Tag: Libya
Libya appeals to U.S. to ease travel ban on citizens
Libya’s internationally recognised government has appealed to the U.S. to ease a travel ban imposed on its citizens by President…
UN Security Council condemns slave trade in Libya
The UN Security Council on Thursday condemned the slave trade of African migrants in Libya as “heinous human rights abuses…
3250 Nigerians have so far been repatriated from Libya – official
The Federal Government said 3250 Nigerians have so far been repatriated from Libya in recent times.
Islamic State in Libya prepares to regroup after losing stronghold
Islamic State (IS) in Libya is preparing to regroup, one year after the terrorists lost the city of Sirte.
Additional 275 Edo indigenes arrive Benin from Libya
No fewer than 275 Edo indigenes on Wednesday voluntarily arrived Benin from Libya with the help of the state government.
Libya Slavery: Nigerian Cleric begs youths to stay at home
The founder and General Overseer of Champions Royal Assembly, Kubwa, Abuja, Prophet Joshua Iginla has joined his voice to the…
UN increases evacuation rate of migrants from Libya
The UN migration agency is stepping up the rate at which it flies migrants home from Libya, aiming to evacuate…
Another batch of 257 Nigerians arrive from Libya
A few hours after 144 Nigerians voluntarily returned from Libya, another aircraft carrying 257 of their compatriots on Wednesday landed…
More Nigerians return from Libya
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Tuesday joined officials of some…
Stop travelling to Libya, Federal Govt warns Nigerians
The Federal Government has warned Nigerians to stop travelling to Libya for now due to the risks associated with such…
Nigerian Govt identifies 2,778 Nigerians in detention camps in Libya
The Federal Government says it has a record of 2,778 Nigerian migrants registered in “accessible” detention camps in Libya, ready…
Slave Trade In Libya: Nigerians Stage Protest
Slave trade of African migrants including Nigerians is currently ongoing in Libya. This, exposed by CNN in a video has…
Libya slavery: NANS lauds Federal Government’s efforts
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), on Friday, lauded President Muhammadu Buhari on the steps being taken to end…
Reps to hold public hearing to halt act Libya slavery
The House of Representatives on Thursday said it would conduct a public hearing on its resolution to investigate the death…
Migrants evacuation: EU, UN, AU draw up emergency plan
The EU, UN and AU have agreed to an emergency plan to dismantle people smuggling networks and repatriate stranded migrants…