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in History; 14 years old boy electrocuted for a crime he did not commit
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George Stinney junior of African descent was the youngest person to be sentenced to death in the 20th century in the United States. He was only 14 years old when he was executed in an electric chair. During his trial, even on the day of his execution, he always carried a bible in his hands, claiming to be innocent. He was accused of killing two white girls, 11-Year-old Betty, and Mary of 7, the bodies were found near the house where the teenager resided with his parents. At that time, all members of the jury were white. The trial lasted only 2 hours, and the sentence was dictated 10 minutes later. The Boy's parents were threatened, and prevented from being present in the courtroom, and subsequently expelled from that city. Before the execution, George spent 81 days in prison without being able to see his parents. He was held in solitary, 80 miles from his city. He was heard alone without the presence of his parents or a lawyer. He was electrocute...
Governor Ayade handsover homes to displaced Bakassi Refugees.
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It was an emotional celebration in Afiang Ayong, Bakassi LGA of Cross River State today, as the Bakassi IDPs were moved from their camps to a brand new permanent settlement, in Ayade Social Housing Estate, built and furnished by Cross River State Governor Sir Ben Ayade. The estate is made up of 2 bedroom and three bedroom bungalows, (52 units) in total. Built with the best standard of a housing estate - power supply - water supply - asphalted road networks - landscaping Photograph 1: Cross River State Governor Sir Ben Ayade (L) sharing a meal with one of the widows from the Bakassi Internally Displaced People's (IDP) Camp, shortly after her new house was allocated to her. With them, chairman of the allocation Committee, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, in Bakassi - Friday
Miami police seeing the surge in the protest for George Floyd murder, then kneel down to beg for forgiveness for the crime committed by their own.
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Another Igbo Billionaire From Anambra state Set To Launch Airline called United Nigeria Airlines.
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Another Igbo Billionaire From Anambra Set To Launch Airline (Photos) Billionaire businessman and Chief Executive of the Dome, Abuja, Dr Obiorah Okonkwo is set to float an aviation company called United Nigeria Airlines in the country. Born on December 5, 1965 in Gombe, North East Nigeria, Dr Okonkwo is a Russian-trained Political Scientist and accomplished entrepreneur from Ogidi, Anambra State. He chairs the boards of a good number of companies including The Dome Entertainment and Hospitality Limited, Solicom Engineers Limited, Private Airline Services Limited and others. The Dome with headquarters in Abuja is the umbrella organisation comprising The Summit Restaurant and Lounge, The Camelot Spa, The Bodytrust Health and Fitness Bar, The Bowling Alley, Twins Cafe and Bakery, Francis Hotel and lots more. Dr Obiora is a devout Catholic. This is evident in the name of his two aircraft known as Our Mother Mary of Miracle and Blessed Iwene Tansi (a beatified Nigerian Cath...