Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashed near a Navy Forward Operating Base after originating from Benin City.

The entities involved

• Nigerian Air Force →

  air warfare branch of Nigeria's military

  • An investigation has been launched into a crash involving the Nigerian Air Force to prevent future occurrences.15:37
  • Osita Ngwu sponsored a motion regarding the ongoing investigation into the Nigerian Air Force crash.15:37
• Nigerian Navy →

  naval warfare branch of Nigeria's military

  • The Nigerian Navy is conducting Operation Delta Sentinel to target and curb illegal oil theft in the Niger Delta region.03:43
  • The Nigerian Navy transported military hardware and strengthened cooperation for an ECOWAS mission in Guinea-Bissau.Mon 15:41
• Benin City →

  capital city of Edo State, Nigeria

  • APC candidate Okpebholo was declared the winner of the Edo State gubernatorial election, defeating the PDP coalition.08:04
  • Governor Okpebholo launched an anti-cultism campaign in Benin City, detailing the roles of key state officials.Mon 22:51

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