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Month: October 2024

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Nigeria: Super Eagles – Sports Minister Condemns the Actions of Libyan Authorities

[ad_1] The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has strongly condemned the recent actions of Libyan authorities, who held the Nigerian Super Eagles and their official's hostage at Al Abaq Airport. This incident occurred after the Nigerian aircraft, originally en route to Benghazi, was diverted to another city over a two-hour drive from the intended destination, just an hour before landing. This diversion caused significant distress to the Super Eagles team, officials, and support staff, who were […]

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Nigeria/Libya: Afcon Qualifiers – Super Eagles Opt to Boycott Libya Tie

[ad_1] With players refusing to play under these conditions, NFF officials are considering flying the team back home. The Nigeria national football team, the Super Eagles, have vowed to boycott Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya's Mediterranean Knights, citing inhumane and despicable treatment by their hosts. According to a statement by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the team's delegation remained stranded at Al Abraq Airport for 12 hours after landing in Libya. The chartered ValueJet aircraft was […]

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Libya/Nigeria: Super Eagles Threaten to Boycott Afcon Qualifier Match Against Libya

[ad_1] Nigeria's Super Eagles have threatened to boycott the second leg of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. This followed alleged maltreatment of the Nigeria's contingent for the match by the Libyan government officials who kept and refused to clear the entire team at the Al Abaq Airport, 12 hours after they landed. A statement by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday morning read: "Super Eagles still at Al Abraq Airport 12 hours […]

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Africa

Africa: A Commitment to Invest in Our Common Health

[ad_1] We all value our health and the health of those close to us. Yet despite great strides in science and innovation, our health is under threat, even in the most developed countries. As leaders in health, we have a responsibility to ensure the health and safety of our citizens, and we must do so equitably. No one should be left behind. We know this is a necessary investment to help ensure and build the wealth of countries and establish […]

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Nigeria set to boycott 2025 Afcon qualifier in Libya after being left at airport

[ad_1] NFF media manager Promise Efoghe said no reason was given for the decision to divert their plane to Al Abraq on Sunday."No Libyan FA official has come to give reasons or provide any clarification," he said."The Libyans made no effort to help. When the NFF tried to make alternative arrangement, we were locked inside the airport."It’s like we are in a prison at the airport."Striker Victor Boniface said on […]

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Hakamata makes first public appearance since acquittal

[ad_1] Shizuoka – Former Japanese death-row inmate Iwao Hakamata, acquitted in a retrial 58 years after his arrest in a murder case, on Monday made his first public appearance since his acquittal became final last week. "There was a long battle. I've finally achieved a complete acquittal," Hakamata, 88, said at a gathering of supporters in the city of Shizuoka. He arrived at the venue in a wheelchair. After shaking […]

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Uganda Showcases Tourism, Culture During 62nd Independence Celebrations in China

[ad_1] Uganda's tourism and cultural appeal dazzled thousands in China over the past two days as the Uganda Embassy in Beijing and the Consulate General in Guangzhou jointly hosted the "Explore Uganda" Independence celebrations. The events held at the Kempinski Hotel on October 12 and the Great Wall of China on October 13 were strategically designed to spotlight Uganda's tourism potential and promote its vibrant cultural heritage, captivating Chinese audiences and international guests alike. The celebrations began with a grand […]

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Nigeria/Libya: We’re Making Plans to Fly Super Eagles Back Home – NFF Pulls Out of Libya Clash

[ad_1] The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has pulled the Super Eagles out of Tuesday's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya, following a frustrating 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport. The Nigerian delegation, en route to Benghazi for the crucial match, encountered unexpected difficulties when their chartered aircraft was diverted mid-flight to Al Abraq, a small airport primarily used for hajj operations. Upon arrival, the team was left stranded without assistance from the Libyan Football Federation, which […]

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Kenya: Running for Kiptum – Kenyans Looking to Dominate Chicago Marathon in Honour of Fallen Champion

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenyan athletes lining up for Sunday evening's Chicago Marathon are looking to earn success in dedication to the late World Record Holder Kevin Kiptum, who died early this year in a road accident in Iten. Kiptum is the defending men's champion of the Chicago Marathon, having run a world record time of 2:00:35 to clinch victory last year. The race will observe a minute's silence in honour of the defending champion. The quest to ensure a Kenyan […]

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