The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar says the Armed Forces of Nigeria remain resolute in upholding the peace and security of the nation. Abubakar stated this at the ‘Beating of the Retreat’ prize-giving ceremony in honour of the passing out Cadets of 71 Regular Course, Direct Short Service Course 28 Army … Read more
Northern Nigeria, especially the North-West region, is facing a surge in violence linked to local militias, commonly referred to as “bandits.” The conflict, which began in 2011 due to clashes between Hausa farmers and Fulani pastoralists, has intensified in recent years, particularly affecting the states of Zamfara, Kaduna, and Katsina. These bandits have spread fear … Read more
Nigerian Air Force officer David Sangokoya has been awarded the prestigious 2023 International Sword of Honour at the Royal Air Force College Cranwell, United Kingdom. This was revealed in a statement shared by the Nigerian Air Force on Friday. The award recognizes Sangokoya, who attended the Modularised Initial Officers’ Training (MIOT) Course 22 from March … Read more
The Nigerian military successfully thwarted a terrorist plot to destroy Department of State Services (DSS) assets in Niger State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the operation was led by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), which deployed Super Tucano fighter jets to conduct airstrikes, eliminating dozens of insurgents. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By … Read more
The Special Forces of the Nigerian Air Force have neutralised notorious terrorists kingpin in Kaduna. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Edward Gabkwet on Sunday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says airstrikes by the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe has destroyed 13 illegal refining sites. This is according to a statement by NAF’s Director, Public Relations and Information, AVM Edward Gabkwet, on Sunday in Abuja, Gabkwet said that 10 overhead tanks and several gallons of illegally refined products were … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has clarified that the crash in Kaduna on Monday involved an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), not a helicopter as previously reported. Eko Hot Blog reports that media reports had suggested that a NAF helicopter crashed in the northwest state earlier today. But in a statement sent to journalists, Air Vice … Read more
A Nigerian Air Force helicopter crashed in Tami village, Kaduna State, at 5 a.m. Monday; the pilot survived, and an investigation is underway. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a tragic incident occurred early Monday morning when a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter crashed in Tami village, located in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. … Read more
A 15-year-old student at Air Force Comprehensive School in Kaduna, Blaise Felix Aliyu, was fatally harmed by two senior students, prompting a Nigerian Air Force investigation. Eko Hot Blog reports that a tragic incident occurred at the Air Force Comprehensive School in Kaduna, where a student, Blaise Felix Aliyu, was reportedly punished to death by … Read more
Tinubu’s whereabouts has been clarified. Concerns regarding Tinubu’s whereabouts arose after his attendance at the World Economic Forum in Riyadh. Reports claim he traveled to London after departing Saudi Arabia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has affirmed that the Nigerian leader is presently … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that earlier on Thursday, two pilots from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) narrowly escaped death when a Super Mushshak NAF aircraft crashed. According to a statement released on Thursday evening by the Director of Public Relations and Information of the NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, the mishap occurred around 2:35 pm. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that two warring bandit gangs are said to have engaged in a gun battle near Hayin Alhaji and the Munhanye woodland in Tsafe local government area of Zamfara State, resulting in numerous casualties. Ibrahim Muhammad, a native of the region, told reporters on Sunday that the war for domination between factions … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has distanced itself from reports alleging that it dropped a bomb on villagers celebrating Maulud at Tudun Biri, a community within the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. There had been reports that about thirty people lost their lives in the incident that happened … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has successfully graduated 12 fresh combat pilots from the Basic Flying Course-20 at the 403 Flying Training School in Kano. This online media reports that this information was conveyed in a statement released on Thursday by the Director of Public … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that several terrorists were killed after an air interdiction conducted by the personnel of the Nigerian Air Force at Bukar Meram in Borno State. Also, over 40 motorcycles and six gun trucks were destroyed during the air raids. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP BoT Demands Resignation Of Anyanwu As National Secretary INEC Makes … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said that the camps bombed by the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) in Anambra and Imo on Tuesday do not belong to them. This online media platform recalls that the spokesperson of the Air Force, Edward Gabkwet, had on Wednesday said that the Force … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has neutralized some terrorists in recent air strikes in the North-Eastern region of the country. This is as the NAF also bombarded some oil thieves in the Niger Delta region in recent operations. In a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday (today), … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has approved the deployment of an Air Force jet to assist the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) in beefing up security along the Abuja-Kaduna rail line. This followed an alert by the Department of State Service (DSS) of a possible attack by terrorists. Editors Pick … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air Force has crashed. According to sources that spoke with Punch on the development, the aircraft took off from Kaduna en route to Minna, the Niger state capital when the incident occurred. Details around the incident are still sketchy as of the time of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Airforce has reportedly conducted an air strike on an illegal oil refining site at Dariama Village, in River State. NAF conducted the airstrikes through Operation Delta Safe, as part of a military onslaught against crude oil thieves and their illegal refineries. The site is approximately 20 kilometers southwest … Read more