The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday displayed its fighter aircrafts, accoutrements and other facilities to the public as ‘Open Day’ activities to commemorate its 61st Anniversary Celebration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NAF had announced the ‘Open Day’ as one of the activities lined up to celebrate the 2025 edition….
No fewer than 800 personnel of the Nigerian Navy are expected to participate in this year’s shooting range exercise of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Victory, Calabar which began on Wednesday. The event, which was declared opened by the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) of the Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Saheed Akinwande, in company of…
The Kazakh Research Institute of Oncology and Radiology (KazNIIOIR), said it has successfully performed a remote robotic operation using the Sagebot SR2000 robotic system. This was announced by Kazinform, a partner of TV BRICS. According to KazNIIOIR, the surgical procedure lasted approximately two hours, during which doctors successfully removed a kidney tumour while preserving the…
The Senate has urged the military to swiftly redeploy sufficient personnel to the North-East following the killing of 12 soldiers in Marte town of Borno by insurgents. The upper chamber asked the military to ensure that they are adequately equipped with modern technology to effectively address the resurgence of Boko Haram. It also mandated the…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has commended troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA for their brave commitment and dedication in combating security challenges in the North-west region. Musa made the commendation on Tuesday during a strategic Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) interactives at 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Sokoto. Represented by Rear Admiral…
Gov Babagana Zulum of Borno has condemned the recent spate of attacks by Boko Haram and ISWAP in parts of the state, including Maiduguri-Damboa Road, Marte, Chibok, Gwoza, Kala Balge, and other affected communities. Zulum, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr Dauda Iliya on Tuesday in Maiduguri, expressed deep sympathy to the families…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), says at 61, it is celebrating years of dedication to duty and unwavering commitment to protecting Nigeria’s sovereignty. Air Commodore Sylvester Eyoma, Chairman, Organising Committee, NAF@61 Celebration/4th International Air Force Forum, said this on Tuesday in Abuja, while briefing newsmen on the activities lined up for the celebration, . Eyoma…
Mr Victor Ormin, Executive Chairman, Gwer West Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue, has directed that movement of people in and out of the LGA be restricted to 6:30pm. Ormii’s directive was conveyed in a statement signed by Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr Timothy Ajieje, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi on…
The Forward Operating Base (FOB) Escravos of the Nigerian Navy says it has deactivated six illegal refining sites at Obodo Omadina Community, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta. Navy Capt Ikenna Okoloagu, the Commanding Officer, FOB Escravos, disclosed this to newsmen on Monday in Warri. Okoloagu said that the illegal refining sites were deactivated…
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have abducted a retired Immigration Office Shekh Gaji Maina Kara along with other passengers traveling on the Biu-Damaturu Road near Kama village in Yobe State. A credible Sources within the families confirmed that, the abduction occurred on Saturday morning A family member, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were…
