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FG resumes evacuation of Nigerians stranded in Libya

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2023 0

The Federal Government, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), on Tuesday evacuated 151 stranded Nigerians from Benghazi, Libya as the government resumed its voluntary evacuation in Libya. Amb. Kabiru Musa, Charge D’affiares en titre of the Nigerian Mission in

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Migrants die in Libya shipwrecks – UN

Ihesiulo Grace 20 August 2020 0

At least 45 migrants and refugees, including five children, have died in the deadliest shipwreck off Libya this year, the UN refugee agency says. They were among more than 80 people on board a vessel whose engine exploded off the coast of Zwara, the UNHCR said. The deaths were reported by some 37 survivors rescued […]

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Stephanie Williams, Aguila Saleh discuss political solution to Libyan crisis

Ihesiulo Grace 11 July 2020 0

The Acting Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Libya, Stephanie Williams, on Friday met with the Speaker of Libya’s eastern-based House of Representatives (parliament), Aguila Saleh, in Geneva and discussed the need to intensify efforts to find an inclusive political solution to the Libyan crisis. “Acting SRSG Stephanie Williams met today in Geneva with

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NEMA receives another batch of 116 Nigerians from Libya

Ihesiulo Grace 27 February 2020 0

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says it has received another batch of 116 Nigerians, who volunteered to be repatriated back to Nigeria from Libya. Acting Coordinator, Lagos territorial office of NEMA, Ibrahim Farinloye, received the returnees on behalf of, the Director-General of the agency, Mustapha Maihajja. READ ALSO: AEDC wants FG to waive import […]

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Another batch of 116 Nigerians retun from Libya

Ihesiulo Grace 27 February 2020 0

Lagos – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says it has received another batch of 116 Nigerians, who volunteered to be repatriated back to Nigeria from Libya. The Acting Coordinator, Lagos Territorial Office, NEMA, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, received the returnees on behalf of Mr Mustapha Maihajja, the Director-General of the agency. Farinloye said that the

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President Buhari decris external interference in Libya

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2020 0

Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed concern over the lack of tangible progress and the worsening security and humanitarian situation in Libya. President Buhari raised this concerns at the African Union Peace And Security Council Summit on Situations in Libya and the Sahel in Addis Ababa on Saturday. A statement from the Nigerian Embassy […]

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NEMA receives 161 Nigerians from Libya

Ihesiulo Grace 7 February 2020 0

Lagos – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received another batch of 161 stranded Nigerians from Mtiga in Libya. The acting Coordinator, Lagos Territorial Office, NEMA, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, received the returnees on Thursday night in Lagos. Farinloye said that the Nigerians arrived the Cargo Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos,

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Merkel holds talks with Putin on Middle East, Libya, Ukraine

Ihesiulo Grace 6 January 2020 0

Berlin/Moscow – The Kremlin on Monday announced that German Chancellor Angela Merkel is expected in Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin regarding escalating tensions in the Middle East. Tensions have spiked in the region following the U.S. assassination of an Iranian general, Qassem Soleimani, in Iraq. Iran has vowed to retaliate. The talks between […]

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We had no alternative to seeking Turkish help- Libya’s PM

Ihesiulo Grace 23 December 2019 0

 Libya’s UN-backed government had “no alternative” to seeking military help from Turkey, Prime Minister Fayez al-Serraj said in a Monday interview. Since April, al-Serraj’s Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) has been under attack from the forces of military strongman Khalifa Haftar who are based in Libya’s east. READ ALSO: Turkish airline pledges

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Red Cross earmarks $60m aid for Libya due to conflict escalation – Director

Ihesiulo Grace 19 December 2019 0

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) plans to allocate at least $60 million of its budget for humanitarian aid in Libya in 2020, but the sum could go up depending on how much the situation there worsens, an official said. READ ALSO: Libya NOC declares force majeure on Mellitah crude oil loadings – Sources […]

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Libya NOC declares force majeure on Mellitah crude oil loadings – Sources

Ihesiulo Grace 9 December 2019 0

London and Cairo – Libya National Oil Corp (NOC) declared force majeure on loadings of Mellitah crude oil after the El Feel oilfield shutdown last week, six industry sources with knowledge of the matter said on Monday. The 73,000 barrel per day El Feel oilfield contributes to Libya’s Mellitah crude oil blend along with condensate […]

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168 Nigerians deported from Libya

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2019 0

168 Nigerians deported from Libya were on Friday December 6, received by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).  The returnees which includes 38 adult females, five female children,109 adult males, six male children and 10 infants arrived Nigeria at about 5: 42am on an Al Buraq airline flight after a 12 hour delay. They were

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Another set of Nigerians stranded in Libya back

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2019 0

Lagos – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday received another batch of 168 stranded Nigerian returnees from Libya. The Acting Coordinator, NEMA Lagos Territorial Office, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, received the returnees on behalf of the Director-General of NEMA at the cargo wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Farinloye told

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Libya recall keeper after eight year absence

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2019 0

Libya’s Tunisian coach Faouzi Benzarti has recalled goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Forgany after an eight-year absence. The 29-year-old is in the squad for the opening 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Tunisia on 15 November and Tanzania four days later. READ ALSO Injury claim leaves Footballer Reece Welsh £150,000 rich The keeper is yet to make […]

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Gaddafi’s son has right to run for president, says Libya’s army chief

Ihesiulo Grace 15 October 2019 0

Saif Islam Gaddafi, the son of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has every right to run for president, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, the head of the Libyan National Army (LNA), said. Haftar told Sputnik in an interview that there was no enmity between the two of them. When asked about Saif Islam Gaddafi’s plans to […]

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Morocco arrests Libyan national over alleged links with drug trafficking

Ihesiulo Grace 5 October 2019 0

Moroccan authorities arrested on Friday a Libyan national for alleged links to international drug trafficking network at Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport. The suspect, aged 33, is directly involved in an international drug trafficking operation dismantled in Guelmim, 650 kilometres southern Moroccan capital Rabat, after the seizure of 8.8 tons of cannabis,

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UN condemns threats to Libyan Finance Ministry

Ihesiulo Grace 1 October 2019 0

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has condemned recent threats by an armed group to the Libyan Finance Ministry here. “This deplorable act constitutes a serious blow to the rule of law,’’ the UNSMIL said in a statement. “The mission expresses its full support to the competent authorities’ decision to identify and prosecute […]

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Amapakabo invites 35 players to camp for Sudan game

Ihesiulo Grace 9 August 2019 0

Super Eagles Assistant Coach, Imama Amapakabo, has invited 35 players to camp for Nigeria’s games against Sudan slated for September in the qualifiers for the 2019 AFCON Under-23 Championship. The Olympic Eagles are away to Khartoum for the first leg of the fixture on Sept. 6, before hosting the Sudanese at the Stephen Keshi Stadium […]

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FG receives 165 irregular migrants from Libya

Ihesiulo Grace 1 September 2018 0

The federal government has received a group of 165 irregular migrants from Libya, bringing the total number of Nigerian irregular migrants repatriated so far to 3801. The migrants arrived Lagos via the Murtala Muhammed international airport, on Thursday and were received by the Nigerian delegation along side international partners. Among them were the 109 Nigerians […]

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Oba of Benin places Libya returnees on salaries

Ihesiulo Grace 30 March 2018 0

Libyan returnees have been placed on three months salaries by the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, who expressed disappointment over the mentality of the Nigerian youth, with the quest to make quick money without legitimate means.   Apart from the salaries, the Oba said the Oba Ewuare Foundation would provide the necessary tools/facilities for those […]