4 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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9 h. ago Lagos announces December 20 traffic diversion to fix pedestrian bridge

Lagos State announces a traffic diversion at Tincan First Gate, Apapa, on December 20 for urgent pedestrian bridge repairs. Find out the details here. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-announces-december-20-traffic-diversion-to-fix-pedestrian-bridge/

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31 h. 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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31 h. 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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31 h. 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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4 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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4 d. ago Sokoto govt tasks journalists on patriotic, responsible reporting

The Sokoto State Government has urged journalists to uphold patriotic, ethical and responsible reporting as a vital instrument for

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4 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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5 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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6 d. ago Reps ask FG to prioritise forex allocation to airline operators

The House of Representatives on Thursday urged the Federal Government to prioritise the allocation of foreign exchange at concessionary rates for airline operators.

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6 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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6 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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6 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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7 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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7 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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7 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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7 d. ago UPDATED: Senate approves Tinubu’s request to deploy troops in Benin

•Community in a state of emergency, ECOWAS warns as coups, insecurity deepen regional crisis •ECOWAS applauds Nigeria for foiling Benin coup attempt •Sahel bloc condemns Nigerian military over flight •Burkina Faso did not ground NAF C-130, NAF clarifies THE Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops and air power in the […]

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8 d. ago Uncertainty surrounds status of Nigerian soldiers held in Burkina Faso

Uncertainty surrounds 11 Nigerian soldiers and a C-130 aircraft held in Burkina Faso after an emergency landing. Get the latest on their status. Read More: https://punchng.com/uncertainty-surrounds-status-of-nigerian-soldiers-held-in-burkina-faso/

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8 d. ago Nigerian Air Force says safety concerns forced crew to land in Burkina Faso

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said on Monday that one of its transport aircraft entered Burkina Faso’s airspace and landed read more Nigerian Air Force says safety concerns forced crew to land in Burkina Faso

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8 d. ago Anambra CP cracks down on security uniform abuse, unveils enforcement measures

Anambra police announce new measures to curb security uniform abuse. Residents are urged to report suspicious individuals impersonating personnel. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-cp-cracks-down-on-security-uniform-abuse-unveils-enforcement-measures/

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