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On September 26, 25 years ago, Nigeria was shaken by one of the deadliest air disasters in its military history. A C-130H Hercules aircraft, carrying about 158 officers from various arms of the Armed Forces, took off from Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. Within three minutes, the plane crashed into the swamps of Ejigbo, Lagos, ending all lives on board.

For the families left behind, the tragedy was more than a headline. It was a moment when time stood still. One of the families recalls the day vividly: ‘When the news broke on the 9 o’clock Network News, our home fell into sudden silence. Those who understood cried out in anguish. The grief was so heavy it spread like fire, leaving us overwhelmed and broken. At first, we were sad because our mother was sad. But soon, we realised why – the last time we saw our father was the last time we would ever see him again.’

In the days that followed, sympathisers poured into homes across Nigeria. Some sat in silence, offering comfort through presence. Others shared words of encouragement. And there were those whose cries were louder than the bereaved themselves. Eventually, burials were held, sympathisers dispersed, and families were left to face the harsh realities of life without their loved ones.

A quarter of a century later, survivors and families of the fallen reflect not only on their loss but also on their resilience. ‘Grief and sorrow did not win,’ one family member says. ‘We learned to laugh again because we had cried too deeply. We learned to value abundance because we once knew want. We learned to treasure life because we had felt the sting of death.’

The tragedy left scars, but it also forged strength. Many acknowledge that grief has a way of blinding people to the blessings they still possess. Yet, through faith and resilience, families of the fallen officers overcame despair.

Remembering the Fallen The Ejigbo crash remains a national tragedy – not just for the Nigerian Armed Forces but for the nation as a whole. Husbands, fathers, sons, brothers, uncles, and friends were lost, leaving behind grieving wives, children, parents, and siblings. ‘In the end, we found victory over grief,’ the family reflects. ‘We lost earthly fathers, but we discovered the presence of a higher Father – ever-sufficient, ever-victorious. RIP Dad, we miss you always.’ As the nation remembers, the story of the Ejigbo crash is not only one of sorrow but also one of resilience, faith, and the power to rise above grief.

The Commandant of the Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Gbenga Agun, has died.

It was reported that the NSCDC Commandant slumped on Thursday at an event organised by a peace ambassador in Benin City.

Agun, who was a guest speaker at the event organised by the International Association of World Peace Advocates, reportedly slumped shortly after delivering his keynote address.

A source told Daily Trust that late Agun was immediately rushed to the Military Base hospital located on the Airport road for medical attention.

He said Agun was confirmed dead at the hospital by a medical doctor.

Efforts to get a response from the state command were unsuccessful, as calls to the Command’s spokesperson, Efosa Ogbegbor, were not answered.

But an insider confirmed to Daily Trust that late Agun passed on at the military hospital following his collapse at an event.

Also, the National spokesman of the Corps, Babawale Afolabi, confirmed Agun’s death in a phone conversation with Daily Trust.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa Command, has confirmed the drowning of a 15-year-old boy, Sunusi Abubakar, in a pond.

The command’s spokesperson, ASC Badaruddeen Tijjani, confirmed the incident in a statement in Dutse on Wednesday.

Tijjani said that Abubakar, a resident of Gabari village in Chamo district, drowned on Tuesday while swimming in a pond in the area.

He said that the deceased was discovered lifeless inside a pond locally referred to as ‘Mahayin gidan Toro’, located about 1.5 kilometers to the north of Gabari village. (NAN)

‘Prior to the discovery, the shoes and trousers of the deceased were seen abandoned by the pond bank.

‘And according to his father, the deceased went to swim in the pond at about 5 pm but failed to return home.

‘A search was immediately initiated by the community until the body was eventually discovered,’ he said.

The Jigawa NSCDC image maker added that the body of the deceased, which showed no trace of injury, was handed over to his parents for burial.

The Benue State government has a plan underway to launch a Climate Change Policy (CCP) aimed at tackling food shortages, as shifting rainfall patterns and other climate risks continue to threaten the state’s agricultural sector.

Mrs. Philomena Iwodi, Unit Head of Vulnerability and Adaptation at the Ministry of Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change, disclosed this during the Second Biannual Workshop for the Domestication of the National Climate Change Policy (NCCP) in Benue State, organised by the Elim Christian Vocational Training Center (Elim CVTC).

She explained that the policy, which Nigeria has adopted at the national level, serves as a roadmap for states to domesticate in tackling climate-related challenges.

Iwodi noted that Benue began work on the policy last year with technical and financial support from partners, especially Elim CVTC, even though the state government had yet to contribute resources.

She warned that changing rainfall patterns are already threatening the agricultural sector and raising fears of food shortages in the state, stressing the need for immediate implementation of the policy to mitigate the effects of bush burning, tree felling, deforestation, and other harmful human activities driving climate change.

Executive Director of Elim CVTC, Emmanuel Egbodo, said the workshop provided a platform to review progress on the domestication process and chart a way forward for effective implementation.

He noted that while climate change was once dismissed as a myth, its impacts are now evident across communities in Benue.

Egbodo further explained that the Enabling Resilience to Climate Change Related Risks project (ER2CC), funded by the European Union and Christian Blind Mission (CBM), is being implemented by Elim CVTC to strengthen local CSOs and build community resilience against climate-related hazards.

Representatives of civil society organisations also raised concerns about the misuse of chemicals in agriculture, with Iyoula Frederick of Angel Support Foundation, saying many of the foods consumed in Nigeria contain high chemical residues because farmers often apply inputs without adequate knowledge.

Mustapha Adekunle, popularly known as Sego, Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Lagos State, has denied making political threats after a viral video showed him vowing to punish residents who fail to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections.

The video, which drew widespread condemnation, showed Sego warning that a repeat of the 2023 presidential election would not be allowed in 2027 and that all Lagos residents must vote for the APC.

His comments provoked outrage, with many accusing him of attempting to intimidate more than 20 million citizens.

Several critics called for his arrest, insisting that democracy cannot be reduced to threats by union leaders. In a separate video, Sego dismissed the allegations, describing them as propaganda.

He confirmed that he was invited by the Department of State Services (DSS) for questioning and was later released after hours of interrogation.

‘This is propaganda and fake rumour. The issue I was addressing has to do with our union and not politics. My enemies are behind this and looking for my downfall. You can belong to any party, and we also know the party we are supporting,’ he said.

Congratulations on your new computer, as a powerful PC is exciting, yet it will not do much until an operating system is installed. Assuming you are asking how to install Windows 11 on new PC, this will be a step-by-step guide that will see you through the process. We will address all the details that you will need.

How to prepare installation media, how to install Windows 11 without issues, and how to solve some of the most typical problems, such as missing drivers. Also, to help you if you would prefer seamlessly bringing your old files and settings over, we will demonstrate how to remap files and settings without the pain of reinstalling all of them.

What You’ll Need Before You Start

Make sure you have the required items ready before you begin the process: The USB drive will be erased during setup. Save any important files before using it.

Step-by-Step: Creating Your Windows 11 Installation Media

The simplest installation media is a Microsoft-prepared Windows 11 USB tool. It is also known as the Media Creation Tool. Below is the detailed guide on how you can work with it:

Go to the Microsoft site and then download the media creation tool on a different working computer.

Run the program, accept the license terms, and select ‘Create installation media for another PC’.

Select a USB flash drive as a destination and choose your empty USB stick.

Nano Banana AI, the image model behind Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, is gaining massive attention in Nigeria, allowing people to generate realistic portraits with just a simple prompt.

This trend is reshaping photography culture, as many Nigerians now prefer AI images for birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries, leaving studio owners who invested millions worried about low patronage.

The big question remains: is Nano Banana AI a revolution or a threat to the future of photography in Nigeria?

Join us in this episode of Nigeria Daily to find out?

Telecommunication firm, Glo Foundation has provided relief materials to women in Warri in its continued effort to reduce economic hardship meted on them.

The foundation presented food items to the women which included aged women, widows and mothers through its ‘Giving Back Together’ initiative sparking smiles and joy on the faces of the beneficiaries at the Urhobo college.

The outreach saw women thronged from Warri North, Warri South, Aladja, Ughelli South, Udu, and Uvwie local government areas of the state after the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in the state.

Each food pack handed out to the women contained staples such as 5kg of rice, 5kg of garri, semovita, spaghetti, vegetable oil, tomato paste, sardines, seasoning cubes, noodles, and other essentials.

The Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Globacom, Mrs Jumobi Mofe-Damijo, explained that the Foundation had carried out similar exercises in other locations and would continue to expand its reach.

‘Our Food Drive is not just for anyone. It is targeted at the most vulnerable segment of the Nigerian society, that is women and children. When we help them, we are helping the society at large,’ she said.

One of the beneficiaries, Princess Omo-Udoyo of Ughelli North expressed gratitude, appreciate the foundation for the support.

‘I have not seen this before. I thank God and the Glo Foundation for this gift,’ she said.

Esther Okoro from Otu Jeremi in Ughelli South offered heartfelt prayers, thanking the foundation.

The Glo Foundation stated that the initiative would move to other Nigerian cities in the coming months, with thousands more women set to benefit from the scheme.

The Chairman of Precision Aviation Handling Company Limited (PAHCOL), Engr. Samuel Oluwole has been conferred with a Doctor of Transport and Logistics Management (honoris causa) by Pebble Hills University, Delaware in the United States of America (USA).

Oluwole, an aviation expert, was honoured for his significant contributions to the society especially the nation’s aviation industry where he had served for over four decades.

In his remark, Oluwole expressed delight with the university for the recognition of his contributions to the aviation industry and leadership in Nigeria.

He described the recognition as a great and monumental moment, stressing that the recognition would inspire him to do more for society, especially the aviation industry where he belongs.

Talking about the Nigerian aviation industry 65 years after independence, Oluwole said that the sector had come, yet with more to do especially in the area of domestic airline operators.

He emphasised that 40 years after the de-regularisation of the sector, flight delays and cancellations were still on the high side even after the liquidation of the former national carrier, Nigeria Airways.

‘Right now, we are not there yet, but we hope to be there,’ he said.

Daily Trust reports that he was presented with the honour during the fourth Strategic Summit on Good Governance with the theme: ‘The Africa We Deserve: Leadership, Governance, and Collective Progress – The Case of Nigeria,’ held by Pebble Hills University.

Presenting him with the honour, on behalf of the Board of Pebble Hills University, Prof. Ezekiel Isidahomen said Oluwole and three others were recognised with the doctorate degrees in various fields following their great achievements and considering their wonderful performance as international business practitioners, motivators and human resource experts.

According to him, the recipients of the honorary doctorate degrees had proven to the university that they were prominent leaders in their various fields and persons of integrity who had demonstrated superior expertise and commitment.

He said: ‘The awardees were selected by the university. The university conducted serious screening and background checks before coming up with only four individuals that deserve their doctorate degree.

Isidahomen specifically said that Oluwole was deserving of the highest acclaim that the university could bestow on him as an individual.

Dr. Oluwole attended the King’s College, Lagos for his secondary school education and proceeded to the Loughborough University of Technology, England for his Bachelor of Technology, Aeronautical Engineering and Design between 1972 and 1976.

He joined the Nigeria Airways in 1976 as a Project Development Engineer and was in that position till 1978.

He was also a member, three-man Nigeria Airways Hangar Project Committee – 1977 – 1978 and was also a Consultancy Training with Lufthansa Consulting Team on Airport Ground Handling, representing Nigeria Airways.

Besides, Oluwole was between 1980 to 1990 the Ground Operations Manager, Nigeria Airways and Special Assistant to the Director Ground Operations, Nigeria Airways between 1990 to 1995.

After stepping down from Nigeria Airways, Oluwole established PAHCOL in 1996 and he remains the Chairman of the company till date.

Oluwole is also an Associate Member of Royal Aeronautical Society Associate; Member, Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN) and member of Aeronautical Society of Nigeria, among others.

Other honorees were the Managing Director of MDS Logistics, Andre Bresler; Managing Director of A.B.I. Projects Concept Ltd, Ikechukwu Afakwu and the Managing Director, AOJ Global Concept Ltd, Adeniji Olumide.

Nigeria and the European Union (EU) have taken a major step toward strengthening their economic partnership with the launch of the inaugural Nigeria-EU Senior Officials Trade and Investment Dialogue (TID) in Abuja.

The meeting, co-chaired by Ambassador Nura Abba Rimi, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), and Ms Dora Correia, Director of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security (DG TRADE), brought together senior government officials from both sides to discuss trade, investment, and future cooperation.

Minister of Industry, Trade and Investments, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, said the dialogue underscored Nigeria’s determination to deepen its global trade footprint.

‘This initiative reflects the growing importance both sides attach to trade and investment as a cornerstone of the EU-Nigeria partnership,’ she said.

EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, described the dialogue as a platform to tackle challenges and expand opportunities.

‘The EU remains a committed partner to Nigeria. Through this dialogue, we are building stronger foundations for sustainable trade and investment ties that benefit both our economies,’ he noted.

The talks addressed a wide range of issues, including market access barriers, preferential trade arrangements, investment frameworks, regulatory cooperation, and collaboration within the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Both sides also agreed to identify areas for trade and investment-related development cooperation.

Officials confirmed that the next round of the dialogue will take place in Brussels in 2026, at a date to be jointly determined.

The Nigeria-EU partnership currently spans education, governance, renewable energy, and digital innovation, but officials say this dialogue will allow for a sharper focus on investment-led growth.