Otti approves land for Air Force training base in Abia
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved 100 hectares of land within the Abia Airport Project site for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to establish a new training base. This expands on the initial 50 hectares earlier allocated for the project, responding to the Air Force’s request for additional space. Governor Otti assured the NAF […]
Air chief charges personnel to deepen inter-agency cooperation, uphold discipline
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has urged Nigerian Air Force personnel to strengthen inter-agency cooperation, maintain discipline, and boost morale to achieve mission success. He emphasized that vigilance and professionalism are essential in all operations. During an inspection at 303 Composite Group, Nigerian Air Force, Aneke highlighted the […]
NAF C-130 aircraft arrives Portugal after Burkina Faso detention
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 transport aircraft has safely arrived in Portugal after it was temporarily held in Burkina Faso. The aircraft was on a routine operational and diplomatic mission when authorities in Burkina Faso delayed its movement, leading to concerns back home. Nigerian and Burkinabe officials reportedly engaged in diplomatic talks to resolve […]
Kelvin Oniarah: Tinubu Grants Pardon To A Deadly Kidnap Kingpin
Residents of Kokori community in Delta State were thrown into celebration after reports emerged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu granted amnesty to the convicted kidnap kingpin, Kelvin Oniarah, popularly known as Kelvin Ibruvwe. Kelvin, aged 44, was once one of Nigeria’s most feared criminal masterminds. He led a notorious kidnapping and robbery gang responsible for […]
NAF Commences Recruitment Of Airmen, Airwomen
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially announced the commencement of its 2025 recruitment exercise for airmen and airwomen, inviting eligible Nigerians to apply online. According to a statement released on the Force’s official X handle on Monday, the registration process is free of charge and will run from October 14 to November 25, 2025. […]
Meet The Outstanding Awardees During The NDA 72 RC POP
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) recently held its Passing Out Parade (POP) for the 72 Regular Course, a ceremony that celebrated discipline, courage, and excellence. Among the graduating cadets, some stood out by receiving prestigious awards for their remarkable performance during training. These awardees were recognized for their academic brilliance, military skills, leadership qualities, and […]
62 abducted victims escape bandits’ camp in Katsina
At least 62 people, including women and children, have managed to escape from a bandits’ hideout in Katsina State following an airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force. The rescue came on Saturday afternoon, August 16, during a search for a notorious bandit, Muhammadu Fulani, at his camp in Jigawa Sawai community, Danmusa Local Government Area. […]
Bandits release abducted Zamfara monarch
The traditional ruler of Yankuzo, located in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Alhaji Babangida Kogo, who was recently kidnapped by armed bandits, has now been released. According to reports by Daily Post, the kidnapping happened shortly after a Nigerian Air Force airstrike killed several suspected bandits. The gang, led by a known bandit […]
Nigerian Air Force to acquire 49 new aircraft by 2026
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is planning a major upgrade of its fleet by getting 49 new aircraft by the end of 2026. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, announced this during the 2025 Aircraft Engineering Conference in Abuja. He said the new aircraft will include three CASA 295 transport planes, ten […]
NAF deploys more air assets to Benue after Yelwata massacre
After the shocking attack in Yelwata, Benue State, where more than 200 people reportedly lost their lives, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken strong action by sending more aircraft to the area. These extra air assets are part of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), which is focused on improving safety in Benue and other North […]