The House of Reps has passed a resolution in addressing the plight of Nigerian students affected by the Sudan Crisis. According to a motion moved by Sada Soli, the need for Nigeria’s tertiary institution to absorb Nigerian student returnees into the academic program is a step towards a resolution. Soli urged the government to grant … Read more
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
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has estimated that between $13 million and $14 million worth of food products intended for people in need in war-torn Sudan have been looted since fighting broke out last month. The revelation was made by WFP Country Director Eddie Rowe in an … Read more
The NIDCOM has released a fresh update on its efforts to evacuate Nigerians stranded in Sudan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has revealed that the crisis in Sudan is still preventing the commission from transporting students repatriated from the country to Egypt. The Commission in a statement on Monday … Read more
Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the attack on Turkish evacuation plane by rebel forces of the RSF. We earlier reported on an orchestrated attack on a Turkey plane that was meant to evacuate citizens from the crisis torn country. According to the Sudanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohamed Abdelmannan, the attack was a flagrant … Read more
Nigerian students who fled the unstable situation in Sudan are now trapped in the harsh desert terrain. The conflict in Sudan has left around 5,500 Nigerians, including students, stranded in Khartoum and other cities. The conflict had so far claimed about 500 lives, with thousands of others injured and millions displaced. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Peter Obi lend his voice to 4000 trapped Nigerian students in Sudan. Obi in a statement on Sunday said he’s sad that Nigerians trapped in Sudan have not been evacuated. The ongoing crisis in Sudan was triggered by conflicts between rival generals on April 15, 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party Presidential flagbearer in … Read more
Nigerian government has stated that it cannot evacuate students trapped in Sudan amidst the ongoing crisis. The situation is deemed too precarious and risky due to the tension and burnt aircrafts at the airport. The Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission urges warring parties to consider Juba Peace Agreement as a fundamental mechanism for restoring … Read more
The evacuation of thousands of Nigerian students trapped in the Sudan crisis has been delayed by the Nigerian government. According to reports, about 4000 Nigerian students have been stuck in the country. Over 300 people have been killed since the fighting erupted Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that about 4,000 Nigerian students are stranded in … Read more