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Cyprus

August 10, 2025

88 Zamfara students stranded in Cyprus, parents beg Gov Lawal to clear debts

Mr Jafaru-Kaura also stated that the students refused to return after the state government issued them flight tickets to return to Nigeria.

Governor Dauda Lawal
July 2, 2025

UN approves $5.4 billion peacekeeping budget for 2025-2026

The UN General Assembly on Monday approved a $5.38 billion budget for peacekeeping operations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

UN peacekeepers (credit: united states institute of peace)
May 22, 2025

Gov Yusuf clears N2.24 billion outstanding fees of 84 Kano students stranded in Cyprus

According to him, the abrupt suspension of the programme subjected the students to severe hardship. 

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
January 16, 2025

Biden grants Cyprus access to three U.S. military programmes

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides strongly supported the development of U.S.-Cyprus ties and the joining of NATO.

U.S. military base in Niger Republic (Credit: Arab News)
January 3, 2025
Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa
October 3, 2024

More flights planned for Britons to flee Lebanon

Britons have been advised to get the first flight available out of Lebanon.

Lebanon
September 25, 2024

UK sends troops to Cyprus for nationals’ evacuation from Lebanon

Fierce fighting this week between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah has increased fears.

UK flag
July 20, 2024

Governor Idris donates N50 million to Command Girls’ School, Goru

Mr Idris informed the school authorities that his administration would offer a helping hand in the refurbishment of some of its structures.

Kebbi Governor, Nasir Idris
April 4, 2024

Cyprus appeals to EU for assistance with migrant crisis

Cyprus has called on the European Union to provide “practical assistance” as the eastern Mediterranean island is grappling with an influx of Syrian migrants.

Migrants
December 3, 2023

NDLEA seizes Cyprus-bound hard drugs concealed in jean trousers

The drugs included methamphetamine, tramadol and other psychoactive substances to be exported using courier firms.

NDLEA officers