…Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has expressed condolences to the Nigerian Air Force following the crash involving a military aircraft in Igbokoda, Ondo State. Recall that a total of 32 people were killed after a Nigerian Air Force helicopter crashed in Igbokoda, the headquarters of Ilaje Local Government…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning for Air Force personnel who died in the crash of a military aircraft on Monday. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday. He also directed that flags be flown at half-mast thro…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed ownership of the aircraft that crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State earlier today, October 5. NAF director of public relations and information, Ehimen Ejodame, said the aircraft was on a "routine mission" when it crashed. The air force spokesperson said a rescue operatio…

…Police Force and the Department of State Services, with air support from the Nigerian Air Force, remains active as efforts to safely reach the remaining victims continue.Police prepare to rescue kidnapped NYSC members in Imo State.moment of NYSC-bound ladyMeanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that a mother appealed for hel…

…the general who headed the National Security Agency, the vice chief of staff of the US Air Force, a Navy admiral assigned to NATO, and three top military lawyers. The Chief of Staff of the Air Force also announced his retirement without explanation just two years into a four-year term, while the head of US Southern Com…

…General Court Martial is presided over by Air Vice Marshal H.I. Alhaji of the Nigerian Air Force. The court’s ruling on the admissibility of the disputed statements is expected to determine whether the prosecution can rely on them as evidence in the ongoing trial. Military court postpones ruling in alleged coup plot tr…

…He also clarified that the Wurukum flyover was a separate project from the Wurukum-Air Force Base-Tyomu road. According to him, Governor Alia lobbied the Federal Government for the flyover, which was eventually approved and provided by the Federal Government. He added that the flyover was presented as a Federal Governm…

…renewed the conflict a few weeks ago. 2. A suspected military bomb dropped by a Nigerian Air Force jet killed seven members of a local vigilante group and injured eight others in Kukoki-Bassa community, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The blast struck a camp occupied by the vigilantes, also known as DSS H…

A suspected military bomb dropped from a Nigerian Air Force jet hit a vigilante camp in Kukoki-Bassa community, Shiroro LGA, Niger State on ThursdaySeven members of the vigilante group, known as DSS Hunters, died in the blast while eight others suffered serious injuriesThe vigilante commander said the aircraft struck t…

…occurred as Russia launched another major wave of attacks against Ukraine. Ukraine’s Air Force said 453 Russian drones were deployed during the overnight assault, while Ukrainian authorities reported that infrastructure in several areas was targeted. Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha described the incident as R…

…he was giving his brief; he called out every other Agency that participated – DSS, Navy, Air Force, Police, NSCDC, vigilante, everybody. When you see rivalry thrive, the leaders encourage that. This crop of leaders, no!You made a comment earlier about sentencing and obviously about the recent case that the Ansaru leade…

…Army. We’ll also partner with every other sister agency who work with you — the Nigerian Air Force and the Nigerian Navy — to make sure that we succeed as a team,” the governor declared. Fubara urged the GOC to prioritise the protection of Rivers, noting the strategic importance of the state to the nation’s economy. He…

…a senior American general has confirmed.General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, Commander of US Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa, disclosed this at a press briefing held on the sidelines of the African Chiefs of Defence Conference 2026.

…after attackers targeted Diori Hamani International Airport, which also houses an air force base and a major military installation. The airport is located about 10 kilometres from the presidential palace. The assailants reportedly also attempted to breach the security perimeter around the presidential complex.The incid…

…depending on rank, will affect about 250,000 personnel across the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

…The government should do something. “The police force should do something. The Air Force should do something. They should do something.” Meanwhile, the Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of several NYSC members travelling from Bayelsa State to Abuja, saying 11 victims had been rescued. The victims we…

…fight against jihadist violence, especially France, and sought closer ties with Russia. Air Force Base 101, located within the international airport complex, is home to the headquarters of Niamey’s Russian Africa Corps partners and the command of the unified force of the Alliance of Sahel States, of which Niger is a me…

…fight against jihadist violence, especially France, and sought closer ties with Russia. Air Force Base 101, located within the international airport complex, is home to the headquarters of Niamey’s Russian Africa Corps partners and the command of the unified force of the Alliance of Sahel States, of which Niger is a me…

…Siminalayi Fubara, has said that the rehabilitation of the runway at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Port Harcourt, reflects the strength of collaboration between the Rivers State Government and the Nigerian Air Force in tackling national security challenges. This is as the governor praised President Bola Tinubu for equip…

…co-conspirators are set to stand trial before a military tribunal in June 2028. A U.S. Air Force judge, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Schrama, issued the trial-scheduling order on Wednesday, marking another development in a case that has faced more than two decades of legal delays. Mohammed and the three co-defendants - W…

…services, security agencies, umpires, local organisers and personnel of the Nigerian Air Force’s 305 Special Mobility Group for their contributions to the exercise. According to him, participating officers and ratings demonstrated weapon proficiency, physical endurance and tactical discipline throughout the exercise.

…attention. Speaking on behalf of the veterans, the President, Retired Army, Navy and Air Force Officers Association, Maj-Gen. H.A. Salihu (retd.) expressed appreciation to the CDS and urged retired personnel to support efforts by the military leadership to improve the welfare of serving and retired personnel. In his cl…

…commission the Omademe Internal Roads in Ikwerre Local Government Area, while the New Air Force Base Runway in Port Harcourt will be commissioned on August 21. “The commissioning programme will resume on August 24 with the Elele-Egbeda-Omoku Dual Carriageway, which cuts across Ikwerre, Emohua and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni loca…

Pastor, Air Force and Navy personnel arrested as police uncover plot to kidnap Anglican bishops' wives in Plateau The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of some suspects in connection with an alleged attempt to kidnap the wives of two Anglican Bishops of Jos.Security analyst Zagazola Makama had earli…

President Trump explains plane switch following Iranian threats against Air Force One US President Donald Trump has explained why he secretly switched planes after an Iranian threat against Air Force One, saying the decision was made by the Secret Service and military officials. The president was smuggled from an Air F…