Naval Commands’ deploy ships, helicopters in ‘Ex Beni Kekere’ sea exercise The Nigerian Navy (NN) has said that a total of eight ships, two helicopters, Maritime Domain Awareness facilities and elements of the NN Sea Boat Service (SBS) would participate in the ‘Ex Beni Kekere’ sea exercise.
10 pirates get 120 years imprisonment for hijack of vessel
Nigeria’s new anti-piracy law, secured an unprecedented victory on Thursday, as a High Court in Nigeria has sentenced 10 pirates involved in the 2020 hijack of a merchant vessel FV HAILUFENG II to 12 years imprisonment each with a N250,000.00 fine on each count.
NDA Cadets to commence EXERCISE CAMP HIGHLAND
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) will commence its final outdoor EXERCISE CAMP HIGHLAND for 68 Regular Course Army Cadets from 25 July – 14 August 2021 in Plateau and Kaduna States respectively.
Tucano fighter planes arrive Kano
The first batch of the much expected A-29 Super Tucano aircraft has arrived the Nigerian Air Force base.
Zulum lauds troops of OPERATION HADIN KAI
…As COAS Appreciates troops’ commitment in fighting insurgency Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has lauded troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) for their sacrifices and commitment in the war against terrorism and insurgency in the North East. The governor spoke during Eid El Kabir lunch with the troops in Maiduguri, noting the continued improvement […]
Army, Air Force Chief celebrate sallah with NAF personnel attached to OPERATION HADIN KAI
Cooperation at the highest echelon of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) was once again demonstrated by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya and Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao when both Service Chiefs feted personnel of the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) to a buffet […]
How NAF pilot escaped Zamfara bandits
The Nigerian Air Force recanted on Monday admitting that its fighter plane, the Alpha Jet, piloted by Flight Lieutenant Abayomi Dairo was attacked by the bandits in Zamfara.
Nigerian Army partners Italian military on manpower development
The Italian military has sought to promote a collaboration between the Italian military and the Nigerian Army particularly in the area of military courses and manpower development.
Gunmen storm Abuja, kill Army General
The Nigerian Army was on Thursday thrown into mourning, as suspected assassin killed the force’s former Provost Marshall Major General Hassan Ahmed.
A-29 Super Tucano aircraft arrive Nigeria end of July-NAF
The Nigerian Air Force(NAF), said that the first batch of six A-26 Super Tucano aircraft is expected to arrive the country by the end of July.