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Families, friends and colleagues of personnel aboard the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, have been left mourning following the fatal incident. A Daily Trust report published on October 7, 2026, titled “Officers’ moments before crash,” details the activities and final moments surrounding some of the military personnel before the…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on October 5, 2026, was not a newly acquired aircraft. It had been in the NAF inventory for more than 16 years and had a history of maritime surveillance, intelligence-gathering, military support missions and major overseas maintenance. Here are the key facts…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has explained the rationale behind its proposal to establish a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) centre in Ottawa, Canada, following questions and reactions from members of the public. JAMB said the proposal is primarily aimed at expanding access to eligible Nigerians living abroad, stressing that it should not…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the identities of 25 people who died in the NAF 931 aircraft crash at Igbokoda, Ondo State, bringing greater clarity to the tragedy that occurred on Monday, October 5, 2026. According to the latest NAF release, the victims comprised five crew members and 20 passengers. The aircraft was…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has given a grim update on the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area, saying no survivor had been found at the crash site as search and recovery operations continued. The NAF aircraft crashed on Monday, October 5, 2026, in a swampy area opposite the…

Nigeria has climbed four places to eighth position in the latest Bloomberg Economics Investment Risk-O-Meter, emerging as the biggest climber among the 19 African economies assessed in the latest investment ranking. The development places Nigeria ahead of Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya and Namibia, marking a notable improvement in the country’s relative investment position on the continent.…

RIYADH — October 5, 2026: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye have activated their newly established Makkah Joint Defence Agreement following escalating attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement on Saudi territory. The three countries held an emergency meeting of the pact’s Strategic Political and Defence Committee in Riyadh on Monday, with Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin…

By Staff Reporter A Nigerian Air Force aircraft has crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, triggering an immediate search-and-rescue operation by security and emergency authorities. The incident occurred on Monday, October 5, 2026, with authorities still working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the crash and the condition…

A senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Abdussamad Ohida, also known as Anwar, has reportedly been killed during an intelligence-led joint operation by Nigerian security forces in Ondo State. Ohida was reportedly eliminated alongside other ISWAP members when troops of the Nigerian Army, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS)…

The Imo State Police Command has located the suspected camp where the kidnappers holding abducted prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members are believed to be operating, but security forces have yet to storm the hideout due to the discovery of suspected improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The Commissioner of Police in Imo State, CP Audu…