NAF Conducts Nationwide Route March to Boost Combat Readiness

NAF Conducts Nationwide Route March to Boost Combat Readiness

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Friday conducted its second-quarter route march exercise across all commands and formations nationwide as part of efforts to enhance combat readiness and operational preparedness. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the exercise involved officers, airmen and airwomen at the NAF Headquarters in Abuja and formations across Makurdi, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Kaduna, Enugu […]

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US Hails Nigeria’s Readiness Ahead of Combat Helicopter Delivery

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The United States has praised Nigeria’s military for its preparations ahead of the delivery of advanced combat helicopters, signalling growing confidence in defence cooperation between the two countries. According to a statement signed by Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame; the commendation followed a three-day engagement in Abuja between senior Nigerian officers and a United States government delegation. The talks focused on readiness […]

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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. […]

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NAF Returns Super Puma Helicopter to Service as Air Chief Pushes for Higher Operational Readiness

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has restored one of its key multi-role helicopters to full operational status, in what officials describe as a major lift to the country’s airpower. The Super Puma aircraft, NAF 565, was unveiled at 205 Rotary Wing in Lagos on Tuesday after months of reactivation work. In a statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air […]

February 5, 2026 20

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CAS Reinforces Logistics Readiness, Expands Personnel Housing in Lagos

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) has begun a three-day operational visit to the Nigerian Air Force Logistics Command in Lagos, aiming to strengthen logistics readiness and assess facilities supporting nationwide counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations. In a statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, the visit underscores the growing importance of logistics in sustaining modern airpower, with the CAS insisting […]

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