Reports reaching is say the first Civilian Governor of Lagos State Alhaji Lateef Jakande is dead. He died on Thursday at 91 years of age. Also known as Baba Kekere he brought remarkable development to Lagos between October 1 1979 and December 31 1983. Details later......
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NIDCOM Condemns Killing of US Based Diasporan in Edo by Abductors _Ada Nkong
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has condemned in strong terms the unfortunate death of Mr. Dennis Abuda who was killed on Saturday by his abductors. Abuda, a Nigerian diasporan based in Atlanta- Georgia was abducted along Benin bypass by unknown gunmen alongside other family members while traveling to Lagos to catch a flight back to… Continue reading NIDCOM Condemns Killing of US Based Diasporan in Edo by Abductors _Ada Nkong
Requiem Mass in Pictures: Rt. Hon Jarigbe Agom Buries Father_Ada Nkong
For Late Pa Leonard Agom Jarigbe, father of Rt. Honorable Jarigbe Agom, it is a glorious final journey home as dignitaries from all walks of life gathered at St. Benedict cathedral Ogoja to bid him farewell at 90. Members of both the State and National assembly as well as politicians from both major political divides… Continue reading Requiem Mass in Pictures: Rt. Hon Jarigbe Agom Buries Father_Ada Nkong
Prince Tony Momoh is Dead_Ada Nkong
Reports reaching us say Prince Tony Momoh is Dead. A report by Vanguard broke the news. He is a veteran journalist, a politician and former minister of information and culture during Ibrahim Babangida's regime. Details later.....
Benue State NUJ Loses Chairman _Ada Nkong
The Nigerian Union of Journalists, Benue state Chapter has been thrown into mourning following the death of its Chairman ,Comrade Victoria Asher. Asher reportedly died due to complications from child birth. Her death has elicited concerns especially amongst women journalists about birth related deaths of women in this day and age. Details later.....
More Chibok Girls Escape Boko Haram Captivity_Ada Nkong
Mothers of missing Chibok Girls Some of the Chibok schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram nearly seven years ago have finally escaped from their captors, a father of one of the girls told CNN. Halima Ali Maiyanga, one of more than 100 young women still missing, called her father to say she and others had managed… Continue reading More Chibok Girls Escape Boko Haram Captivity_Ada Nkong
Armed Forces Remembrance day: Not Enough Ado_Ada Nkong
Today we remember, our fallen heroes, Nigeria remembers you, We honor you, your courage we salute, Nigeria remembers you. You gave your life for a truly just cause, That Nigeria may be one, strong united sovereign state, Nigeria remembers you. Nowadays, you just wake up and its armed forces remembrance day. No heralding or at… Continue reading Armed Forces Remembrance day: Not Enough Ado_Ada Nkong
Kaduna Sex Party Demolition: The Owners Side of the Story_Ada Nkong
Following reports that a sex party was to be hosted in Kaduna, the alleged venue was demolished purportedly by the state government. However, a statement signed by a certain Aisha Yakubu who claims to be the owner of the demolished building has emerged online stating that neither she nor the demolished building are linked to… Continue reading Kaduna Sex Party Demolition: The Owners Side of the Story_Ada Nkong
Married for Twenty Years_Ada Nkong
Just like yesterday I remember the olive green nail polish I insisted on wearing. I can't tell why I opted for that colour by the way. I remember also the bouquet of cream roses and the simple rose crown on my hair bought by My elder Sister. The Ogars with Parish Priest Fr. Augustine Garba… Continue reading Married for Twenty Years_Ada Nkong
