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Nigeria Confirms Military Personnel Still Detained In Burkina Faso Amid Rising Tensions.
According to Nivo News, the Nigerian government has confirmed that a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft and 11 military personnel remain in detention in Burkina Faso. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has initiated high-level diplomatic efforts to secure their release.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The incident has intensified tensions between Nigeria and the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), which includes Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. The regional bloc accused Nigeria of violating airspace and national sovereignty, though the NAF maintained that the aircraft had made an emergency landing in Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, en route to Portugal, due to a technical malfunction.
Sources indicated that despite the aircraft adhering to proper international aviation procedures, AES officials are reportedly using the situation as leverage in response to Nigeria’s involvement in decisions that influenced the bloc’s internal affairs, which led to their withdrawal from certain agreements.
A government source revealed, “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has intervened. The aircraft was prepared to resume its journey to Portugal on Tuesday, but signals from Burkina Faso remain unclear. This matter is being handled through diplomatic channels.”
Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, clarified that earlier reports of the soldiers’ and aircraft’s release were inaccurate. “They have not been released as of now. The federal government is actively engaging Burkina Faso to ensure their safe return,” he said, emphasizing that all diplomatic avenues are being pursued to resolve the situation.
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THE ₦1.854 TRILLION FREEZE: Inside The Dramatic Fresh Agreements Stalling Rivers State’s Massive Budget!
Recent political agreements between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have reportedly stalled the passage of the state’s ₦1.854 trillion appropriation bill. Sources indicate that while a deal paved the way for the budget’s presentation following a prolonged political crisis, implementation disputes regarding lawmakers’ entitlements and unfulfilled commitments have delayed its approval.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike also addressed the friction during a media chat, alleging that the governor has not met the majority of the reconciliation terms. Meanwhile, civil society leaders have expressed concern that the prolonged legislative delay could slow down infrastructure development, youth programs, and the execution of vital capital projects across the state.
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THE ULTIMATE SHOCKER: Former Minister Shatters The Infamous Myth Surrounding Sani Abacha’s Death!.
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Dan Etete, has strongly refuted claims made in a new memoir suggesting former Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, died during a sexual encounter. In a statement titled “Twenty-Eight Years On, Still No Evidence,” Etete dismissed the account from retired SSS officer Dennis Amachree as “unverified, unsupported, and unconvincing.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Amachree had alleged in his book DSS @40 that Abacha suffered fatal cardiac arrest while with a woman in the Presidential Villa in 1998. Challenging the memoir’s timeline, Etete questioned why such a significant event lacks supporting documentation, including post-mortem results, the identity of the alleged woman, or investigative records. He argued that historical accounts of a Head of State’s death should not rely solely on decades-old memories.
Etete’s rejection follows a similar denial from Hamza Al-Mustapha, Abacha’s former Chief Security Officer, who claims to possess CCTV footage proving the account is false. The official cause of death remains sudden illness.
Award-winning Nigerian artist David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, recently reprimanded his logistics manager, Israel DMW, during a tour bus dispute over seating arrangements, where he insisted on immediate compliance after Israel questioned his instructions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a separate development during an appearance on the Afropolitan podcast, Davido commended fellow Nigerian music star Flavour for prioritizing his career and business ventures at home rather than joining the widespread trend of relocating or chasing tours in the United States. Davido highlighted that Flavour’s localized focus proves artists can build significant wealth and achieve massive success in Nigeria without constantly moving abroad, advising entertainers to carve out unique paths rather than blindly following popular trends.
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