Abike Dabiri-Erewa

Call ‘These Girls’ Ruining the Broadcast Profession to Order – Abike Dabiri tells Arise TV CEO

Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri, has expressed her strong dissatisfaction with the broadcasters and presenters of Arise Television over their comments made on Emdee Tiamiyu’s interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), where Tiamiyu seemingly supported the ban on Nigerian students bringing their dependents to the United Kingdom. During a... Read More

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I have delivered on ‘change’ I promised – Buhari; FG refutes allegations of ethnic bias in Nigerians’ evacuation from Sudan | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss I have delivered on ‘change’ I promised – Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday lauded his administration for delivering affordable housing to Nigerians. Speaking during the inauguration of a housing estate in Zuba, Abuja, Buhari said the new estate... Read More

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November 21, 2020

Security aides to Nigerian politicians are depicting a very terrifying pattern

Over the week, security aides attached to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila killed a newspaper vendor in Abuja. The unarmed vendor, Ifeanyichukwu Elechi, father to a two-week-old child, was part of the vendors selling newspapers at the Eagle Square. Gbajabiamila’s initial explanation of the incident was that the security aide shot... Read More

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August 15, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: President Buhari, who has never held himself accountable, sets ”clear implementation targets” for incoming ministers

Lately, President Buhari has been making orders and tweaks to his government. The latest is the mandate that the incoming ministers, before they are sworn in, will have clear implementation targets attached to their respective portfolios: The incoming Ministers, who will be sworn in next week, will receive clear implementation targets tied to their portfolios.... Read More

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The Big 5: Act now before it’s too late – Anyaoku tells Buhari, NASS; Northern Elders wants herdsmen to relocate from the South | Other top stories

These are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Relocate from the south – Northern elders tells herdsmen The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) on Tuesday asked herdsmen to leave the south, stressing that their safety in that part of the country is no longer guaranteed. Chairman of the forum, Ango Abdullahi, who made the call... Read More

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The Big 5: Don’t carry drugs to holy land, Dabiri-Erewa warns pilgrims; Senate warns South African government to halt killings of Nigerians | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: NJC okays appointment of Muhammad as substantive CJN National Judicial Council, NJC, on Wednesday recommended the appointment of Justice Tanko Muhammad as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN. The legal body okayed Justice Muhammad to assume full control of the judiciary after its emergency... Read More

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The YNaija Cover – the 9th of July

Follow the links to read our latest stories on YNaija: The Big 5: Customs officer Nura Dalhatu promotes self to DCG, says it’s a directive from Buhari; I’ll fix refineries, end fuel import by 2023 – Kyari | Other top stories Hilda Dokubo makes a return to the big screen with ‘Locked’ The... Read More

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Abike Dabiri-Erewa couldn’t resist calling out Elisah Abbo for assaulting a woman without politicising it

If you have been out of the loop, Premium Times released footage showing Elisah Abbo physically assaulting a woman in an adult store in Abuja. Abbo is the senator representing Adamawa North senatorial district, on the platform of the PDP and the viral video has generated a frenzied buzz on social media, overwhelmingly calling for... Read More

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The Big 5: Onemola rejects appointment as Lawan’s media aide; Stop attacking our citizens, Abike Dabiri-Erewa warns Togo, Ghana | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Onemola rejects appointment as Lawan’s media aide Olu Onemola, who was appointed Special Assistant on New Media by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has rejected the appointment. He announced his decision in a statement on Sunday. Onemola’s appointment was announced in a letter from the Senate... Read More

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Abike Dabiri-Erewa wants you to know that lawmakers are the ones against diaspora voting

Diaspora voting has been a contentious topic in Nigeria’s politics. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, has revealed the reason Nigerians in the diaspora are yet to fully participate in the country’s electoral process is because the National Assembly are yet to give its approval. She... Read More

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The Late 5: Suspected killers of LUTH doctor, Stephen Urueye, arrested by Lagos Police; Embattled CJN Onnoghen resigns | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Embattled CJN Onnoghen resigns Suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, has resigned, the News Agency of Nigeria has reported. Onnoghen’s resignation follows the recommendation of the National Judicial Council for his early retirement. The recommendation was sent to President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday. In its public... Read More

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February 21, 2019

The Late 5: Deportation of 723 Nigerians from Ghana disturbing – Presidency; Police arrest four over killing over Kwara APC members | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: 72.7m PVCs collected – INEC The Independent National Electoral Commission says 72, 775, 502 Nigerians now have Permanent Voter Cards. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, said this at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. He said, “Out of 84, 004, 084 registered voters, 72, 775, 502... Read More

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December 1, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 1st of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: #WorldCupDraw: Nigeria to tackle Argentina, Croatia, Iceland in Group D Why tricycles, motorcycles operations must not be phased out – Amaechi We warned Nigerians to avoid Libya – Dabiri-Erewa

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December 1, 2017

We warned Nigerians to avoid Libya – Dabiri-Erewa

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa has said the Federal Government warned Nigerians against going to Libya. Dabiri-Erewa said this while speaking on Channels TV programme, Politics Today, on Thursday. What happened: CNN had reported that Africans, including Nigerians, are being auctioned in Libya for less than $400. What... Read More

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November 22, 2017

The Italian Embassy has apologised for hurriedly burying the 26 girls – Abike Dabiri

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, says the Italian embassy in Nigeria has tendered an apology to the Federal Government. Antecedent: They were accused of burying the 26 girls who died on the Mediterranean earlier than scheduled. “The Italian Embassy has apologised for the mix up for dates in the... Read More

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November 20, 2017

FG queries “the burial of the 26 girls” who died on the Mediterranean

Nigeria’s Federal Government has expressed concern over the ‘hasty burial’ of the 26 girls who were found dead on the Mediterranean Sea by Italian authorities. Why react? The burial took place nine days ahead of the slated date. What happened: The bodies of the girls were found on a sinking vessel in the Mediterranean about two weeks... Read More

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October 25, 2017

Extend BVN deadline for Nigerians in diaspora – Buhari’s aide

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said Nigerians in diaspora should be given more time to obtain the bank verification number. Background: Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja had ordered 19 commercial banks to show cause within 14 days why the balances in such accounts should... Read More

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October 4, 2017

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Dr. Yadi Alakija, Ambassador of Norway to Nigeria, Jens-Petter Kjemprud, others attend private screening of The Lost Café in Abuja (PHOTOS)

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday hosted the screening of the much-anticipated film, ‘The Lost Café’, directed by Kenneth Gyang and produced by Regina Udalor. Guests at the invite-only event had the opportunity to watch the feature film before its release on 15 December 2017. The elite assembly of guests at the event... Read More

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September 2, 2017

Killing of Nigerian in South Africa condemnable – Dabiri-Erewa

Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has condemned the killing of Nigerians in South Africa. In a statement by her Special Assistant on Media, Abdurrahman Balogun, the Presidential aide said ” this is one death, too many” This came after reports that a Nigerian, Kingsley Ikeri,... Read More

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August 14, 2017

Now that he’s ‘well enough’, when will protests against Buhari’s doctors begin?

by Alexander O. Onukwue From the video of the visit of the Presidential media team, we learn that President Buhari is now well enough to return to Nigeria. According to Adamu Sambo of NTA, Buhari said, “I feel I could go home but the doctors are now in charge and I have now learnt to... Read More

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[The Alausa Blog] See how Governor Ambode dealt with a flooded Lagos on Saturday

While many parts of the Lagos Island drowned in embarrassing floods on Saturday, here’s how Governor Akinwunmi Ambode managed the situation: Or can he come and kill himself?

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Gov Amosun’s son weds Abike Dabiri’s daughter in Abeokuta (PHOTOS)

The son of Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun and daughter of the SSA to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa tied the knot on Saturday. Their children, Oladipo Habeeb Dabiri and Ayomide Giasat, have held their traditional engagement and Nikkah ceremony in Abeokuta, Ogun state. See photos below:

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. How US authorities locked up Nigerian for 4 days at Los Angeles Airport A Nigerian man, Olaniyi Femi has recounted the horrendous treatment meted on him by United States authorities at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 2. Nigerians with valid visa free to travel... Read More

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Nigerians with valid visa free to travel to the US – American Embassy

by Dolapo Adelana The United States Embassy in Abuja has said there was no reason for Nigerians with valid visas to postpone or cancel their travel to the United States. The Embassy said this in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday. “The U.S. Embassy in Abuja wishes to clarify that there is no reason... Read More

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How US authorities locked up Nigerian for 4 days at Los Angeles Airport

by Dolapo Adelana A Nigerian man, Olaniyi Femi has recounted the horrendous treatment meted on him by United States authorities at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Femi, who possessed a valid entry visa was locked up in a cold room for four days and was later sent back to Nigeria. Advocate group, the Socio-economic... Read More

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[The Presidential Blog] Abike Dabiri-Erewa has something to say about Buhari’s return date

Apart from the time that Gimba Kikanda challenged her to deny the doctoring of the photos of Prsident Buhari an his wife, Mrs Aisha Buhari (a challenge she never accepted), the senior special adviser to the President on diaspora affairs has not weighed in much on the questions surrounding the President’s “vacation”. That has changed.... Read More

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Don’t travel to US until Trump’s immigration policy is clear, FG tells Nigerians

by Dolapo Adelana The Federal Government has advised Nigerians without compelling reasons not to visit the United States. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in a statement on Monday said Nigerians should postpone their travel plans until the new administration’s policy on immigration is clear. Dabiri-Erewa said the warning became... Read More

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UPDATE: Omojuwa released, thanks FG for help

by Dolapo Adelana The South African authorities have released social commentator, Japheth Omojuwa. Omojuwa, who was detained by the country’s border police was released following the intervention of the Federal Government. Omojuwa thanked the special assistant to president Muhammadu Buhari on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa and Tolu Ogunlesi, head of Digital Communications for... Read More

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February 27, 2017

Xenophobia: Attack on Nigerians, immigrants cannot be resolved by diplomatic measures – FG

by Azeez Adeniyi The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Matters, Abike Dabiri-Erewa has said diplomatic measures cannot solve the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other foreigners in South Africa. In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, Dabiri-Erewa said the government will not fold its hands and watch as Nigerians... Read More

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