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Ondo Air Crash: NAF Aircraft Vanished From Radar Shortly After Take-Off

A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft travelling from Benin City, Edo State, to Lagos disappeared from radar shortly after take-off on Monday before crashing into a swampy area in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. A senior air traffic controller said contact with the aircraft, with tail number NGR 931, was lost at about 9:13am despite efforts to re-establish communication. The Nigerian Air Force said the aircraft was on a routine mission and immediately activated a search-and-rescue operation […]

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RESTORING DIGNITY TO NIGERIA’S CLASSROOMS

Every national holiday carries its own ceremonial speeches, but few leave behind a reflection as sharp or as urgent as World Teachers' Day. Observed annually on October 5, the day exists to honour teachers' contributions to education and national development, yet beyond the formal tributes and corporate goodwill posts lies a profession quietly grappling with its own survival. Across Nigeria, teachers step up to the chalkboard every morning carrying a heavy paradox, performing the foundational work that births every doctor, […]

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Atiku Promises Better Welfare for Teachers

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has commended Nigerian teachers for their contribution to education and promised to improve their welfare if elected. In a Teachers’ Day message, Atiku said teachers remained central to national development but were facing economic hardship and difficult working conditions. He promised that his administration would focus on reducing the cost of living, creating decent employment and improving the welfare of teachers and other workers. Atiku also urged Nigerians to support teachers with concrete policies that […]

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BREAKING: Helicopter Crashes in Ondo

Several people are feared dead after a helicopter crashed in a swampy area of Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Monday. The number of casualties has not been confirmed, although a source said some occupants of the helicopter may have died in the crash. Police and military personnel were deployed to the area for rescue operations. The Ondo State Police Command confirmed the crash and said investigations had commenced to establish the circumstances surrounding the […]

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NAFDAC Seizes N300m Banned Alcoholic Drinks in Lagos

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has seized alcoholic beverages worth about N300 million packaged in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml during enforcement operations in Lagos State. NAFDAC said the operation was carried out at Ile-Epo Market, Ojuwoye Market in Mushin and Oke-Arin Market on Lagos Island. Some distributors and retailers were arrested during the exercise. The agency said the products were being hoarded amid rising demand and prices, warning traders against the sale, distribution […]

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One Dead, Several Injured as Bus Catches Fire in Kwara

One person has died while several others sustained injuries after a commercial bus carrying 21 passengers somersaulted and caught fire along the Oko-Olowo Expressway in Ilorin, Kwara State. The accident occurred around Iye-Maja Junction on Sunday after the bus reportedly suffered a punctured tyre, causing the driver to lose control. The Kwara State Fire Service said firefighters rescued passengers from the burning vehicle and evacuated those injured to hospital for treatment. The service urged motorists, particularly commercial drivers, to ensure […]

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Why Ronaldo Warm-Up Controversy Escalated – Jorge Jesus

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has said the controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s unused warm-up against Norway escalated because of the forward’s status as a national icon. Ronaldo was sent to warm up for a lengthy period during Portugal’s 2-1 win over Norway but was not introduced, leading to reports of tension between the player and the coach. Jesus described the incident as a misunderstanding, noting that similar situations involving other players rarely attract the same level of attention. He said the […]

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Atiku Demands Urgent Rescue of Abducted Corps Members

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the abduction of prospective National Youth Service Corps members in Imo State and called for the urgent rescue of those still in captivity. Twenty prospective corps members travelling from Ibadan to NYSC orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom were abducted on October 1 along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State. Atiku urged the Federal and Imo State Governments and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the […]

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Abia Monarch Eze Kalu Ukoha Dies at 89

The Paramount Ruler of Ebem Ohafia Ancient Kingdom in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, Eze Ukoha Kalu Ukoha, has died at the age of 89. The monarch, who spent 35 years on the throne, died on Saturday, September 26, 2026. His death was confirmed by the Ebem Ohafia Development Union and the Ebem Ohafia Council of Chiefs and Elders. During his reign, Eze Ukoha was known for maintaining peace in his community, campaigning against drug abuse among youths […]

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