Nigerian Air Force Intensifies Airstrikes on Terrorist Hideouts in North-East and North-West

Nigerian Air Force Intensifies Airstrikes on Terrorist Hideouts in North-East and North-West

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has intensified air interdiction operations across the North-East and North-West, targeting terrorist hideouts, movement routes and logistics hubs in a two-day campaign conducted between 1 and 2 January. In a statement signed by NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the service said the operations—carried out under the joint task forces of Operations Hadin Kai and Fasan Yamma—were based on intelligence […]

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Nigerian Air Force C-130 Aircraft Arrives Portugal Safely for Maintenance

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Air Force says its C-130 transport aircraft, NAF 913, has arrived safely in Portugal for ascheduled depot maintenance. In a statement on Friday, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the aircraft landed at the OGMA maintenance facility in Lisbon after transiting through Banjul and Casablanca in line with an updated flight plan. He said the ferry flight was completed […]

December 26, 2025 20

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The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, extends a heartfelt goodwill message to the Nigerian Air Force

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, extends a heartfelt goodwill message to the officers, airmen, airwomen, and families of the Nigerian Air Force, as well as all Nigerians, as the nation celebrates the festive season. #FestiveSeason #GoodwillMessage #NigerianAirForce #ChiefOfTheAirStaff #Unity #PeaceAndProsperity

December 26, 2025 21

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Air chief pledges mission-ready force during visit to Kaduna base

By Zainab Uzomah Nigeria’s Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has reaffirmed the Air Force’s commitment to counter-insurgency operations and internal security during his first operational visit to units in Kaduna. According to a statement signed by the Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the air chief made the pledge on 18 December while visiting the Air Training […]

December 18, 2025 25

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Plateau governor seeks closer security ties with Air Force

By Zainab Uzomah The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has called for stronger security cooperation with the Nigerian Air Force as part of efforts to tackle persistent insecurity in the state and the wider North Central region.Mr Mutfwang made the appeal on Tuesday during a visit to Air Force Headquarters in Abuja, where he met the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke. He congratulated the air […]

December 18, 2025 22

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Police Reform: IGP Upgrades Force Medical Section to Directorate Status

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja In line with his vision for far-reaching police reforms and commitment to the welfare of officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the upgrade of the Police Medical Section to a full-fledged Directorate of Medical Services. This historic elevation emphasizes the Force’s renewed focus on healthcare delivery as a critical component of police welfare and operational […]

August 20, 2025 17

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IGP Meets with Protesting Retired Officers at Force Headquarters

In fulfillment of his earlier promise, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has held a roundtable with the protesting retired police officers at the Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. Egbetokun addressed the aggrieved retired police officers who gathered peacefully to express their concerns over retirement benefits. The IGP’s call for dialogue is a demonstration of the Police leadership's commitment to listening to the plight of the retirees and […]

July 22, 2025 12

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Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crashes Into School, Killing 19, Injuring 164

At least 19 people were killed and 164 others injured when a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school and college campus in Dhaka on Monday, following a technical malfunction shortly after take-off, military officials confirmed. The F-7 BGI aircraft, a Chinese-made fighter jet, had departed from the Bangladesh Air Force base in Kurmitola at 1:06 p.m. local time as part of a routine training mission. According to […]

July 21, 2025 16

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Mother, two kids injured in Lagos task force raid

A female commuter and her two children were injured on Wednesday during a raid by operatives of the Lagos State Task Force in the Idimu area of Lagos State. The task force officials stormed the Powerline area of the community around 10 am to seize motorcycles. The riders, however, fled their parks to avoid arrest, causing chaos in the area. In the ensuing melee, our correspondent learnt that a rider […]

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