Evening recap: NAF names crash victims, INEC staff least paid in Nigeria, Why JAMB took UTME to Canada, other top stories

Today’s evening news recap includes the tragic news of an NAF ATR-42 aircraft crash in Ondo State, the revelation that INEC staff are the lowest paid workers in Nigeria, and the reason behind JAMB taking the UTME to Canada. On the NAF aircraft crash, 25 people lost their lives, including five crew members and 20 passengers, when the plane crashed during a routine mission from Benin to Lagos.

President Tinubu, opposition parties, politicians, and the international community have all expressed their condolences. Meanwhile, the INEC chairman disclosed that staff of the commission are the least paid in the country, stating that better remuneration is necessary to make staff accountable. Lastly, the Registrar of JAMB explained that the decision to establish a UTME centre in Canada is to expand access to education for Nigerians living in North America, rather than generating revenue.