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Gaza war: Only 500 Nigerians registered for evacuation, says FG

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Gaza war: Only 500 Nigerians registered for evacuation, says FG

The Federal Government has said only 500 Nigerians have so far registered to be evacuated from Lebanon following the war between Hezbollah and Israel.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Eche Abu-Obe.

“Currently, about 500 Nigerians have registered with the Mission. However, there are more than 2000 Nigerian citizens residing in the country.

“Even though most of them have not indicated a willingness to return home in spite of the persuasion by our Embassy, we will continue to do everything to ensure the safety of our citizens,” he said.

He appealed to those who have not registered with the Embassy to do so through Email: info@mfa.gov.ng.

While reiterating that the safety and well-being of all citizens remained the priority of the government, he said the government had activated emergency protocols to ensure the swift and safe evacuation of its citizens back home as soon as possible following the deteriorating security situation in Lebanon.

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Amb. Abu-Obe said that no life had been lost which he attributed to the “commendable efforts made by the Embassy, working in concert with the leadership of the Nigerian community to evacuate fellow Nigerians from southern Lebanon the epicentre of the conflict to Beirut.”

He disclosed that the government was making arrangements to send a C-130 Aircraft or any other available flight for the evacuation exercise.

“The Nigerian government urges all citizens living In Lebanon not to resist evacuation because the ongoing conflict may escalate and appeals for cooperation with the evacuation process and follow safety guidelines.

“Nigeria appreciates the understanding of the international community and will continue to monitor the situation.” the statement said.

Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have intensified in the past weeks, targeting Hezbollah positions in Beirut and southern Lebanon.

The conflict has resulted in over 600 deaths, including Hezbollah’s long-time leader, Hassan Nasrallah, and displaced hundreds of thousands.

Israel has also launched a ground invasion in southern Lebanon, marking a major escalation.

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Tanker explosion claims 90 lives in Jigawa – Police

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Tanker explosion claims 90 lives in Jigawa – Police

No fewer than 90 people were confirmed dead, following a petrol tanker explosion in Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday.

Mr Shi’isu Adam, the Police Spokesperson in Jigawa, confirmed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday.

He also said that 50 other persons had been hospitalised for varying degrees of injury due to the explosion.
”At about 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Majia Town, Taura local government area of Jigawa, the tanker driver lost control near Khadija University and it exploded.

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“The driver left Kano and was heading to Nguru in Yobe. when the accident happened,” Adam said.
He said: ” We are worried that in spite of police warning for people to steer clear from scenes of accidents involving fuel tankers, they still engage in such acts.

”People gathered around the accident scene, that is the reason for the mass casualty,” he said
The spokesperson said that a mass burial of the victims would hold by 9 a.m. on Wednesday.

He added that the injured were receiving medical attention at the Ringim General Hospital.

 

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Guidelines Violation: TikTok removes 2.1 million videos in Nigeria

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Guidelines Violation: TikTok removes 2.1 million videos in Nigeria

TikTok has removed more than 2.1 million videos in Nigeria during the second quarter of 2024 for breaching its community guidelines, the company revealed in its latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report.

The removed videos account for less than 1% of total uploads in Nigeria during the period.

The report, released on Tuesday, highlighted TikTok’s proactive content moderation efforts, with 99.1% of the videos being taken down before users reported them, and 90.7% removed within 24 hours.

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TikTok reaffirmed its commitment to creating a safer platform for Nigerian users, noting its continued investment in advanced technologies to enhance content moderation and mitigate risks.

Globally, TikTok removed over 178 million videos in June 2024, with 144 million of these flagged by automated systems.

The company boasted a 98.2% proactive detection rate worldwide, underscoring its efficiency in addressing harmful content before users encounter it.

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Libya’s highest authority ordered me to divert Super Eagles flight, says pilot

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Libya’s highest authority ordered me to divert Super Eagles flight, says pilot

Tunisian pilot who recently flew the Super Eagles of Nigeria to Libya

The Tunisian pilot who flew the Super Eagles of Nigeria to Libya has spoken out about the controversy surrounding the flight diversion.

In a now-viral video, the pilot said the original plan was to land in Benina, a town in the Benghazi area of Libya, with prior approval from the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority.

He said, however, upon beginning their descent, he was instructed to divert to Al-Abraq, which was not listed as an alternate airport.

The Tunisian man said he was told the order for flight diversion came from “Libya’s highest authorities”.

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He said he repeatedly questioned the flight diversion order due to the limitation of aviation fuel but was “ignored by Libyan aviation authorities”.

“The flight plan was to land in Benghazi, Benina, and we had approval from the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority,” the pilot said.

“However, as we began our descent, we were instructed to divert to Al-Abraq, which wasn’t even listed as our alternate airport.

“This decision came from the highest authorities, not me. In aviation, we calculate fuel based on our destination. Diverting unexpectedly can compromise safety.

“Everything is documented. I asked to land in Benghazi as per my flight plan, but they denied it, instructing me to divert immediately.

“I repeatedly questioned the directive and warned them about fuel limitations, but they insisted that we land in Al-Abraq, citing orders from the highest authority.”

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The Super Eagles’ flight landed at the Al Abaq airport for the second leg of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Libya.

The match was scheduled for Tuesday at the Martyrs of February Stadium in Benina, Benghazi.

However, the Super Eagles players and coaches were held at the Al Abaq airport for over 20 hours without food and drinks.

On Monday morning, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced the Super Eagles’ withdrawal from the qualifying match and asked them to return home. The Nigerian team then arrived in Kano from Libya.

Reacting to the situation, the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) said the flight diversion experienced by the Nigerian national team was not “intentional”.

The LFF rejected claims of “foul play or sabotage” and argued that their team faced a similar situation in Nigeria.

Reacting, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said it is investigating the “disturbing” incident.

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