NIGERIAN PILOTS AND CREW RELEASED IN BURKINA FASO, HEAD TO PORTUGAL. (PHOTO).

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 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.

UNITED NATIONS,SUSPENDS LONG TENNIS STAR ''MARIA SHARAPOVA'' AS THEIR GOODWILL AMBASSADOR AFTER FAILING THE DRUG TEST.

                      Table tennis star Maria Sharapova has been suspended as a Goodwill Ambassador by the United Nations after admitting she tested positive for a banned substance ''Meldonium'' at this year's Australian Open.The UN Development Programme {UNDP},which Sharapova became a Goodwill Ambassador of in February 2007,suspended the Russian until the outcome of the investigation into her case is known.Sharapova's work with the UN focused mainly on helping survivors of the 1986 Chenobyl disaster,but links to her profile on the UN's official website were not working as per today tuesday.Britain Guardian newspaper quoted a UN spokesperson as saying that ''The UNDP remains grateful to Maria Sharapova for her support of our work,especially around the Chernobly nuclear disaster recovery.However,in light of Ms Sharapova's recent announcement,we last week suspended her role as a goodwill ambassador and any planned activities while the investigation continues''.More photos below.                                                                                                                                                   

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