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FG Increases NYSC Feeding Budget, Implementation Begins in 2027
The Federal Government has approved an increase in the NYSC orientation feeding budget, with implementation expected in 2027. Director-General Olakunle Nafiu announced the review at the Obubra camp in Cross River State and also urged corps members to prioritise financial discipline and travel safety.
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Military Plane Crash: Air Force Begins Search for Black Box and Voice Recorders
The Nigerian Air Force has begun searching for the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder of its ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on October 5, killing all 25 people on board.
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Benue APC Delegates Injured in Accident While Travelling to Lafia Rally
Several APC members from Benue State were injured when vehicles conveying party supporters collided in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on October 10. The number of injured people had not been confirmed.
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Farouk Nadaniya Assumes Leadership of Customs in South-East Zone
Farouk Nadaniya has officially taken over as the acting Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service in the South-East Zone.
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Makinde Demands Probe Into Ondo Military Aircraft Crash, Raises Questions Over Troops’ Welfare
APM presidential candidate Seyi Makinde has demanded a comprehensive investigation into the Nigerian Air Force crash in Ondo and called for greater attention to military welfare and equipment.
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Nigeria Air Force Identifies Crew and Passengers of Crashed NAF 931
The Nigeria Air Force has disclosed the names of those aboard the NAF 931 aircraft that crashed, following a statement released in Abuja.
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Tinubu Declares Three-Day Mourning for Air Force Crash Victims
President Bola Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning for victims of the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 crash in Ondo State and ordered flags nationwide to fly at half-mast.
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Ondo Air Force Crash: No Survivors as 32 Die in Igbokoda
Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa said rescuers found no survivors after a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 crashed in Igbokoda. President Tinubu later confirmed 32 deaths.
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32 Killed as Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 Crashes in Ondo
A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 carrying 32 people crashed near Igbokoda, Ondo State. All 25 passengers and seven crew members were reportedly killed.
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Alaafin of Oyo Commends Nigerian Army for Security Efforts
The Alaafin of Oyo has praised the Nigerian Army for its role in enhancing security in the Oyo Kingdom.
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Enugu Community Protests, Demands Suspension of Traditional Ruler Over Alleged Harassment
Indigenes of Agunese Mmaku protested at Enugu Government House, seeking the suspension of traditional ruler Cyprian Nevobasi pending investigation into allegations of harassment and abuse of office.
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Tinubu Demands Two Permanent UN Security Council Seats for Africa
President Bola Tinubu has demanded two permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa, with veto powers, and five non-permanent seats for the continent.
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