PETER OBI AND KWANKWASO BEING PRESENTED WITH THEIR PARTY CARDS. (VIDEO/PHOTO).

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Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have arrived at the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) secretariat in Abuja, amid cheers from supporters, marking a significant shift in Nigeria's political landscape. They are strengthening unity ahead of the 2027 elections.  The two leaders, who previously quit the African Democratic Congress (ADC) due to internal crises and hostility, are expected to hold a consultative meeting with NDC leaders to discuss future collaborations , Peter Obi cited a toxic political environment, internal crises, and external interference as ons for leaving the ADC. He emphasized the need for genuine service delivery and national progress. The NDC has reportedly offered Obi and Kwankwaso a joint presidential ticket for the 2027 elections, with a short timeframe to decide on the offer.   The development has sparked reactions, with some Nigerians welcoming the move as a step towards strengthening democracy and opposition parties. Others have expressed skepticism, ...

MIDDLE EAST WAR: NO DISTRESS CALLS YET FROM NIGERIANS IN IRAN- FG. (PHOTO).


 Middle East war: No distress calls yet from Nigerians in Iran- FG


The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, says it is yet to receive any distress call from Nigerians residing in Iran, following ongoing hostilities between Iran and the United States and its ally, Israel.


In a chat with Vanguard, the Director of Media and Public Relations of NiDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, said although there might be Nigerians in Iran, none had officially reached out to the commission for assistance.


“I’m not saying there are no Nigerians there, I’m only saying nobody has sent any distress call,” he clarified.


When asked to provide an estimate of Nigerians currently affected, Balogun said NiDCOM doesn’t have such data and advised that inquiries be directed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


“We don’t have embassies there. The only person controlling embassies is the Minister of Foreign Affairs. They will be able to tell you’’ he said


On whether NiDCOM is collaborating with airlines or foreign authorities to ensure Nigerians are not left stranded, the spokesperson maintained that such collaboration is not feasible under the current circumstances.


“There is suspension of (flights) by all airlines. We cannot collaborate with anybody,” he said, noting that Nigeria currently has no national carrier operating international routes. Which Nigerian airline? We don’t have one now” he said 


Balogun explained that Nigerians travelling to Iran typically do so as private individuals, often connecting through countries such as United Arab Emirates or Greece.


Speaking on the possibility of activating a full evacuation plan for Nigerians stranded in the Middle East, Balogun said certain conditions must be met before the Federal Government could intervene.

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