The Federal Government, in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), evacuated 161 Nigerian migrants stranded in Libya on Tuesday.
Ambassador Kabiru Musa, Chargé D’Affaires En Titre of the Nigerian Mission in Libya, stated in Abuja that the objective of the Voluntary Humanitarian Repatriation exercise was to ensure that migrating Nigerians were not stranded abroad.
“The evacuees departed the Mitiga International Airport, Tripoli, aboard a chartered flight on Tuesday and are expected to arrive at the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos, later in the day. “The evacuees are 100 adult females, 37 adult males, 16 children, and eight infants. “They will be received by officials on arrival to facilitate their resettlement and reintegration into society,” Musa said.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
23% of Nigerian women suffer from breast cancerThe Chief Medical Director of MeCure Healthcare Limited, Dr. Adeniji Adeoluwa, weekend raised the alarm that 23 percent of Nigerian women suffer from breast cancer, saying 140,000 people are likely to have the disease annually.
Read more »
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Monday morningGood morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Ahead of the November 11 governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states, the Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the distribution of 220 operational vehicles for election security management.
Read more »
Nigerian Beach Volleyball duo off to Thailand for U21 World ChampionshipThe coach of Nigeria U21 Beach volleyball team, Christiana Amadi has expressed optimism that the players would perform well at the championship.
Read more »
Nigerian referee selected for CAF Women’s Champions LeagueThe referee has been at a few international competitions which include, the WAFU Women Champion’s League and the Aisha Buhari Tournament, among others.
Read more »
Nigerian pastors initiated my cancel culture for speaking against titheControversial media personality Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has recounted his ordeal for speaking against tithe. He said he became scared for his life because of the uproar that greeted his stance on tithe.
Read more »