FG, IOM repatriate 162 Nigerian irregular migrants, trafficked victims from Libya
Nov. 3, 2021 The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with the Nigerian Mission in Tripoli, on Tuesday successfully repatriated 162 Nigerians stranded in Libya. Mr. Kabiru Musa, Charge…
15 found dead in attempted migrant voyage from Libya – UN
Oct. 12, 2021 The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), U.N. refugee agency said it had recovered the bodies of 15 migrants and 177 survivors from two coastguard boats returning to…
NAPTIP rescues 350 Nigerians trafficked to Libya, arrests 6 traffickers in 9 months
Sept. 8, 2021Â The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on Tuesday said it had rescued 350 Nigerians trafficked to Libya, as well as arrested six…
Illegal migration: Nigeria, Netherlands, IOM partner to assist victims
Sept. 7, 2021 The Federal Government, in partnership with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and The Netherlands on Tuesday, inaugurated a programme to assist victims of illegal migration and…
Human Trafficking: Nigeria’s role very crucial in curbing the menace in the region – IOM
July 29, 2021 The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has urged Nigeria to take decisive actions toward curbing trafficking and sex slavery in the country. IOM’s Chief of Mission in…
At least 57 migrants die in shipwreck off Libyan coast -U.N
July 27, 2021 At least 57 people drowned on Monday after a boat capsized off the Libyan coast near Khums, the latest tragedy in the Mediterranean where more than 1,100…
Illegal migration: Over 42,000 Sub saharan Africans made move for Europe in 2021, 761 died in attempts – IOM
July 11, 2021 The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said over 42,761 people from sub-Saharan Africa made move to cross to Europe through the central Mediterranean route. Mr Frantz Celestine,…
IOM says 17,053 babies born in 18 Borno IDPs camps since 2019, celebrates 20 years in Nigeria
July 11, 2021 The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has said that 17,053 babies were borne by Internally Displaced Persons in 18 locations in Borno state alone. The UN agency…
Nigeria, Switzerland inaugurate ‘Blue Bus’ project to commemorate the countries’ 10th anniversary in irregular migration control
The Nigerian Government and Switzerland have inaugurated a Blue Bus Project in commemoration of the countries’Â 10th anniversary in migration partnership to control irregular migration. Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq at the…
IOM unfolds dangers of illegal migration to Edo audience in new movie
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), on Friday in Benin, Edo State,showcased a film titled ‘Sideline’ to bring to the movie screen the dangers of illegal migration to Europe and…