124 migrants rescued from drowning off Libya
Libya’s coastguard rescued a total of 124 migrants after their boats broke down during Europe-bound journeys, the country’s navy said on Wednesday.
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Seven pregnant women, 188 other Nigerians return from Libya
The National Emergency Management Agency has received another batch of 195 stranded Nigerians from Libya.
Pope gives popemobile tour of St Peter’s Square to migrant children from Nigeria, other countries
Pope Francis on Wednesday offered a ride on his popemobile to eight children of migrants who recently arrived in Italy from war-torn Libya.
Libyan players urged to return to negotiations amid military impasse
Libya’s deadlocked warring parties must return to the negotiating table to prevent further displacement and terrorism, the United Nations envoy for Libya, Ghassan Salame, said on Monday.
FG seeks more support for returnees
The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons on Wednesday said that it would need more support in the rehabilitation and reintegration of migrant returnees from Libya and ...
Pope appeals for evacuation of refugees in Libya camps
Pope Francis on Sunday called for the evacuation of refugees held in detention camps in Libya as fighting there escalates.
Insecurity: Chadian President calls for relocation of CEN-SAD Secretariat from Libya
President Idris Deby Itno of Chad on Saturday in N’Djamena, advocated for the relocation of the Secretariat of the Community of Sahel Saharan States away from Libya.
12,974 Nigerians voluntarily returned from Libya in two years – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency says 12,974 Nigerians have voluntarily returned from Libya in two years.
Another batch of 180 Nigerians return from Libya
The National Emergency Management Agency has received another batch of 180 stranded Nigerians from Libya.
U23 Eagles lament unpaid allowance
Members of the U23 Eagles have expressed their displeasure over the inability of the Nigeria Football Federation to settle their camp and match allowances against Libya.
U23 AFCON qualifier: Olympic Eagles, Sudan battle for final spot
Nigeria’s Under 23 Eagles, otherwise known as the Olympic Eagles, have been drawn against Sudan in the final round of the U23 AFCON 2019 qualifiers.
U23 AFCON qualifier: Osimhen fires Olympic Eagles to final round
Nigeria sailed into the final round of the 3rd Africa U23 Cup of Nations qualifying series on Monday, beating Libya 4-0 on the back of a Victor Osimhen hat-trick at ...
U-23 AFCON Qualifiers: Nigeria lose 0-2 to Libya
Nigeria began the race towards the defence of their African Under-23 title on Wednesday on a sour note as they lost 0-2 defeat to their Libyan counterparts in Tunisia.
Olympic Eagles set to overpower Libya in Tunisia
Cup holders Nigeria begin the race towards a successful defence of their Africa U23 title in Tunisia on Wednesday when they take on their Libyan counterparts in a first round, ...
12,574 Nigerians voluntarily returned from Libya in 23 months – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency on Friday said 12,574 Nigerians have so far returned from Libya under the Assisted Voluntary Returnees Programme, which began in April 2017.
Another 326 Nigerians return from Libya
At least, 326 stranded Nigerians in Libya have arrived Nigeria, the National Emergency Management Agency has said.
Another 160 Nigerians return from Libya
The National Emergency Management Agency has received another batch of 160 stranded Nigerians from Libya.
Egypt 2019: Flying Eagles coach invites 33 for Libya tie
Head Coach Imama Amapakabo has called to camp 33 players ahead of next month’s Africa U23 Cup of Nations qualifying fixture between Nigeria and Libya.
Four pregnant women, 158 Nigerians return from Libya
A fresh batch of 162 Nigerians, including four pregnant women, have voluntarily returned from Libya with the assistance of the International Organisation for Migration.
117 people feared dead after migrant boat sinks off Libya
Three survivors who were rescued said there were 120 people on the boat, Flavio Di Giacomo said.
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