Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said no survivor has been found following the crash of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The governor disclosed this during an interview with Channels Television on Monday, saying residents, security personnel and emergency responders had searched the crash site without finding anyone alive.

Aiyedatiwa said he was informed about the incident at about 10:30am after the chairman of the local government contacted him.

According to him, residents living across the river from the Nigerian Navy base in Igbokoda heard a loud noise before seeing the aircraft plunge into a swampy area.

The governor explained that personnel of the Nigerian Navy initially approached the situation cautiously to determine whether the crash had triggered a fire or explosion before moving closer to the site.

“When they noticed that it’s just an accident, they didn’t see any sign of fire. So they moved in, trying to see if they could rescue the people,” Aiyedatiwa said.

He added that officials from the local emergency management agency, residents and members of the Amotekun Corps also joined the search operation in an effort to locate possible survivors.

“But from the information we got, no single life was saved up to this moment. They could not see any living soul that was in that aircraft,” the governor said.

Aiyedatiwa said rescuers recovered parts of the aircraft, including sections of the wings, identity cards and military uniforms, which helped confirm that the aircraft was operated by the military.

“But they saw the ruins, some of the wreckage from the wings of the aircraft, you know, some ID cards, I was told, and then uniform. That was when they knew it was a military aircraft,” he said.

The governor described the incident as a deeply painful tragedy, particularly because it occurred in his home state and local government area.

“It’s a sad situation today. And we’re all really, really agreed as a Nigerian. And also it happens in my own state, not just my state, even in my own local government where I’m from,” he said.

Aiyedatiwa expressed sympathy for the military personnel involved, noting that they were serving the country by protecting Nigeria’s territorial integrity.

“It happens to Nigerian military officers who are assigned to protect the territorial integrity of our country and, you know, involving such accidents. So painful. So painful, but so sad,” he added.

A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft carrying 25 passengers and seven crew members has crashed near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ondo State, while reportedly on a routine flight from Benin, Edo State, to Lagos.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Sources familiar with the incident told SaharaReporters that all 32 people on board were believed to have died in the crash.

Reacting to the incident, former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, expressed sympathy with the Nigerian Air Force and the families of those who lost their lives.

Obi, in a post on his X account, said he was deeply saddened by the reported crash and offered his condolences to the families of the deceased officers and personnel.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the Nigerian Air Force. I was deeply saddened to learn of the crash involving a Nigerian Air Force aircraft,” Obi said.

He extended his condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of the personnel who reportedly died in the incident.

“These courageous men and women devote their lives to defending our nation and safeguarding our people. Their service and sacrifice must never be overlooked,” he added.

Obi also prayed for the repose of the victims and strength for their families and members of the armed forces.

“I pray that God grants eternal rest to those who have departed, consolation to their families, and strength to the Nigerian Air Force and the entire Armed Forces of Nigeria,” he said.

He further prayed for the safety of military personnel serving the country.

“May God continue to watch over all who serve our country and protect them as they carry out their duties,” Obi added.

Former National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement and Political Adviser to New Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi, Yunusa Tanko, has demanded ₦5 billion in damages from a fellow Obi supporter, Nmaa Ukpabi, over alleged defamatory publications.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Tanko, through his lawyers, V-C Ottaokpukpu & Associates, Umuchukwu Chambers, issued the demand in connection with statements allegedly made by Ukpabi regarding the disputed NDC House of Assembly ticket for Kawo Constituency in Kaduna State.

In a pre-action notice dated September 9, 2026, the lawyers accused Ukpabi of making what they described as defamatory and injurious statements about Tanko across social media platforms and WhatsApp groups.

The dispute stems from controversy surrounding the NDC primary election for Kawo Constituency, where Tanko’s son, Yunusa Mohammed Salisu, was declared the party’s candidate despite another aspirant, Rakiya Baba Mohammed, reportedly being declared winner of the primary.

According to the legal notice, Ukpabi repeatedly published statements alleging that Tanko manipulated the primary election process to secure the party’s ticket for his son.

The lawyers alleged that Ukpabi referred to Tanko as a “mandate thief orchestrator” and accused him of replacing Rakiya’s name with that of his son.

They also quoted Ukpabi as allegedly describing Tanko as a disappointment to the Obidient Movement and accusing him of corruption and dishonesty.

One of the statements attributed to Ukpabi allegedly accused Tanko of teaching his son to become a “mandate thief,” while another alleged that he had successfully taken Rakiya’s mandate and facilitated the replacement of her name with that of his son.

Ukpabi also allegedly described Tanko’s son as a “mandate thief” and claimed that Tanko attempted to influence political figures to pressure Rakiya.

Tanko’s lawyers said the alleged statements were circulated across several WhatsApp groups, including the All Inclusive Obidient Movement-General, Obidient Movement Lagos State, OK-Movement Kaduna State, All-Inclusive Obidient National Coordinators and All-Inclusive Obidient Leaders in NDC Coalition.

They further alleged that the publications portrayed their client as “a thief, corrupt, fraudulent, wicked, shameless, deceitful, untrustworthy and duplicitous.”

The lawyers also accused Ukpabi of alleging that Tanko manipulated the primary election and ensured that Rakiya was denied her purported victory in favour of his son.

According to the pre-action notice, the alleged statements were also circulated through WhatsApp,