The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has approved the promotion of 57 senior officers to the ranks of Air Vice Marshal (AVM) and Air Commodore, in a move aimed at strengthening the Service’s leadership capacity amid ongoing national security challenges.
Air Force Chief orders commanders to intensify precision airstrikes against insurgents
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has directed Air Component Commanders from all operational theatres to step up precision air operations and deliver smarter, harder, and more decisive firepower against insurgents, terrorists, and other criminal elements threatening national security.
Flying Smarter, Striking Harder: Air Marshal Aneke Charts Course for an Adaptive, Resilient Nigerian Air Force
BY Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame When Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke assumed office as the 23rd Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) on October 30, 2025, his message to Nigerians was clear and compelling: the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will be swift in action, precise in strike, and intelligent in execution.
New NAF Chief assumes office, vows to lead with integrity and innovation
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday, October 30, 2025, witnessed a symbolic change of command as Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Sunday Kelvin Aneke formally assumed office as the 23rd Chief of the Air Staff (CAS).
Aneke pledges to build “Lethal, Intelligent” Nigerian Air Force
Abuja — Newly confirmed Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has pledged to lead a versatile, disciplined, and intelligent Nigerian Air Force (NAF) capable of keeping insurgents “running without time to think or plan.”
New Service Chiefs Visit Defence Minister, NSA
Abuja — The newly appointed Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, earlier today, 28 October 2025, joined the Chief of Defence Staff and other newly appointed Service Chiefs on a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Defence and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in Abuja.
South African Air Force Chief wants improved defence cooperation with Nigeria
Abuja — The Chief of the South African Air Force (SAAF), Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo, on 27 October 2025, paid an official visit to the Headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in Abuja, in a move that underscores the deepening defence cooperation between Nigeria and South Africa.
NAF conducts live firing exercise in Makurdi to boost air–ground coordination
The Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre (AWDC), Abuja, has conducted a live firing exercise at the Kwernev Air Range in Makurdi for participants of the Advanced Air-to-Ground Integration Course and the Joint Fires Observers Course.
Nigerian Air Force Promotes Fitness, Unity with Nationwide 10km Walk/Jog Exercise
By John Hassan, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Saturday, 18 October 2025, held its annual 10km Walk/Jog Exercise across all its formations nationwide, reaffirming its commitment to the physical fitness, well-being, and unity of personnel.
Nigerian Air Force officer dies aboard British Airways
A British Airways (BA) flight from London to Abuja was diverted to Barcelona, Spain, in the early hours of Monday following the death of Air Vice Marshal (AVM) (Rtd.) Osita Obierika, a retired senior officer of the Nigerian Air Force from Anambra State.