The Nigerian Navy will commission three ships, three helicopters, and inaugurate several accommodation plots, and office blocks as part of its 69th anniversary celebrations. The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, disclosed this on Sunday, at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Navy Town, Lagos. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the church service was …

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced plans to acquire 24 M-346 Fighter Ground Attack jets and 10 AW-109 Trekker Helicopters to boost its air capabilities in the fight against insurgency. The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar made this known at the Christmas luncheon with NAF personnel on Wednesday in Maiduguri. “In addition to the A-29 …

A helicopter carrying Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi has been involved in an incident while he was visiting neighbouring Azerbaijan, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on X on Sunday according to CNN. “Some of the president’s companions on this helicopter were able to communicate with Central Headquarters, raising hopes that the incident could have ended without casualties,” it added. It …

President Bola Tinubu has approved payment for the procurement of 12 attack helicopters for the Nigerian Army. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, made this known at the opening of the maiden Nigerian Army Aviation Seminar on Tuesday in Abuja. Lagbaja said the 12 MD 530F Cayuse attack helicopters would operationalise the Nigerian Army aviation unit, …

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, mourned the death of troops killed by bandits in an ambush in the Shiroro area of Niger State, as well as the crash of a Nigerian Air Force helicopter in the state on Monday. In a statement, the President said that the incidents brought him “immense sadness.” He said, “These officers and men were answering …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday evening visited the site of the aircraft crash in the state and commended the efforts of all the first responders as well as residents who joined in the rescue mission. A single engine fixed wing – Jabiru aircraft with registration number 5NCCQ, with two passengers on board – crash landed into an …