Air Force

Bizzare: Journalists Stealing Pillowcases From Biden’s Air Force One; White House Reacts

Apr 2, 2024.Apr 2, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Journalists warned against taking souvenirs from Air Force One White House Correspondents’ Association emphasizes prohibition of pilfering The incident highlights ongoing issue of souvenir collection on presidential plane Eko hot blog reports that Journalists traveling with US President Joe Biden Air Force have been cautioned against taking souvenirs from Air Force One, following the discovery … Read more

Sheikh Gumi Reveals What Bandits Need, Advises Tinubu

Dec 29, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has asked the federal government to build hospitals and schools for bandits as a means of improving their livelihood. Gumi, who said the government was adopting old-fashioned ways to fight the insecurity in the country, urged the government to negotiate with bandits and … Read more

Nigerian Air Force Plane Crashes In Makurdi

Jul 14, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian Air Force FT-7NI trainer aircraft has crashed in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. This online media platform gathered that the incident happened on Friday evening, while on a routine training exercise. EDITOR’S PICKS Akpabio Announces Chairmen, Vice Chairmen Of Senate Committees (Full List) Alleged Election Rerun: Nigerians … Read more

Air Force Strikes Kill 30 Terrorists In Borno – Report

Jan 3, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Air Force strikes killed “30 terrorists” in Borno. Eko Hot Blog reports that two Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Super Tucano jets have reportedly destroyed Boko Haram camps in the notorious Sambisa Forest of Borno State, killing at least “30 terrorists, including three commanders.” EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos CP Replaces All Officers In Ajah Division After Shooting … Read more

Nigerian Air Force Jets Kill Bandits, Free Hostage In Kaduna

Nov 15, 2022.Nov 15, 2022. by Praise Ben

Air Force jets killed some bandits and freed a hostage in Kaduna. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State Government has said the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jets have killed some bandits and set many captives free in the Karawa area of Igabi Local Government Areas of the state. In a statement on Monday … Read more

BREAKING: Pandemonium In Rivers As Army, Air Force Invades Community With Heavy Shooting

Sep 24, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Since the Nigerian Air Force and Army operatives invaded the Rumuekpe Community in the Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, there is a tangible sense of panic there. Eko Hot Blog reports that a mixture of military personnel entered Nvakohia Village in Rumuekpe and began shooting randomly, according to information gathered. EDITORS PICK JUST IN: … Read more

JUST IN: Again, Air Force Bombards Turji’s Enclave

Sep 19, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Again, Air Force Bombards Turji’s Enclave EKO HOT BLOG reports that a fighter jet belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) launched a fresh attack on the enclave of Zamfara bandit leader, Bello Turji. According to Daily Trust, the notorious bandit narrowly escaped aerial bombardment on his home, Saturday afternoon. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: … Read more

JUST IN: Air Force Postpones Celebration Over Kano Explosion

May 17, 2022. by Praise Ben

Air Force Postpones Celebration Over Kano Explosion The event initially planned to hold on Thursday but it has now been moved Saturday EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Many Feared Dead As Explosion Rocks Kano 2023 Presidency: Ohanaeze Threatens Boycott Of Polls Over Zoning Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends Strong Warning To Wike Over Dagogo Detention EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more

Three Feared Dead As Soldiers Clash With Traders In Lagos

Jul 14, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

“About three people have been killed; in fact, a trader, Felix, aka Tiger, whose shop is located on my line, was part of the people that were killed by stray bullets.” Tragedy struck at the Aguiyi Ironsi International Trade Centre in the Paramo area of Ladipo Market, Lagos State, on Tuesday, as a businessman, identified … Read more

ALERT: Air Force Announces Recruitment (How To Apply)

Jul 12, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Air Force, NAF Attacks Strongholds Of Terrorists After ISWAP-Boko Haram Reunion Video Emerges

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced job vacancies for graduates and postgraduates. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the recruitment of graduates and postgraduates for training as Direct Short Service Cadets. This was disclosed by an Air Vice Marshall, Mahmud Madi, on behalf of the Chief of Air … Read more

Bandits Attack Air Force Patrol In Zamfara, Kogi Assembly

Jun 27, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked the Air Force patrol team in Zamfara Stated and the Kogi State House of Assembly Complex. Suspected bandits, during the week, went on the rampage, attacking at least two hallowed institutions in the country: the Kogi State House of Assembly Complex; and the Nigerian Air Force in … Read more

Air Force Involvement In 2019 Election

Jun 23, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

By Otunba TJ Abass As the 2019 general election draws closer, the Nigeria Air force has disclosed the plans of their involvement in the next general election by providing the independent electoral commission with aircraft to transport election material and other related logistics. This was disclosed at Abuja today by the Chief of Air Staff, … Read more

Kaduna Crash: Pilots Not Amateurs, They’re Experienced, Says Air Force

May 29, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

“He and the pilot flying the President are both Flight Lieutenants” The Nigerian air force has defended young officers who flew the ill-fated flight that claimed the lives of late chief of army staff, Ibrahim Attahiru, and other top military officers. A Beechcraft 350 belonging to Nigerian air force (NAF) had crashed around the Kaduna … Read more

Crashed Fighter Jet: Efforts Underway To Rescue Pilots – Air Force

Apr 5, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

President Buhari appreciated troops at the forefront of the insurgency war for their sacrifice Oladayo Amao, chief of air staff, says the Nigerian air force hierarchy is working assidiously to rescue the pilots aboard its ill-fated fighter jet that crashed on Wednesday. The jet, NAF 475, operated by the Nigerian air force was on a … Read more

U.S To Deliver 6 Fighter Jets To Nigeria, Presidency Discloses

Mar 18, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

President Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu, has disclosed that the country would take delivery of the first batch of Super Tucanos aircraft in mid-July from the United States of America. Recall that the fighter jets were ordered during President Muhammadu Buhari’s first tenure in office under the leadership of the immediate past service chiefs. President Buhari’s … Read more

7 Air Force Officers Killed After Devastating Onslaught On Kaduna Bandits

Feb 15, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Crashed Fighter Jet: Efforts Underway To Rescue Pilots – Air Chief

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says seven of its ground troops were killed in an ambush by rampaging bandits in Kaduna. The development is coming after the military recorded comprehensive victory against the bandits after it killed scores of them in successful operation in Birnin Gwari. Spokesperson for the air force, spokesman Ibikunle Daramola said … Read more

Air Force Scores Accurate Hits On Boko Haram Hideouts In Borno

Jan 3, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole has killed several Boko Haram insurgents in their hideouts at Kote Kura and Bulama Isamari areas of Borno State. A statement issued on Sunday by the Coordinator of Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, confirmed that the air attack engaged scores of terrorists observed in the … Read more

Air Force Honours 16-Year-Old Who Emerges Top Graduating Student

Dec 9, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Air Force Air Force Girls Military School Jos, has named Terry Nnenna Ibeanu as the overall best graduating student in the 2020 academic year. Ibeanu who hails from Adazi-Ani in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambara State, was celebrated with Distinction and Merit Award during the School’s 18th Graduation/Passing Out Parade Ceremony, held at the … Read more

Terrorists Kill Air Force Officer In Kaduna (photo)

Sep 7, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Terrorists Kill Air Force Officer In Kaduna (photo) Ekohotblog, September 7, 2020…Air Force officer, Muhammad Auwal has been killed by terrorists in Kaduna State on Saturday, 5, 2020. According to reports, Auwal was a Flying officer and Best Graduating Officer at the NAF Special Forces Course before his demise A Kano-based lawyer, Bulawa Bukarti shared the sad news on his Twitter handle. … Read more

Arotile: Court Charges Suspect For Culpable Homicide

Aug 20, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Magistrate Court sitting in Kaduna State has charged the first suspect, Nehemiah Adejor, who drove the car that killed the Air Force Officer, Tolulope Arotile for culpable homicide and criminal conspiracy but not punishable by death. The second and third suspects, Folorunsho Igbekele Faith and Gbayegun Deji who were charged in connection with the death … Read more