NiDCOM Mourns Nigerians Killed in UK and Canada, Demands Justice

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has expressed deep sadness over the deaths of two Nigerian citizens who were killed in separate violent incidents in the United Kingdom and Canada in the early days of the new year. In a statement released in Abuja on January 9, 2026, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of […]

Senate Proposes 10-Year Passport Ban for Convicts Abroad

Nigerian Passport

The Nigerian Senate has introduced a legislative proposal seeking to impose a 10-year restriction on the international passports of Nigerian citizens convicted of crimes in foreign countries. The proposed amendment, currently at the second reading stage, is aimed at discouraging criminal activity among Nigerians in the diaspora and protecting the country’s international reputation. The bill, […]