Index to Nigerian Newspapers

The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) Nigeria has launched a probe into a Bell 429 helicopter crash that occurred at Bauchi Airport. The helicopter, owned and operated by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), crashed Wednesday night with its six occupants severely injured. The aircraft was involved in a controlled safe landing at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, Bauchi, and none of the occupants sustained any injury. The AIB is seeking any video clips, evidence, or information on the accident that could assist the investigation. Meanwhile, hazy weather disrupted flight schedules at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, leading to the early airlift of passengers on Azman Air, Max Air and a few chartered flights.

Forer for Transportation in Rivers State, Tolafari Georgmer Commission e, has debunked claims that former state governor Rotimi Amaechi abandoned the state's aircraft in Germany, saying the aircraft was never abandoned but put up for sales to generate revenue for critical infrastructural projects. George accused the Rivers State government of falsely accusing him of wanting to steal the Legacy aircraft, and questioned why they are still using the same foreign registration seven years after taking possession. He described the issue as "purely political and vindictive".

Violence erupted in Kaduna State, with a herder beheaded and his head taken away. The Kaduna State Government has condemned the renewed killings and appealed to residents to allow the authorities manage the situation. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned Kano State government against taking advantage of Hanifa Abubakar's murder to extort money from operators of private schools. Plan International has called on the government to protect children in schools against increasing violence.