The Ikorodu community in Lagos is in a state of mourning as the Erogbogbo family announced the passing of one of the illustrious sons of the community, Alhaji (Chief) Apase, Engr. Lukman Ishola Oladimeji Erogbogbo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Alhaji Erogbogbo, a respected community leader and philanthropist, passed away on September 16, 2024, at … Read more
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has announced the release of Emmanuel Ihejirika, a Nigerian who had been sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking. After several years of imprisonment, Ihejirika’s case was successfully challenged thanks to the pro bono efforts of Nigerian lawyer Emmanuel Isha Ogebe, based in … Read more
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called for unity among Africans. She also urged Nigerians in the Diaspora with dual citizenship to keep a foot at home and wave the green-white-green flag as a badge of honour. Dabiri-Erewa made this plea while welcoming Miss Universe Nigeria, … Read more
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called for unity among Africans. Dabiri-Erewa made the call when she received Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidinma Adetshina, at NiDCOM’s Office in Lagos. EDITORS PICK: Maduro Grounded: US Confiscates Presidential Plane Melania’s Betrayal: Ex-Aide Says She Hates Donald, Wants Kamala … Read more
The Chairman of the Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said that gender inclusivity is vital in promoting operational effectiveness in the armed forces. Dabiri-Erewa made this known at the Defence Headquarters Annual Gender Conference on Thursday in Abuja. She said, “gender equity is key because in a gender inclusive environment, … Read more
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has revealed the identity of a Nigerian woman living in Ontario, Canada, who was captured in a disturbing video advocating for the mass poisoning of South-Westerners and the people of Benin, Edo State. The woman, identified as Amaka Patience Sunnberger, made the shocking statements … Read more
Nigerian-born New Zealander and UFC middleweight fighter, Israel Adesanya, made a significant return to Lagos on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, just days after experiencing his fourth defeat in three years. Adesanya, widely known as “The Last Stylebender,” was warmly welcomed at Murtala Muhammed Airport, with videos and photos of his arrival shared by the Nigerians … Read more
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, has assured Nigerians in the UK of their safety and security. This assurance comes in response to recent riots in several UK cities. Dr. Montgomery made the statement during a meeting with Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), in Abuja. This … Read more
In response to the recent unrest in several UK cities, British High Commissioner to Nigeria Richard Montgomery has reassured the Nigerian diaspora in the UK of their safety and security. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in Abuja, Montgomery noted that the disorder had affected 12 … Read more
Fifty-eight Nigerian women and children have been rescued from human traffickers in Ghana. According to Abdur-Rahman Balogun, spokesperson for the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), he noted that Callistus Elozieuwa, chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Ghana, communicated the rescue details to Abike Dabiri-Erewa, NiDCOM’s chair, during her visit to the victims in Accra. The … Read more
The Federal Government plans to repatriate 250 more Nigerians from the UAE, following the recent return of 190 citizens, bringing the total repatriations to 542 since October 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has announced plans to repatriate an additional 250 Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) soon. This follows the … Read more
NiDCOM has announced the rescue of two more trafficked Nigerian girls in Ghana. Eko Hot Blog reports that two more Nigerian girls have been rescued in Ghana after they were trafficked to the country from Nigeria. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday through Abdur-Rahman … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has announced the return of nine teenage girls trafficked to Ghana. The girls, between the ages of 15 and 18, were said to have been lured into prostitution in the neighbouring country. They were rescued by the Nigerians in the Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) and … Read more
NiDCOM Chairman Dabiri-Erewa visited trafficked Nigerian girls rescued in Ghana. Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has condemned what she described as modern day slavery (human trafficking). EDITOR’S PICKS A Nation Divided? Fallout After Nigeria’s New Anthem ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’: Sparks And Spews Of Re-adoption … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Abike Dabiri, the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has been recognized as the first Nigerian recipient of the esteemed Bridge Builder award by the Diaspora African Forum (DAF) Awards 2024 in Ghana. This award celebrates her “tireless global advocacy for the Diaspora community, marking her significant contributions … Read more
’Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) on Tuesday visited Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The NiDCOM boss was received at the Director General’s Office, World Trade Organization, situated at the Centre William Rappard in Lausanne, Geneva, Switzerland. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a resounding tribute to the pivotal role of diaspora engagement in sports development, Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), hosted two illustrious basketball icons, Lisa Leslie and Chiney Ogwumike, at a distinguished event in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Doesn’t Interfere In My Govt – … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government through the Nigerian In Diaspora Commission has disclosed that Canadian authorities have begun investigation into the killing of a 19-year-old Nigerian, Afolabi Stephen. The deceased was killed by a trigger happy policemen in Manitoba, Canada on December 31, 2023. Editor’s Picks NLC Issues Fresh Ultimatum To Tinubu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has called on diaspora groups to contribute their quota to the development of their fatherland. The NiDCOM boss made the charge at the 25th anniversary gala night of the Nigerian Nurses Charitable Association UK (NNCAUK) in the United Kingdom (UK) during … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged Nigerians travelling abroad to go legitimately, and with proper documentation to avoid unpleasant consequences. According to a statement issued by NiDCOM spokesperson, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, on Thursday, Dabiri-Erewa gave the warning when she visited some Nigerians in one of the … Read more