Tag: Nigerian Air Force (NAF)
Zimbabwe seeks technical assistance from Nigerian Air Force
Moyo said the identified areas for collaboration were of common and peculiar aviation interests to Zimbabwe and Nigeria, whose air…
NAF council promotes 31 AVMs, 26 Air Commodores
he AFC also approved the terminal promotion of six senior officers comprising five Air Commodores to the rank of Air…
Nollywood: NAF blockbuster, ‘Eagle Wings’ premieres on 1Magic Channel
The film plot is based on the struggles, dedication and sacrifices of the Nigerian Air Force and soldiers in the…
Nigerian Air Force begins investigation of accidental airstrikes on civilians
He said that the investigation was to proffer far-reaching measures that would mitigate future incidences of collateral damage to civilians…
ISWAP fighters bury 26 terrorists killed by Military bombardments in Borno
The terrorists were eliminated on Sept 9, in a coordinated air strikes by the Nigerian military on two camps of…
NAF Special Forces rescue 26 kidnapped victims
The rescue operation occurred when the SF came across five abandoned vehicles with their doors open near Anguwar Yako, an…
NAF elevates 60 senior officers, decorates them
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, who decorated the officers, said that the ceremony marked yet…
We didn’t pay N20m to bandits in exchange for anti-aircraft gun – NAF
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has rubbished report that it paid N20 million to armed bandits operating in Jibia Local…
NAF makes U-turn, admits ‘bombing’ Buhari village
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has finally admitted carrying out military operations in Buhari village in Yunusari Local Government area…
Nigerian Air Force denies bombing Buhari village
The Nigerian Air Force has denied carrying out any operations in Buhari village in Yunusari Local Government area of Yobe…
Insecurity: Nigeria takes delivery of A-29 Super Tucano aircraft
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Thursday took delivery of the first batch of six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from the…
Six A-29 Super Tucano attack aircraft depart U.S. for Nigeria
The first batch of six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft have departed the United States of America enroute Nigeria, the Nigerian…
Aircraft crash report that killed Athahiru, others ready in one week – AIB
Commissioner of Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) Akin Olateru on Thursday in Abuja said the preliminary report on the recent Nigerian…
Nigerian Air Force seeks collaboration with NUJ
The Nigerian Air Force has solicited collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on nationalistic reportage and adherence to…
New NAF Public Relations Director assumes duty
Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet has assumed duty as the 17th Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF).
Nollywood, NAF blockbuster “Eagle Wings” set for cinema
“Eagle Wings’, a Nollywood advocacy film that chronicles the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) gallant fight against insurgency in defence of…
Update: Full list of 7 Air Force officers who perished in ill-fated aircraft crash
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has released the full list of seven of its personnel who died in the ill-fated…
NAF acquires 3 aircraft for maritime operations
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has acquired three new aircraft for maritime operations in the Niger Delta.
Insecurity: Kaduna lauds Nigerian Air Force
The Kaduna State Government (KDSG) has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its immense contributions in the fight against…
Air chief pledges support for troops
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar has pledged to provide all the necessary support for Air officers…
NAF inducts Mi-171E multi-purpose helicopter
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Monday, inducted Mi-171E NAF 582 multi-purpose helicopter for improved and efficient operations.
Air Force immortalises Tolulope Arotile
Nigerian Air Force has immortalised Tolulope Arotile, its first female combat helicopter pilot, who died in a freak road accident…
Nigerian Air Force graduates 29 new pilots
By Yahaya Isah The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) graduated additional 29 pilots, who completed their flying training at the 401Flying…
Insurgency: Air Force graduates 30 helicopter gunners
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), says it has graduated 30 Helicopter Backdoor Gunners (HBDG) to enhance counter-insurgency operation in the…
Air Force acquires 22 new fighter jets, more coming
The Nigerian Air Force has acquired 22 new aircraft in the last four and half years, with another 16 due…
Chief of Air Staff Abubakar sends message to Nigerians
Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), has assured Nigerians of the unwavering commitment of the…
Hero dies as NAF troops foil ambush in Kaduna
Troops of the 271 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Detachment, Birnin Gwari, on Thursday foiled an ambush by armed bandits at…
NAF neutralises insurgents in Sambisa Forest
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has neutralised scores of Boko…
Insurgents’ logistics facility in Sambia forest destroyed
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed a Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) logistics facility at Gujeri in the Sambisa Forest…
Boko Haram: NAF initiates medical programme for IDPs
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), says it has initiated free medical and feeding programme for women and children displaced by…