Detained Nigerian Travellers Released From Mauritius Airport

Detained Nigerian Travellers Released From Mauritius Airport

A group of young Nigerian women held at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Mauritius since July 31 have regained their freedom. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission confirmed their release on Monday, stating the travellers are currently returning to Nairobi. Public outrage erupted online after video footage showing their airport detention went viral across social…

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NiDCOM Calls For Urgent Protection Of Nigerians In South Africa

  Fresh concerns over the safety of Nigerians abroad have emerged as the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission called on South African authorities to urgently protect foreign nationals following reports of renewed xenophobic violence. In a statement issued Wednesday, the commission’s Chairman/CEO, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, warned that the situation appears to be worsening despite earlier diplomatic efforts…

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NIDCOM Chair Warns Public Over Hacked Yahoo Email Account

    The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has publicly warned that hackers have gained unauthorised access to her personal email account, urging citizens to disregard any messages originating from the compromised address. In a security notice posted on X on Friday, Dabiri-Erewa identified the affected account as aodabiri@yahoo.com and cautioned…

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