Barring last minute shift or change of mind, four Nigerian drug convicts will, alongside five others from Australia, France, Brazil and the Philippines, be executed by firing squad by the Indonesian authorities anytime from now. In spite of spirited efforts to discourage Nigerians from drug trafficking, many still persist in it, thus embarrassing family, friends […]
The tears have begun to flow, ceaselessly – across the globe. For the four Nigerians, and five other nationals convicted for smuggling narcotics into Indonesia, the rat-tat-tat of guns, trained against them on fatal errands, may begin today. Their names are given as: Martin Anderson, 50; Silvester Obiekwe Nwolise, 47; Jamiu Owolabi Abashin, 50; and […]
Time ticks dangerously – 72 hours counting from Sunday – for four Nigerian men and five others who have been convicted for drug trafficking in Indonesia. By the decision, the Indonesian government brushed aside pleas from the global community, including the United Nations. The Indonesian government on Sunday notified the nine foreigners and a local […]
Recently, the Indonesian ambassador to Nigeria, Harry Purwanto pledged his country’s willingness to collaborate with Nigeria in the fight against terrorism. Speaking in Abuja, the diplomat said that as developing countries facing similar challenges, both countries have a lot to learn from each other. Ambassador Purwanto identified terrorism as one of the major challenges facing many […]
An Indonesia F-16 fighter jet burst into flames on Thursday but the pilot escaped unhurt. The incident occurred when the jet was about to take off in Jakarta. According to the Country’s Military spokesperson, Fuad Basya, the aircraft was one of the several F-16 planes provided by the US government to help Indonesia protect its […]
Indonesia says no to visa free travel for Australians, but yes to 30 other countries One of the top visitors to Indonesia are Australians. As a special thank you for the business, Indonesia said now no to visa free travel for tourists and business from Australia traveling to neighboring Indonesia. Indonesia however will allow tourists […]