The Abike Dabiri I know, by Fredrick Nwabufo

I have long admired Honourable Abike Dabiri-Erewa for her brilliance and ardour for duty. I believe it will not be an overreach to say she bears the totem of excellence. She comes to any assignment, whether in a private or public office, with gravitas, passion, and humility. I have seen this facility for distinction from … Read more

Enjoy Bi-National Ties, But Keep Nigeria Close to Your Heart – Dabiri-Erewa Tells Dual Citizens

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

Heartfelt Sympathies: FG Stands With Family Of Teen Slain In London Sword Attack

Teen Slain In London

  FG Stands With Family Of Teen Slain In London Sword Attack. Chair of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission sends sympathies to the family and Nigerian communities in the UK. The accused, Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, faces multiple charges and is in police custody. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government expressed condolences to the family … Read more

‘Justice At Last’: Dabiri-Erewa Reacts To Sentencing Of Nigerian’s Murderer In Italy

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Honorable Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has conveyed her satisfaction with the dispensation of justice in the case of Filippo Ferlazzo, an Italian national responsible for the tragic loss of a Nigerian life in Italy. She acknowledges the irreplaceable nature of the life that … Read more

132 Nigerians Set To Return Home: Third Batch Of Evacuees Arriving Today

Nigerians in Sudan

Over the past few days, 638 Nigerians stranded in Egypt and Sudan have been evacuated and returned to Nigeria. The third batch of 132 evacuees is to arrive in Abuja today, with previous batches already safely back home. The government made efforts to bring all stranded citizens home amidst the Sudan Crisis.  EKO HOT BLOG … Read more

Speculation Mounts As FG Plans Wednesday Evacuation Of Trapped Citizens In Sudan

Sudan

The Nigerian government plans to evacuate its citizens trapped in Sudan, where over 400 people have died due to unrest caused by clashes between paramilitary forces and the army. NEMA has sorted out all necessary payments for the evacuation, which is expected to take place on Wednesday morning. Many foreign countries, including France, UK, US, … Read more

‘Nigerians Will Be Shocked By Outcome Of Investigation Into Itunu Babalola’s Death’ – Abike Dabiri

Itunu Babalola

Abike Dabiri-Erewa has disclosed that the outc9me of investigation into the death of Nigeria wrongly jailed in Cote D’Ivoire will shock man   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said that the outcome of investigation into the death of Itunu Babalola, the Nigerian lady … Read more

Tribute To Sadiat Abeke Erogbogbo, “The Kind Teacher”

Alhaja Erogbogbo

By Hon Abike Dabiri Erewa Hon Abike Dabiri Erewa, the current chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), pens a tribute to her late mother, Alhaja Sadiat Abeke Erogbogbo who died on February 1, 2021 Nothing prepares you for the loss of your mother. Even though she passed on after 90 years of a life well-lived … Read more

+600 Diaspora Icons @ 60 To Showcase Nigerians In Diaspora – Dabiri-Erewa

+600 Diaspora Icons At 60

+600 Diaspora Icons @ 60 compendium to showcase Nigerians in Diaspora – Dabiri-Erewa EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa said that the +600 Diaspora Icons @ 60 was published to recognise, celebrate and showcase Nigerians in the Diaspora who are doing great things in their host countries. She also revealed … Read more

NiDCOM Boss Dabiri-Erewa Bags Another Award

NiDCOM Boss Dabiri-Erewa

NiDCOM Boss Dabiri-Erewa Bags Another Award EKO HOT BLOB reports that barely three weeks after receiving two awards, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has received another award from a voluntary organisation, Educate Africa Institute. Read Also: Investment Summit To Boost Remittance, Hosts Over 5000 Diasporas – NiDCOM This online media platform recalls that … Read more

Abike Dabiri reacts to Wase’s comments on Nigerian Diaspora community

Abike Dabiri

Deputy House of Representatives speaker Idris Wase caused a stir after saying Nigerians in the diaspora have no business discussing matters happening in the country. This was on the back of security problems occurring in different parts of the country which has posed a challenge for the government. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairperson of the Nigerians … Read more

Border Closure Not Reason For Clampdown On Nigerian Traders In Ghana – Dabiri-Erewa

NiDCOM Boss, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has denied that the maltreatment of Nigerian traders by Ghanaian authorities did not stem from the closure of Nigerian borders. Dabiri-Erewa made the comment on Channels Television’s flagship programme, Sunrise Daily, on Monday. She said: “I think it boils down to this … Read more

Joy In The Air As Air Peace Lifts Stranded Nigerians From Malaysia, Thailand

The Nigerians In Diaspora Commission (NIDO) has said stranded Nigerians in Malaysia and Thailand are been evacuated by an Air Peace aircraft today. This was disclosed via the commission Twitter official handle on Saturday morning. The tweet reads: “Chartered @airpeace flight APK-7813 conveying Stranded Nigerians from Malaysia and Thailand departing Kaula Lumpur to Abuja and … Read more

Another 86 Evacuees Arrive Nnamdi Azikiwe Int’l Airport, Abuja

Another eighty-six Nigerians have arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, via Air Sudan. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) disclosed this in a tweet on Friday. NIDCOM added that all the returnees tested negative and will embark on 14-day isolation, in line with the guidelines set by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control … Read more