Senate seeks rescue of Nigerian women, children from Libyan prisons
The Nigerian Senate has raised alarm over the plight of hundreds of Nigerian women and children languishing in Libyan prisons, describing their condition as a form of modern-day slavery. The lawmakers on Tuesday called for urgent diplomatic and humanitarian action to secure their release and safe return home. The motion was presented by Senator Aniekan […]
148 Nigerian migrants stranded in Sudan return home
The Kano office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has welcomed 148 Nigerians who were stuck in Sudan. This is part of the government’s continuous effort to bring citizens safely back home from troubled countries. In a statement on Saturday, NEMA explained that the returnees arrived on Friday at about 2:30 p.m. through Malam […]
Libya transfers 18 Nigerian migrants from Sirte to Sabha ahead of repatriation
Authorities in Libya have transferred 18 Nigerian migrants who did not have proper documents from the Sirte Immigration Detention Center to the city of Sabha in the south. The migrants are now waiting to be sent back to Nigeria. The movement happened on Monday, September 15, under the watch of Libya’s Department for Combating Illegal […]
35 Nigerians Deported From Ireland For Breaching Immigration Laws
Ireland has deported 35 Nigerian nationals after they were found to have broken immigration rules. The announcement came from the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB), which was in charge of the removal. Out of the 35 people sent back, nine were women and five were children. Authorities said the children were traveling with their families. […]
Nigerians In UK Protest Against Rising Certificate Of Sponsorship Scams
A group of Nigerians living in the UK recently protested in London against the increasing Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) scams. These scams have left many victims struggling, with some losing thousands of pounds. The protest took place at Marsham Street, in front of the UK Home Office. It was led by Christiana Olabisi, also known […]
Four Nigerians Arrested in Libya for Drug Trafficking and Infectious Disease Violations
Libyan authorities recently arrested four Nigerian nationals in connection with drug trafficking and health violations. These arrests, reported by Migrant Rescue Watch on November 25, 2024, occurred in two separate incidents in Sabha and Bani Walid. In Sabha, the Criminal Investigation Department raided the residence of two Nigerian suspects. During the operation, officers seized 1,200 […]
400 Nigerians Deported from UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently deported 400 Nigerians, which included 90 women and 310 men, according to a report by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The deportees were received by officials at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Representatives from the Office of the National Security Adviser, the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, […]
Libyan Police Arrest Driver with Six Nigerian Girls Suspected of Human Trafficking
In a significant operation on August 13, 2024, Libyan police successfully intercepted a suspected human trafficker in the Bishr area. The arrest was made after police discovered six undocumented Nigerian girls in the driver’s vehicle. The driver, a Libyan national, had been transporting the girls, who lacked proper documentation and were believed to be victims […]
158 Nigerian Migrants Has Been Returned to Nigeria From Libya.
Recently, 158 Nigerian migrants were brought back to Nigeria from Libya. The group included 77 men, 45 women, 26 children, and 10 infants. Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed, Nigeria’s Charge d’Affaires in Libya, shared this news on Wednesday. He explained that among those repatriated, 26 men were released from the Abu-Salim Detention Centre in Tripoli, where they […]
Two Nigerian Migrants Arrested for Murdering Another Nigerian in Libya
In a disturbing turn of events in Libya, two Nigerian migrants have been apprehended for their involvement in the murder of another Nigerian migrant. The incident, reported by Migrant Rescue Watch, occurred in Brak, a town located in the Wadi al Shatii District of west-central Libya. According to reports, local authorities in Brak took swift […]