Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has said the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base in Ajia is a reality and would be commissioned by June this year. Makinde stated this during an on-the-spot assessment of the Nigerian Air Force Base project, expressing satisfaction at the progress rate. ‘We are here to check the infrastructure and the level of readiness for the …

Airstrikes by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircrafts have killed two bandits kingpins, Gero (Alhaji) and Alhaji Riga, including 20 of their fighters in Zamfara State. The bandits were killed in their hideouts at Unguwar Goga hillforest in Faskari Local Government Area of the state. A statement by the Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, Group Captain Kabiru Ali, …

Adebayo Adelabu, the minister of power, has condemned an attack by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) in its headquarters on Thursday. In a statement on Friday by Bolaji Tunji, the special adviser, strategic communications to the minister, Adelabu said the attack left several injured and facilities and equipment vandalised. On Thursday, air force …

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has visited Zamfara State to meet with victims and families affected by the recent airstrike, expressing deep regret over the incident and reaffirming the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) commitment to protecting civilians. During his visit on Thursday, he acknowledged the pain suffered by the victims and their families, describing …

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, said, on Wednesday, that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aims to have over 30,000 personnel by 2027. This was as he reaffirmed the Air Force’s commitment to national security, vowing to bring justice to criminals operating in ungoverned spaces across the country. Speaking at the 2025 Administration and Personnel Seminar …

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to national security, vowing to bring justice to criminals operating in ungoverned spaces across the country. Speaking at the 2025 Administration and Personnel Seminar in Abuja on Wednesday, Abubakar declared that the Air Force’s operations will ensure that those who take up arms …

The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (AC OPHK) has reiterated the ban on drone operations in the North East Theatre, comprising Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states, citing security and safety concerns. The Air Component Commander of AC OPHK, Air Commodore Umar Idris, who emphasised the ban in a statement yesterday in Maiduguri, said the proliferation of drones for domestic …

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has commended military engineers and technicians for successfully reactivating a Dornier DO-228 aircraft that had been grounded for 23 years. Abubakar commended the five engineers and 40 technicians for their dedication and described the achievement as “a testament to the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to self-reliance and resource optimisation”. According to …

Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State yesterday commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its role in improving security in the state. Yahaya stated this during the Nigerian Air Force Base Socio-Cultural Activities (BASA 2024) held at the 109 NAF Combat Reconnaissance Group, in Lawanti community of Akko local government area of the state. Represented by Col. Abdullahi Bello (rtd), …

The Nigerian Air Force said it has acquired 12 additional fighter aircraft for the operational capabilities of the Force. The new additions to the NAF fleet include 2 King Air 360i light transport aircraft, 4 T-129 ATAK helicopters, 2 Agusta Westland 109 Trekker, and 4 DA-62 surveillance aircraft. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, stated this on …