NiDCOM to return trafficked 28-year-old Nigerian lady from Iraq
Officials of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, in Jordan, which oversees Iraq, have intervened to return a 28-year-old trafficked Nigerian lady, Eniola Isaac.
This comes after a report on Wednesday revealed that the Nigerian lady was allegedly lured to Iraq under false promises of a better life.
It was gathered that after being subjected to various degrees of abuse, physical assaults and mistreatment from her employer in Iraq, she pleaded with the Nigerian authorities to help her return to Nigeria.
Releasing an update through its official X handle on Thursday, NiDCOM said Isaac’s situation underscored the rising alarm over the trafficking of Nigerians to Iraq through deceptive promises. CULLED FROM DAILY POST
Christian Pilgrims Return From Israel
The first batch of Lagos State Christian pilgrims returned safely to Lagos after a successful pilgrimage to the holy lands of Israel and Jordan.
In his address at a ceremony where the pilgrims were received by the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rt. Rev Stephen Adegbite expressed his joy at the exercise’s success, noting that the journey began and ended in joy.
He thanked the Jordanian authority for a smooth Jordan and Israel border transfer of pilgrims.
The NCPC boss thanked the Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, for their unwavering support, believing that other states would equally have a successful pilgrimage exercise. CULLED FROM LEADERSHIP
IN SPORT
Super Eagles goalkeeper Nwabali loses mum
Barely two months after losing his father, Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has lost his mother.
The South Africa-based goalkeeper shared the heartbreaking news via X on Wednesday.
Nwabali’s father’s passing was announced in November, a few hours after the goalkeeper was in goal for the Super Eagles in their 1-1 draw against the Benin Republic during their penultimate 2025 AFCON qualification match.
Although he did not disclose the cause of his mother’s death, it must have come as a rude shock to him, having shared a 2024 recap video in the wee hours of New Year’s Day. CULLED FROM PUNCH
ON THE INTERNATIONAL SCENE
Drunken Zambian policeman freed 13 suspects to celebrate New Year
A drunken police officer in Zambia freed 13 suspects from custody so that they could go and celebrate the new year, officials say.
Detective inspector Titus Phiri was arrested after releasing the suspects from Leonard Cheelo police station in the capital, Lusaka, before running away himself.
The 13 detainees were accused of crimes such as assault, robbery and burglary.
They are all currently on the run and a manhunt has been launched to find them. CULLED FROM BBC
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Adanma Luke Speaks on having Suicidal thoughts
Adanma Luke, the producer of the movie in which late actor Junior Pope was set to appear, has opened up about her battle with depression and suicidal thoughts following the tragic loss.
Pope tragically passed away on April 10 in a boat accident on the River Niger in Asaba, Delta State, while en route to a movie location.
The incident also claimed the lives of four other crew members, leaving the film industry in a state of shock.
In an Instagram post, the filmmaker described the aftermath of Pope’s death as “very dark,” sharing that she had considered suicide due to the intense backlash she received on social media.
She also revealed that the emotional toll led her to stop breastfeeding her three-month-old baby.
Adanma expressed profound gratitude for the support she received from movie producer Uche Nancy during this harrowing time.
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