NAF Chief Commissions Infrastructure, Boosts Operational Capacity in Bayelsa

NAF Chief Commissions Infrastructure, Boosts Operational Capacity in Bayelsa

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has visited Yenagoa in Bayelsa State where he commissioned new infrastructure and launched a training institute aimed at strengthening the Nigerian Air Force’s operational presence in the Niger Delta. According to a statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force, the visit on […]

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Army chief praises troops in Benue, orders continued operations against terrorists

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has praised troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke for what he described as their resilience and commitment to restoring security in communities affected by violence. Speaking to soldiers at the 401 Special Forces Brigade in Makurdi on Tuesday, the army chief said the troops’ operations had helped weaken criminal groups and allowed some displaced residents […]

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Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff deepens defence ties during Czech Republic visit

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of the Air Staff, Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has advanced Nigeria’s defence diplomacy and capacity-building drive during an official visit to the Czech Republic. According to a statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director Public Relations and Information, the visit focused on strengthening international partnerships to support training, sustainment and operational capability development in line with modern security demands. During engagements with Aero Vodochody Aerospace, […]

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Army aviation expansion vital to Nigeria’s security strategy, says army chief

The Chief of Army Staff says the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s aviation wing is a key part of efforts to counter the country’s evolving security threats. Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu spoke in Abuja on Thursday during a visit by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Richard Pheelangwa, to Army Headquarters. He said sustained policy support and predictable funding were essential to fully harness the operational impact of […]

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Chief Of Army Staff launches new doctrine to boost professionalism and readiness

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, has unveiled a new command philosophy aimed at strengthening professionalism, operational readiness and leadership across the Nigerian Army. In a statement signed by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations Colonel Appolonia Anele; Lieutenant General Shaibu outlined the doctrine during a lecture to officers on Senior Course 48 at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College on Wednesday, 25 February 2026. […]

February 25, 2026 29

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NAF Commissions School Project in Akwa Ibom as Air Chief Receives Traditional Honour

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Air Force has commissioned a new block of classrooms and staff offices at Edemaya Unity College in Ikot Abasi, in a move officials say reflects its deepening civil–military relations The project, inaugurated on 20th February, was accompanied by the conferment of a traditional title on the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke. Community leaders bestowed on him the honour “Ufan […]

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Nigerian Navy Mourns Chief of Operations, Rear Admiral Katagum

The Nigerian Navy has announced the death of Rear Admiral Musa Bello Katagum, who served as Chief of Operations at the Naval Headquarters. According to the Navy, he died in Egypt while receiving medical care after a protracted illness. In a statement signed by Captain AA Folorunsho, Acting Director of Information, the service described Rear Admiral Katagum as a dedicated and highly respected officer whose contributions were instrumental to recent […]

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Customs Chief Commissions ASR-Funded Hospital in Bauchi

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has inaugurated a newly built 60-bed hospital in Bauchi, donated to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) by the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative. The facility, named the Abdul Samad Rabiu/Nigeria Customs Service Hospital, was commissioned on Tuesday and is expected to expand healthcare access for Customs personnel, their families and neighbouring communities across Zone D. According to a statement from […]

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Customs Hails Major Drug Seizures at Apapa as Zonal Chief Visits Command

By Zainab Uzomah Significant seizures of narcotics and other illicit substances at the Apapa Area Command have drawn commendation from the Zonal Coordinator for Zone A, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG) Mohammed Babandede, who described the interceptions as vital contributions to Nigeria’s national security and public health. According to the statement signed by Isah Sulaiman, Customs Public Relations Officer for the Apapa Command, ACG Babandede made the remarks during a […]

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