Evening recap: Private jet loses door mid-air in Abuja, police remove Rivers DPO over cultist renovation, other top stories

A private aircraft operating under Triton Aviation lost a door mid-flight during its climb out of Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The plane declared a mayday, safely landing back at the airport 14 minutes later. The missing door was later recovered by farmers. Meanwhile, the Rivers State Police Command has relieved two officers following a video showing suspected cultists celebrating the renovation of a police outpost.

President Bola Tinubu's campaign schedule lists 12 states, including Lagos and Rivers, where he is expected to attend rallies ahead of the 2027 elections. The National Orientation Agency began probing the incident. A Lagos car dealer accused the police of releasing a suspect who crashed a N130m Toyota Tundra, resulting in an estimated N40m loss.

Gospel singer Tope Alabi mourned the unexpected death of fellow artiste Toluwanisings, describing the news as a major shock.