Dabiri Erewa, Mama Diaspora, Denies Igbo Neglect Claims Isiguzoro alleged that Dabiri Erewa and NIDCOM had neglected the interests of Igbo citizens in the diaspora Dabiri Erewa stressed that ethnic prejudice is a destructive burden The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has dismissed allegations that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hon. Dr. Abike Dabiri … Read more
Dabiri-Erewa Inaugurates Cross River’s First Diaspora Commission Office Governor Otu praises her leadership for strengthening Nigeria’s diaspora ties. CRIDCOM aims to harness diaspora skills, resources, and investments. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has inaugurated the Cross River State Diaspora Commission (CRIDCOM), marking the first … Read more
Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Dabiri-Erewa, Others to Headline ECI@25 Convention in Newark The convention will run from September 18 to 21 Prof. Emmanuel Akin Abayomi, will reflect on “Pandemic Preparedness and Healthcare Innovation” Nigeria’s foremost political leaders, policymakers, and innovators are preparing to take the stage at the 14th Biennial Convention of Eko Club International (ECI@25). Eko … Read more
Libya Returnee Urges Nigerian Youths to Shun Dangerous Routes The returnee revealed that she dropped out of school to raise money for her sick mother Dabiri-Erewa praised Mercy’s resilience, describing her as “one of the lucky ones” A young Nigerian woman, Mercy Oluwagbenga, who was recently rescued from Libya after a viral video showed her … Read more
A group of Nigerians in Diaspora, under the auspices of the Nigerians in Diaspora Movement, NDM, has expressed fear that failure of government to fix its refineries in the country might encourage Dangote Refinery to be monopolistic in oil distribution in Nigeria. In a statement by its Global President, Donald Illiya, on Monday in London, … Read more
Tunji Alausa has urged Nigerians in Diaspora to come to Lagos for ‘Detty December’. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has asked Nigerians in the diaspora to allow their children visit Lagos in December for “Detty December”. EDITOR’S PICKS Tunji Alausa: FG Supports Licensing Nigerian Physicians … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerians in diaspora, who have long grappled with challenges and inconveniences associated with traveling long distances for official documentation, are calling on President Bola Tinubu’s Federal Government to swiftly establish a consulate office in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The establishment of this consulate office, they argue, would alleviate the … Read more
Some Nigerians in the diaspora have asked a Federal High Court to stop the 2023 general elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerians of voting age resident in the United Kingdom and various parts of the world have dragged President Muhammadu Buhari and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before a Federal High Court in … Read more
She advised the scholar not to rest on his laurels, and also prayed for his success in the new assignment. Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has hailed the appointment of Professor John Dabiri, a Nigerian-American scholar into the US advisory council on science and technology by US President Joe Biden. This … Read more
Rufai was indicted for alleged conspiracy, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of the funds and properties traced to Abidemi Ganiu Rufai, who was former aide to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun. Rufai is currently facing wire fraud charges in the United States. The … Read more
According to him, the scholarship offers came after he had been rejected by universities over the years. A Nigerian, Onyeka Chukwudozie, has been offered six doctorate scholarship offers from universities in Australia and California. The Nigerian, who announced this via his LinkedIn account, said he had hawked mangoes and drinks in markets in the past. … Read more
“We, the entire members of Ohaji People in Diaspora (OPID), totally and unreservedly condemn the recent attack on the bus conveying Lee Engineering Company workers on the Etekwuru-Assa Road in Ohaji /Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. The People of Ohaji living abroad have called for a thorough investigation into the recent killing of … Read more
Fafunmi pleaded guilty to the charges in August 2020. He will be required to serve 85 per cent of his prison sentence, in accordance with federal law, after which he will be under the supervision of the U.S. Probation Office for 3 years. A Nigerian man, Ismaila Fafunmi, has been convicted at a U.S. District … Read more
According to the former commissioner, the young Nigerians are held in Italian maximum prisons because they do not have the resources to access an independent lawyer. A former Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism and Diaspora Affairs, Osaze Osemwingie-Ero, has called for help over the plight of over 300 Nigerian youths ‘illegally’ detained in … Read more
The Commission stated that the stranded Nigerians included 22 family members of suspected former members of the ISIS that were killed in Libya, including their children. Federal Government has announced the repatriation of family members of the Islamic State (ISIS) fighters killed in Libya. They were among the 101 stranded Nigerians repatriated to the country … Read more
The sentencing of Otunyo was announced on Friday on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. A Nigerian man identified as Kelvin Otunyo, has been sentenced to 90 months in prison on Federal Charges of money laundering and identity theft. Otunyo has been linked to about six schemes to deposit … Read more
Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, the presidential candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) in the 2019 elections, has demanded quick legislation that would allow Nigerians in Diaspora to vote in the 2023 general elections. The former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said allowing Nigerians in the diaspora to vote would give them … Read more
Stranded Nigerians safely return home from Libya Will be in quarantine for 14 days The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has announced the return of 118 Nigerians who were left stranded in Libya EKO HOT BLOG gathered that they arrived at the Federal Capital Territory in the early hours of Wednesday morning and will be … Read more
A Diaspora community of Tiv people in the United States were concerned about the insecurity problems in the country Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives said the Diaspora community could not submit a petition on security matters The APC Diaspora forum wants clarity on what kinds of petition can be submitted to the National … Read more
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