Reports on the death of 25 people, including Nigerian Air Force personnel, in a plane crash in Ondo State dominated the front pages of several newspapers on Wednesday. The aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from Benin, Edo State. The Guardian reports: “U.S., Türkiye, Others Join Nigeria in Mourning as……
Reports on the death of 25 people, including Nigerian Air Force personnel, in a plane crash in Ondo State dominated the front pages of several newspapers on Wednesday. The aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from Benin, Edo State.
The Guardian reports: “U.S., Türkiye, Others Join Nigeria in Mourning as NAF Intensifies Recovery of Victims’ Bodies.”
The newspaper also reports that private jet operators are targeting a boom as campaign trips and bookings intensify. It further reports that the Federal Government plans 35 linear accelerators across six centres as part of efforts to fight cancer. Another major story is “Tinubu Commits to 20% Manufacturing GDP by 2030.”
2. New Telegraph reports: “Aircraft Crash: Respect Bereaved Families’ Privacy, DHQ Appeals.”
The newspaper also reports that Tinubu says Nigeria has witnessed a massive drop in reliance on oil revenue. It further reports that, ahead of the 2027 elections, INEC has printed 77,015 additional Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Oyo State, according to the Resident Electoral Commissioner.
3. Punch reports: “Military Air Crashes: 10 Incidents in Five Years Trigger Calls for Reforms.”
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The newspaper also reports that the World Bank has raised its growth forecast for Nigeria. It further reports that the Federal Government has cleared ₦758 billion in pension arrears for 957,045 beneficiaries. Punch also reports that the Federal Government has offered 40 oil blocks in the latest licensing round.
4. Vanguard reports on a clash between the Benue State Government and the Peoples Democratic Party over threats to pull down billboards.
The newspaper also reports Tinubu’s claim that Nigeria has witnessed a massive drop in reliance on oil revenue. Its report on the plane crash is headlined: “NAF Plane Crash: Swampy Terrain Stalls Evacuation of Victims, 24 Hours After.”
5. The Nation reports: “INEC: 2027 Elections Will Pass Integrity Test.”
The newspaper also reports that the killing of an ISWAP leader has foiled plans for a December terror attack. Another major headline reads: “Presidency Rejects Economist’s Verdict on Reforms.”
It further reports on the controversy surrounding former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele, with the headline: “Emefiele: Finance Ministry Unaware of N124.86bn CBN Withdrawal.”
