nigerian air force

The Digest: The Nigerian Air Force has addressed reports of a forced landing in Burkina Faso, clarifying that one of its C-130 aircraft diverted to Bobo-Dioulasso following a technical concern shortly after takeoff from Lagos. The NAF described the action as a standard safety precaution and...

The Digest: The Alliance of Sahel States has instructed its members, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, to “neutralise” any aircraft that violates its airspace, following the forced landing of a Nigerian Air Force plane in Burkina Faso. Rooted in the storm of regional tension, the directive...

The Digest: Burkina Faso’s military government has detained 11 Nigerian military personnel and impounded a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft that entered its airspace without authorization and made an emergency landing. Key Points The Nigerian Air Force cargo plane was forced to land in Bobo...

The Digest: The Nigerian Presidency confirmed that the Benin Republic made two formal requests for military assistance to dislodge coup plotters. Acting on these, President Tinubu ordered Nigerian Air Force jets and ground troops into Benin. Key Points Benin’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs...

The Digest: According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the Nigerian Air Force has conducted air strikes targeting fleeing mutineers involved in Sunday’s failed coup in the Benin Republic. Key Points Multiple air strikes targeted coup plotters escaping Cotonou in armored vehicles. The...

The Digest: The Nigerian Air Force has acknowledged conducting operations in the Benin Republic to support the restoration of democratic order after Sunday’s attempted coup. Rooted in the storm of regional instability, the move was carried out under ECOWAS protocols as part of a broader...

The Digest: Chief of Air Staff Sunday Aneke has visited and commended the Nigerian Air Force pilots who safely ejected from an Alpha Jet after an in-flight emergency, which led to a crash in Niger State. The air force confirmed the pilots exhibited “courage, professionalism, and sound...

The Digest: An Alpha jet belonging to the Nigerian Air Force has reportedly crashed near Karabonde in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. According to initial reports from local media, the incident occurred on Saturday evening, with both pilots on board surviving the crash. Key...

The Digest: The Nigerian Air Force executes a decisive aerial assault on terrorist positions in Sambisa Forest, responding to recent deadly ambushes with precision strikes that degrade enemy capabilities and reassert military pressure in the troubled region. Key Points: NAF destroyed a...

The Digest: Tension has gripped the Oremeji community in Lagos after street urchins stabbed a Nigerian Air Force officer during a dispute over a football game, sparking military reprisals and widespread fear among residents. Key Points: The incident began when a football hit the off-duty...

The Nigerian Air Force has announced a temporary two-hour closure of sections of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Road in Lagos on Saturday, October 18, for its routine 10-kilometer Walk/Jog Exercise. The closure, scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., will affect the route from MMA2 to the...

The Digest: The Nigerian Air Force has launched its 2025 recruitment exercise, inviting qualified young Nigerians aged 18-27 to apply online for the Basic Military Training Course through a free, transparent process that emphasizes national service and professional development. Key Points...

The Digest: The Nigerian Air Force has launched its latest recruitment drive for the Basic Military Training Course, inviting qualified young Nigerians to join its ranks through a free online application process that runs through November. Key Points: Online registration opened on October...

The Digest: The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the commencement of applications for its Direct Short Service Commission 34/2025. This move, a direct Call to Service, is aimed at recruiting qualified graduates and professionals across various specialities to meet the force’s evolving...