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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…

Air Peace has denied any wrongdoing by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Allen Onyema, and Chief of Finance and Administration, Mrs. Ejiro Eghagha, who have been charged by the United States for alleged obstruction of justice. A statement released by the US Attorney’s Office said that Onyema has been charged in a superseding indictment with obstruction of justice for submitting false documents to the government to end an investigation of him that resulted in earlier charges of bank fraud and money laundering. Also charged is Eghagha, the airline’s Chief of Administration and Finance, for allegedly participating in the obstruction scheme,…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says international customers owe $5.79 million for electricity supply in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024. The debt amounts to N9.41 billion when converted using the official exchange rate of N1626.32/$ as of October 10. In its latest quarterly report, the agency said market operators (MO) issued an invoice of $15.60 million to four firms in three countries. Out of the aforementioned value, the electricity regulator said only $9.81 million was paid The firms are Paras-SBEE and Transcorp-SBEE both from the Benin Republic; Mainstream-NIGELEC from Niger; and Odukpani-CEET from Togo. Under an international treaty, Nigeria sells…