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Nigeria summons Ivory Coast envoy following prison death of citizen
Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has demanded compensation from the Ivorien government after a Nigerian citizen died in an Abidjan prison following an extended period of detention without trial.
Former INEC Head Mahmood Yakubu Submits Credentials in Qatar
Nigeria's Ambassador to Qatar, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has officially presented his Letters of Credence to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha.
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.
US Finalizes Plans for Permanent Jerusalem Embassy Compound
The United States has signed an agreement to establish a permanent embassy facility in Jerusalem, signaling a deepening of its diplomatic ties with Israel.
US and Iran Set for Indirect Technical Discussions in Doha
US and Iranian officials are meeting in Doha for indirect technical talks to solidify a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the Middle East war.
Nigerian Government Plans to Seek Compensation for Assets Abandoned in South Africa
The Nigerian government is documenting abandoned properties and businesses of returnees from South Africa to pursue compensation, as 603 citizens have now been successfully evacuated.
The People-First Foreign Policy of Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu
Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu is championing a citizen-centric foreign policy, focusing on protecting Nigerians abroad through decisive intervention and humanitarian initiatives.
Nigeria pursues restitution for properties abandoned by citizens fleeing South Africa
Nigeria's Acting High Commissioner, Alexander Ajayi, announced that the government is documenting abandoned assets of returning Nigerians to demand compensation from South African authorities amidst growing xenophobic tensions.
Qatar Confirms US Envoys in Doha for Mediation Talks, Excluding Direct Iran Meetings
US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Doha for discussions with mediators, though Qatari officials state no direct meetings with Iran are planned.
Nigerian Ambassador to the US Suggests Possible Meeting Between Tinubu and Trump
Nigerian Ambassador Kayode Are suggests that President Bola Tinubu might visit the U.S. to meet with President Donald Trump, depending on scheduling and diplomatic requirements.