Homecoming to Death: The tragic fate of Nigerian returnees, by Martha Gwary For many Nigerians in the diaspora, returning home is meant to mark a moment of joy — a reunion with loved ones, a celebration of survival abroad, or an opportunity to reconnect with their roots. Sadly, for a growing number of returnees, the journey home ends in tragedy. Across Nigeria, there have been recurring reports of citizens who survived years overseas only to die shortly after returning. These deaths occur through road accidents, suspected poisoning, sudden illness, kidnapping and violent...