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

The Federal Government is set to make a formal reconciliation declaration over the 1967 Asaba Massacre, 59 years after the tragic incident, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has revealed.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Air Force has constituted a board of inquiry to investigate the cause of a military aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, as recovery operations and preliminary investigations continue.

Elsewhere, Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has defended the British identity of her mixed-race children, while the Nigeria Customs Service has explained why shortlisted recruitment candidates are yet to receive training invitations.

Veteran Nigerian rapper Lord of Ajasa has also become a United States citizen, receiving congratulatory messages from fellow artistes, music producers and fans.

Below are these and other trending stories:

1. After 59 years, FG revisits Asaba Massacre

The Federal Government is set to make a formal reconciliation declaration over the 1967 Asaba Massacre, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori revealed on Wednesday.

The development comes 59 years after the massacre, in which hundreds of civilians were killed during the Nigerian Civil War.

Read here: https://punchng.com/after-59-years-fg-revisits-asaba-massacre/

2. Ondo crash: NAF sets up probe, FG plans safety reforms

The Nigerian Air Force has constituted a board of inquiry to investigate the cause of a military aircraft crash that occurred in Igbokoda, a swampy area of Ondo State.

Recovery operations and preliminary investigations are also underway as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash.

• Badenoch defends her children’s British identity, slams Reform MPs
• Ex-Ondo lawmakers condole FG, families over military plane crash
• VIDEO: Veteran Yoruba music rapper Lord of Ajasa becomes US citizen

Read here: https://punchng.com/ondo-crash-naf-sets-up-probe-fg-plans-safety-reforms/

3. Badenoch defends her children’s British identity, slams Reform MPs

Leader of the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has defended the British identity of her mixed-race children, saying she did not want to live in a country where people questioned whether they were English.

Read here: https://punchng.com/badenoch-defends-her-childrens-british-identity-slams-reform-mps/

4. Customs explains why shortlisted candidates await training invitations

The Nigeria Customs Service has said candidates whose names appeared on its published recruitment list are not automatically guaranteed appointment.

The service explained that final screening is still ongoing before successful applicants are admitted for training.

Read here: https://punchng.com/customs-explains-why-shortlisted-candidates-await-training-invitations/

5. Veteran Yoruba music rapper Lord of Ajasa becomes US citizen

Veteran Nigerian rapper Olusegun Osaniyi, popularly known as Lord of Ajasa, has become a United States citizen.

The development has prompted congratulatory messages from fellow artistes, music producers and fans.

Read here: https://punchng.com/video-veteran-yoruba-music-rapper-lord-of-ajasa-becomes-us-citizen/