Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has assured residents of Igbokoda in Ondo State that it is taking their environmental and health concerns seriously following the recent military aircraft accident in the area. The assurance came in a statement on Thursday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore...
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The claim by online publisher and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in the January 16, 2027 election, Omoyele Sowore, that Igbokoda is in Ese-Odo Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo State has caused a stir, with many questioning his knowledge of the geography of his home state. On...
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday visited the site of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crash at Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area, as search and recovery operations continued. The Governor described the incident as a national tragedy, noting that no survivor had been found and that...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has disrupted the activities of suspected kidnappers during a coordinated air operation in Benue State, recording another success in the fight against insecurity. The operation was carried out in the Ogbadigbo area near the Enugu–Benue boundary, where the Air Force provided close air support...
Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has expressed deep sorrow over the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, describing the incident as a national tragedy. Tambuwal, who represents Sokoto South Senatorial District and is a chieftain of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), condoled with President Bola...
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has directed all Nigeria Police Force (NPF) commands and formations to fly their flags at half-mast in honour of 25 lives lost in the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) 931 aircraft accident in Ondo State. The directive followed the tragic crash of the NAF 931...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Tuesday visited the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) facility in Abuja to sign the condolence register for personnel who died in the recent military aircraft crash, describing their deaths as a painful loss to the nation. Obi disclosed the visit in...
Nigerian Army has mourned the 32 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel killed in the aircraft crash in Ondo State, expressing solidarity with the families of the fallen servicemen and the entire Air Force community. In a condolence message posted on its official Instagram handle, @hqnigerianarmy, the Army said Chief...
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi have expressed deep sorrow over the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crash in Ondo State that claimed 25 lives. In separate condolence messages issued on Tuesday, the three...
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has expressed profound condolences to the families of the personnel and passengers who lost their lives following the accident involving Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. Director...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a three-day national mourning for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel who died in a military plane crash on Monday. He also directed that flags should be flown at half-mast throughout the country as a mark of respect to the officers. President Tinubu...
Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, MON, has expressed profound grief over the death of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel involved in an aircraft accident near a naval base in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State on Monday, 05 October 2026. The Nigerian Air Force ATR-42...
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched an immediate search and rescue operation after one of its ATR-42 aircraft crashed near Igbokoda in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State during a routine mission on Monday. The aircraft was travelling from Benin to Lagos when it was involved in the...
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has congratulated the newly commissioned officers of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), warmly welcoming the 351 Air Force officers into the Nigerian Air Force family and urging them to embrace the profession with courage, discipline, professionalism and...
In a major boost for Nigeria’s armed forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has told newly commissioned military officers that the nation is counting on them to defend the country with honour and dedication. Speaking at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Combined Passing Out Parade held on September 26, 2026,...
Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has led a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) delegation to Bell Textron in Amarillo, Texas, United States of America, for the beam signing ceremony marking a significant milestone in the acquisition of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters for the NAF....
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reinforced its commitment to enhanced inter-Service cooperation and joint operational effectiveness through its participation in the Nigerian Navy 2026 Logistics Seminar, held from 16–17 September 2026 at the Nigerian Navy Logistics College, Dawakin Tofa, Kano State. Themed: _“Repositioning the Nigerian Navy Logistics System for...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reinforced its commitment to personnel welfare and operational readiness with the commissioning of a newly completed 30-flat residential facility for married non-commissioned officers at NAF Base Makurdi. Commissioning the facility on 18 September 2026, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through the Regiment Training Centre Annex (RTCA), Bauchi, has reinforced its commitment to developing disciplined, resilient and mission-ready Special Forces personnel with a substance abuse awareness lecture for trainees of Special Forces Course 14/2026. Delivered by resource persons from Headquarters 33 Armoured Brigade, Nigerian...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has continued to boost personnel morale and support career progression with the decoration of 40 Airmen and Airwomen with their new ranks at the 053 NAF Camp, Abuja, on Monday, 7 September 2026. Decorating the personnel, the Commander, 053 NAF Camp, Air Commodore Imoke,...