20 ISWAP Commanders Allegedly Killed in Air Force Strike
Bukar Meram which became a major ISWAP logistics base, housing some of its fighters and leaders were attacked by Nigerian Air Force Jets and Helicopter Gunships which took out key buildings
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Air Chief Tasks NAF Cadets On Core Values Of Integrity
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar, has tasked cadets of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on core values of integrity, first excellence in all they do and service before self.
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Former AirForce Director Sentenced to Two Years Imprisonment for Receiving Bribe
A former Director with the Nigerian Airforce, Mohammed Alkali Mamu has been sentenced to two years in jail for receiving bribes.Mr. Mamu was charged to court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of receiving bribes…
Military Chiefs Got N238bn for Weapons to Fight Insurgency, Banditry in Two Years
A report from the Budget Office of the Federation has revealed that the Military Chiefs got N238bn to fight insecurity as well as implement programmes and operations for the Army, Navy and Air force between 2018 and 2019.According to…
Arotile: Parents, Afenifere Demand Investigation Into ‘Accidental’ Killing of Late…
The family of Nigeria's first female and youngest combat pilot who died in a freak accident, Tolulope Arotile has demanded a thorough investigation into the tragic death of the 24 year old.According to unofficial sources, the late…
COVID-19: President Buhari Grants N10 Billion to Lagos, Announces Border Restrictions
President Muhammadu Buhari has granted the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) N5 billion to fight the spread of the deadly COVID-19 in Nigeria.In the same vein, the President also ordered the release of N10 Billion to the Lagos…
Chief of Air Staff commends Logistics Command after inspecting Capital Projects in Lagos
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar , on Saturday inspected some capital projects at the Logistics Command, Air Force bases in Ikeja and on Victoria Island.SEE ALSO: …
Air strikes: NAF neutralises Boko Haram in Talala, Borno
The Nigerian Air Force says the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has neutralised several Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) in air strikes it conducted at Talala in Borno.Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, the NAF Director of…
Nigerian, Nigerien Airforce Foil Boko Haram attack in Borno
It would seem as if the collaboration between the Nigerian Army and those of neighbouring West African countries jointly affected by the Boko haram malaise has extended beyond land engagements into the Air.This is with the backdrop of…
Independence rehearsal: NAF confirms crash of 2 aircraft
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed an air accident involving two of its aircraft taking part in the rehearsals for the 58th Independence Day Celebrations.Finally! Fayose reacts to Osun governorship electionAir Commodore…
Airforce recruits 7,644 Nigerians in 3 years – CAS
A total of 7,644 Nigerians have been recruited into the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) since assumption of office of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar, has said.Abubakar made the disclosure…
NAF fighter jet destroys Boko Haram hideout in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has conducted a successful attack on a Boko Haram Terrorists’ (BHTs) Hideout in Daban Masara in Borno.Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, NAF Director of…
Killings: Air force begins bombardment of Zamfara bandits
The Nigerian Air Force commenced aerial bombardments on Monday, in a joint military offensive to end the banditry in Zamfara communities.The Commander of the 207 Quick Response Group of the air force, Group Capt. Caleb Olayera, made the…
Why Israel has the most Technologically Advanced Military on Earth
In 1950, just two years after the state of Israel was founded, the country’s first commercial delegation set off for South America.Israel desperately needed trading partners. Unlike its Arab adversaries, Israel did not have natural…
FG confirms 110 Dapchi schoolgirls missing, Airforce joins search
The Federal Government has confirmed that 110 pupils of the Government Science and Technical College in Dapchi, Yobe State, are still unaccounted for after alleged Boko Haram terrorists invaded their school on Monday last week.The…
Lagos kidnapped students: Nigeria Armed Forces descend on militants, kill 14
The Lagos State Police Command in conjunction with the army, navy and airforce personnel, have launched an all-out war on armed militants in the creeks, killing no fewer than 14 of them following the kidnapping of six students Lagos State…
Wike Exposes Customs Lies Over Seized Helicopters
The Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike has exposed the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) purported lies over the two helicopters which they handed over to the Nigerian Airforce.According to Wike, the armoured helicopters were bought by the…
AirForce strikes insurgents new hideout in Northern Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has struck insurgents new hideout about one nautical mile south of Tumbum Rego in Northern Borno.
The NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Group Capt. Ayodele Famuyiwa, made this known in…
Nigerian Air Force Hit with Major Promotions
The Nigerian Air Force has promoted 78 officers to various ranks. The Nigerian Military institution announced the promotion on Friday morning, December 9.A statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information for the Nigerian Air…
Airforce Confirms $21m Presidential Plane Crashes In Benue
The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that one of the helicopters recently given to it from the Presidency had a mishap after a mission in Makurdi.President Muhammadu Buhari had through the office of the National Security Adviser…
Watch Nigerian Airforce F-7NI Fighter Aircraft strikes Boko Haram logistics base (video)
The Nigerian Airforce (NAF) said its Fighter Aircraft had struck insurgents’ logistics base at Kangarawa in Northern part of Borno.This is contained in a statement issued by its Director of Public Relations and Information, Group Capt.…
Artiste Impersonates Air Force Officer To Bully Policemen
A 29-year-old entertainer, Dare Tijani, has been remanded in prison for impersonating an Air Force officer at the Iyana Ipaja police station.It was gathered that Tijani, who resides at 17, Kajola Street, Ejigbo, Lagos, wore the uniform…
Airforce Chief To Be Court Marshalled for Poccession of 13 Bags Of Indian Hemp
As the saying goes, “charity begins at home”, it seems as if in line with the policy to ensuring that its wmen remain model citizen and highly regarded men of the armed forces, The Nigerian Airforce has commenced court martial proceedings…