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US WARNS CITIZENS AGAINST TRAVELLING TO NIGERIA_Ada Nkong

Following Fridays killing of an Iranian general by the US, the US government has warned its citizens against travelling to Nigeria.A statement published on its website, has the US Embassy in Nigeria admonished American citizens to maintain low profile and take personal security measures across the country. According to the Statement, it has no specific… Continue reading US WARNS CITIZENS AGAINST TRAVELLING TO NIGERIA_Ada Nkong

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TRAIN ATTACK: “ONLY STONES WERE THROWN ON THE COACH”-OKHIRIA_Ehiabhi Femi

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), on Thursday, refuted reports by some national dailies that Abuja-Kaduna train conveying passengers to Abuja from Kaduna was attacked by suspected gunmen. The Managing Director of the NRC, Engineer Fidet Okhiria, said that the news was false, noting that the policemen on the train reported that only stones were thrown… Continue reading TRAIN ATTACK: “ONLY STONES WERE THROWN ON THE COACH”-OKHIRIA_Ehiabhi Femi

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TWO NIGERIANS IN BOSNIAN REFUGEE CAMP: NIDCOM ASSURES SAFETY_Ada Nkong

The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM) Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa says the two Nigerians in Bosnia Camps are hale and hearty and are expected to return to Croatia anytime from today Friday Dec. 13, 2019 preparatory to come back to Nigeria.This is contained in a statement by ABdur Rahman Balogun, NIDCOM Head of media department.… Continue reading TWO NIGERIANS IN BOSNIAN REFUGEE CAMP: NIDCOM ASSURES SAFETY_Ada Nkong

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VANDALS RAID LAGOS/IBADAN RAIL LINE-OKHIRIA_Ehiabhi Femi

Vandals have taken to raiding and carting away clips, bolts and knots on the Lagos/Ibadan rail line. The Federal Government of Nigeria has raised alarm over the ugly incident. The alarm was raised by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Fidet Okhiria. Okhiria disclosed that no fewer than 5,000 clips and 10,000 bolts… Continue reading VANDALS RAID LAGOS/IBADAN RAIL LINE-OKHIRIA_Ehiabhi Femi

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ABIKE DABIRI-EREWA CONDEMNS ATTACKS ON NIGERIANS IN GHANA_Ada Nkong

Following reports of attack on Nigerian traders in Ghana, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has condemned the renewed attacks describing it as uncalled for. In a statement signed by the Commission Head of Media and Public Relations, Abdur-Rahman Balogun Abike said the reported cases of attacks on Nigerian shops and traders… Continue reading ABIKE DABIRI-EREWA CONDEMNS ATTACKS ON NIGERIANS IN GHANA_Ada Nkong

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WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE LAGOS TO ABEOKUTA HIGHWAY-FASHOLA

The minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has said that the trans-saharan roads linking Abuja with Algiers in Algeria will be completed in three years. Mr Fashola said this during a joint inspection visit to the on-going Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Lafia-Markudi and the Abuja-Kaduna roads which are part of the trans-saharan roads. The inspection was part of… Continue reading WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE LAGOS TO ABEOKUTA HIGHWAY-FASHOLA

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NO NIGERIAN IN NAMIBIA’S PRISON- ENVOY_Ada Nkong

The Namibian High Commissioner in Nigeria, Humphrey Geiseb has applauded Nigerians in Namibia for their good conduct. The envoy who spoke during a visit to the Chairman Nigerians in Diaspora commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa , tuesday in Abuja said there is no Nigeria in Namibian prison , he further announced that Diaspora voting will take place… Continue reading NO NIGERIAN IN NAMIBIA’S PRISON- ENVOY_Ada Nkong

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PRESIDENT BUHARI DEPARTS MAKKAH FOR UK_Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday departed Makkah via Abdulaziz International Airport Jeddah for Unitted Kingdom after he successfully performed the Lesser Hajj. Reports say the President left Makkah for Jeddah at about 1.30pm (local time) while his presidential aircraft took-off for London at exactly 3.05pm. The departure was after all the airport protocol led by… Continue reading PRESIDENT BUHARI DEPARTS MAKKAH FOR UK_Ada Nkong

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RENEWED ATTACKS ON NIGERIANS IN SOUTH AFRICA: SITUATION UNDER CONTROL-DABIRI EREWA _Ada Nkong

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) says that the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria and South Africa will ensure implementation of the Early Warning Signal mechanisms recently signed between both countries in South Africa, as part of the efforts to curb xenophobic attacks. This comes against the backdrop of renewed xenophobic… Continue reading RENEWED ATTACKS ON NIGERIANS IN SOUTH AFRICA: SITUATION UNDER CONTROL-DABIRI EREWA _Ada Nkong