PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS NAF PERSONNEL IN ONDO JET CRASH, ORDERS THOROUGH INVESTIGATION OF THE MISHAP. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS NAF PERSONNEL IN ONDO JET CRASH, ORDERS THOROUGH INVESTIGATION OF THE MISHAP   President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sadness over the crash on Monday morning of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 jet near a naval base in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State.   The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred.   The President extends his deepest condolences to the family of the 25 passengers and seven crew members involved, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and all officers, airmen and airwomen of the Nigerian Air Force.   "This is a painful moment for our Armed Forces and for the entire nation. Our Air Force personnel put their lives on the line every day to secure Nigeria. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten."   “The Chief of Air Staff has briefed me, and I have directed the Nigerian Air Force to immediately commence a thorough investigation in...

RED CROSS SUSPENDS OPERATIONS IN NIGER FOLLOWING GOVERNMENT DIRECTIVE. (PHOTO).


 Red Cross Suspends Operations in Niger Following Government Directive


The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has announced the suspension of its operations in Niger after the government ordered the closure of its offices. The government has accused the organisation of colluding with armed groups, allegations the ICRC vehemently denies.


Abdourahamane Tchiani, Niger's junta leader, stated in an interview that the ICRC had been expelled in February, accusing it of meeting and collaborating with Islamist insurgent leaders. The ICRC responded that its dialogue with all parties to a conflict is essential to fulfilling its humanitarian mandate, and it does not provide financial, logistical, or other support to these parties.


The ICRC has worked in Niger for 35 years. The organisation stated that it had already removed all foreign personnel from Niger earlier this year following a government order and had attempted to engage in dialogue to clarify the situation, but these attempts were unsuccessful.


The suspension of ICRC operations comes at a critical time, as approximately 4.5 million people in Niger, 17% of the population, require aid due to insecurity, epidemics, and natural disasters.


The junta staged a coup in 2023 that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. Since then, Niger's authorities have expelled French and other Western forces and sought support from Russia.

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