The Collaborative Council of Nigerian Diaspora organizations (CCND), has congratulated Deniece Laurent-Mantey, on her appointment as the Executive Director, President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United State This is just as the Council also expressed its unwavering support to Laurent-Mantey and her team. CCND in a letter signed by its Secretary, Mr […]
Nigerian nurse sues UK hospital for persecution
A Nigerian theatre nurse Mary Onuoha has sued former employer at Croydon University Hospital for victimising her on the grounds that her ‘small’ cross necklace posed a health and safety risk to patients and staff. Onuoha, 61, who had worked with the Croydon University Hospital, claimed she was ‘singled out’ and‘persecuted’ for her religion, after being […]
Constitution Review: Dabiri-Erewa Calls For Diaspora Voting
The right for voting by the Nigerians in Diaspora has been canvassed at the National Public Hearing on further alteration to the Provisions of the 1999 Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria. Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, led other Diasporans to the event which was moderated by the Deputy Senate President, Ovie […]
Nigerian student Aisha Akinola becomes first African sabbatical officer at University of Edinburgh
NIGERIAN-born student Aisha Akinola has become the first ever African to be elected as a sabbatical officer responsible for racial integration and support matters at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland in its 438 years history. Sokoto-born Aisha currently serving as the vice president, welfare in the Scottish University’s Student Association, said her mother motivated […]
Breaking: Gbajabiamila overrules Dep Speaker, accepts diaspora Tiv’s petition on insecurity
Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has accepted the petition of the Tiv people from Benue State resident in the United States of America, USA. It will be recalled that the Deputy Speaker, Idris Wase penultimate week rejected the petition from the Mutual Union of Tiv in America, MUTA, brought before the House by the […]