Nigerian Air Force
12 Jan
The Zamfara State Government has lauded the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its decisive airstrikes targeting bandits in Zurmi and Maradun Local Government Areas, even as it mourns the loss of civilians caught in the crossfire. Governor Dauda Lawal, through his spokesperson Sulaiman Bala Idris, issued a statement on Sunday expressing deep condolences to the families…
11 Jan
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, says the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has in the last 18 months expanded its capacity to enhance its operational effectiveness. Abubakar, who was represented by the Chief of Administration, AVM Idi Sani, said this at the maiden edition of his Parley with NAF Veterans,…
1 Oct
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it commenced an investigation into the alleged bombing of civilians in Jika da Kolo Community at Yadin Kidandan, Giwa Local Council of Kaduna State.
5 Sep
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the Egyptian counterpart have agreed to collaborate on pilot training, Research and Development (R&D)
18 Aug
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) conducted a successful operation against the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the Southern Lake Chad Region (LCRBA),
12 Aug
5 The Federal Government plans to provide affordable housing for men and officers of the Nigerian Air Force and all classes of Nigerians, within the low, middle and high-level income levels. To this end, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is preparing to offer its estate in Bauchi State to the Nigerian Air Force…
8 Aug
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed the execution of a targeted airstrike on a suspected terrorist enclave in Borno State, as part of
4 Jun 2024
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), says the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch and Hadarin Daji have eliminated terrorists’ enclaves killing scores in Kaduna and Katsina States. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, on Tuesday in Abuja. Gabkwet said the air strikes by the…
26 May 2024
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that his administration would purchase more state-of-the-art aircraft and equipment to combat the insecurity ravaging the country.
5 May 2024
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Components of Operations Hadin Kai and Whirl Punch in the North East and North Central killed several terrorists in airstrikes in Borno and Niger.
27 Mar 2024
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), says the Air Component of the ”Operation Delta Safe” has destroyed several illegal oil refining sites and barges laden with stolen crude oil products across Rivers. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information (NAF), AVM Edward Gabkwet, on Wednesday in Abuja. Gabkwet said the…
26 Mar 2024
The Nigerian Air Force on Tuesday said it has scheduled to interview the shortlisted candidates in its ongoing recruitment exercise. Air Force spokesman, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, disclosed in a statement on X that the interview will take place next month. "Be informed that shortlisted candidates of Batch F of Basic Military Training Course…
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