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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NBA Speaks Out as Senate Panel Imposes Six Months Suspension to Senator Natasha
NBA speaks out as Senate Panel imposes six months suspension to Senator Natasha Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan claims her suspension is illegal and unjust Defence headquarters reject Nigeria's ranking in global…
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Air Force jets bomb building during Boko Haram meeting
The Nigerian Air Force on Saturday said its jets have continued to rain fire on Boko Haram hideouts in the closing stages of its operation. NAF spokesman Air Commodore Olatukunbo…
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How $900,000 belonging to Air Force was found in Badeh’s account – EFCC
Abubakar Madaki, an investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said $900,000 belonging to the Nigerian Air Force was found in the account of former Chief of Air Staff,…
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Air Force jet bombs Boko Haram gathering in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force said it bombed a large gathering of Boko Haram terrorists in Urga, close to Konduga, Borno State on Thursday. The bombs also razed down the structures of…
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Air Force destroys more Boko Haram structures
The Nigerian Air Force on Thursday said it has concluded its operation in Borno, after destroying more structures belonging to Terrorist group, Boko Haram. What happened: The Air Force had…
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Air Force destroys more Boko Haram buildings in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force said it has destroyed more structures used by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno. NAF announced this in a statement issued by Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya, the…
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Air Force attacks Boko Haram buildings in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force said it has attacked buildings where Boko Haram insurgents were hibernating in Borno State. Director of the Public Relations and Information, Olatokunbo Adesanya disclosed this in a statement…
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Air Force drops bombs on Boko Haram insurgents in Sambisa Forest
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it has neutralised hundreds of Boko Haram terrorists in Garin Maloma area of Sambisa Forest. According to the NAF, the insurgents were gathered under…
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NAF airlifts relief materials to Serria Leone
The Nigerian Air Force has said it has completed the airlifting of 38,000 kilogrammes of relief materials to Freetown, as aide for the mudslide. Director of Information and Public Relations of…
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Osinbajo unveils five Super Mushshak aircraft for Air Force
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday unveiled five Super Mushshak trainer aircraft to strengthen the fight against terrorism.
The aircrafts are among the five acquired from Pakistan.
Represented by the Minister of Defence, mansur Dan Ali, Osinbajo said Nigeria will welcome more support from Pakistan.
“I will not fail to mention that the decision to acquire the Super Mushshak aircraft from Pakistan has greatly promoted the existing bilateral relationship between the two sister countries.
“It is our hope that we will continue to have the support and collaboration of other friendly nations, especially as we continue to combat insurgency and other security challenges in our country.’’
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Boko Haram back to Sambisa Forest – Air Force
The Nigerian Air Force on Thursday said Boko Haram terrorists were back to the Sambisa Forest area of Borno State. The Air Force however said its fighter jets and attack…
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Our bases are under threat of attacks – Air Force
Chief Of Air Staff, Sadique Abubakar has said Air Force bases across the country are under threat of attacks. Abubakar said this at the opening of base defence planning retreat…
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Mechanics cause damage worth $4 million to Air Force One Plane
by Itunuoluwa Adebo A federal investigation found three Boeing mechanics caused approximately $4 million of damage, and could have sparked a mid-flight fire while repairing one of the planes in…
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‘Shekau not injured’ | Ahmad Salkida reports
by Azeez Adeniyi Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau has released a video discrediting reports that he was injured in a recent air strike. This was revealed by international journalist, Ahmad…
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‘Boko Haram leader Shekau injured in air strike’
by Azeez Adeniyi Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau has been injured in an air strike in the Northeast, AFP reports on Wednesday. The news network said two Nigerian Air Force…
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The YNaija Tracklist: How EFCC seized $13.5m from Patience Jonathan in 2006 | Many Boko Haram leaders killed in air strike | More stories
by Dolapo Adelana How EFCC seized $13.5m from Patience Jonathan in 2006 - WikiLeaks - YNaija Many Boko Haram leaders killed in air strike - Nigeria Air Force - YNaija…
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745 meningitis deaths, $5m lawsuit against Apostle Suleman | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
N200 million - On Thursday, the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) revealed it discovered this amount worth of fake and unregistered products in Ogun and…
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Air Force spends N343m to fuel alpha jets for anti-insurgency operations
by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian Air Force has said it spent about N343m to fuel alpha jets used for the fight against insurgency in the North East in the first…
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We conduct daily search for the #ChibokGirls – Chief of Air Staff
by Dolapo Adelana The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar has said the Nigerian Air Force conducts daily missions to locate and rescue the Chibok girls still…
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Air Force loses 3 personnel to road accident in Kaduna
by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said three of its personnel has died in a road accident along the Abuja-Kaduna Highway. In a statement on Tuesday, the NAF…
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Customs hands over 2 seized helicopters to Air Force
The Muritala Muhammed International Airport Command of the Nigerian Customs Service has handed over two helicopters imported by unknown persons to the Nigerian Air Force. The Customs said importers of…
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Accidental IDPs bombing has spurred us to provide more aids – UN envoy
The UN Humanitarian coordinator for the Sahel, Toby Lanzer has said the accidental bombing of Rann internally Displaced Persons in Borno has spurred aid workers to provide more services. Lanzer…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. How Okonjo-Iweala, Sanusi urged us to save but we didn’t – Peter Obi Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi has…
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IDPs camp bombing: NAF investigative panel visits Borno
The Nigerian Air Force investigative panel into the accidental bombing of Rann Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Borno State will today visit the scene of the incident, ChannelsTV reports.…
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Pres. Trump, Gov. Fayose, Nigerian Air Force | Here are last week’s winners and losers
Isn't life just full of strange surprises? Our list of winners and losers from last week will leave you in shock... or not. WINNERS President Donald John Trump The 45th…
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IDPs camp bombing: 68 surgeries carried out on victims
Medical workers have conducted no fewer than 68 surgeries on victims of the accidental bombing of internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Rann, Borno State by the Nigerian Air Force.…
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At least 90 people died in IDPs camp bombing – Doctors Without Borders
The Doctors Without Borders (MSF) on Friday said the accidental bombing of Internally Displaced Persons camp in Borno by the Nigerian Air Force led to the death of at least…
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IDPs camp bombing was a mistake, absolutely not deliberate – British High Commissioner
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Paul Arkwrigt on Thursday described as indeliberate the bombing of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Rann, Borno State by the Nigerian Air…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. NAF panel summons commander, pilots over bombing of IDPs camp As part of investigations into the accidental bombing of an…
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NAF panel summons commander, pilots over bombing of IDPs camp
As part of investigations into the accidental bombing of an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Ran Borno State, the Nigerian Air Force on Thursday inaugurated a six-man investigative panel.…
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- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy