for more than six weeks. Judge Thelton Henderson…
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Bust-ed! Topless advocate sentenced to 16 days in jail for exposing her boobs (PHOTOS)
Phoenix Feeley shows off her right to go topless in Coney Island. A topless rights advocate was sentenced to 16 days in a New Jersey jail after refusing to pay…
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Meet the woman who has not eaten nor drunk anything for 12 years (PHOTOS)
Irom Sharmila – who holds the record for the world’s longest hunger-strike – passed another dark milestone in history today when she marked 12 years without eating or drinking. The…
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Former bank manager goes on hunger-strike over unpaid terminal benefits
by Isi Esene Olubiyi Odunaro, a 53-year-old former employee of Hallmark Bank has gone on hunger-strike demanding the payment of his terminal benefits vowing to continue his protest until his…
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“Count me out!” National Youth Council president refutes reports that they support #FuelSubsidyRemoval
by 'Ifreke Inyang Wale Ajani is President of the National Youth Council, he recently spoke with YNaija on the reason his organisation is supporting the removal of fuel subsidy. "I am doing…
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Low turnout, apathy and a hostile police force: 11-11-11 hunger strike fails to hit a nerve
By Mercy Abang & Hauwa Gambo What was expected to hold as a peaceful protest calling on the Nigerian federal government to call off its planned oil subsidy removal…
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Recently released from SSS custody, Ajani declares: "the strike must go on"
by 'Ifreke Inyang A recent update on the Wale Ajani SSS custody can confirm that the youth council leader has been released. “I was officially released yesterday around 11pm, but I…
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Youth council leader, Wale Ajani, remains in SSS custody after announcing anti-subsidy removal strike
by 'Ifreke Inyang Earlier today, we reported that Wale Ajani was picked up by men of the SSS. In a statement following the arrest, Wale Salami on behalf of the The Coalition against…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy