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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.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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