When Nelson Mandela was studying law at the University, a white professor, whose last name was Peters, disliked him intensely. One day, Mr. Peters was having lunch at the dining room when Mandela came along with his tray & sat next to the professor. The professor said, "Mr Mandela, you do not understand, a pig… Continue reading WATCH YOUR RESPONSE_Dr Biodun Ogungbo

The Lady behind the viral video of a boy being beaten and locked up in a cage with Alsatians has been arrested by the Lagos state police. A statement on thursday signed by Bala Elkana ,Lagos State Police public relations officer disclosed that the crime was committed in Aguda, Lagos. Dolapo Badmus, the PRO for… Continue reading WOMAN WHO LOCKED BOY WITH DOGS AFTER FLOGGING, ARRESTED_Ada Nkong

The killing of a Nigerian pastor in China, Joseph Ogenna Nwabueze by security operatives has been strongly condemned by the Federal government. Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has demanded for thorough investigation into the Nigerian Pastor's deathat the hands of the Chinese authorities. In a statement signed by NIDCOM Head of… Continue reading KILLING OF NIGERIAN PASTOR IN CHINA: JUSTICE MUST BE SERVED-DABIRI-EREWA

Ten year old David looked as if he could do without all the attention. I walked up to him as he sat in his new wheelchair and smiled. It did not take away the wariness on his face. He probably wasn't sure if the chair was his for keeps or he was just trying it… Continue reading 15 PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITY RECEIVE EMPOWERMENT FROM WOMEN AFFAIRS_Ada Nkong

Following several demands to be granted leave to travel out for medical reasons and subsequently being granted same by the court, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, leader of the banned Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) and his wife, Zeenat have been spotted at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The duo are to leave the country today… Continue reading ELZAZAKY,WIFE DEPART ABUJA FOR INDIA_Ada Nkong

Abuja- Kaduna express was blocked this morning following a commercial driver being shot dead by a police man.The killing of the commercial driver by a unit of the security agencies on Kaduna-Abuja expressway has sparked protests by drivers leading to heavy gridlock along the road. Our correspondent learnt that the driver of Peugeot J-5 bus… Continue reading PROTEST AS POLICEMAN KILLS ONE ON ABUJA-KADUNA EXPRESS_Ada Nkong

Outgoing NBC zonal director in Abuja, Mrs Franca Aiyetan has harped on the need for leaders to bring up people who will succeed them. Mra Aiyetan spoke at a reception organized by her colleagues in the FCT office of the NBC to bid her farewell as she proceeds to her new office as. Director public… Continue reading OUTGOING NBC REGIONAL DIRECTOR HARPS ON SUCCESSION PLAN_Ada Nkong

The national association of Nigerian students has registered its displeasure at the killings of Nigerian students and other Nigerians in South Africa. Speaking at a jointpress briefing with Nigerians in Diaspora commission, the worldwide President of NANS Comrade Bamidele Akpan said it has come to a point where decisive action will be taken to end… Continue reading NANS GIVES SOUTH AFRICAN COMPANIES IN NIGERIA ULTIMATUM TO CLOSE SHOP_Ada Nkong

Contrary to reports on some online blogs saying that a Nigerian in Ethiopian prison died of ill treatment and malnourishment, , a statement from Nigerians in diaspora commission says, "Mr Odemu Efe died of HIV/AIDS , according to the death certificate issued by Ethiopian Health Authorities". A statement signed by Abdur_Rahman Balogun, NIDCOM's director media… Continue reading EFE DIED OF HIV/AIDS-NIDCOM_Ada Nkong