6 d. ago NAF airstrikes decimate terrorist hideouts, kill scores in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force on Thursday said its fighter jets carried out airstrikes that killed several terrorists and destroyed their weapons, hideouts, and vehicles in Borno State. According to NAF, the operations, which targeted terrorist strongholds at Warawara (near Wajiroko) and Chinene in the Mandara Mountains, dealt a severe blow to insurgent activities in the Read More

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7 d. ago NAF Destroys 4 Terrorists’ Gun Trucks, Kills Scores In Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has disclosed that its airstrikes conducted on terrorists’ strongholds at Warawara, near Wajiroko, and Chinene in the Mandara Mountains of Borno State destroyed four gun trucks, two Toyota Hilux vehicles and killed score of fighters. NAF, in a statement by its Deputy spokesman, Group Captain Kabiru Ali said the airstrikes […]

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9 d. ago Federal Gov’t Creates Special Force To Tackle Terrorism, Cybersecurity

The federal government has assembled 800 soldiers from the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force for training as Special Operations Forces to boost the Nation’s security architecture and enhance Nigeria’s operational effectiveness in combating terrorism, insurgency, transnational crimes, and other asymmetric threats bedeviling the Country. Speaking during the opening of the Special Operations Forces training […]

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9 d. ago FG unveils special forces to combat terrorism, cyber threats

The Federal Government has unveiled a Special Operations Forces training program, assembling 800 soldiers drawn from the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force. The program aims to enhance the country’s operational effectiveness in combating terrorism, insurgency, transnational crimes, and other asymmetric threats. The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, while unveiling the special operations forces training Read More

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9 d. ago NAF Chief orders intensified airstrikes against bandits, pledges civilian protection

BY PHILIP NWOSU The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has directed Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel to intensify air offensives against bandits while ensuring maximum protection for civilians. This directive aligns with NAF’s Civilian Harm Mitigation Action Plan, reinforcing the commitment to precision air operations that prioritize civilian safety. Air […] The post NAF Chief orders intensified airstrikes against bandits, pledges civilian protection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NAF Airstrikes Destroy 3 Terrorists’ Gun Trucks, Kill Fighters In Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has disclosed that airstrikes conducted by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai on a terrorist’s enclave north of Chiralia within the notorious Timbuktu Triangle destroyed three gun trucks and killed many terrorists fighters. A statement by the Deputy NAF Spokesman Group Captain Kabiru Ali said the airstrikes conducted over […]

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1 week ago NAF Airstrikes destroy ISWAP hideouts, kill terrorists in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has ramped up its counter-insurgency operations in Borno State, launching a series of precision airstrikes read more NAF Airstrikes destroy ISWAP hideouts, kill terrorists in Borno

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1 week ago Russian Strike Kills Ukrainian Family Ahead Of Ceasefire Talks

A devastating Russian drone strike in southern Ukraine has killed a family of three, including a teenage girl, just 48 hours before ceasefire talks with the US. The incident occurred in the city of Zaporizhzhia, where a drone crashed into the family’s house late Friday. The Ukrainian Air Force reported on Saturday that Russia fired […] The post Russian Strike Kills Ukrainian Family Ahead Of Ceasefire Talks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago NAF Destroys Terrorists’ Strongholds In Borno, Katsina, Yobe

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed fortified terrorists hideouts in Chiralia, Grazah, Yuwe in Borno and Zango Hill in Katsina States, eliminating numerous fighters and crippling their operational networks. A statement by NAF’s Deputy Spokesman, Group Captain Kabiru Ali said airstrikes were conducted between 17 and 19 March 2025, striking deep into terrorists’ strongholds […]

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2 w. ago Military bombs B’Haram hideouts, police arrest drugs suppliers

The Nigerian Air Force said, on Tuesday, that a precision air strike against Boko Haram enclaves in Chikide and Degbewa in Borno State inflicted heavy losses on the terrorist group. Acting on credible Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance reports, the NAF  said it targeted key insurgent hideouts within the rugged Mandara Mountains, where notorious terrorist leader Read More

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2 w. ago Last Battle Of Britain Pilot John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway Dies At 105

The last surviving pilot who fought in the Battle of Britain during World War II, John “Paddy” Hemingway has died at the age of 105. The UK’s Royal Air Force announced that Hemingway passed away peacefully on Monday, describing his death as the end of an era. Hemingway was among the pilots known as “The […]

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2 w. ago Insecurity: NAF night airstrikes wipe out terrorists in Mandara mountains

Tribune Online Insecurity: NAF night airstrikes wipe out terrorists in Mandara mountains Neutralise scores of fighter The High Command of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced that, in a bold demonstration of air power and precision night warfare capabilities, it executed a devastating nocturnal airstrike against terrorist hideouts in Chikide and Degbewa, neutralizing scores of terrorist fighters. This was contained in a statement made available to […] Insecurity: NAF night airstrikes wipe out terrorists in Mandara mountains Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Yemen: Houthi retaliatory missile, drone attack on US Navy ships failed — Official

Tribune Online Yemen: Houthi retaliatory missile, drone attack on US Navy ships failed — Official Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, President Trump said he was not concerned about potential retaliation over the strikes. Yemen: Houthi retaliatory missile, drone attack on US Navy ships failed — Official Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Eko Disco accuses soldiers of attacking, abducting staff over power outage

Some soldiers of the Nigerian Army have reportedly attacked an office of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company in Badagry, Lagos State over a power outage. PUNCH Online gathered that the attack happened around 1 am on Friday. This is coming one week after officers and men of the Nigerian Air Force from the Sam Ethnan Read More

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3 w. ago NAF intensifies efforts to strengthen human rights awareness

Tribune Online NAF intensifies efforts to strengthen human rights awareness The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has once again demonstrated its commitment to upholding human rights and fostering civil-military harmony by organising a sensitisation workshop in Abuja for recently appointed Civil-Military Relations (CMR), Human Rights, and Gender Desk Officers. This was contained in a statement made available to Defence Correspondents in Abuja on Tuesday by the […] NAF intensifies efforts to strengthen human rights awareness Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Court fines Air Force N500,000 over officer’s compulsory retirement

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has declared the compulsory retirement of Flying Officer B.A. Enee from the Nigerian Air Force as unlawful. In the Certified True Copy of the judgment obtained by our correspondent on Saturday, the court ruled that Enee’s compulsory retirement from service on October 13, 2022, was a violation of the Read More

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3 w. ago Electricity distributors demand justice for brutalised IKEDC workers, journalists

The Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors has asked the Nigerian Air Force, the military, and the presidency to fish out officers and men of the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja, who attacked staff and journalists at Ikeja Electric on Thursday. The association said it would not relent until justice is served to everyone brutalised Read More

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3 w. ago NAF apologises for troops’ invasion of Ikeja Electric, pledges disciplinary action

By Philip Nwosu The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has issued a formal apology to the management and staff of Ikeja Electric following an invasion of the company’s headquarters by troops attached to its Logistics Command in Lagos. The apology was delivered during a joint press briefing held at Ikeja Electric’s office, where the Air Officer […] The post NAF apologises for troops’ invasion of Ikeja Electric, pledges disciplinary action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago N4bn debt: Air Force men attack IKEDC, brutalise PUNCHman, others

The Electricity Distribution Company has cried out over the invasion of its corporate headquarters by men and officers of the Nigerian Air Force from the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base in Ikeja, Lagos State on Thursday. The soldiers who also brutalised a correspondent of PUNCH Newspapers, Dare Olawin, and other journalists who were on the Read More

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3 w. ago Air Force attack: Union asks Ikeja DisCo workers to stay at home

The National Union of Electricity Employees has directed all staff to stay away from work. This came following Thursday’s attack on its members at the headquarters of Ikeja Electric in Lagos by men of the Nigerian Air Force from the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base in Ikeja. The union told IKEDC staff to stay at Read More

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