The Chief of Air Staff(CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar on Saturday charged the 1,190 new recruits of Basic Military Training Course 44 to protect and uphold the sovereignty of the country. Abubakar gave the charge at the Passing Out Parade (POP) of basic military training course 44/2023, held at...
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By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Air Force Council has approved the promotion of 19 Air Vice Marshals (AVMs) and 33 Air Commodores (Air Cdres) in the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). This is contained in a statement by the Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has said no fewer than 1, 190 recruits are expected to pass out on Saturday. The Commandant, Military Training Centre (MTC), Air Commodore Hadi Ahmed, made the disclosure at the Beating of the Retreat in honour of Basic Military Training Course 44/2023, on Thursday...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, launched a devastating air strike against terrorists in Kukawa, Borno. The Director, Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. Akinboyewa said the NAF...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Component of “Operation Fansan Yamma” has killed several terrorists in an airstrike on a terrorist kingpin’s residence in Palele, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. This is contained in a statement by the NAF Director, Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Olusola...
The Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, has expressed confidence that the end of Banditry is near, urging the troops to synergize with ground forces and other stakeholders to defeat the enemies of the country. His confidence follows tremendous successes recorded in the last one week by the troops of...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has said the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma successfully neutralised several bandits in Babban Kauye village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara, on November 15. NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, said in a statement on Sunday that...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Air Component of “Operation Fansan Yamma” has dismantled a major bandits’ enclave located within Dunya Hill and Batauna Forest in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Director, Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, made this...
The Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA has neutralised scores of terrorists in a daring night operation within the strongholds of notorious bandits across Zamfara and Kebbi States. NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, said in a statement on Sunday that the air campaign, nicknamed ‘Operation FARAUTAR MUJIYA’, was...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, has killed more than 70 terrorists in air strikes conducted on Nov. 6 at Kwallaram and Arainna Ciki islands in Borno. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, said in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, that...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), said it has killed several terrorists in a coordinated air interdiction mission to support power restoration efforts in Kaduna and other northwestern states. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, on Monday in...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Monday said the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, has on Oct. 25, eliminated scores of Boko Haram terrorists at two locations in Bula Marwa in Borno. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa,...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the loss of five personnel who were involved in a road traffic accident on Tuesday around Hawan Kibo, along the Jos-Akwanga Expressway. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, on Tuesday...
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has said the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will take delivery of 50 brand new aircrafts between December and 2026. Abubakar made this known at the second biannual meeting with Branch chiefs and Air Officers Commanding, on Thursday in...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuse – The Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch (OPWP) has destroyed terrorist logistics base at Yadi Forest in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Deputy Director, Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Group Capt. Kabiru Ali, disclosed this in a statement...
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has said the Federal Government has procured 12 aircrafts for Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in the last one year. Air Marshal Abubakar stated this at the Air War Course 10/2024 graduation ceremony of the Air Force War College...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced the transportation of election materials for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to Benin, ahead of the Sept. 21 Governorship election in Edo. The Deputy Director Public Relations and Information, NAF, Group Capt. Kabiru Ali, announced this...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In fulfillment of its statutory role of providing Military Aid to Civil Authority (MACA), the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced airlift missions to transport relief materials to victims of the recent flood disaster affecting Maiduguri and its surrounding communities. These materials, donated by...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has approved the posting and redeployment of some senior officers, including Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding, Directors and Commanders. This is contained in a statement by the Deputy Director, Public Relations and Information,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully conducted airstrikes against terrorists in the Jubillaram area, southern Tumbuns, near Lake Chad, eliminating several militants. The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja....