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  "id": 12163384,
  "title": "Military aircraft with 32 people onboard crashes in southern Nigeria",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/military-aircraft-with-32-people-onboard-crashes-in-southern-nigeria",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T14:05:00.000Z",
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  "summary": "A military aircraft crashed in southern Nigeria on Monday, with 32 people on board. The aircraft, with tail number NGR 931, was travelling from Benin to Lagos when it disappeared from radar at about 9:13 am. According to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, the aircraft crashed close to the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ondo State.\n\nThe Winnipeg Free Press reported that there were 25 passengers and 7 crew members on board. The Punch and Nairametrics reported that preliminary information indicated 25 passengers and seven crew members were on board. Rescue teams are searching the crash site, and search and rescue operations are ongoing.\n\nThe wreckage of the aircraft has been located. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has spoken with the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and pledged the Ministry's cooperation and assistance with the ongoing operation.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Many Feared Dead as aircraft Crashes in Ondo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/many-feared-dead-as-aircraft-crashes-in-ondo",
        "published": "2026-10-05T12:59:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "UPDATED: Military aircraft crashed near Ondo naval base, 32 on board – Keyamo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/updated-military-aircraft-crashed-near-ondo-naval-base-32-on-board",
        "published": "2026-10-05T13:50:43.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Military aircraft with 32 people on board crashes in southern Nigeria",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/military-aircraft-with-32-people-on-board-crashes-in-southern-nigeria",
        "published": "2026-10-05T13:51:32.000Z"
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        "title": "Military aircraft with 32 people onboard crashes in southern Nigeria",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/military-aircraft-with-32-people-onboard-crashes-in-southern-nigeria-12166683",
        "published": "2026-10-05T14:05:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "This Day",
        "title": "Updated: Military Aircraft Crashes in Ondo, NAF Begins ‘Search and Rescue’ Operation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/updated-military-aircraft-crashes-in-ondo-naf-begins-search-and",
        "published": "2026-10-05T14:46:26.000Z"
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