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400 Nigerians Deported from UAE; 103 from Turkey
Recently, four hundred Nigerians, comprising 90 women and 310 men, were deported from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to a report by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).
Upon their arrival at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, they were welcomed by a range of Nigerian authorities.
The reception was coordinated by the office of the National Security Adviser, and included representatives from the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), among other stakeholders.
In addition, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other involved parties recently facilitated the return of 103 Nigerians who had been deported from Turkey.
This group arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on a Friday evening, specifically at 7:00 pm, through the pilgrims wing of the airport.
Federal Government officials, led by NEMA staff, were on hand to oversee their reception and provide assistance.
On another front, 264 Nigerian travelers faced an unexpected situation when they landed at King Abdulaziz International Airport’s Hajj Terminal in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 13, 2023.
They were informed that their visas had been canceled, leading to significant disruption.
In response to these incidents, the Nigerian Federal Government has urged calm and is working to address the challenges faced by the affected citizens.
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Lagos Police React to Alleged Extortion of Dispatch Riders on Coastal Road
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
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Ogun State Declares Tuesday Public Holiday to Mark 50th Anniversary
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
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Public Reacts as Dino Melaye Criticises Nigeria’s Economy While Abroad
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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