Heartwarming Moment: Abike Dabiri-Erewa Shares Hug with Comedian Emmanuella

Social media was abuzz after a video surfaced showing the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, sharing a warm hug with popular Nigerian child comedian and skit maker, Emmanuella.

The touching clip, posted on Dabiri-Erewa’s official X (Twitter) handle on Sunday, October 5, 2025, captured a cheerful interaction between the two. The NIDCOM boss was seen engaging in a brief chat with Emmanuella before the duo exchanged a heartfelt hug.

Sharing the video, Dabiri-Erewa revealed that their encounter took place during one of her official trips. She praised the young star for her creativity and positive impact, describing Emmanuella as “an inspiration to many young Nigerians.”

Her post read:

“Ran into the exceptionally talented and beautiful Emmanuella during one of my official trips. A young star whose creativity and charm continue to inspire young talents across Nigeria.”

The heartwarming moment quickly attracted reactions online, with many Nigerians commending both women for their humility and warmth. Fans also lauded Emmanuella for maintaining her relevance and positivity in the entertainment industry.

NIDCOM Chairman, Abike Dabiri, Hails Nigerian’s Historic Promotion to U.S. Navy Commodore.

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has celebrated Captain Kelechi Ndukwe, a Nigerian-American, on his historic promotion to the rank of Commodore in the United States Navy.

In a statement signed by Gabriel Odu of its Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit on Friday, NIDCOM, under the leadership of Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, described Ndukwe’s achievement as a source of pride to Nigeria, the global naval community, and Nigerians in the diaspora.

The statement read: “We congratulate Capt. Kelechi Ndukwe on his promotion to Commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 60, and Commander, Task Force (CTF) 65 of the United States Navy in Rota, Spain. This remarkable accomplishment highlights his professionalism, leadership, and dedication to advancing global maritime security.”

In his new role, Commodore Ndukwe will oversee U.S. Navy destroyer operations across Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean. His career has been marked by trailblazing achievements, including making history in April 2021 as the first Nigerian-American to command a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer, the USS Halsey (DDG-97).

Odu noted that Ndukwe’s journey from the son of Nigerian immigrants to one of the highest-ranking officers in the U.S. Navy reflects resilience, discipline, and excellence.

NIDCOM reaffirmed its commitment to honouring Nigerians abroad who embody hard work, honesty, and diligence, stressing that Ndukwe’s promotion exemplifies the positive impact of the diaspora and the limitless potential of Nigerians worldwide.

Gbolahan Macjob’s Ireke Breaks Global Records as NIDCOM Boss Abike Dabiri-Erewa Hails Historic Achievement

The Chairman and CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has applauded Nigerian international broadcaster and producer, Gbolahan Macjob, for the record-breaking success of his epic film Ireke: Rise of the Maroons.

In a statement by NIDCOM spokesperson, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa described the achievement as a remarkable milestone for Nigeria, noting that the production has shattered international records for a Nigerian local language film.

The film, which narrates the untold story of African slave rebellion in the Caribbean, has won global praise for spotlighting African and Nigerian history on the world stage. Beyond diaspora audiences, Ireke has captivated Caribbean communities, British viewers, and international film enthusiasts.

Dabiri-Erewa lauded Macjob’s creativity and impact, emphasizing his Abeokuta roots and career growth — from a Mass Communication graduate of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic to an Emmy-nominated BBC World Service journalist. She praised his continuous contributions to Nigeria’s global image and youth development through training initiatives and donations.

Highlighting the film’s historic feats, Ireke is the first Nigerian local language movie to premiere at Cannes, the Nollywood film with the longest UK screening, and the first to hold simultaneous premieres in London, Lagos, and Abeokuta. It also became the only Nollywood film to stage a press screening before its premiere.

With major screenings lined up in Canada, Ireke continues to cement its place as one of the most internationally celebrated Nigerian films ever.

Abike Dabiri Responds to Online Bullying Advice

The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has responded to a social media user who advised her to take legal action against cyberbullies.

On Thursday, September 4, 2025, the user wrote on his X page:

“Is the law on cyberbullying now in effect? A number of potential convicts here on this thread.”


Reacting via her official X account, Dabiri-Erewa laughed off the suggestion, stressing that she cannot be bullied. However, she confirmed that a legal framework does exist for those with strong evidence of online harassment.

In her words:

“Yes. That is true. Unfortunately, I can’t be cyber bullied but at least there is a law in place if anyone feels so strongly.”


Her response has since generated reactions online, with some Nigerians applauding her confidence, while others highlighted the importance of enforcing cybercrime laws more effectively.

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Nigeria News‘We Are Not Criminals’ – FG Fires Ghanaians Protesting ‘Nigeria Must Go.

The Federal Government, through the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has condemned the protest by Ghanaians calling on Nigerians to be deported from the West African country.

Naija News earlier reported that some Ghanaian citizens staged a protest against Nigerians, accusing them of engaging in mass prostitution, ritual killings, kidnapping, and violent crimes in their country.

In a viral video seen on Tuesday, the protesters, numbering in their hundreds, carried placards with inscriptions such as “Armed robbery and violent attacks must stop,” “Our health at stake due to mass prostitution,” “Nigerians are kidnapping and using people for rituals,” and “Our kids are getting missing because of Igbos.”

Reacting in a statement to Naija News, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, NIDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, disclosed that Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO NIDCOM, said the blanket outrage against Nigerians living in Ghana and branding them as criminals should be condemned by all.

She said: “Nigerians are not criminals. They are good ambassadors wherever they find themselves while those bad ones should be fish out and face the necessary sanctions.


“Ghana and Nigeria are like siamese twins. They are brothers and such in the spirit of ECOWAS and regional integration should continue to live in peace like brothers.”

The NIDCOM Boss appealed for calm and urged Nigerians living in Ghana not to be provoked or go into violence with anyone as the issue is being handled at the diplomatic level.

She advised anyone using inciteful words to desist henceforth both from Nigerians and Ghanaians as that is capable of escalating the matter.

Dabiri-Erewa also advised Nigerians to disregard the videos circulating that Nigerians’ shops and properties are destroyed by Ghanaians.

“There is no evidence to that and we must at all cost prevent any reprisal attacks,” she said.

She praised Ghanaian and Nigeria High Commissioners for their efforts to control the situation, adding that the Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, has also been in touch with Ghanaian authorities and had taken some pro- active measures.

Dabiri-Erewa Refutes Badenoch’s Claim on Nigerian Citizenship Laws

Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has strongly rejected claims made by UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, that Nigerian law prevents women from passing citizenship to their children.

Speaking on Channels TV’s Hard Copy, Dabiri-Erewa described Badenoch’s statement as “entirely untrue” and “misleading,” citing Section 25(1)(c) of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution, which allows a child born abroad to claim citizenship if either parent is Nigerian.

“You can’t lie about your country and expect silence,” she said, adding that many Nigerians abroad are thriving politically and deserve recognition, not misinformation.

Badenoch’s remarks have drawn widespread backlash, including from human rights lawyer Femi Falana, who labelled her statement “a display of utter ignorance.”

This is the second time Badenoch has faced criticism over comments about Nigeria, following a rebuke from Vice President Kashim Shettima in December 2024 for her negative remarks on the country.