The Republic of Ireland has deported no fewer than 35 Nigerians, including five children, to Nigeria in a chartered flight that departed from Dublin Airport on Wednesday night. According to the Irish Mirror, the returnees, comprising 21 men, nine women, and five children, landed in Nigeria on Thursday. Irish Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan, said he was ‘happy to say’ …

Spain, Ireland and Norway have made good their threat as the European countries have formally recognised the Palestinian state. The move has angered Israel and led to the withdrawal of its ambassadors from the three countries. The three countries said the recognition of Palestinian State was an attempt to refocus attention on efforts to find a political solution to the …

Ireland, Spain, and Norway have announced they will formally recognise a Palestinian state on 28 May, triggering an immediate response from Israel, which is recalling its ambassadors from Dublin, Madrid, and Oslo. The three European governments made the long-awaited announcements in coordinated moves yesterday morning that they said were intended to support a two-state solution and foster peace in the …

The government of Ireland has perfected plans to entice Nigerians and other foreign workers with work permits. The potential beneficiaries are those with critical skills who require permission to work in the country. According to the Citizens Information Board, the scheme under the name ‘Critical Skills Employment Permit’ applies to countries outside the European Economic Area including the EU, Norway, …

A brave Irish girl is still smiling despite losing all four limbs after contracting Strep A infection. Sophie Lanigan, from Blanchardstown, in Dublin, Ireland was taken to the doctor in December 2022 after having high temperature. She began having trouble breathing, resulting in the 12-year-old being rushed to hospital with suspected pneumonia. She was then admitted to the ICU and …

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has asked the Republic of Ireland for help with internal security. In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, by the Deputy Director of Press and Public Relations in the ministry, Afonja Ajibola said the minister made the request when the Irish Ambassador to Nigeria, Peter Ryan paid him a courtesy call in Abuja. …