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.

A tweet by a Nigerian lawyer sparked a heated debate online after he wrote that if you plan to visit your married brother, you should first inform his wife or seek her permission, especially if you plan to enter the kitchen or handle food.

He argued that the wife might not want to receive visitors and questioned what type of families don’t follow this courtesy.

The tweet divided opinions. Some agreed it’s simple courtesy. Others argued that the only person you should inform is your brother — it’s his responsibility to tell his wife. “This is why people say women bring division to families,” one user said, noting that siblings now have to “walk on eggshells” because their brother is married.

Others shared personal experiences. One lady said the joy she feels whenever her husband’s siblings visit is unexplainable, adding that if a wife makes her husband’s siblings feel unwelcome, she “will get what’s coming for her.” Another commented that common sense dictates communicating with the half you are closer to — in this case, the brother — and letting him pass on the message.

Hon Success Opara, a seasoned journalist, politician, and businessman, has revealed he’s not currently a member of any political party. Instead, he’s focusing on his media and construction interests, while advocating for good governance and transparency.

A strong advocate for the Igbo Conservatives, Opara believes in leaders who prioritize transparency and accountability. He’s committed to ensuring Imo State’s resources benefit its citizens and empowering youth and vulnerable groups.

Opara’s business ventures include construction, media, and publishing, with a track record of leadership in youth organizations and community development.

As a graduate of Sociology at the Imo State University he believes he can engineer the Society effectively as he has demonstrated through his social works and he has urged Nigerians to focus more on entrepreneurship and human capital development, that’s why he has done a lot of social work through his NGO Worldwide.