Tension In Gombe As Control Tower Malfunction Disrupts Airplane Landing

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3 years ago

February 18, 2023

There was tension at the Gombe Lawanti International Airport when an Airpeace plane carrying passengers from Abuja almost crash-landed.

This happened as the control tower suddenly stopped working when the plane made to land.

A source and a passenger told DAILY POST that the manager went into hiding immediately after the tower stopped working, leaving passengers waiting at the departure lounge in deep confusion.

The plane which was originally meant to take off to Abuja upon arriving at the airport at 7.15pm, was only seen attempting to land around 10pm.

Addressing the passengers, the Air Peace manager said the issue was due to the failure of some of the equipment, saying that everyone saw when the plane made several attempts to land but couldn’t.

He said, ”We couldn’t risk the life of the people by forcing the plane to land as some of the airport equipment suddenly stopped working.”

When passengers asked him about the next line of action, he retorted, ” you have a choice to wait for a decision or you can go.”

This infuriated many of the passengers who are now stranded at the airport, worrying for their safety and those of their properties.

Gunmen Assassinate APC Chieftain In Front Of His Family In Otukpo, Benue

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5 hours ago

September 22, 2025

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Otukpo, Benue State, Hon. Ejeh Udeh, has been shot dead at his residence by unknown gunmen.

DAILY POST gathered that the gunmen stormed his Ugboju residence around 12:00 a.m. on Monday and opened fire on him in front of his family.

Eyewitnesses confirmed that the assailants, who arrived on a motorcycle, laid in wait for him.

As soon as he entered his house, they surrounded him and opened fire.

His body has since been deposited at the Otukpo General Hospital morgue.

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NDLEA Arrests Lady Smuggling Drugs Inside Butt Pads, Phone Chargers

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1 day ago

September 21, 2025

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported two new methods of drug concealment as part of its ongoing efforts to combat trafficking ahead of the festive season, dubbed “Detty December.”

In a post on his X handle on Sunday morning, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi announced the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of their drug consignments.

He shared two videos illustrating the sophisticated concealment methods used by the suspects.

According to Babafemi, one of the videos shows a lady who was caught with drugs hidden inside her butt pad underwear.

The second video reveals a separate seizure where a suspect attempted to smuggle drugs concealed within phone chargers.

“With the spate of ongoing arrests and seizures by @ndlea_nigeria at some major entry points, it’s obvious the race and desperation for Detty December are already in overdrive,” Babafemi wrote.

He urged law-abiding citizens to “stay vigilant and careful.”

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Two Dead, Four Injured In DICON Factory Explosion

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2 days ago

September 20, 2025

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Two people, including a military officer, were killed and four others critically injured on Saturday following an explosion at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) factory in the Kurmin Gwari area of Kaduna.

The blast, reportedly from gunpowder used in arms production, occurred during a weekend shift, shaking nearby buildings and sending residents into panic.

Eyewitnesses said the explosion killed the officer and a civilian worker instantly, while four other workers sustained severe injuries.

The injured were first taken to St. Gerard Catholic Hospital, Kakuri, before being evacuated by military ambulance to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital for further treatment.

Sympathizers and relatives of the victims thronged the hospital, with many weeping.

DICON management has yet to release an official statement on the incident at the time of filing this report.