How $900,000 belonging to Air Force was found in Badeh’s account – EFCC

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, Air Chief Marshal Badeh (retd.). Badeh is standing trial for allegedly laundering money and diverting N3.97bn from NAF’s account. Madaki, led by the prosecuting counsel, Mr.... Read More

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October 21, 2017

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 the terrorists. A statement by the Nigerian Air Force Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya said, “Previous intelligence reports, gathered through Intelligence,... Read More

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September 21, 2017

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 launched an operation to clear Boko Haram terrorists attacking the North-East. The NAF had twice destroyed structures belonging to the group. What is happening: The... Read More

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September 12, 2017

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 Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, in Abuja on Tuesday. “NAF Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance platforms had previously confirmed that several structures used... Read More

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September 11, 2017

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 on Monday in Abuja. Olatokunbo said it was in furtherance of the recently commenced Operation Ruwan Wuta. “On September 7, NAF conducted air interdiction on... Read More

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September 2, 2017

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 a tree when an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (iSR) platform sighted them. Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya, Director of Public Relations and Information, in a statement... Read More

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August 30, 2017

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 the NAF, Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya, said that materials were donated by the Federal Government. “The NAF has completed the airlift of 38,000kg of relief... Read More

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August 8, 2017

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… Read More

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July 28, 2017

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 helicopters had bombed the terrorists’ hideouts 108 times between April and July, 2017. The Air Component Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, the military operation in... Read More

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May 25, 2017

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 in Kaduna on Thursday. “We have had an attack on one of our airbases in the recent past and current intelligence reports keep highlighting the... Read More

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May 12, 2017

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 the Air Force One fleet, a federal investigation has found. According to an incident report released by the Air Force , the oxygen system aboard... Read More

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May 4, 2017

‘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 Salkida who was once detained for releasing a video by the sect. According to Salkida, Shekau made the video around 1PM on Thursday, just 12... Read More

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May 3, 2017

‘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 jets fired at fighters who had gathered for prayers in Balla village, on the edge of the Sambisa Forest, last Friday. “Shekau was wounded in the... Read More

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May 3, 2017

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 I was on the way to winning until FBI’s Comey and Russia interfered – Hillary Clinton – YNaija We are paying dissatisfied Arik Air customers... Read More

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April 22, 2017

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 Anambra states. $5 million – Canadian-based model, Stephanie Otobo has filed a lawsuit worth this amount against General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman,... Read More

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April 17, 2017

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 quarter of 2017. Commander of the air component, Operation Lafiya Dole, Air Commodore Charles Ohwo, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Yola, Adamawa State. Ohwo... Read More

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April 15, 2017

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 in captivity. Addressing journalists on Friday shortly after a special Juma’at prayer to kickstart activities for the 53rd anniversary of the Air Force, Abubakar said... Read More

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April 11, 2017

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 said the officers were on duty to Kaduna when their vehicle veered off the road and somersaulted. The statement said, “The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today... Read More

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January 27, 2017

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 the two civil model Bell helicopters failed to provide end user certificate from the office of the National Security Adviser. Customs Area Controller, Frank Allanah... Read More

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January 25, 2017

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 in an interview with NAN said aid workers were already putting the incident past them. “The airstrike ‘galvanised’ us and I know that that sounds... Read More

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January 24, 2017

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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 said state governors refused to save for the unseen future during the tenure of Goodluck Jonathan, despite warnings from economic experts. 2. Buhari, El-Rufai playing politics... Read More

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January 22, 2017

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. The panel is expected to investigate the number of casualties, issues surrounding the incident as well as the flight crew and submit a report on... Read More

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January 22, 2017

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 President of the United States of America was sworn in on Friday at the Capitol Hill Building. He was joined by his wife, Melania and... Read More

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January 22, 2017

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. A surgeon said the medical workers have carried out over 68 surgeries on the victims between Friday and Saturday. According to the surgeon, the cost... Read More

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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 90 people. According to the MSF, most of the victims of the attack were women and children. The Nigerian Air Force has already set up... Read More

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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 Force. Arkwright said this during a phone interview with with Nigeria Info FM, Port Harcourt. He said the ongoing probe of the incident will ensure... Read More

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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 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Ran Borno State, the Nigerian Air Force on Thursday inaugurated a six-man investigative panel. 2. Fayose emerges chairman of PDP... Read More

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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. The panel was mandated to submit its report in two weeks. Members of the panel are the NAF Chief of Standards and Evaluation, Air Vice-Marshal... Read More