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Pilot dies as NAF aircraft on rehearsal for Oct 1 celebration crashes

Ihesiulo Grace 29 September 2018 0

Tragedy struck air display rehearsal for October 1, Nigeria’s 58th Independent Day celebration on Friday as two of the aircraft of the Nigerian Air Force taking part in the rehearsal crashed around the general area of Katamkpe Hill near Abuja. But the development led to the death of one

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Air Commodore Daramola appointed NAF spokesman

Ihesiulo Grace 3 August 2018 0

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has appointed Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola as its new spokesman to manage the public affairs activities of the force with effect from August 1, 2018. He took over from Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Olatokunbo Adesanya the Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI) who has been redeployed as Nigeria’s Defence […]

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Buhari sends 1000 military force, fighter jet after Zamfara bandits

Ihesiulo Grace 30 July 2018 0

The Federal Government has assembled 1000-strong military force, comprising the Nigerian Army (NA) Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Nigeria Police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to launch fierce attacks on the bandits terrorising the villages and towns of Zamfara State. Following directives by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigerian Air Force has begun

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NAF reactivates C-130H aircraft

Ihesiulo Grace 25 July 2018 0

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it had successfully completed the in-house life extension programme on one of its C-130H aircraft, NAF 913, thereby improving the airlift capability of the service. NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, AVM Olatokunbo Adesanya, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. According to Adesanya, the Chief […]

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ITF empowers NAF personnel with vocational skills

Ihesiulo Grace 23 July 2018 0

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

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Operation Thunder Strike: NAF destroys Boko Haram structures

Ihesiulo Grace 18 May 2018 0

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has destroyed Boko Haram terrorists structures in Bama, Gobara, in its ongoing “Operation Thunder Strike’’ against the insurgents in North East. The NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, AVM. Olatokunbo Adesanya, who confirmed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said the air interdiction was carried […]

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Enugu new NAF command to enhance security in South East, says CAS

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2018 0

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has disclosed that the establishment of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Ground Training Command (GTC) in Enugu State was primarily to enhance the security of lives and properties of Nigerians in the Southeast of the country. A statement by Director of Public Relations and […]

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Ugwuanyi lauds Buhari for equipping Nigeria Air Force

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2018 0

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for his effort in making sure that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is well equipped for combating insecurity. Ugwuanyi gave the commendation during the ground breaking ceremony of the Nigeria Air Force Headquarter Ground Training Command (GTC) Complex in Enugu on Wednesday. He noted […]

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NAF deploys special forces to Gusau

Ihesiulo Grace 4 April 2018 0

Following the recent attack on Bawan Daji community in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State where some lives were lost, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, on Tuesday deployed Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Special Forces to Gusau, as part of efforts to stop the incessant banditry attacks. A statement issued […]

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Air raid: NAF’s undetonated bombs pose threat to Adamawa communities

Ihesiulo Grace 16 March 2018 0

Members of Adamawa communities have raised alarm over some suspected undetonated bombs found in Shaforon, a community in Numan, poses danger to residents of the entire Numan communities. However, barely three months after more than 75 people were allegedly killed in a Nigerian Air Force bombardment, members of the affected communities are alleging that there […]

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NAF receives 5 Super Mushsak aircraft from Pakistan

Ihesiulo Grace 14 January 2018 0

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Sunday took delivery of five Super Mushsak aircraft from Pakistan meant to enhance its training and operational efficiency. The Chief of Logistics, NAF headquarters, AVM Garba Bello said while taking delivery of the aircraft in Kaduna that the total Super Mushsak aircraft received from Pakistan now stood at 10. […]

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Promotions galore as NAF, NNN, Army elevate 265 senior officers

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2017 0

The Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Air Force councils have announced the promotions of 265 senior military officers to their next ranks. A statement by the Director of Public Relations, Nigerian Army, Brig. General Sani Usman, said that 45 Brigadier Generals have been promoted to the rank of Major General and 92 Colonels to […]

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How Ex-Airforce Chief diverted NAF’s funds -Witness

Ihesiulo Grace 4 May 2017 0

A prosecution witness, Tosin Owobo, on Thursday, continued with his Evidence-in-Chief before a Federal High Court, Lagos on how the former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Adesola Amosu Nunayon, diverted funds from various accounts of Nigeria Air Force (NAF), to his private businesses. Amosu alongside Vice Marshall Jacob Adigun, NAF’s former Director of Finance […]

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Osun lawmakers urges air force to avoid further errors

Ihesiulo Grace 23 January 2017 0

Osun State House of Assembly has condoled with families of victims involved in the accidental bombing of a civilian community in Rann IDP camp in the far north of Borno by the NAF. The House Committee Chairman on Information and Strategy, Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, in a statement in Osogbon said the death of the innocent […]

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NAF destroys illegal oil barges in Rivers

Ihesiulo Grace 21 November 2016 0

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Sunday said it has destroyed another set of illegal oil barges in River state.Two of the latest barges filled with stolen oil were set ablaze by NAF helicopters on armed patrol around Okoromabie and South East of Port Harcourt refinery. The third barge, surrounded by canoes carrying drums, was […]