The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130, crew earlier detained in Burkina Faso and released on Thursday, has continued its mission from the country to Portugal with the same aircraft.
The crew, comprising 11 NAF personnel, was on a mission to Portugal for scheduled aircraft maintenance when it made an emergency landing in Burkina Faso.
The emergency landing, which occurred in Bobo-Dioulasso on December 8, 2025, was described as a precautionary measure following a technical issue with the aircraft.
Burkina Faso releases detained Nigerian soldiers after Tuggar’s meeting with Traore
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed that the crew resumed its journey to Portugal after engagements between Nigerian and Burkina Faso authorities.
Ebienfa said the release of the crew followed diplomatic interventions by a high-powered Nigerian delegation dispatched to Burkina Faso by President Bola Tinubu.
The delegation was led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar.
17 members of the House of Representatives have defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC)…
A pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God is facing serious allegations of sexual…
Premier League clubs are increasingly grappling with heavy financial losses driven by relentless spending in…
Zenith Bank has announced the retirement of its founder and Group Chairman, Jim Ovia, following…
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war on Tuesday, May 5, 2026:…
Minister of Works David Umahi has signed President Bola Tinubu's nomination form for a second…
This website uses cookies.