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October 14, 2024 Libyan Authorities Bows to Pressure, Super Eagles to Return to Nigeria
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Libyan Authorities Bows to Pressure, Super Eagles to Return to Nigeria

The Super Eagles, Nigeria's national football team, are set to return home after being stranded in Libya for over 15 hours. Following pressure from external bodies, the Libyan authorities agreed to refuel the team's chartered jet and clear their airspace.

The players and officials were abandoned at Al Abraq International Airport without access to food, water, or internet. However, sports journalist Adepoju Tobi Samuel, also known as OgaNlaMedia, confirmed that the team is now en route to Nigeria.

He shared on X: "After pressure from several quarters, the Libyan government has cleared the ValueJet flight for takeoff and sold aviation fuel to the airline." The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) insisted the flight take the team directly back to Nigeria, avoiding a landing in Benghazi.

RELATED: ‘I’ve Escalated the Issue,’ Minister Addresses Super Eagles’ Libya Ordeal

October 14, 2024 Four Bloggers Re-Arraigned for Cyberstalking GTCO CEO
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Four Bloggers Re-Arraigned for Cyberstalking GTCO CEO

The police have re-arraigned four bloggers, Precious Eze, Olawale Rotimi, Rowland Olonishuwa, and Seun Odunlami, on new charges at the Federal High Court in Lagos. The bloggers are accused of cyberstalking and spreading false information against Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) through various social media platforms.

The defendants face a 10-count charge, including conspiracy, cyberstalking, publishing false and misleading information, extortion, threats, and causing a decline in GTCO’s shares and market value. They were previously arraigned on September 27, 2024, on charges of cyberstalking and false publications aimed at insulting GTCO’s CEO, Segun Agbaje.

After their pleas, Justice Ayokunle Faji ordered their remand at the Correctional Center. The new charges allege that the bloggers knowingly spread false and misleading claims about GTCO, its management, the Central Bank of Nigeria, and the wider banking system, intending to cause disorder and extort the company by damaging its reputation.

October 14, 2024 Hardship: Group Urges Tinubu, Wealthy Nigerians to Address Worsening Hunger Crisis
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Hardship: Group Urges Tinubu, Wealthy Nigerians to Address Worsening Hunger Crisis

The Atum Humanitarian and Charitable Initiative has urged President Bola Tinubu's administration to take swift action to ease the growing hardship in the country. In a statement on Sunday, the organization’s Executive Chairman, Honourable Ismaila Yusuf Atus, highlighted how the rising cost of fuel has drastically weakened citizens' purchasing power.

Atus called for immediate government intervention to alleviate the suffering, noting that existing efforts have been inadequate. He also appealed to NGOs, business leaders, and wealthy individuals to unite and support struggling communities.

“The hunger is severe, and rising fuel prices have worsened the situation. Many can no longer afford basic necessities,” the statement read. “While we recognize the government's efforts, more must be done to reduce the hardships people are facing."

Atus also called on wealthy Nigerians to step up during this critical time, urging them to share their resources and support those in need, rather than hoarding wealth. Additionally, the Atum Initiative announced plans to raise N500 million to assist two million impoverished Nigerians.

This appeal follows the recent increase in petrol prices by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to N1,030 per litre, exacerbating the country’s economic challenges.

October 14, 2024 Troost-Ekong Condemns Libyan Authorities After ‘Disgraceful’ Airport Incident
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Troost-Ekong Condemns Libyan Authorities After ‘Disgraceful’ Airport Incident

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has condemned the treatment of the Nigerian national team after they were stranded for over 12 hours at Al Abraq Airport in Libya. The team, en route to Benghazi for their 2025 AFCON qualifier, was redirected to the abandoned airport without explanation.

In a series of tweets, Troost-Ekong called the situation "disgraceful" and accused Libyan authorities of playing "mind games." The team had no access to food, drink, or phone connections, while the airport gates were locked. He also revealed that the Tunisian pilot, who managed the unexpected diversion, was denied hotel accommodation, forcing the Nigerian crew to sleep on the plane.

READ ALSO: Eagles Threaten to Boycott AFCON Qualifier After Being Detained by Libyan Authorities at Airport

Troost-Ekong declared the team’s decision not to play the match due to safety concerns and called for intervention from the Nigerian government. He questioned the safety of traveling by road in Libya and expressed doubts about their accommodations.

The Confederation of African Football has yet to comment on the situation.

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