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Air Force, Armed Forces, Headlines
Wednesday, June 28th, 2023
Chief of Air Staff Hassan Bala Abubakar Following his appointment by President Bola Tinubu, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Hassan Abubakar has approved the redeployment of 98 officers of air rank. Prominent among the new appointees are Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding (AOCs), Commandants of Tri-Service Establishments, and Nigerian […]
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Air Force, Armed Forces, Army, Headlines, Navy
Wednesday, June 28th, 2023
A statement by the NDA Public Relations Officer, Maj. Victor Olukoya on Tuesday in Kaduna, said Ochai took over from Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Yusuf who retired from active military service on June 26. In his remarks before the handing over, Yusuf thanked God for a successful career and fruitful tenure as Commandant NDA. He appreciated the […]
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Air Force, Armed Forces, Headlines
Monday, June 12th, 2023
In a saddening development, a female officer of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), known as George, has reportedly taken her own life at her residence in Ikeja, Lagos State. The officer, a Master Warrant Officer stationed at 651 Base Services Group Resident in Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, was discovered lifeless, prompting an immediate investigation […]
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Air Force, Armed Forces, Headlines
Thursday, May 11th, 2023
By Francis Ugwu An explosion has rocked the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, fuel storage facility located at its Abuja Base, causing panic in the area. The NAF Base is located close to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The level of damage at the facility could not be ascertained at the time of […]
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Air Force, Armed Forces, Army, Headlines, Navy, North-East, Women Politics
Saturday, September 17th, 2022
North East Women Forum for Peace and Stability (NEWFPS) a non-governmental organisation, has commended the Nigerian military for the sustained onslaught and recent successes against insurgents in recent time. The group, in a statement by its Coordinator, Mrs. Aishatu Jimeta on Saturday, urged troops of Operation Hadin Kai to remain focused against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. […]
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Air Force, Armed Forces, Boko Haram, Headlines, Kaduna, State News
Thursday, August 11th, 2022
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said its fighter jets have bombarded terrorists’ logistics base in Kaduna State, killing 18 terrorists, including their kingpin, one Alhaji Shanono. The air strike conducted by the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch, followed intelligence that Alhaji Shanono had scheduled a meeting with his foot soldiers at Ukambo village, about 131 kilometres […]
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Air Force, Armed Forces, Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories
Wednesday, January 5th, 2022
NAF Killing of bandit kingpins: Gumi’s camp reacts Sheik Ahmad Gumi By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo • Challenges military to show evidence • Harps on dialogue, diplomacy As the nation celebrated onslaught by the Nigerian military in decimating bandits who continued to make life unbearable to many citizens, especially the recent bombing by Nigerian Airforce jets in […]
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Air Force, Armed Forces, Headlines
Monday, October 18th, 2021
By Charles Kumolu, Deputy Editor In the last one month, no fewer than five people have been abducted in Lagos State, Nigeria’s commercial capital. The incidents, which sent shivers down the spine of residents, left many wondering if the nationwide scourge of kidnapping had spread to the city. That wasn’t the first time the city […]
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Air Force, Armed Forces, Army, Headlines, Navy, Sokoto, State News, Uncategorized
Monday, September 27th, 2021
By Onuminya Innocent Residents yesterday said gunmen suspected to be armed bandits attacked a joint military base codenamed “Burkusuma camp’ located in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State and killed unspecified number of military personnel. Villagers and security sources told THISDAY that the attack took place in the early hours of Friday. It was gathered that the […]
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Air Force, Armed Forces, Army, General Politics, Latest Politics, National Politics, Navy, Top Stories
Thursday, August 26th, 2021
By Kingsley Omonobi, Dapo Akinrefon, Evelyn Usman & Ibrahim Hassan …Fury as bandits attack NDA, Kill 2 officers …Kidnap one officer, injure another ….NDA vows bandits’ll be apprehended ….I suspect insider collaboration — CDS …NDA invasion worrisome — Col Agbede …This should be turning point in fight against banditry — Brig Gen Usman Shock, dis […]
