Libya

Libya deports More Nigerians [Pictures]

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The Department for Combating Illegal Migration in Libya has deported A total of 48 Nigerian women and two children. This comes with the assistance of Nigeria’s consular services and support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The repatriation operation was carried out via Mitiga International Airport, ensuring the safe return of the migrants to … Read more

Libya, Rwanda Others failed to qualify for AFCON 2025 [Full List]

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The race for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) concluded on Tuesday. It confirmed the next 24 teams set to compete in Morocco by next December. While several teams secured early qualification, others, such as the Benin Republic, clinched their spots at the last moment. The hosts, Morocco automatically qualified for the tournament. However, … Read more

Libya deports 7 Nigerians, Others

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Libyan authorities, through the Department for Combating Illegal Migration, have repatriated 13 foreign nationals from the Qanfoudah Immigration Detention Centre. The deportees include seven Nigerians, three Bangladeshis, and three Ghanaians. This was revealed in a post on Tuesday by Migrant Rescue Watch on its X handle, where it stated that all individuals were flown out … Read more

Libya Begins Mass Arrest of Nigerians after CAF Verdict

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Members of the Nigerian community in Libya have reported mass arrests and fines in the country following the verdict delivered by the Confederation of African Football in response to the complaint lodged by the Nigeria Football Federation over the recent inhumane treatment meted out to the Super Eagles in Libya. The Nigerian football team was … Read more

CAF pounce on Libya, Awards 3pts, 3Goals to Super-Eagles Over Aborted AFCON Qualifier

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CAF awards three points and three goals to Super Eagles for aborted Libya-Nigeria AFCON Qualifier The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded three points, and three goals to Nigeria for the missed Libya game. The development comes after the CAF president, Patrice Motsepe, said a thorough probe was ongoing following the recent controversy surrounding … Read more

Pilot says ‘Order to divert Super Eagles’ flight came from Libya’s Highest Authorities’- Narrates Ordeal

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The Tunisian pilot who flew the Nigerian team to Libya has shed light on the circumstances that led to the unexpected diversion of their flight to a remote airport, Al-Abraq, instead of their intended destination, Benghazi. The diversion has been a subject of controversy since Sunday when the Nigerian delegation en route to Benghazi for … Read more

Senate condemns Libya’s treatment of Super Eagles amid safety concerns

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The Senate, at its plenary on Tuesday strongly condemned Libya’s hostile treatment of the Super Eagles, the country’s national football team who were in their country for the second leg, Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against their team. This follows to a motion on the ill-treatment of the Super Eagles in Libya brought under Personal … Read more