“We have the full capacity to sort ourselves out, and we must not allow any external parties to come between us,” said Zainab Ahmed.
Mr Tinubu’s decision is a proactive measure to ensure the safety of Mr Da Costa, in response to imminent threats to his life.
“Her untimely death is, indeed, a great loss to the ministry, the diplomatic community and the nation at large,” the ministry said.
Charge d’affaires at the Nigerian embassy in Riyad, says pilgrims performing the 2025 hajj without a permit are liable to a 100,000 riyals fine, a 10-year ban and deportation.
Mr Tinubu is in Rome to honour the new pope’s invitation, conveyed by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State.
Aviation minister Festus Keyamo says the federal government will launch an e-visa system and digital landing and exit cards to enhance national security.
She emphasised the importance of diplomatic and cultural engagement as essential keys to national growth.
The acting ambassador said most of the girls were from Edo and Delta, a few were from Imo and Abia, and two others were from Plateau.
“We recognise the presence of other Nigerians in Sudan, such as recent travellers and long-established families who desire to return home.
