Security · TRAVELS

NIGERIA DEPORTS SEVEN KOREANS_Ada Nkong

The Nigeria Immigration Service says it has deported the following seven (7) Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) nationals from Nigeria for life: JO SUN PHIL JANG SUNG CHOL CHE CHUN HYOK PAK YONG GON R I YONG IL RI HAK SU RI TONG NAM A statement signed by the Service' Public Relations Officer, Sunday… Continue reading NIGERIA DEPORTS SEVEN KOREANS_Ada Nkong

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FRESH ATTACK ON NIGERIANS IN SOUTH AFRICA, ONE DIES_Ada Nkong

Amid Nigeria and South Africa seeking ways to end Xenophobia in the latter’s country, the Nigerian community in South Africa has confirmed the killing of one of its members, Ikenna Innocent Otugo. Mr Sylvester Okonkwo, Acting Chairman of Nigerian Union, South Africa (NUSA) in the Kwazulu Natal Province, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)… Continue reading FRESH ATTACK ON NIGERIANS IN SOUTH AFRICA, ONE DIES_Ada Nkong

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NIGERIAN EMBASSY IN COTONOU SAYS EMBASSY ATTACK VIDEO IS FAKE_Ada Nkong

The Nigerian embassy in Cotonou, the Republic of Benin, has described insinuations arising from a video clip making rounds that the embassy was attacked by hoodlums & properties vandalized as false. This was contained in a statement from the Ambassador. According to the statement ,the Nigerian ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Ambassador Kayode Oguntuase… Continue reading NIGERIAN EMBASSY IN COTONOU SAYS EMBASSY ATTACK VIDEO IS FAKE_Ada Nkong

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PRESIDENT BUHARI VISITS SOUTH AFRICA_Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari is to depart Abuja Wednesday on a three-day State Visit to the Republic of South Africa, following an invitation by President Cyril Ramaphosa, to discuss welfare of Nigerians, and find common grounds for building harmonious relations with their hosts. A statement by Garba Shehu Senior special assistant to the President on media… Continue reading PRESIDENT BUHARI VISITS SOUTH AFRICA_Ada Nkong

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ABIKE DABIRI-EREWA APPLAUDS OSUN FIRST LADY_Ada Nkong

The Chairman Nigerians in Diaspora Commision ( NIDCOM) ,Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended the First Lady of Osun state forassisting a stranded Nigerian in diaspora. Dabiri- Erewa described the kind gesture of Osun Governor’s wife, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola in rescuing a Nigerian man stranded in Trinidad and Tobago as exceptional patriotism. A statement by her… Continue reading ABIKE DABIRI-EREWA APPLAUDS OSUN FIRST LADY_Ada Nkong

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314 MORE NIGERIANS EVACUATED FROM SOUTH AFRICA_Ada Nkong

Despite several technical hitches surrounding the evaluation, 314 more Nigerians have been airlifted via Airpeace back to Nigeria. The returnees who were received by a Team led by Hon.Abike Dabiri- Erewa , Chaiman Nigerians in Diaspora Commission left South Africa at about 2:58 pm . A tweet on Dabiri- Erewa's twitter handle shows the returnees… Continue reading 314 MORE NIGERIANS EVACUATED FROM SOUTH AFRICA_Ada Nkong

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NIDCOM WELCOMES 157 ADULTS, THIRTY CHILDREN EVACUATED FROM SOUTH AFRICA_Ada Nkong

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission was part of the team that welcomed Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa. A tweet on their handle shows the DG of the commission Hon Abike Dabiri- Erewa , who led the team, singing the National anthem along with the elated returnees in a video. A statement signed By Gabriel Odu… Continue reading NIDCOM WELCOMES 157 ADULTS, THIRTY CHILDREN EVACUATED FROM SOUTH AFRICA_Ada Nkong

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EVACUATION OF NIGERIANS FROM SOUTH AFRICA :FIRST BATCH ARRIVES TODAY

The first batch of South Africa based Nigerian voluntary returnees will arrive Nigeria via Airpeace Airline by first flight at Lagos Cargo/ NAHCO section on Wednesday Sept. 11, by 2 pm. A statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun Director media NIGERIANS IN diaspora Commission says "Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) will be… Continue reading EVACUATION OF NIGERIANS FROM SOUTH AFRICA :FIRST BATCH ARRIVES TODAY

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XENOPHOBIA: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTS EXAGGERATED_Ada Nkong

Contrary to reports of renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa, some Nigerians resident in South Africa have applauded the government for increased security in their areas which they say has quelled the attacks. Newsannex gathered from our source, Idemudia , that "We are safe here and the govt already put all securities in place". "I… Continue reading XENOPHOBIA: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTS EXAGGERATED_Ada Nkong