May 14, 2023
Sudan: 2,518 Nigerians Evacuated From Sudan - NiDCOM
"The new arrivals just now are 140 adults, comprising three infants and 30 children, making a total evacuation to 2,518". Read more »
May 09, 2023
Nigeria: Sudan - Aisha Buhari Calls for Solidarity to Prevent Escalation
"All Hands must be on deck to ensure that the problems are not allowed to escalate. This mission is open to engaging with all relevant bodies in this regard". Read more »
May 08, 2023
Sudan: Saving Sudan and Nigerians Stuck in the Hell-Hole
Nigeria, as a leading voice in Africa, must prepare to participate in the processes that ensure the unity and restoration of peace in Sudan. Read more »
May 07, 2023
Sudan: Sudan Crisis - Fourth Batch of 410 Stranded Nigerians Arrives Abuja
The evacuees arrived at the Pilgrims Terminal of the airport at exactly 10:45 a.m., on board a Max Airline from Egypt. Read more »
May 04, 2023
Nigeria: First Batch of Nigerian Evacuees From Sudan Arrive Abuja
While Air Peace conveyed 282, NAF conveyed 96 evacuees. The two aircraft arrived minutes apart. Read more »
May 02, 2023
Nigeria: Gbajabiamila Blames 'Interagency Disagreement' for Challenges in Evacuating Nigerians, Summons Officials
Mr Gbajabiamila said the House will review the legal framework establishing the agencies to prevent future occurrences. Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Probe Egypt's Reluctance to Grant Access to Returning Nigerians - Gbajabiamila
Mr Gbajabiamila also said the House would revisit the law that made the NEMA the agency responsible for taking charge of evacuations for a possible review. Read more »
May 01, 2023
Egypt: Egypt Finally Opens Border to Nigerian Evacuees From Sudan
The evacuees had been unable to get into Egypt since last Thursday owing to logistics and diplomatic issues. Read more »
April 29, 2023
Nigeria: Sudan - Nigeria to Commence 'Second Phase' of Evacuation Saturday
The Nigerian embassy instructed interested persons to converge at Al-Razi University and the International University of Africa, Madani Street on Saturday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We're Spending U.S.$1.2 Million On Buses for Citizens' Evacuation In Sudan - Govt
Nigeria will begin the evacuation of its second batch of citizens from Sudan on Saturday. Read more »
April 28, 2023
Nigeria: Sudan - First Batch of 1,600 Nigerian Evacuees to Arrive Nigeria Friday - Nema
The first batch of 1,600 Nigerians evacuated from Sudan are expected to arrive in Abuja on Friday, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said. Read more »
Nigeria: Sudan - Nigeria Clears Air On Buses Conveying Evacuees Halting in the Sahara
However, a joint memo shared on Thursday night by the foreign ministry's spokesperson, Francisca Omayuli, for the ministries of foreign affairs and humanitarian affairs confirmed… Read more »
Nigeria: Sudan Crisis - Nigerian Evacuees to Start Arriving Friday - 5,500 Students Expected
The evacuees will be moved in buses from Sudan to Egypt before they will be airlifted to Nigeria. Read more »
April 26, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria to Spend $1.2 Million On Buses to Evacuate Citizens From Sudan
An official also said that no Nigerian has so far been killed since the fighting began in Sudan. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Begins Evacuation of Nigerians in Sudan
This was revealed in a tweet by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) where it shared a video showing buses parked in line. Read more »
April 22, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Announces Challenges Evacuating Citizens From Sudan
The Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, explained the situation in a tweet. Read more »
April 20, 2023
Sudan: Sudan Fighting - Trapped Nigerian Students Call for Help
"We from the IUA and the students that live around IUA experienced the worst day of our lives and this is because the RSF base is right behind the male and female hostels and most… Read more »
Africa: UN Chief, African Leaders to Hold Virtual Talks On Sudan Crisis
Mr Dujarric said the UN chief spoke earlier in the day to President William Ruto of Kenya and with the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Moussa Faki. Read more »
April 16, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria, Chad Condemn Ongoing Clash in Sudan
In a Sunday meeting between the presidents of both countries in Saudi Arabia, Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari says the ongoing fight is unwelcome and unfortunate. Read more »
April 07, 2023
Rwanda: Remember Rwanda
The nation's memory is under assault/From marinated murmurs and slanderous slurs/The journey from hate to holocaust/Indeed is perilously short Read more »
March 02, 2023
Nigeria/Uganda: Afcon U-20 - Nigeria's Flying Eagles Beat Uganda to World Cup Ticket
The team's qualification came after a hard-fought 1-0 win over their Uganda counterparts Read more »
Nigeria/Uganda: Egypt 2023 - Nigeria's Flying Eagles Battle Uganda for World Cup Ticket
Though he admits it will be a feisty clash, Flying Eagles Coach Ladan Bosso believes he has the men to get the job done against Uganda's Hippos Read more »
February 04, 2023
Nigeria: Kenyan Runner, Kibet Wins 8th Lagos City Marathon
In the women's category, it was an all-Ethiopian affair Read more »
December 13, 2022
Africa: CPHIA 2022 - African Leaders, Experts Meet in Rwanda to Appraise Public Health Issues
The organisers said the conference aims to build on conversations started at CPHIA 2021, which centres on building more resilient health systems in the region. Read more »
October 31, 2022
Nigeria: Ebola - As Cases Rise in Uganda, Nigeria Warns Against Outbreak
NCDC said passengers arriving from Uganda and persons who transited in Uganda are being followed up for 21 days after they arrived in Nigeria for their health status. Read more »