3 h. ago Aircraft ‘Detained’ In Burkina Faso Resumes Journey To Portugal — NAF

The Air Force said all personnel on board remained safe and that the aircraft was fit to continue its mission. The post Aircraft ‘Detained’ In Burkina Faso Resumes Journey To Portugal — NAF appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 h. ago “Nigerian Soldiers Released By Burkina Faso Govt. Head To Portugal Through Ghana” Foreign Affairs Ministry

Eleven Nigerian soldiers and their aircraft have taken off from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, following their release after 10 days in detention. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed this to journalists in Abuja on Friday. “The Nigerian military aircraft and 11 crew members have taken off from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, a […] The post “Nigerian Soldiers Released By Burkina Faso Govt. Head To Portugal Through Ghana” Foreign Affairs Ministry appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Morocco sees first disinflation in nearly 5 years, joins Algeria, Burkina Faso

Morocco, Africa’s fifth biggest economy, recorded disinflation in November 2025 for the first time in four years and 11 months, read more Morocco sees first disinflation in nearly 5 years, joins Algeria, Burkina Faso

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23 h. ago FG Confirms Release Of Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers After Tuggar Meets Burkina Faso Leader

The Federal Government has confirmed the release of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft and 11 soldiers detained in Burkina Faso after a forced landing. Confirming the development on Wednesday night, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the aircraft and personnel had been released. He said, “Yes, they have been […] The post FG Confirms Release Of Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers After Tuggar Meets Burkina Faso Leader appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago FG confirms release of NAF aircraft, detained 11 personnel in Burkina Faso

The Federal Government has confirmed the release of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft and 11 of its personnel who were detained in Burkina Faso after a precautionary landing.

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38 h. ago Tuggar Vists Burkina Faso Military Junta Leader Traoré Over Captured Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers

Yusuf Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs, on Wednesday met Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso junta leader, in Ouagadougou, the country’s capital city. Tuggar, who led a Nigerian delegation to the country, said in a press conference that the mission was initiated by President Bola Tinubu. The meeting comes nearly two weeks after 11 Nigerian soldiers, aboard […] The post Tuggar Vists Burkina Faso Military Junta Leader Traoré Over Captured Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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47 h. ago BREAKING: Burkina Faso releases 11 detained Nigerian Air Force personnel

Burkina Faso has released 11 personnel of the Nigerian Air Force nine days after their detention, following what Nigerian officials described as intensive diplomatic engagements between Abuja and Ouagadougou. The airmen, comprising pilots and crew members of the Nigerian Air Force, were freed shortly after a high-level Nigerian delegation led by the Minister of Foreign […]

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47 h. ago NAF Pilots, Soldiers’ Detention In Burkina Faso Resolved, Crew To Return Soon — FG

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, says the two government also considered avenues for deepening bilateral relations and strengthening integration within the regional bloc. The post NAF Pilots, Soldiers’ Detention In Burkina Faso Resolved, Crew To Return Soon — FG appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Reps urge FG to intensify diplomacy over detention of NAF crew, aircraft in Burkina Faso

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to intensify diplomatic engagement through bilateral channels, African Union frameworks and read more Reps urge FG to intensify diplomacy over detention of NAF crew, aircraft in Burkina Faso

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3 d. ago Reps probe detained military personnel, aircraft in Burkina Faso

The House of Representatives on Tuesday unveiled plans to meet officials of Ministries of Defence and Foreign Affairs over the detained aircraft and military personnel in Burkina Faso.

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3 d. ago Reps probe detention of Nigerian military aircraft, personnel in Burkina Faso

Nigeria’s House of Reps to investigate the detention of a Nigerian military aircraft and personnel in Burkina Faso after a precautionary landing. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-probe-detention-of-nigerian-military-aircraft-personnel-in-burkina-faso/

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6 d. ago Detained soldiers: Senator Arise urges military action against Burkina Faso

Senator Ayodele Arise urges military action against Burkina Faso to secure the release of detained Nigerian soldiers, drawing parallels to historical event Read More: https://punchng.com/detained-soldiers-senator-arise-urges-military-action-against-burkina-faso/

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6 d. ago Burkina Faso: Tinubu should consider military action to free troops – Senator Arise

He dismissed the insinuation that the action of Tinubu prior to notification of the National Assembly was hasty...

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7 d. ago Nigeria refutes Portugal summoning envoy over detained plane

Nigeria’s Foreign Ministry refutes claims its envoy was summoned by Portugal regarding the detained Nigerian plane in Burkina Faso. Get the latest updates. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-refutes-portugal-summoning-envoy-over-detained-plane/

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8 d. ago Federal Government Intervenes As Burkina Faso Holds On To NAF Aircraft, Personnel

The Nigerian Government has waded into the diplomatic row surrounding the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft and 11 military personnel currently being detained in Burkina Faso. This comes after the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, claimed the aircraft violated Burkinabe airspace, an allegation that NAF has strongly denied. […]

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8 d. ago Burkina Faso releases 11 Nigerian troops after ‘unauthorised’ landing 

Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian military personnel detained after a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft made what the country read more Burkina Faso releases 11 Nigerian troops after ‘unauthorised’ landing 

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8 d. ago Nigeria Steps Up Efforts For Release Of Detained Plane, Soldiers In Burkina Faso

The Nigerian government is making an effort to release the country’s military aircraft C1-30 carrying two crew members and nine soldiers that were detained in Burkina Faso, following an emergency landing of the plane in Burkina Faso, which the authorities in Ouagadougou claimed was a violation of the country’s airspace. This development was a sequel […]

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8 d. ago FG opens diplomatic talks with B’Faso over detained aircraft, soldiers

Nigeria begins diplomatic talks with Burkina Faso to secure the release of a detained Nigerian aircraft and its soldiers held for alleged airspace violatio Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-opens-diplomatic-talks-with-bfaso-over-detained-aircraft-soldiers/

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9 d. ago Burkina Faso Frees 11 Nigerian Military Officers, Aircraft After Emergency Landing

Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian military personnel detained after a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft made what authorities in Ouagadougou described as an unauthorised landing in Bobo-Dioulasso air field. The officers, two crew members and nine passengers, were held for interrogation over suspicions that the flight was linked to the recent failed coup incident […]

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9 d. ago FG probes detention of Nigerian Air Force plane in Burkina Faso

Reacting to the development, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the Nigerian government is closely monitoring the situation.

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