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Amid the hardship faced by Nigerians, the Federal Government says it empathises with the citizens, especially the poor. The Vice President, Senator Shettima, stated this in Abuja on Monday during the 30th anniversary of the Nigerian Economic Summit. He defended the economic policies of the current administration while highlighting steps taken by the government to improve the economy “Some of the policy decisions, the policy options available are painful, but they are almost inevitable,” Shettima said “My heart and the heart of President Bola Tinubu go to the Nigerian people. We empathise with what the poor and the young are…

The Super Eagles have arrived in Nigeria after their ordeal in Libyan for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. Players and officials were stranded for about 13 hours at a Libyan airport ahead of the game which was supposed to take place on Tuesday. Photos of the team sleeping on benches went viral early Monday, prompting condemnation. But hours later, the team has now landed in Nigeria after Libyan authorities cleared their flight to take off. “BACK HOME SAFE & SOUND. Proud of this team, NAIJA SPIRIT can’t be broken.Throw at us what you want, it’s in our…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened an investigation into the Super Eagles ordeal in Libya and has threatened to sanction those found violating its statutes and regulations.  “The matter has been referred to the CAF Disciplinary Board for investigation and appropriate action will be taken against those who violated the CAF Statutes and Regulations,” CAF said in a statement on Monday. Nigerian officials and players arrived in Libya on Sunday but were stranded at the Al Abraq International Airport for over 13 hours. They slept at the facility and were denied access to food and the internet. Photos…

The Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has confirmed that Nigeria’s Super Eagles and officials have finally left Libya for Nigeria after hours of delay at the airport by the Libyan authorities. The NiDCOM boss made the confirmation on X on Monday afternoon when she posted a photo of the team boarding their flight back to Nigeria, where she wrote, “Super Eagles team now boarding. Journey mercies to all of them.” After over 14 hours of detention at Al Abraq International Airport, the Libyan government has finally granted clearance for the Nigerian flight carrying the Super Eagles players…

The Libyan Football Federation has released a statement to deny accusations made by the Nigerian Football Federation that its squad and officials were being held hostage after they arrived in Libyan. The statement follows reports that the Super Eagles were stranded at Al Abraq Airport for 15 hours over the unexpected diversion of their flight. The Nigerian squad departed on October 13 via a chartered ValueJet aircraft, only to have their flight diverted just an hour before landing. They landed at Al Abraq Airport, located over two hours away from their intended venue. They were left unattended and stranded for…

The Nigeria Football Federation has pulled the Super Eagles of Nigeria squad out of Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. This decision comes after a frustrating 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya, where the team has been stranded since their arrival on Sunday afternoon, October 13. It was gathered that the Nigerian delegation was en route to Benghazi for the crucial qualifier when their chartered aircraft was diverted mid-flight to Al Abraq, a small airport typically reserved for hajj operations. The diversion left Nigerian players and officials stranded with the Libyan Football Federation not…

The presidency has denied reports that Nigeria was snubbed in the recent Human Rights Council elections at the United Nations. According to the presidency, Nigeria was not a candidate in the 2024 cycle of UN Human Rights Council Elections, refuting claims that the country lost to other African countries in the just concluded UN polls. On October 9, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly elected 18 members to the Human Rights Council for the 2025-2027 term. The members elected to the Council are Benin, Bolivia, Colombia, Cyprus, Czechia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Gambia, Iceland, Kenya, Marshall Islands, Mexico,…

Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC has commenced remedial works at failed sections of Warri-Benin Road. Speaking during inspection of the work along Elume, Amukpe and Ologbo areas of East West Road, Managing Director Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku expressed displeasure over the deplorable state of the road which has caused traffic jam and loss of manhour. Dr. Ogbuku said NDDC awarded the contract for the repairs to complement the efforts of Federal Government towards providing a permanent solution to the challenge. The MD who noted that the commission has also intervened at the Ahoada axis of East…

In a letter dated October 10, 2024, Secretary to the State Government, Joseph Eboigbe, said that establishing the team will allow both parties to begin meaningful discussions and share vital information that will ensure a seamless transfer of responsibilities and continuity of governance. Recall that in July 2024, the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, had inaugurated a 20-member transition committee chaired by Mr. Joseph Eboigbe, to pilot the smooth transition of power and knowledge to the next administration. The letter reads: “I hope this message finds you in great spirits. As we prepare for the transition of power, we believe…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been left stranded at Abraq International Airport in Libya, less than forty-eight hours before an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights, scheduled for Tuesday. The Nigerian contingent had departed Uyo on Sunday morning for Libya. However, sports journalist Tobi Adepoju revealed in a post on Sunday night that the team’s predicament began when the host nation made a last-minute diversion of their chartered flight. He stated that the federation had secured approval for the team’s plane to land in Benghazi, just a short distance from the Benina Stadium, where the match…