The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a middle-aged woman, Abike Olonade, for allegedly trafficking a 16-year-old secondary school student to Libya for the purpose of prostitution. One Abike Olonade has been arrested for trafficking 16 year old student of Adeoye Lambo Secondary School in Obada Oko Ogun State. pic.twitter.com/BRvhPshWRZ — Ogun State Police Command (@OgunPoliceNG) May 11, 2024Join the conversationOpinionsSupport Ripples Nigeria, hold up solutions journalismBalanced, fearless journalism driven by data comes at huge financial costs. If you like what we do, and are ready to uphold solutions journalism, kindly donate to the Ripples Nigeria cause. Your support would help to ensure that citizens and institutions continue to have free access to credible and reliable information for societal development.
Source:Libya Today
May 12, 2024 17:45 UTC
A middle-aged woman, Abike Olonade, has been arrested for trafficking a 16-year-old student to Libya. It was reliably gathered that the victim, whose name is yet to be disclosed, is a student of Adeoye Lambo Secondary School in Obada Oko, Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State. Confirming the arrest, the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, in a statement in Abeokuta, on Saturday, said the suspect confessed to trafficking the victim to Libya. She said, “One Abike Olonade has been arrested for trafficking 16 year old student of Ademoye Lambo Secondary School in Obada Oko, Ogun State. “She confessed that the victim has been trafficked to Libya.”
Source:Libya Today
May 12, 2024 09:14 UTC
The Director General of the Libyan Customs Authority, Major General Suleiman Ali Salem, signed two agreements last Tuesday (7 May) on Customs Cooperation and the Organization of Transit Transport between the Arab Countries (Amended). The agreement was signed at the Cairo headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States as part of an official signing ceremony. The agreement aims at revitalizing intra-trade and economic ties between the Arab countries. Libya is the ninth to sign the customs cooperation agreement, and the third to regulate transit transport between the Arab League countries.
Source:Libya Today
May 12, 2024 05:59 UTC
The Libyan House of Representatives is urging an end to the widespread presence of weapons across the country following recent clashes in Al-Jumail city, near Tripoli. They’ve called for the immediate removal of all armed groups from the city, except for the regular police and army. The House emphasized the need to stop unauthorized armed presence in all Libyan cities, condemning attacks on citizens and state institutions in Al-Jumail. Dbeibeh and the South Korean officials praised Hyundai’s return to Libya, restarting work on a power station project near Tripoli after a 10-year pause. This move was seen as a positive sign of big companies returning to Libya, aiding its development needs.
Source:Libya Today
May 11, 2024 20:35 UTC
The Spanish Ambassador to Libya, Ambassador Javier García-Larrache, held a farewell reception at his residence in Tripoli today for the Libyan authorities and the diplomatic corps (attended by Libya Herald) after almost 4 years at the head of the Embassy. Ambassador Javier García-Larrache took office in July 2020 and since his arrival has contributed significantly to increasing Spanish presence in Libya. Since the reopening of the Embassy by the Spanish Prime Minister in June 2021, the Ambassador has promoted an intense diplomatic, commercial and cultural activity. On a cultural level, since June 2022 the Embassy has made every effort to offer a cultural agenda every month to bring Spanish culture closer to Libya. In this regard, the Spanish Embassy has offered film screenings, dance shows, music, painting, fashion and gastronomy during this period.
Source:Libya Today
May 11, 2024 19:08 UTC
U.S. Embassy in Libya thanked on Friday Libyan Navy delegation for participating in US Naval Forces Africa’s 2nd annual African Maritime Forces Summit with Ghanaian co-hosts and “allies and partners” from 4 continents in Accra, Ghana. 2024 summit’s theme was “Cooperation at sea: safeguarding African maritime security,” the Embassy said in a statement on X. “Libya has a vital role to play in Mediterranean security. We look forward to growing our cooperation with professional Libyan Navy officers across the country to enhance Libya’s maritime security and economic prosperity,” it added.
Source:Libya Today
May 11, 2024 13:35 UTC
The resolution, which mandates "the admission of Palestinians to the organization" with additional rights as an observer state, received support from 143 members, with 9 opposing and 25 abstaining. Opposing Countries:Argentina, Czech Republic, Hungary, Israel, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea and United States. The nine countries that voted against Palestine's membership bid are largely motivated by their close ties with Israel and/or their concerns about the potential implications of recognizing a Palestinian state. For instance, Israel has consistently opposed Palestinian statehood efforts, viewing them as a threat to its own security. Similarly, the United States has historically sided with Israel on this issue, reflecting the close political and strategic relationship between the two countries.
Source:Libya Today
May 11, 2024 10:40 UTC
Iran seeks to hold the 13th session of the Iranian Libyan Supreme Committee in its capital, Tehran, and seeks to organize an exhibition and economic forum for Iranian industries in Libya. It also seeks cooperation with Libya in the field of nuclear medicine and a number of other medical fields. The revelation was made during a meeting in Tripoli Thursday between Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba and Iranian Ambassador to Libya, Ain Allah Suri. The meeting, the Tripoli government media site reported, was devoted to discussing aspects of cooperation between the two countries. Aldabaiba expressed his readiness to cooperate with Iran in various fields and coordinate to convene the Libyan Iranian Supreme Committee.
Source:Libya Today
May 10, 2024 13:03 UTC
According to information from "Aeow", several Russian soldiers "were transferred to Niger while others remained in Libya awaiting further instructions". According to the Russian security source, the soldiers are in Libya "unofficially" and are presented as "representatives of a private military company". One of the two Russian military ships was filmed by "Fawasel Media" while it was in the port of Tobruk, thus confirming the Russian presence on that date. According to Libyan media, this would have been the fifth Russian military handover in just 45 days. In the region there is another important figure for the Kremlin : the general Sergey Surovikin, former commander in charge of Russian military operations in Ukraine.
Source:Libya Today
May 10, 2024 11:16 UTC
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attends a wreath laying ceremony at the Japanese Pavilion in Ibirapuera Park, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on May 4. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is planning to attend an international leader-level meeting in Switzerland next month to explore measures to achieve peace in Ukraine, a government source said Thursday. Kishida is expected to visit the Burgenstock resort, where the first "Summit on Peace in Ukraine" is scheduled to take place, after participating in the three-day Group of Seven summit slated to be held in Fasano, southern Italy, from June 13, the source added. During the meeting, Kishida is expected to express Japan's ongoing commitment to supporting reconstruction efforts in Ukraine, including contributions to minesweeping and agricultural initiatives, according to the source. In February 2024, Japan hosted a conference on Ukraine reconstruction in Tokyo, pledging 15.8 billion yen ($101 million) in grant aid to assist with the restoration of electricity, energy infrastructure, and other vital projects.
Source:Libya Today
May 10, 2024 09:52 UTC
By Billy BegasHouse Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs chairperson and Kabayan party-list Rep. Ron Salo recommended the selective deployment of overseas Filipino workers to Libya. Salo said the recommendation came about after assessing the current political and security situation in Libya. He led the congressional mission to Libya last month. “As we chart the path forward, this mission marks a significant step towards redefining the landscape of overseas employment for Filipinos in Libya,” Salo said. Also included in the mission were COOP NATCCO party-list Rep. Felimon Espares, Committee Secretary Christopher Lomibao, and Legislative Officer Jeric Carolino.
Source:Libya Today
May 10, 2024 08:16 UTC
Tripoli — At least 107 migrants, including women and children, have been released from a town in southeastern Libya, according to a spokesman for the Libyan army. Walid Alorafi, the spokesman for the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Benghazi, said that the migrants were held for seven months as they tried to go to Europe. The migrants came from different countries in sub-Saharan Africa, but most of them came from Somalia according to Alorafi. "Last night we attacked a place where they were hiding in the center of Kufra city, and we found illegal migrants including women, children, and old men, some of whom showed signs of torture and gunshots," said Alorafi. The CID released videos showing their forces destroying the house where the migrants were staying.
Source:Libya Today
May 10, 2024 08:08 UTC
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Source:Libya Today
May 10, 2024 06:37 UTC
Bringing Your Physical Security Program into the 21st CenturyDate: Thursday June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm ET - 1:00pm CT - 11:00am PTNo one would argue that over the past several years there has been a rise of sophisticated security threats. This also means the modernization of video surveillance through the evolution of technology, the importance of high-resolution cameras, and integrating AI for real-time monitoring. DATE: June 20, 2024TIME: 2:00PM ET - 1:0PM CT - 11:00AM PTSpeaker:William “Bill” DavisWilliam “Bill” Davis is physical security and risk management professional with over 25 years of experience in the Security industry. Bill is currently the Senior Director responsible for the Physical Security department which encompasses the Physical Security Operation Center, Executive Protection, Threat Management and Incident Preparedness, Physical Security Compliance and Training and Uniform Security Services. His responsibilities include oversight of Ally’s Physical Security program to ensure a safe and secure environment for employees, contractors and visitors & assets within Ally Financial.
Source:Libya Today
May 10, 2024 06:27 UTC
Can federalism bring stability to Libya? A decentralized, federalist approach could help build stability, but the international community will likely insist on repeating past mistakes. This was a major shift: Until that point, Libya had two political governments, two military commands, and two different administrations. Without robust institutions, Libya will continue to flounder in conflict. Such scenarios remain unlikely, however, since they require a paradigm shift that is one step too far for many Western leaders and those at the top of international institutions.
Source:Libya Today
May 10, 2024 06:01 UTC