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BREAKING NEWS: VIDEO! Burkina Faso Military Authorities Detains 11 Nigerian Soldiers, Seizes Aircraft – FULL DETAILS
Burkina Faso’s military authorities say they have intercepted a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft and detained 11 Nigerian soldiers on board after accusing the jet of violating the country’s airspace.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
In a statement signed by junta leader, Capt. Ibrahim Traoré’s ally and head of state Assimi Goïta on behalf of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), the regime said the aircraft was compelled to land on Monday in Bobo Dioulasso following what was described as an “in-flight emergency”.
According to the statement, subsequent checks by Burkinabe security and aviation services revealed that the Nigerian military aircraft had no clearance to enter or fly over Burkina Faso.
“An investigation was immediately opened by the competent Burkinabe services and highlighted the lack of authorisation to fly over Burkinabe territory for this military apparatus,” the statement read in part.
AES Condemns ‘Airspace Violation’
The junta, speaking under the umbrella of the Confederation of Sahel States — made up of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger — described the incident as a grave breach of its sovereignty and international aviation norms.
“The Confederation of the Sahel States most strongly condemns this violation of its airspace and the sovereignty of its member states,” the statement said.
Goïta warned that the AES would no longer tolerate what it called “unfriendly acts” and announced that joint air defence assets within the Sahel confederal space had been placed on maximum alert.
“In this regard, and on the instructions of the Heads of State, the air and anti-aircraft defences of the Confederal space… were authorised to neutralise any aircraft that would violate the confederal space,” the statement added.
Burkinabe authorities have reportedly held the 11 Nigerian soldiers since the aircraft was grounded, as diplomatic and military channels scramble behind the scenes to clarify the circumstances of the mission.
Link to Benin Coup Fallout
The development comes barely 24 hours after Nigerian fighter jets were deployed to Benin Republic to target soldiers involved in a failed coup attempt in Cotonou.
Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, had explained that President Bola Tinubu approved the use of Nigerian air assets and ground support at the formal request of Beninese authorities.
He said Benin sought Nigerian assistance for surveillance, rapid intervention and precision strikes against fleeing coup plotters, with operations coordinated under Benin’s command.
Reports indicated that Nigerian jets conducted multiple air raids lasting over 30 minutes within Benin’s airspace, targeting armoured vehicles and escape routes allegedly used by the mutinous soldiers.
It remains unclear whether the Nigerian aircraft intercepted over Burkina Faso was part of the same mission or on a separate assignment. Burkina Faso lies northwest of Benin Republic and shares strategic air corridors in the Sahel belt.
ECOWAS vs AES Tensions Deepen
The incident risks further straining already fraught relations between the Confederation of Sahel States and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger formally pulled out of ECOWAS in January after a series of coups and prolonged sanctions imposed by the regional bloc. The three juntas later consolidated their alliance by forming the AES and adopting a common security posture.
Following the foiled coup in Benin, ECOWAS announced the activation and deployment of elements of its standby force to support the country’s authorities, a move seen by AES capitals as an assertion of ECOWAS’ security footprint near their borders.
Goïta, in the Burkinabe statement, said the AES had taken “all necessary measures” to safeguard its territorial integrity and protect its citizens, signalling a more aggressive stance towards any foreign military presence near or within its airspace.
As of press time, Abuja had yet to issue an official reaction to the detention of the 11 Nigerian soldiers and the seizure of the NAF aircraft by Burkina Faso’s military regime.
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Kwankwaso Breaks Silence, Reveals Why Nigeria Can Never Forget General Danjuma
According to our findings, former presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso has stirred fresh national conversations after praising General Theophilus Danjuma in a way many say captures the retired general’s true influence on Nigeria. In a message marking Danjuma’s 87th birthday, Kwankwaso described him as a man who didn’t just serve long, but served with purpose, shaping the country’s unity, stability, and leadership culture.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Our report shows that Kwankwaso highlighted Danjuma’s bold roles in safeguarding national interests and guiding major decisions that still impact governance today. If you’re curious about the deeper meaning behind dreams like snakes, floods, or old houses, the full breakdown is available on NewsVista.
He also pointed to Danjuma’s heavy investment in education, calling it one of the most overlooked foundations of Nigeria’s future, especially with the opportunities it creates for young leaders.
Kwankwaso added that Danjuma’s consistency, discipline, and sense of national duty remain a model many leaders lack. He concluded that Nigeria celebrates Danjuma not just for age, but for a lifetime of meaning, sacrifice, and unwavering belief in the nation.
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BREAKING NEWS: Newly Elected President of AGN, Abubakar Yakubu Arrested in Lagos – FULL DETAILS
The newly elected President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Abubakar Yakubu, who won the election by a narrow margin of 116 votes to 113 against Rita Daniels, with three votes declared invalid, has reportedly been involved in a fatal motor accident in Surulere, Lagos.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Preliminary reports indicate that the crash resulted in the death of an individual.
Yakubu has been taken into police custody at the Barracks Police Station in Surulere, where investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident are ongoing.
Authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the cause of the crash or the progress of the investigation.
Further details will follow as the news develops…
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Why Gov Fubara Joined APC Before Nyesom Wike
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, a strategic move reportedly executed to pre-empt his estranged predecessor, Nyesom Wike, and take control of the APC structure in the oil-rich state.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The defection, which Fubara lannounced at a stakeholders’ meeting in Port Harcourt, was confirmed to be a calculated political maneuver following his closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Monday.
Governor Fubara, while announcing his defection, publicly acknowledged President Tinubu’s intervention as the sole reason he survived the political turmoil, which saw his government briefly suspended.
He said: “I know you have been waiting to hear from me. I have to arrange this meeting so urgently. I know it will end on a good note
“You are aware that I went to see Mr President yesterday, and the reason I went for that visit is not just personal, but a state interest consultation.
“I don’t want to make any mistakes this time around. I also don’t want to step on any landmine that anyone is laying for us. So I was with Mr President yesterday to brief him on the situation of things in our state, which I believe he has taken note of, and he is going to act swiftly on it.
“The most interesting part of the meeting is what you all have been waiting for, and you have been asking me, the signal has finally arrived.
“We have the full support and the positive nod to leave where we are because we didn’t get any protection, to go to where the reason we are still standing is because of that place.
“The truth is, without Mr. President, there won’t be any His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara; it would have been the former governor.
“So, we have every reason. Let no one be fooled in this State, we have the people and the supporters as well as the numbers. Our only thank you to Mr. President is to support him. We can’t support Mr. President in isolation, and we can’t show that support if we don’t fully identify with him, not backyard support.
“So, we have taken that decision today, since we have got the pass. Everyone here who has followed and suffered with me, our decision today, we are all moving to APC.“
Sources in Governor Fubara’s camp revealed to The Whistler that the defection was based on counsel from political strategists who urged him to join the APC before Wike, despite the FCT Minister’s alignment with the federal ruling party.
The main objective was to secure control of the APC’s political structure in Rivers State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The strategy banked on Wike’s ongoing internal battles within the PDP, which reportedly led to him being isolated and without access to President Bola Tinubu for the last two months.
The source said Fubara was initially reluctant to make the move, concerned that it would be viewed as disrespectful to Wike and re-ignite the crisis that had just been resolved.
“The governor was reluctant at first. He felt it would be disrespectful to join the APC before his former boss and political benefactor. He was also concerned about reigniting the crisis that had just been resolved. He didn’t want to be seen as betraying Wike or repeating the same pattern that caused their problems in the first place,” the source told The Whistler.
The source explained: “Governor Fubara agreed with the calculation to join the APC first. They (his advisers) convinced him that this was the best way to secure his political future.”
Fubara’s camp asserts that his supporters and loyalists across the state are expected to follow his lead, effectively positioning him as the new leader of the APC in Rivers State.
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