A 32-year-old Nigerian widow, Titilopeyemi Olaniyi, has recounted her horrifying ordeal in Libya, describing how Nigerian migrants are being treated like animals in detention facilities, with some reportedly losing their sanity due to inhumane prison conditions. Olaniyi, who hails from Ibadan, Oyo State, was among dozens of Nigerian women deported from Libya in January 2025.
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep concern over the recent outbreak of violence in Tripoli, Libya’s capital, which claimed lives and caused significant damage to property. In a statement released on May 17, 2025, Youssouf welcomed the return of cautious calm following a ceasefire agreement and
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has successfully facilitated the return of 203 vulnerable Nigerian citizens from Libya. The group, which included 130 women, arrived in Lagos as part of the Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) programme, a collaborative effort between the Federal Government and international partners aimed at assisting Nigerians stranded in Libya. Upon arrival
Libya is facing fresh criticism after allegations of mistreatment against the South Sudan national football team upon their arrival at Benina International Airport in Benghazi. This marks the latest in a series of incidents involving Libyan authorities and visiting teams, raising concerns over the country’s adherence to international football protocols. A History of ControversyLibya’s football
Libya has come under renewed criticism over its treatment of visiting football teams following allegations of mistreatment of the South Sudan national football team at the airport. This latest controversy emerges just a year after Libya faced sanctions from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for similar misconduct. In October 2024, Libya held Nigeria’s Super
