Six Nigerians detained in Côte d’Ivoire since October 2025 over alleged economic crimes have been released following months of diplomatic and consular efforts by the Federal Government. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that four of the detainees were freed on June 22, while the remaining two regained their freedom on June 23, after sustained engagements between the Nigerian Embassy in…
Nigeria has lost one of its seasoned diplomats, as ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele, passed away at the age of 50. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Lele died in the early hours of April 19, 2026, in Ankara, following a prolonged illness. Until his passing, he served as Director of the Middle East and…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding strategic partnership with the European Union (EU), describing the bloc as the country’s largest trading partner and a key ally in peace, security, and regional integration. Tuggar made the remarks while receiving a six-member delegation from the European Parliament’s…
