A musician in Kano State has been sentenced to death by hanging for blaspheming against the Prophet Muhammad.The Kano Upper Shari’a Court sitting at Hausawa Filin Hockey sentenced 22-year-old Yahaya Sharif to death by hanging.The judge, Aliyu Kani, gave the verdict on Monday after finding Mr Sharif guilty as charged. He was convicted based on… Continue reading Kano Musician Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy_ Ada Nkong

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has describedthe death of Dr Dapo Williams, a UK-based Nigerian, as an irreparable loss to his family, Nigeria and the UK communities.According to a statement by Abdur-Rahman Balogun head media, PR and Protocol unit, NIDCOM, Dabiri-Erewa stated this in a condolence message issued in Abuja following… Continue reading Dapo Williams: A Selfless, Patriotic Nigerian is Gone_Ada Nkong

Former senator from Ogun state,Buruji Kashamu, has died of COVID-19. Ben Murray-Bruce who took toTwitter to break the news, said Kashamu died at First Cardiologist Consultants in Lagos.

A father of two children, Adeyinka Abiodun, has been rescued from committing suicide over a debt of N500,000. Abiodun who resides in the Ikotun area of Lagos State had embarked on a mission to take his own life by jumping into the lagoon. He, however, failed in the bid as he was promptly intercepted by… Continue reading Father of Two Saved From Jumping into Lagoon Over N500,000 Debt _Ada Nkong

TRIBUTE TO LATE FLYING OFFICER, TOLULOPEAROTILE My heart goes out to the family and colleagues of late flying officer, Tolulope Arotile.She was a brave patriot who pushed her self beyond limits to demonstrate her uncommon love for our dear nation. In the process, she made us all proud.In 2011 when my administration introduced females into… Continue reading Full Text Goodluck Jonathan’s Tribute to Arotile_Ada Nkong

The burial ceremony of Arotile, Nigeria's first female flying officer us taking place today in Abuja Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello was spotted arriving the venue at 9:36 am with other dignitaries. Her family members were also on ground to lower their daughter whose remains were removed from the ambulance about 9:32 am. Details soon

A Michigan judge's decision to send a 15-year-old girl to juvenile detention for violating her probation by not completing her online schoolwork during the coronavirus lockdown has prompted protests and calls for her release. The African-American teenager has reportedly been detained since mid-May. Hundreds of students gathered outside her school and the court to show… Continue reading Protests After Detroit Teen Detained Over Missed Homework_Ada Nkong

This is the second worst day of my life.The first was just over the weekend.But, that is a story for another time! Professor Lovett Lawson was widely reported to have died on Monday 13th July, 2020. The question is how and why? Why would the eminent, kind, benevolent, charming and incredible Prof. Lovett Lawson die?Oh… Continue reading Oh God! What Happened to Professor Loveth Lawson_Ada Nkong

Zindzi Mandela, daughter of South African liberation hero Nelson Mandela and anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, has died, according to officials. She was 59. State broadcaster SABC said on Monday Mandela, who has been serving as South Africa's ambassador to Denmark since 2015, died in a hospital in Johannesburg on Sunday evening. No other details were… Continue reading Nelson Mandela’s Daughter Zindzi Dies at 59_Ada Nkong