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315 Nigerian Evacuees Depart London For Nigeria_Ada Nkong

An Airpeace flight conveying another batch of 315 Nigerians departs Heathrow Airport, London today. The flight is expected to depart at about 10:30 am and is expected to arrive in Nigeria at about 5 pm local time today Sunday 28th, June 2020.

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Abike Dabiri-Erewa Calls For Thorough Investigation Into Killing of Toyin Salau_Ada Nkong

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has described the alleged murder of 19-year- old Nigerian-American Activist, Toyin Salau in the US as highly depressing and cruel. A statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun says she urges the US government to conduct a thorough investigation on the circumstances leading to Miss Salau's death.… Continue reading Abike Dabiri-Erewa Calls For Thorough Investigation Into Killing of Toyin Salau_Ada Nkong

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Video:FG Evacuates 269 Stranded Nigerians From India_Ada Nkong

The Federal Government has evacuated 269 stranded Nigerians from India.According to the Nigerians in Diaspora commission NIDCOM who tweeted about it on their twitter page, the evacuees arrived in the country from India in the early hours of Saturday. https://youtu.be/hPwyQRBAFEs According to NIDCOM, 103 of the evacuees arrived in Lagos and 166 others landed in… Continue reading Video:FG Evacuates 269 Stranded Nigerians From India_Ada Nkong

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Lebanese Suspends Working Visa to Nigerians Rescues 69_Ada Nkong

Following an influx of some Nigerians to Lebanon to work, Amb. Houssam Diab, the Lebanese Ambassador to Nigeria said on Thursday that the Embassy has suspended issuance of working visas to Nigerians seeking domestic work in Lebanon. According to a statrment by Abdur-Rahman Balogun NIDCOM's Head of Media Unit , Diab told the visiting Chairman/CEO… Continue reading Lebanese Suspends Working Visa to Nigerians Rescues 69_Ada Nkong

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ONYEAMA Explains Delay in Evacuation of Nigerians From Canada_Ada Nkong

Geoffrey Onyeama, minister of foreign affairs, says evacuation of Nigerians from Canada has been delayed because the airline was denied hosting rights. An Air Peace flight was was scheduled to evacuate 200 Nigerians from Canada on Thursday,issued a statement on Wednesday saying the flight had been cancelled. “The management of Air Peace wishes to announce… Continue reading ONYEAMA Explains Delay in Evacuation of Nigerians From Canada_Ada Nkong

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NIDCOM Commits to Strengthening Collaboration and Unity of Purpose Among Diasporans_Ada Nkong

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has restated the commission's commitment tol continuously work towards strengthening collaboration and unity of purpose as well as collate accurate data of all Nigerians in the Diaspora. A statement by Abdur- Rahman Balogun says She stated this during a two-hour townhall webinar meeting with Nigerians living… Continue reading NIDCOM Commits to Strengthening Collaboration and Unity of Purpose Among Diasporans_Ada Nkong

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Photos And Video: 256 Nigerians Arrive Lagos From Dubai_Ada Nkong.

After making a detour to take back the Nigerian Lady who put to bed aboard an Emirate flight from Dubai heading to Nigeria 30 minutes after take off, 256 Nigerians evacuated from Dubai have arrived Nigeria. See photos and videos as released by Nigerians in diaspora commission. Follow link to watch video https://youtu.be/gMpE4IELYsQ

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Lagos State rolls out preventive measures for Public Transportation_Femi Ehiabhi

In a bid to prevent the further spread of coronavirus in buses, cabs and other Transport means, the state government has rolled out some measures for compliance. As part of the efforts by the Lagos State Government to further prevent a State- widespread of COVID-19 especially in motor parks, garages and other public transportation-related environment,… Continue reading Lagos State rolls out preventive measures for Public Transportation_Femi Ehiabhi

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BREAKING: Federal Government Bans All Foreign Trips For Public And Civil Servants Till Further Notice_Ada Nkong

Based on the advice from the newly inaugurated Predidential Taskforce For The Control Of COVID-19, the Federal Government has Banned All Foreign Trips For Public And Civil Servants Till Further Notice. The Task Force also adviced that Private Citizens should Cancel All Travels Abroad Until the Pandemic Abates. Details later....