By Miriam Humbe The authentic National Leadership of the Action Alliance (AA) led by Chief Barr. Kenneth Udeze has said that it was shocked and dismayed by the World Press Conference organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which excluded the Action Alliance party. The event was held under the Chairmanship of Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, on Tuesday, October 6th at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, purportedly to reel out INEC’s preparations ahead of the 2027 General Elections and inviting “critical stakeholders.” In a statement signed by the Court of Appeal-Affirmed Action Alliance National Chairman, Chief Kenneth…
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By Miriam Humbe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning in honour of personnel of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) who died in the military aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The President also directed that the Nigerian national flag be flown at half-mast across the country throughout the mourning period as a mark of respect for the deceased personnel. The Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crashed on Monday morning near a naval base in the Igbokoda area of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State while on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos. The…
By Miriam Humbe Engineer Muhammad Dikko has assumed office as the substantive Director of the FCT Emergency Management Department. This is following the redeployment of his predecessor, Mr Baba Gambo, to Abuja Metropolitan Management Council as Director Administration. Nkechi Isa, the Head Public Affairs of FEMD disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. At a brief valedictory session, FEMD Head Forecasting Response and Mitigation, Mark Nyam described Mr Baba Gambo as a consumate administrator who gave staff the opportunity to showcase their talents noting that disaster management was a collective effort, and commended Gambo for his commitment to staff…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Air Force has released the names of the 25 personnel and passengers on board the ill-fated NAF 931 ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. He said the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, expressed profound condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of those who lost their lives and confirmed that no survivors have been found following the accident. The aircraft, which had five crew members…
“https://humsimedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Nigerian_Air_Force_emblem.svg” alt=”” width=”423″ height=”439″ class=”alignnone size-full wp-image-14137″ /> By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Air Force has released the names of the 25 personnel and passengers on board the ill-fated NAF 931 ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. He said the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, expressed profound condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of those who lost their lives and confirmed that no survivors have been found following the…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has expressed deep sadness over the crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft near Igbokoda in Ondo State. Mrs. Zubaida Umar extended her heartfelt condolences to the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, the entire Nigerian Air Force family, and the families of those affected by the unfortunate incident. She described the incident as deeply painful, noting the invaluable sacrifices of personnel of the Nigerian Air Force in the service and defence of the nation. In further support of…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has expressed readiness to strengthen its partnership with environmental journalists to improve public awareness on Healthy Environment, water resources management, flood forecasting, early warning systems and other hydrological issues affecting Nigerians. The Director-General of NIHSA, Architect Umar Muhammed said this when the Executive Council of Environmental Media Correspondents Association of Nigeria (EMCAN) led by Its Chairman, Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah paid a courtesy visit to the Agency’s management in Abuja. EMCAN Secretary, Samuel Adeyinka disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Architect Muhammed who stressed the importance of stronger collaboration between…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has mourned the military personnel who died in the crash involving NAF 931. General Musa described them as officers and airmen who exemplified the highest standards of military professionalism, loyalty and commitment to the defence of Nigeria. In a statement, Musa said the deceased personnel were on a routine flight mission when the aircraft crashed. He described the victims as “brave officers and airmen,” who served the nation with courage, devotion and selfless patriotism, adding that their death was an irreparable loss to the Armed Forces of Nigeria…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has activated immediate Search and Rescue operations following an ATR-42 aircraft accident in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. The accident occurred on October 5, 2026. A statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force, Abuja, on Monday, said the aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the incident occurred. According to him, search and rescue operations, in coordination with relevant authorities and emergency response agencies, are currently ongoing. He assured that the NAF is committed to ensuring the…
By Miriam Humbe The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said it it has received with shock, the crash of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR-42 aircraft near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ondo State. Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The DHQ said the aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin City to Lagos with military personnel and family members on board. “On behalf of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the Defence Headquarters wishes to extend heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of all persons involved, the Chief of…
By Miriam Humbe Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has mourned the officers and crew members who died in Monday’s crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft near Igbokoda, Ondo State. The aircraft, with 32 persons on board 25 officers and seven crew members was on a routine operational flight from Benin to Lagos when it crashed. The Minister’s statement was signed by Queeneth Iheoma-Hart, Chief Information Officer, Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence. In a condolence message on Monday, Matawalle described the incident as a tragic and painful loss to the Armed Forces of…
By Lazarus Zakaa As political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, the contest for Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency is shaping up to be a battle of personalities, not just party logos. Among those seeking to represent the constituency, Hon. Felix Terese Ngutswen (FTN) is increasingly being projected as a candidate who embodies a new generational shift in Benue politics. For constituents who have long complained of ineffective representation, the debate has shifted from “which party?” to “which candidate can deliver?” Here are 10 reasons his supporters believe he fits the bill: From LGEA Yina, Ukum Mbawandam, to Government…