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Newlywed NAF pilot among victims of fatal Ondo crash
One of the pilots of the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft, NAF 931, which crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on Monday, Squadron Leader Ahamefule Aham Man-Ugwueje, died just two weeks after his wedding. Man-Ugwueje married Flight Lieutenant Damilola Adekunle in an elaborate ceremony held in Abuja on September 19, 2026, according to details from the couple’s wedding invitation and posts…
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EXCLUSIVE: No terrorist attack behind NAF plane crash in Ondo — Security sources
By Raphael Jackson – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft which crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State on Monday was neither brought down nor linked to terrorism, security sources have told Western Post. The sources said the crash involving the NAF 931 ATR 42 aircraft, with tail number NGR 931, was an accident and dismissed speculations in some…
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Ago-Oja palace rejects ‘Isale-Oyo’ designation, cites historical records
The Palace of the Alágo-Oja of Ago-Oja has rejected the use of “Isale-Oyo” as a substitute for Ago-Oja, insisting that the community has a distinct historical identity, heritage and traditional institution. In a statement signed by His Royal Majesty, Oba Ganiyu Ajiboye Busari, the Alágo-Oja of Ago-Oja, the palace urged government agencies, traditional institutions, media organisations, historians and researchers to…
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JAMB plans Canada UTME centre for Nigerians from 2027
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced plans to establish a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) centre in Ottawa, Canada, to enable Nigerians in the country and other parts of North America to sit for the examination from 2027. The board disclosed this on Monday following a visit by its registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, to the Nigerian High…
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TDF challenges Atiku, Obi to unveil action plans ahead of 2027
The Democratic Front (TDF) has urged the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, and his counterpart in the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, to present their alternative policy plans to Nigerians rather than focus on criticising the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement signed by its chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary,…
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Laide Bakare calls out ex-husband, wife over children’s maltreatment
By Damilola Akinwale – Popular Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has called out her ex-husband, Mutairu Orilowo, and his wife over alleged maltreatment of their sons, who are in his custody. The actress took to her Instagram page on Monday, alleging that she had evidence of her sons’ maltreatment by their stepmother, while accusing Mutairu, with whom she shares two sons,…
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Governor Adeleke signs Osun Park Management Bill into law
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has signed the Osun State Park Management Bill 2026 into law. The governor signed the bill on Monday at the Government House, Osogbo, describing the legislation as a major step towards modernising the Osun transport system and creating a worthwhile experience for commuters and operators across the state. Adeleke commended…
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World Teachers’ Day: Adeleke salutes Osun teachers, pledges better welfare
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has described teachers as critical pillars of national development, saying their work in shaping the minds and character of young people contributes to building a society founded on knowledge and wisdom. Adeleke, in a message signed by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, to mark the 2026 World Teachers’ Day,…
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YPF calls on Tinubu to intervene as cult violence escalate in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Yoruba Progressives Forum (YPF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the worsening security situation in Osun State, expressing concern over recurring killings, suspected cult clashes and other violent attacks across the state. In a statement signed by its national coordinator, Alhaji AbdulLateef Olalekan, popularly known as Asiri Ede, the forum…
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India-US trade talks hit ‘plateau’, finance minister says
Trade deal talks between India and the United States have reached a plateau, and further concessions might be difficult, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday, in the latest sign of difficulties in long-running efforts to finalise a bilateral agreement. The comments are New Delhi’s strongest public acknowledgement that talks on key issues have stalled over a deal both countries…
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