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Flying Eagles Advance to WAFU B U-20 Final After Penalty Shootout Triumph
Goalkeeper Lawani Clinton guided the Flying Eagles to a penalty shootout victory over Côte d’Ivoire, securing a place in the WAFU B U-20 Championship final.
Minister Ojukwu Welcomes Five Nigerians Released from Ivorian Prison
Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has facilitated the return of five Nigerians detained in Cote D’Ivoire without trial, calling for state-level support for their reintegration.
Federal Government Facilitates Return of Five Nigerians Held in Côte d’Ivoire
Five Nigerian men have been repatriated after ten months of detention in Côte d’Ivoire, though one member of their group died shortly after his release.
Drogba criticizes officiating following Cote d’Ivoire’s World Cup exit
Cote d'Ivoire legend Didier Drogba criticized the VAR after Norway eliminated his country from the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 victory.
Nigerian nationals held in Côte d’Ivoire regain freedom following diplomatic efforts
The Nigerian government successfully negotiated the release of six citizens detained in Côte d’Ivoire on charges of economic crimes following months of diplomatic dialogue.
Six Nigerians freed from detention in Côte d’Ivoire
The Nigerian government has successfully negotiated the release of six nationals detained in Côte d’Ivoire since October 2025 for alleged economic offenses.