Sen. Dayo Faduyile, OON, representing Ondo South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, has commiserated with tht families of the victims of ill-,fated Nigeria Air Force (NAF) aircraft which crashed in Ondo coastal area. It would be recalled that the aircraft marked NAF-,931 which was carrying no fewer than 25 passengers and seven crew membersContinue reading "Faduyile commiserates with victims’ families of ill-fated NAF crashed aircraft"
Tinubu declares three-day mourning over NAF aircraft crash
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. Tinubu had earlier expressed profound sadness over the crash ofContinue reading "Tinubu declares three-day mourning over NAF aircraft crash"
What to know about NAF-931, the crashed military aircraft in Ondo
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft marked NAF 931, which crashed in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Monday, was a 16-year-old ATR-42-500MP maritime patrol aircraft delivered to Nigeria in 2010. The aircraft was reportedly acquired under a $73 million contract signed in March 2007 during the administration of former President OlusegunContinue reading "What to know about NAF-931, the crashed military aircraft in Ondo"
No survivor found at NAF aircraft crash site -Aiyedatiwa
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State said no survivor has been found in the crashed Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. Aiyedatiwa, who disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, said locals, security personnel and emergency responders had searched the crash site but hadContinue reading "No survivor found at NAF aircraft crash site -Aiyedatiwa"
Aiyedatiwa mourns aircraft crash in Ondo, directs support search, rescue operations
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Monday has received with deep sadness the news of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, in Monday. This is contained in a statement signed by Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Aiyedatiwa's Chief Press Secretary on Monday in Akure. According toContinue reading "Aiyedatiwa mourns aircraft crash in Ondo, directs support search, rescue operations"
Keyamo confirms 25 passengers, 7 crew members on crashed NAF aircraft
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said an aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air Force(NAF) that crashed on Monday in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government area of Ondo State, has 25 passengers and seven crew members on board. Keyamo explained that the aircraft, with tail number NGR 931, disappeared after air traffic controllersContinue reading "Keyamo confirms 25 passengers, 7 crew members on crashed NAF aircraft"
Helicopter crashes in Ondo coastal area
An unidentified helicopter has crashed into a swamp near Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State on Monday. According to sources who preferred annomity, the incident occurred at about 11.00 a.m during a heavy down pour, throwing the coastal community into panic. The sources also said that the number of pasengersContinue reading "Helicopter crashes in Ondo coastal area"
World Teachers’ Day: Teachers are indispensable nation builder – Faduyile
Sen. Dayo Faduyile representing Ondo South, has described teachers as indispensable nation builders as the world marked 2026 World Teachers’ Day. Faduyile called for greater recognition of the profession and more conducive working environments for those entrusted with shaping the minds and future of the next generation. In an official statement made available to newsmenContinue reading "World Teachers’ Day: Teachers are indispensable nation builder – Faduyile"
2027: Ogun PDP Dep. Guber candidate Sowunmi-Kolapo honours retired traffic warden, Bello
The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun for the 2027 election, Hajia 'Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo has described a retired Deputy Superintendent of Traffic, DST Anifat Bello, as "infectiously committed to duty.” Sowunmi-Kolapo said this at a grand retirement reception held in her honour by the candidate on Monday in Abeokuta. SheContinue reading "2027: Ogun PDP Dep. Guber candidate Sowunmi-Kolapo honours retired traffic warden, Bello"
Adeboye prayed for me after RCCG visit – Sowore
African Action Congress (AAC) Presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has said that Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) offered to pray for him during a private meeting after the service on Sunday at the Ebute Metta, headquarters, Lagos State. He also said that members of the RCCG, erupted in joyContinue reading "Adeboye prayed for me after RCCG visit – Sowore"