A private jet operated by Triton Aviation lost a door mid-air shortly after take-off from Abuja, forcing an emergency landing back at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
The Rivers State Police Command has removed the Divisional Police Officer of Abuloma Division and another officer after a viral video showed suspected cultists celebrating the renovation of a police outpost.
The All Progressives Congress has listed 12 states, including Lagos and Rivers, where President Bola Tinubu is expected to join campaign rallies ahead of the 2027 elections.
President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Dr Bala Bila as a National Commissioner of INEC and nominated six other persons to fill vacancies in the electoral body.
A Lagos car dealer has accused the police of releasing a suspect who crashed a 2025 Toyota Tundra worth about N130m, leaving him with estimated N40m losses.
And gospel singer Tope Alabi has mourned the death of fellow artiste Toluwanisings, describing the news as a major shock.
Here is a recap of the major stories making headlines this evening.
1. Police freed suspect, left me with N40m losses –Lagos car dealer
Chima Edmund said the suspect drove the Toyota Tundra from his Victoria Garden City showroom and crashed it into a canal in Ajiran.
Police said the suspect is a certified psychiatric patient and that the dealer withdrew the case.
Read full story: https://punchng.com/police-freed-suspect-left-me-with-n40m-losses-lagos-car-dealer/
2. Private jet loses door mid-air, makes emergency landing in Abuja
The CL60 aircraft declared a Mayday about three nautical miles from the airport while climbing through 3,000 feet.
It landed safely about 14 minutes later, with the missing door later recovered by farmers.
Read full story: https://punchng.com/private-jet-loses-door-mid-air-makes-emergency-landing-in-abuja/
3. Full list: Lagos, Rivers, 10 other states Tinubu may join APC rallies
The proposed schedule starts in Kaduna on October 24, 2026, and ends with a grand finale in Lagos on January 9, 2027.
Other stops include Port Harcourt, Jos, Ibadan, Maiduguri, Enugu, Bauchi, Sokoto, Asaba, Kano and Yola.
Read full story: https://punchng.com/full-list-lagos-rivers-10-other-states-tinubu-may-join-apc-rallies/
4. Tinubu reappoints Bila, names six new INEC nominees
The nominations include four National Commissioners and two Resident Electoral Commissioners.
The President urged the Senate to expedite confirmation ahead of the 2027 elections.
Read full story: https://punchng.com/tinubu-reappoints-bila-names-six-new-inec-nominees/
5. Police remove Rivers DPO after station renovation by suspected cultists
The Abuloma DPO and the officer overseeing the outpost were queried and relieved of their duties pending investigation.
A viral video showed the group celebrating the renovation on the anniversary of a confraternity.
Read full story: https://punchng.com/police-remove-rivers-dpo-after-station-renovation-by-suspected-cultists/
6. Tope Alabi mourns gospel singer Toluwanisings
In an Instagram tribute, Alabi said the news hurt and that she was still struggling to accept the loss.
She drew comfort from her Christian faith.
Read full story: https://punchng.com/tope-alabi-mourns-gospel-singer-toluwanisings/