PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS NAF PERSONNEL IN ONDO JET CRASH, ORDERS THOROUGH INVESTIGATION OF THE MISHAP. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS NAF PERSONNEL IN ONDO JET CRASH, ORDERS THOROUGH INVESTIGATION OF THE MISHAP   President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sadness over the crash on Monday morning of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 jet near a naval base in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State.   The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred.   The President extends his deepest condolences to the family of the 25 passengers and seven crew members involved, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and all officers, airmen and airwomen of the Nigerian Air Force.   "This is a painful moment for our Armed Forces and for the entire nation. Our Air Force personnel put their lives on the line every day to secure Nigeria. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten."   “The Chief of Air Staff has briefed me, and I have directed the Nigerian Air Force to immediately commence a thorough investigation in...

PETE HEGSETH DOUBLES DOWN ON TRUMP'S 'WORLD WAR' THREAT SAYING US IS 'LOCKED AND LOADED'. (PHOTO).


 Pete Hegseth doubles down on Trump's 'World War' threat saying US is 'locked and loaded'


U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reinforced the administration’s hardline stance toward Iran by declaring the military “locked and loaded” in a post on X. His statement accompanied a video of President Donald Trump discussing a potential peace deal, just hours after announcing that he had called off a large‑scale strike. 


By invoking readiness levels “not seen since World War II,” Hegseth underscored the administration’s message of overwhelming deterrence, even as it publicly emphasized diplomacy.


Trump has repeatedly argued that his “maximum pressure” strategy and unmatched military strength are what compel adversaries to negotiate. Hegseth’s framing of military preparedness highlighted this approach, signaling that while talks are scheduled to begin through regional intermediaries, the U.S. is prepared to escalate if diplomacy falters. 


The juxtaposition of Trump’s canceled strike with Hegseth’s warning left analysts debating whether the administration is on the verge of a breakthrough or a dangerous confrontation.


International reactions have been cautious. Reports indicated that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged Trump to de‑escalate, warning of catastrophic consequences if further military action were taken. 


Still, the administration has maintained that negotiations are being pursued from a position of strength. 


Hegseth’s reference to WWII‑level readiness served as a stark reminder to Tehran that failure at the negotiating table could trigger unprecedented force, keeping tensions high as talks approach.

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