The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nigerian Air Force have reaffirmed their commitment to deeper institutional coordination and stronger strategic communication as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. This was the focus of a familiarisation and synergy visit by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, to the Director of Public […]
The Nigerian Airforce has begun investigations into the alleged killing of civilians in Kamadougou Yobe State by an Airforce pilot. In a statement on Friday by Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, Director of Public Relations and Information, the Nigerian Air Force, said following intelligence on Boko Haram/ISWAP movements along the Kamadougou Yobe River line, an aircraft […]
By Henry Omunu *As Blue Boulevard decry N3bn loan from First Bank The House of Representatives joint Committees on Airforce and Justice has embarked on an oversight function to carry out an on the spot assessment on the alleged excessive use of force by the Nigerian Airforce Property against Blue Boulevard Nigeria Limited This is […]
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has upturned the acquittal of erstwhile Chief of Administration of the Nigerian Air Force HQ, Air Vice Marshal Alkali Mamu (Rtd), who was accused by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of receiving gratification from contractors. The appellate court reversed a 2018 judgement of trial Justice […]
Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Airforce, Rep. Mohammed Koko has urged the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) to extend its airpower to nip the perennial security challenges in some states in the North West. Rep. Koko, who made the call during the 2020 budget defence of the NAF on Thursday, said the states […]
A lot has been written on the exploits of the Nigerian troops fighting Boko Haram Insurgency in North East Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari has also received commendation on the choice of Service Chiefs for the Army, Navy, and Airforce. But a few know about the Chief of Defence Staff and the unseen role he plays […]
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has trained no fewer than 92 personnel of the Nigeria Airforce (NAF) on six basic work skills development that will further enhance their performance. The trade areas include: plumbing and pipe fittings, welding and fabrication, electrical installation, masonry, air condition and refrigeration as well as computer aided design. Speaking at […]
The Nigerian Air Force on Thursday graduated 414 Special Forces of its personnel out which 396 were airmen, airwomen and 18 were officers. The Chief of Air Staff, Sadiq Abubakar, made the disclosure during the combined graduation of basic regiment officers, airmen and Gunnery II Course and Special Forces course 2017, at the Military Training […]
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it is saddened by yesterday’s accidental air strike by its fighter jet at Rann in Kala Balge area of Borno State in which some innocent lives were lost. According to the International Committee of Red Cross, coordinating the rescue efforts with the United Nations, MSF, the Nigerian Army and […]