NIGERIAN PILOTS AND CREW RELEASED IN BURKINA FASO, HEAD TO PORTUGAL. (PHOTO).
Nigerian Pilots and Crew Released in Burkina Faso, Head to Portugal Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has announced the release and departure of the pilots and crew of the Nigerian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft (NAF 913) that had been detained in Burkina Faso. In a statement issued on Thursday, Ambassador Tuggar confirmed that following engagement in Burkina Faso, the pilots and crew of NAF C-130 (913) have been formally cleared to depart and are currently en route to Portugal via Accra. The minister highlighted Nigeria’s commitment to dialogue and regional cooperation, stating that these efforts continue to yield positive outcomes. Ambassador Tuggar paid glowing tribute to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his visionary leadership and steady guidance which he said proved decisive in resolving the matter through constructive diplomacy and peaceful engagement.
Protests erupted across the Muslim world after Saudi Arabia executed Shite Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr.He had been convinced on terrorism charges,but was also a vocal critic of the Sunni-led,Saudi government.In Shite-majority Iran,the Sheikh's death made headlines,sparking an attack on the Saudi embassy in Tehran.Protesters also renamed the street outside it for the Sheikh.And the nation's supreme religious leader condemned the killing.Ayatollah Al-Khamenei,Iranian Supreme leader said ''Those who make policies,execute them,and decision makers of Saudi government should not have any doubt that this blood will trouble them.It will harass them''.Adel Al-Jubeir Saudi Foreign Minister ''In light of these facts,the kingdom announces severing diplomatic relations with Iran,and requests that all members of the diplomatic mission at the embassy,consulate and affiliated offices leave within 48 hours''.
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