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EFCC partners Nigerians in Diaspora on corruption fight

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2018 0

…As Nigerians in Diaspora Seek Enabling Environment for Investment The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has appealed to Nigerians in Diaspora to show more interest and be keen in seeing Nigeria take the lead in the fight against

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2019: Nigerians in Diaspora back Buhari, says Atiku not credible alternative

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2018 0

A group based in the United States of America, Nigeria Coalition for Change, has urged Nigerians to vote for the re-election of President Muhamadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election. The group however advised the Federal Government to tame the rampant and horrendous killings in the Northern part of the country, under the guise of […]

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Group disowns appointment of Yoruba Oba in Diaspora, says it’s alien

Ihesiulo Grace 26 October 2018 0

The Coordinator, Oodua Progressive Union (OPU) in Europe, Chief Victor Adewale Mobolaji has condemned the purported statement made available to the press by the Council of Yoruba Obas in the Diaspora, and signed by one Olukunle Akanbi, claiming to be its secretary, describing the idea of having a Yoruba Oba outside the shores of Nigeria […]

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FG declares July 25 annually as Diaspora Day

Ihesiulo Grace 24 July 2018 0

The Federal Government has declared July 25 of every year as a date set aside to recognize and appraise Nigerians in the Diaspora on their contributions to national development. The event features dialogue and constructive interface between Nigerian professionals and experts in the Diaspora on development challenges and opportunities. The Secretary to the Government of

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Reconciliation, key to peace in Benue – Nigerians in Europe tell FG

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2018 0

The President, African Diaspora Council of Switzerland, Mr Dozie Ugochukwu has said that there was an urgent need for government to institute a sincere peace building process among stakeholders. According to Ugochukwu “Clashes between herdsmen and farmers have been lingering on for long. Government needs to come up with implementable solutions that would be passed […]

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Sen. Ordia condemns attack on Sen. Urhoghide at the Benin Airport

Ihesiulo Grace 29 April 2018 0

The Senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District, Senator Clifford Akhimienmona Ordia has joined the good people of Edo State both at home and in the diaspora to condemn the attacks on Senator Matthew Urhoghide representing Edo South in the Senate for discharging his legislative duties. Describing the attack as executive recklessness, he said it was […]

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Bring home your ideas, Peter Obi tells Nigerians in diaspora

Ihesiulo Grace 29 January 2018 0

Former Anambra State governor, Mr Peter Obi has called on Nigerians in Diaspora to develop full interest in what happens in the nation. He stated that the task of developing Nigeria is for all Nigerians, whether home or abroad. Obi spoke at the inaugural investment conference with the theme of “Investing in Nigeria from the […]

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Diaspora Foundation equips Uzuakoli Motherless Babies Home

Ihesiulo Grace 26 December 2017 0

A notable son of Isingwu in Umuahia and a nurse in Diaspora, Prince Madu Gabriel over the weekend, re-equipped the Methodist Church of Nigeria Uzuakoli Motherless babies Home. This gesture was in collaboration with his Non-Governmental Organisation, Hopee Foundation and the First Assembly of God Church, Pennsylvania, New York, USA. The philanthropist had renovated the […]

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Stranded Nigerians in Libya will be brought home, Buhari assures

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2017 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that all Nigerians stranded in Libya and other parts of the world will be brought home and rehabilitated. Buhari gave the assurance on Tuesday night in Abidjan while addressed Nigerians in the Diaspora, vowed to reduce the number of Nigerians heading for Europe illegally through the Sahara Desert and the […]

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Civil unrest: Social workers equipped on trauma healing

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2017 0

Following increasing cases of mental depression, leading to deaths due to trauma, emanating from incessant civil unrest in Nigeria, a non-governmental organization, Nigeria IDP Diaspora Support Group, has trained Nigerian social workers in trauma handling. Coordinator of the four-day workshop, Dr. Wale Lagundoye, on Thursday, said the desire to train stakeholders in trauma

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Global Terrorism Index report excites Nigerians in Diaspora

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2017 0

…. laud PMB’s effort towards a safer country for citizens. The Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group [NDMG] , has said it is delighted with the recent Global Terrorism Index report which emphasis the gains made by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration in the global fight against terrorism The group said without doubt, the feats have […]

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2000 Nigerians in Chinese prison exaggerated – Dabiri

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2017 0

The senior Special Assistant to the President Buhari on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora , Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said on Thursday that there were about 500 Nigerians in Chinese prisons detained for various offences. Dabiri-Erewa made this known on the side line of an international seminar on Nigeria-China relations in Abuja. She also refuted claims that there […]

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BVN Violation: Give more time to Nigerians abroad, Dabiri begs CBN, AGF

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2017 0

Oluchi Okorafor, Abuja The Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has appealed to both the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) to put modalities and logistics in place for Nigerians in the diaspora to obtain their own Bank Verification Number (BVN) to avoid […]

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FIRS to support Nigerians in Diaspora willing to invest in Nigeria -Fowler

Ihesiulo Grace 21 December 2016 0

The Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) says it will provide the required information, guide and answer the questions on tax matters of Nigerians in the Diaspora interested in investing in the country. The Acting Chairman of FIRS, Mr. Babatunde Fowler, said this while receiving the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora,