Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress, Ms Onyeka Onwenu is dead.

Veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress, Ms Onyeka Onwenu is dead.

Ms Onwenu reportedly died Tuesday evening at the Reddington Hospital, Lagos after she slumped after playing at the birthday party of Mrs. Stella Okoli.

An eyewitness who was at the party confirmed the sad news to TheNiche.

It was very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli today (Tuesday, July 30, 2024), and after performing, she slumped.

“She was taken to Reddington Hospital and she couldn’t make it,” the unnamed eyewitness told the newspaper.

Born  31st January 1952, the late singer turned politician and rights activist who was dubbed “The Elegant Stallion” by the Nigerian press, was at a time the chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture.

In 2013, she was appointed the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Women Development.

She will be remembered for her numerous songs, among them, “Wait for me” which she sang with Juju meastro, King Sunny Ade.

There has not been official confirmation from her family as at the time of filing this report.

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Governor Umo Eno Holds Townhall Meeting with Stakeholders Amid National Protest.

‼️BREAKING ‼️

…Labour, Students, Youths, CSOs Traditional Rulers back down 

🎈Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno holds Town Hall meeting tagged “Come Let’s Us Reason Together“ with a cross section of citizens, sues for continued peace and dialogue  as Government tackles economic realities facing the people even as he 

reels out massive people oriented interventions to provide succour for the people. 

🎈Organized Youths, CSOs, NANS, NLC, TUC, Traditional Institution and Traders denounce planned protest in the State, urge citizens and residents to partner with Government to find solutions to current economic difficulties.

🎈Security agencies assure of safety of lives and property and advises workers and citizens to go about their businesses without fear.

🎈In the bid to ensure  cost regulation  and product availability,the Governor has announced the constitution of a petroleum taskforce comprising petroleum chain stakeholders, labour and civil society groups.

HOW TO UNLOCK YOUR MTN SIM CARD WITHOUT VISITING AN MTN OFFICE

HOW TO UNLOCK YOUR MTN SIM CARD WITHOUT VISITING AN MTN OFFICE 

If your MTN SIM card has been blocked due to failure to link your NIN (National Identification Number), you can unlock it online without visiting an MTN office. This issue has affected even some users who have already linked their NIN. 

Follow these steps to unlock your line:

Step 1: Access the NIN Linking Portal

Click on the link below to get started:

[MTN NIN Linking Portal](https://ninlinking.mtn.ng)

Step 2: Enter Your Phone Number and Email

- Type in your phone number.

- Provide an accessible email address.

An OTP (One Time Password) will be sent to your email, not your phone number, since the line is barred.

Step 3: Enter the OTP

- Check your email for the OTP.

- Enter the OTP on the portal as quickly as possible. The code expires in 30 seconds.

If you did not receive the code, click on "Resend OTP" after 30 seconds.

 Step 4: Enter Your NIN

- Input your NIN.

The system will verify if your NIN is already linked. If it isn't, you will be asked to provide additional data to link it.

Additional Data Required (if NIN is not linked):

1. Mother's maiden name.

2. Last amount recharged.

3. Frequently dialed numbers.

By following these steps, you can successfully unlock your MTN SIM card without the need to visit an MTN office.