Nigerian Air Force
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Governor Dauda Lawal has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with security forces operating in Zamfara State, following the accidental airstrike that claimed the lives of 11 civilians on 11 January 2025 near Gidan Makera in Zurmi Local Government Area. The civilian casualties, members of a local vigilante group, were mistakenly identified as bandits…
27 Feb
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has urged senior officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to embrace innovation, strategic foresight, and decisive leadership as the Service refines its operational strategy for 2025. Speaking at the First Quarter Meeting with Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding (AOCs), and Commandants, Air Marshal…
14 Feb
What started as a mission to build high-performance custom personal computers has evolved into something much bigger for Vergio Tech Innovations Africa. The company, founded by Collins Imonlemen, has gained recognition for delivering top-tier computing solutions, but one of its most remarkable projects to date is its work with the Nigerian Air Force—developing a flight…
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 2024
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the Egyptian counterpart have agreed to collaborate on pilot training, Research and Development (R&D)
18 Aug 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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.
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Dr. Gabriel Adakole, a public health expert, has called for a coordinated approach to tackle the crises of malnutrition and tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria, warning that these issues jeopardise millions of children’s health. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja, Adakole emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive…
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has intensified its Lagos State School Traffic Safety Advocacy Programme (LSTSAP) for schoolchildren across the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa, announced this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. The statement was signed by Mr. Taofiq Adebayo, Director of the Public…
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An Enugu-based drug use prevention group, the Busaosawo Foundation, has cautioned youths in the state to avoid drug abuse in the interest of their mental health. The Founder, Mr. Busaosawo Bisong, made the caution at a one-day drug abuse prevention summit for students in Enugu on Monday. Bisong said that a variety of hard drugs…
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Dr. Law Mefor, Commissioner for Information in Anambra says Gov. Chukwuma Soludo is winning the war against insecurity with the recently enacted Homeland Security Law. Mefor, who stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Monday said the rate of kidnapping and compliance with sit-at-home order by non-state…
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Emerging Nigerian artist, Ariomare Oghenero Sunday, known professionally as Fiidbac, has launched his debut single titled "Fall." This release marks the beginning of his pursuit of greatness in the competitive Nigerian music scene, where challenges often discourage new talents. Born in Delta State and raised in Southwestern Nigeria, Fiidbac's passion for music stems from his…
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has partnered with the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Ghana to intensify efforts toward promoting fair, orderly and regular labour migration. Mr. Joe Ajaero, NLC President, disclosed the development in a remark at the opening of a Peer Learning meeting of Trade Union Organisations in the Ghana-Nigeria Migration Corridor, held…
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President Bola Tinubu on Monday hosted state governors, ministers, and heads of paramilitary agencies to an Iftar dinner at the State House, Abuja. This is President Tinubu's first such event in the Ramadan season. Notable attendees included Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The…
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Fighters from a new jihadist group torched seven villages in northwest Nigeria over the weekend and killed 11 people in a revenge attack, a police spokesman told AFP Monday. Militants from the Lakurawa group on Sunday attacked Birnin Dede and six villages near the border with Niger, Kebbi state police spokesman Nafiu Abubakar said, to…
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In a pivotal moment for the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, today officially inaugurated the newly restructured Force Management Team (FMT), following the appointment of six new Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) to ensure the smooth and effective administration of the Nigeria Police Force. The IGP…
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The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, says he will continue to give priority to the welfare of officers and men of his agency. Marwa said the priority is to ensure the personnel remained physically and mentally fit to carry out their responsibilities of fighting the menace of substance abuse…