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Libya/Nigeria: How Libya Held Eagles Hostage in Disused Airport for 15 Hours

[ad_1] Harrassed and tired Super Eagles players yesterday arrived at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport after they were held hostage for over 15 hours by the Libyan authorities, sparking global outrage. The team was billed to engage their Libyan counterpart in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Benina which has now been aborted, as the Confederation of African Football, CAF, would be consulting its CAF Statutes and Regulations to know who violated their rules. The Super Eagles were […]

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Nigeria/Libya: Libyan FA Condemns Super Eagles Withdrawal, Threatens Legal Action

[ad_1] The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has deplored Nigeria's decision to withdraw from the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier while vowing to take legal action to defend its national team's interests. Nigeria's Super Eagles pulled out of the match, which was scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, citing safety concerns after being stranded at Al Abaq Airport for more than 13 hours due to an unexpected flight diversion on Sunday. In a statement shared by The Libya Observer, the […]

todayOctober 15, 2024 2

Japan

Stateless speak up as world misses its #Ibelong deadline

[ad_1] LONDON – Karina Ambartsoumian-Clough vividly recalls her terror as a teenager when U.S. immigration officers arrived at her home, ankle-tagged her parents and ordered the family to "self-deport."The trouble was they had nowhere to go — no country recognized them as nationals.Two decades on and Ambartsoumian-Clough remains stateless. [ad_2] Source link

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Entertainment

Nigeria: Actress Lola Idije Clears Air On Claim That Omoborty Snatched Her Daughter’s Boyfriend

[ad_1] Omoborty tied the knot with her US-based lover, Adeniyi Olabiyi, in the presence of friends and well-wishers in July. Actress Toyin 'Lola Idije' Afolayan has addressed the allegation that her colleague, Biodun 'Omoborty' Okeowo, snatched her husband from her daughter. In July, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Omoborty tied the knot with her US-based lover, Adeniyi Olabiyi, in the presence of friends and well-wishers. Since the mother-of-two known for maintaining a low profile tied the knot over two months ago, […]

todayOctober 15, 2024 2

Africa

Ukraine denies supplying drones to Mali Tuareg rebels

[ad_1] Ukraine has denied allegations that it had supplied drones to rebels fighting against the Malian army and Russia-backed mercenaries.It comes after the Paris-based Le Monde newspaper reported reported that Ukrainian drones were providing support for the Tuareg rebels “who are benefiting from discreet but decisive support from Kyiv”.Mali 's junta-led government ended a long-running alliance with former colonial power France in 2022 in favour of Russia in a bid […]

todayOctober 15, 2024 2

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Nigeria: MFM, Customs Set for Thrilling Showdown in Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Premier Basketball League

[ad_1] Basketball fans are eagerly looking forward to seeing whether MFM will retain their title or if Customs can exact revenge. Defending champions MFM Women's Basketball team are set for an epic clash with Nigeria Customs Women's Basketball team in the 2024 Zenith Bank/NBBF Women's Premier Basketball League final. MFM sailed through into the final with a convincing 72-53 victory over Royal Aces on Monday. This sets the tone for an exciting matchup against former champion Nigeria Customs, who muscled […]

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News

Mauritania Ready to Shake Up the Continental Hierarchy

[ad_1] The Mauritanian national beach soccer team has undergone significant evolution since its creation, gradually making a name for themselves on the continental and international scenes. CAFOnline takes a look at the team as they prepare to make their debut at the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations set to take place in Hurghada, Egypt between 19 - 26 October. Mauritania Profile · Nickname: The Mourabitounes · Coach: Moussa Baghayogho · Captain: Mohamed Diallo Launched in the early 2000s, […]

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Mozambique/Eswatini: Mozambique Cruise Past Eswatini to Lead Group I in Qualifiers

[ad_1] Mozambique secured an emphatic 3-0 victory over Eswatini on Monday night to take the top spot in Group I of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The match, held at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, saw Mozambique dominate their hosts with a clinical performance. The goals for Mozambique came from Domingues, Stanley Ratifo, and Geny Catamo, securing three vital points as they move closer to qualification for next year's TotalEnergies CAF AFCON, which will be hosted […]

todayOctober 15, 2024 2

Japan

Election to test Ishiba’s ability to build a strong political base

[ad_1] The Oct. 27 general election — the first nationwide vote since a slush funds scandal was uncovered within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party — comes as an early test of the leadership of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is already grappling with a fragile party support base and public skepticism.Following in the steps of his predecessors, Ishiba chose to launch the party’s campaign in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, one of […]

todayOctober 15, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: ‘Africa Must Continue to Rise,’ Says General Assembly President

[ad_1] To meet the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the UN General Assembly President on Monday emphasised Africa's potential and the urgent need for both international support and systemic reforms across the continent. In a speech delivered during a debate on African development, Assembly President Philémon Yang addressed the continent's progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union's (AU) related framework, known as Agenda 2063. "There has never been a better time to accelerate progress towards peace, […]

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