Lebanese rescue teams continued to search the Mediterranean for survivors on Monday after an overloaded boat carrying migrants capsized. A national day of mourning has been declared, as dozens of people are believed to have died.
Tuesday, 26 April 2022
Mediterranean: 171 migrants rescued by NGO ships
The humanitarian vessels Ocean Viking and Geo Barents both rescued groups of migrants in distress at sea off Libya over the weekend. Meanwhile, hundreds of people were intercepted and returned to Libya.
Wealthy Switzerland struggles to provide for refugees from Ukraine
Authorities in Switzerland say around half of the refugees who have arrived from Ukraine are falling through the cracks of the welfare system. Some are having to rely on food handouts from charities.
UN launches support centers for Ukrainians at Italy-Slovenia border
The UN refugee agency and UNICEF have opened at the border of the northeastern Italian region of Friuli Venezia Giulia two 'Blue Dots' -- areas to support minors, women, families and people with special needs who are fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Migrant journeys from Tunisia and Libya end in tragedy
More than 20 people lost their lives trying to cross the Mediterranean from Tunisia and Libya at the weekend. An official in the Tunisian town of Sfax said they have run out of room to bury the dead.
Rwanda defends controversial asylum pact with the United Kingdom
Kigali is hitting back at critics, justifying the controversial deal to relocate asylum seekers in Britain to Rwanda. Human rights groups and the United Nations have slammed the agreement as "unethical."
Italy: President of migrant aid NGO Baobab risks 'up to 18 years' in jail
The president of Rome-based migrant aid association "Baobab Experience", Andrea Costa, told reporters that he risks a sentence of 18 years in jail on charges of favoring illegal immigration. A court of first instance in Rome is scheduled to rule on the case on May 3.
Location key for hosting comedy show – Klint Da Drunk
Stand-up comedian Klint da Drunk has said location must be given utmost consideration when planning a comedy show.
Rivers governorship aspirant rejects Cole
A Rivers State governorship aspirant on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform, Tekena Iyagba, has disowned the consensus arrangement which produced Tonye Cole as the party’s candidate.
Edo residents to get ID numbers
Edo State is collating data of residents to help the government’s planning and delivery of essential services, Governor Godwin Obaseki has said.
Five Nigerian celebrities holding political offices
Some celebrities are actively involved in politics.
Here are five Nigerian celebrities holding political offices:
3,000 Yoruba displaced in Akwa Ibom crisis
Over 3,000 Ilaje residents of Eket and adjoining councils of Akwa Ibom State have been displaced following a clash between the Ilaje (Yoruba) and their Ibeno hosts.
Chrisland girl apologizes over video
The Chrisland Schools girl at the center of the viral video has apologized.
She was seen in the video in a compromising situation with other pupils. The scene, which went viral, was captured during their trip to Dubai, UAE for a programme.
PDP ex-governors, aspirants reject consensus candidate
Some former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors yesterday denounced the consensus candidacy being promoted by four presidential aspirants of the party.
Ronaldo challenges 2Baba to be better dad
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has reawakened the desire for qualitative fatherhood in singer 2Baba who laments times lost with his kids.
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