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Just In: NAF Declares The Names Of 25 Persons On The Crashed Aircraft, Sympathizes With Their Families

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has expressed profound condolences to the families of the personnel and passengers who lost their lives following the accident involving Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. The CAS described the incident as a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian Air Force and the nation, expressing heartfelt sympathies to the families, loved ones and colleagues of those who lost their lives. He assured the bereaved families of the Service’s full support during this difficult period. NAF 931 had 25 persons on board, comprising five crew members and 20 passengers. The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred. Search-and-rescue procedures were immediately activated, with response efforts conducted in coordination with relevant authorities to locate and account for all persons on board. No survivors have been found. The crew members were: CREW 1. Sq...

Fortune October 06, 2026

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Aircraft Crash: FG Declares Three-Days

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a three-day national mourning for Air Force personnel who died in the crash of a military plane today. ​He also directed that flags should be flown at half-mast throughout the country as a mark of respect to the officers. ​President Tinubu had earlier expressed profound sadness over the crash of the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 jet. ​The accident occurred near a naval base in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. The aircraft, carrying 25 passengers and seven crew members, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when it crashed. ​“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," President Tinubu declared in a condolence message to the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and all officers, airmen, and airwomen of the Nigerian Air Force. ​“The Chief of Air Staff has briefed me, and I h...

Fortune October 05, 2026

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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 into the cause of the crash to prevent future occurrences.   “I commend the  Nigerian Air Force for activating an immediate Search an...

Fortune October 05, 2026

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INTERPOL Secretary General Hosts IGP Disu In Lyon, Deepens Police Cooperation With Nigeria

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today, 5th October 2026, paid his maiden official visit as Inspector-General of Police to the INTERPOL General Secretariat in Lyon, France, as part of efforts to deepen international police cooperation and strengthen the Nigeria Police Force’s response to transnational crime. During the visit, the IGP met with the INTERPOL Secretary General, Mr Valdecy Urquiza, and other senior officials of the organisation, with discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in cybercrime, counter-terrorism, financial crime, organised crime, fugitive tracking, intelligence sharing and the effective use of INTERPOL databases and policing tools. The engagement also provided an opportunity to review Nigeria’s participation in INTERPOL-supported initiatives and explore further areas of technical and operational collaboration aimed at strengthening criminal intelligence analysis, cross-border investigations and the disruption of transnat...

Fortune October 05, 2026

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State Police: Rivers Assembly Approves The Sixth Alteration Bill Of 1999 Constitution

In line with Section 9 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, which bothers on the mode of alteration of Nigeria's Constitution, the Rivers State House of Assembly, on Monday, at the 54th Legislative Sitting resolved in the affirmative by approving the Sixth Alteration Bill, 2026 from the National Assembly, altering the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999. This followed the reading of a letter from the Clerk of the National Assembly by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule. The Alteration Bill according to document seeks to create a constitutional route for the establishment of State Police Services that will be subject to the Constitution and the Act of the National Assembly prescribing national minimum policing standards. The Bill also seeks to preserve the Federal Police Service as the default police service in any State until a State Police Service Commission is lawfully established and certified operational. Furthermore, among ot...

Fortune September 28, 2026

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IGP Disu Pays Operational Visit To Imo Police Command, Charges Personnel To Strengthen Community Engagement And Professionalism

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM,today , 24th September 2026, paid an operational visit to the Imo State Police Command Headquarters, Owerri, where he charged officers and men of the Command to deepen professionalism, strengthen community engagement and sustain intelligence-led policing in the protection of lives and property. The IGP was received by the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Audu Garba Bosso, psc(+), mnips, alongside the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 9 Headquarters, Umuahia, AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu, and other senior officers. During the visit, the IGP received operational briefings on the security situation in the State, ongoing crime-fighting efforts, achievements, challenges and measures required to strengthen policing effectiveness across Imo State.  Addressing personnel and stakeholders, the IGP emphasised that effective policing depends on mutual trust and sustained partnership between the Police and the c...

Fortune September 24, 2026

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CG Audi Paid Condolence Visit To Deseased Family In Minna

The Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, paid a condolence and courtesy visit to the emir of Minna,His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Umar Farouk Bahago, the parents of the deceased, and the family of the survivors. The visit was aimed at commiserating directly with the affected families during this period of grief. During the interaction, the CG strongly condoled with the families and gave a firm assurance that the Corps will not shield anyone found culpable, emphasizing that justice and transparency will take precedence. Addressing the broader steps being taken to uncover the truth, the CG noted that the Federal Government, under the directive of the Presidency, has constituted a high-powered investigative committee to probe the incident. He assured the public that the NSCDC is fully cooperating with the panel, noting that relevant personnel have already been placed in protective custody to make them fu...

Fortune September 24, 2026

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IGP Disu Tasks Senior Officers On Action, 2027 Election Preparedness As CARSPO 2026 Closes

The sixth Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers (CARSPO 2026) concluded today, 23rd September 2026, in Owerri, Imo State, with the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, charging senior officers to translate the knowledge and resolutions from the three-day retreat into practical action across Commands and Formations. He stressed that the true measure of the conference would be the changes recorded across the Force after participants return to their respective Commands. The IGP directed participating officers to adopt a train-the-trainers approach by cascading lessons from the conference to Deputy Commissioners of Police, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, tactical commanders and other personnel under their supervision. Ahead of the 2027 General Elections, he urged Commands to strengthen operational planning, intelligence gathering, personnel training and community engagement, while reiterating that the loyalty of the Police remains to ...

Fortune September 23, 2026

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NSCDC Reaffirms Commitment To Transparency, Accountability And Due Process

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, has reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to transparency, accountability and due process as an Independent Committee begins its assignment to establish the facts and circumstances surrounding the reported deaths of 33 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the NSCDC Niger State Command in Minna. The Commandant General joined the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and other senior officials of the Ministry and its agencies at the inauguration of the 10-member panel, chaired by Mr Jonathan Kure, a retired Deputy Director-General of the Department of State Services. Comprising professionals of proven integrity and diverse expertise, the panel has been mandated to independently examine the circumstances surrounding the reported deaths and make appropriate recommendations. Inaugurating the panel, the Honourable Minister charged its members to discharg...

Fortune September 23, 2026