Diaspora News

Filippo Ferlazzo, an Italian individual, has been handed a 24-year prison sentence for the brutal killing of Alika Ogorchukwu, a 39-year-old Nigerian based in Italy. The tragic incident occurred in July 2022 in Civitanova Marche, located in the Province of Macerata’s Marche Region. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) ‘s Chairman, confirmed this …

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Many Nigerians find themselves jobless and destitute in the UK after paying large sums to agents for skilled worker visas. These agents promised stable employment in the UK, but the reality has been far from it. Victims who spoke to Sky News revealed they left Nigeria with high hopes. However, upon arrival, they discovered the …

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The Global Non-Governmental Organisation Executive Committee (GNEC) has highlighted the pressing issues affecting Nigerian students in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Mrs Olasubomi Iginla-Aina, the Director of GNEC, highlighted the challenges during a recent media interaction. She pinpointed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s transfer policy as a significant hurdle, causing delays in student money …

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Larry Wisdom, a 51-year-old Nigerian residing in South Belfast, Northern Ireland, has reported fear following racially motivated attacks on his property. Over eight months, Wisdom’s apartment and car in the Belvoir neighbourhood have been subjected to repeated break-ins and vandalism. Wisdom reported that a rock struck his living room window, and his car’s side windows …

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The Nigerian Diaspora Youth Ambassador (NDYA) has appealed to newly inaugurated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritize the well-being of Nigerians living abroad during his tenure. This call was made as part of a congratulatory message to Tinubu on his inauguration as Nigeria’s 16th President. The NDYA President, Comr, endorsed the message. David Victor Alozie, …

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Former President Obasanjo recognises unity among Nigerians abroad and urges them to replicate it in Nigeria. Obasanjo, speaking on behalf of a delegation of traditional leaders and academics, was impressed by the unity of Nigerians in the USA. The former president calls on Nigerians in the diaspora to be good citizens wherever they reside, including …

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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has announced the successful evacuation of 2,246 Nigerians from Sudan since May 3, 2023, in a commendable effort coordinated by the Federal Government. The evacuation comes in response to the conflict in Sudan, which disrupted the academic programs of many Nigerian students and posed potential safety threats to other …

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NiDCOM has announced the safe return of 102 Nigerian evacuees from Sudan on a Tarco Airline flight. The airliner touched down at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 9:15 a.m., according to Mr. Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of the Media, Public Relations, and Protocols Unit. The flight had originated at Port Sudan International Airport and had a …

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Abuja witnessed the arrival of the third batch of Nigerian evacuees from Port Sudan on Saturday, as Federal Government officials welcomed 124 adults and seven infants at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission reported that 131 individuals, primarily women and children, landed at the airport around 1:45 pm. Government officials expressed confidence …

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