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Morning recap: FG revisits Asaba Massacre after 59 years, NAF probes Ondo crash, other top stories

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Morning recap: FG revisits Asaba Massacre after 59 years, NAF probes Ondo crash, other top stories

The Federal Government plans to formally declare reconciliation for the 1967 Asaba Massacre, 59 years after the tragic event claimed hundreds of lives during the Nigerian Civil War, as Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori announced on Wednesday. Simultaneously, the Nigerian Air Force has established a board of inquiry to examine the cause of a military aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, with ongoing recovery efforts and preliminary investigations underway.

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch defended the British identity of her mixed-race children, rejecting criticism from Reform MPs. The Nigeria Customs Service clarified that shortlisted candidates are not automatically granted training invitations, as final screening is still in progress before successful applicants can commence training.

In other news, veteran Nigerian rapper Lord of Ajasa has acquired US citizenship, receiving congratulations from fellow musicians, producers, and fans.

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