…investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. Large sections of the military aircraft that crashed in the Ondo River have been recovered as recovery efforts continue at the crash site Speaking while reflecting on the crash and the ongoing recovery efforts, Odidiomo said the community had been deeply distu…

…initiative for Nigerian women, with the programme extending to eligible policewomen and military women. The Dangote Group confirmed to The PUNCH that eligible female personnel in the police and military are among the beneficiaries covered by the initiative, which targets up to two million Nigerian women through the ong…

…for a broader investigation into the operations, maintenance and condition of Nigeria’s military aircraft following the October 5, 2026 crash of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft in Ondo State. Ejiofor, a former Director of the Department of State Services, made the call during an interview on Arise News on Wednesday, sayi…

…“We may not forget, but certainly, we have to forgive,” Azinge said, adding that former military Head of State, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, had apologised while out of office.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “We need a sitting president to apologise to Asaba people; that will bring closure,” the trad…

…around the fringes of the Lake Chad region and Niger Republic. “The suspect remains in military custody for further interrogation and necessary action, while security agencies are expected to investigate his activities, movements and possible links with terrorist networks operating around the Lake Chad basin,” he said.…

…quietly caring."Brother Isaac was always calm and ever smiling. Smiles too cute for a military man, he always checks up on everyone," Ibrahim said.NAF crash killed all 25 on boardThe NAF aircraft, bearing tail number NGR 931, went down in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State while flying from Benin City, Edo State, to Lagos…

…among the 25 on boardPresident Bola Tinubu declared three days of national mourning as military authorities opened a full investigation into the cause of the crashPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The United States Mission in Nigeria has offered its condolences to all those affected b…

…platform of the now-defunct Social Democratic Party. The annulment of that result by the military government triggered a prolonged political crisis and sparked one of Nigeria's most determined pro-democracy campaigns, in which Obioha played an active role.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit…

Security agencies, including the military, Department of State Services (DSS), police and other security formations, have rescued 20 kidnapped prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and another hostage in Imo State. The victims were freed during an intelligence-driven operation carried out by the secur…

…continued to mourn the tragic passing of 25 crew members and passengers of the Nigerian Military aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo state on Monday, October 5. Among the 25 persons aboard the flight was Flying Officer IM Adeshina. Tributes shared on social media showed Adeshina was only nine days ago celebrated as…

…with mourners describing the losses as heartbreaking for their families and the entire military community.President Bola Tinubu has declared a three-day mourning period for the victims of the aircraft and sent his condolences to NAF and the Nigerian military in general.NAF officer dies two weeks after his wedding Photo…

…Nigerian Army In a statement on the Nigerian Army’s X handle on Wednesday, the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, the troops, supported by the Air Component, overwhelmed the attackers and forced surviving terrorists to flee. “Prel…

…reach the police for help but could not get through on their lines, so he contacted the military instead, which quickly sent personnel to the area."I was in Abuja when she called around 11:30pm to tell me that thieves were trying to force their way into the compound. So I tried calling the police because I was confused…

…the ill-fated plane. They included five crew member and 20 passengers, comprising military officers, Non-Commissioned officers and some family members. According to the manifest released in a statement by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, spokesman of NAF, the crew included Squadron Leader MI Aburime (Flight Captain); Squa…

A Nigerian Air Force plane carrying 25 military and civilian passengers crashed in southwestern Ondo state on Monday, killing all on board. The accident was one of the worst air disasters in the country in recent years. Here are some major air crashes involving the Air Force in Africa’s most populous nation, which has…

…with profound shock and deep sorrow the news of the tragic crash involving a Nigerian military aircraft which claimed the lives of gallant officers of the Nigerian Navy and other personnel on board. National Coordinator, Comrade Sunday Asuku, quoted the Grand Patron of the Movement, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, po…

…as fast as possible.” Ajaka said the state Commissioner for Environment and senior military officers were also at the scene to coordinate the recovery operation. “You can see the Honorable Commissioner of Environment is here too. You know. Having deployed, you know, the swamp bogey. “We are all coordinating the activit…

…summit during the period of national mourning as a mark of respect for the deceased military personnel who died in active service. “The Senate also extended its heartfelt condolences to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian Armed Forces, particularly th…

…people in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, according to Metro.The execution would be the US military's first by firing squad since World War II and its first execution in more than 60 years. However, the report said appellate review and a final legal judgment were required before it could proceed.Hasan, an Army psychiatris…

…additional Army formations in Zamfara, Kebbi, Oyo and Osun states, but cautioned that military expansion alone would not end kidnapping and banditry. It called for stronger enforcement of the 2022 Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act.Mother of abducted NYSC member shares details of son's secret message.NYSC membe…

The Nigerian Air Force has released the names of five crew members and 20 passengers who died in the crash involving its NAF 931 aircraft in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, made this known in a statement on Tu…

…souls of the departed rest in perfect peace,” Kyari said. PUNCH Online reports that a military aircraft that crashed on Monday had disappeared from radar shortly after take-off, according to a senior Air Traffic Controller familiar with the aircraft’s final journey. The aircraft, with tail number NGR 931, was travellin…

…by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, a US Army psychiatrist who shot dead 13 people at a military base in 2009, the Pentagon said on Monday. Hasan’s execution for the attack at Fort Hood in Texas — which also wounded more than two dozen people — will be the first carried out by the US military since 1961. Defense Secretary…

…Obi, has expressed condolences to the Nigerian Air Force following the crash involving a military aircraft in Igbokoda, Ondo State. Recall that a total of 32 people were killed after a Nigerian Air Force helicopter crashed in Igbokoda, the headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. Reacting in a stateme…

…three days of national mourning for Air Force personnel who died in the crash of a military aircraft on Monday. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday. He also directed that flags be flown at half-mast throughout the country as a mark of respect f…