NAF Officer commits suicide at Lagos military base Report has it that at least 79 people died by suicide in 2022 Investigation ongoing on cause of the NAF official’s death Eko Hot Blog reports that a female officer of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), known as George, has reportedly taken her own life at her … Read more
President Buhari has called for a partnership between NAF and innovative institutions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to seek cooperation and partnership with technology-driven institutions, industries, and individuals. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo represented President Buhari at the ceremonial parade and aerial display held on Saturday … Read more
The first set of Nigerians escaping the war in Sudan has arrived in Abuja. They off from Aswan, Egypt at about 4 pm in the afternoon. They landed at the Federal Capital Territory at about 11:40 pm on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the first batch of Nigerians fleeing the ongoing war in Sudan … Read more
Air Commodore Wapkerem Maigida, former spokesman of the Nigerian Air Force, has died after reportedly slumping on Sunday. He assumed office as Director of Public Relations and Information in January 2023, and was a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations. He attended several military courses during his career and held a Master of … Read more
Nigerian Air force has began recruitment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the recruitment exercise for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC). In a statement on its website on Monday, the Air Force said the registration portal opened on Monday, December 19, 2022, and would close on Monday, January … Read more
NAF airstrikes have killed terrorist Kingpin, Ali Dogo, and 30 others in Kaduna. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a notorious bandit leader in Kaduna State, Ali Dogo, and 30 of his men have been killed in airstrikes by the Nigerian Air Force. Dogo, who is also known as Yellow, and his gang members, were killed in … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday said the State Government will continue to deepen its relationship with the Nigerian Air Force and other security agencies for peace and security in the State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Sanwo-Olu made the statement when the Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Logistics Command, Lagos of … Read more
A top ISWAP commander and 18 other terrorists have been neutralised by the Nigerian Air Force. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday neutralised no fewer than 20 insurgents and commanders of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), including Mallam Mu’azu. Mallam Mu’azu is alleged to be … Read more
Troops Neutralise Scores Of Terrorists In Kaduna, Recover Weapons EKO HOT BLOG reports that troops of Operation Sanity have killed scores of terrorists during a clearance operation in Chikun local government area of Kaduna State. This was conveyed in an operational feedback to the Kaduna State Government from the security agencies carrying out … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari mourns NAF Pilots killed in Kaduna plane crash …In his condolence message, Mr Buhari urged the air force to implement recommendations of past reports in a bid to avert future reoccurrence EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: IPOB Places Bounty On Fake ESN, Reveals Gunmen Sponsors In South East APC Ticket: Tinubu, Amaechi At War Over … Read more
Some unofficial estimates put the death toll at about 200 EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday reacted to the latest bandits killings recorded in Zamfara State. He described the action of the bandits as an “act of desperation.” Government sources said at least 58 persons were killed in the attacks which … Read more
An indigene of the community said that the assailants invaded the area in the early hours and unleashed mayhem on the residents. EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits have killed three persons during an attack on Gada community in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. During the invasion of the community very early on … Read more
The terrorists were said to have used cows as cover to avoid detection… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Special Forces and Air Task Force of the Nigerian military on Sunday foiled an onslaught at the School of Special Forces in Yobe. However, seven insurgents were eliminated in a separate attack on civilians at Buni … Read more
The airstrikes were executed after an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance study by the Air Task Force… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Friday bombed a gathering of Islamic State’s of West Africa Province (ISWAP) members. The meeting was presided over by the new leader (Wali), Sani Shuwaram. Fighter jets shelled … Read more
Due to fear, the physiotherapist led the assailants to the room, where they shot both of them dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unidentified gunmen, in the wee hours of Tuesday, stormed the residence of retired Air Vice-Marshal Mohammed Maisaka at Makarfi Road, Rigasa in Kaduna State. According to Daily Post, the residence around 1:00 … Read more
NAF officials have killed an artist on BRT lane in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that tragedy struck in Lagos State as officials of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), accused of driving on the Bus Rapid Transit lane in the state, crushed an artist, Ifeanyi Kanu. It was gathered that the artist was on his … Read more
NAF has reportedly paid bandits N20m to avoid bombing President Buhari’s plane. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) coordinated ransom payments to armed bandits in exchange for an anti-aircraft gun seized from the Nigerian Army. This is in a desperate deal that was brokered as President Muhammadu Buhari was planning a trip … Read more
The kidnapped Air Vice Marshal Sikiru Smith has regained freedom. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Air Vice Marshal Sikiru Smith (retd.), who was abducted by gunmen in the Ajah area of Lagos State on Monday has regained freedom. It was gathered that the retired AVM was released in the early hours of Saturday. As … Read more
Smith was kidnapped on Monday evening by hooded gunmen at a site around Blenco Supermarket in Ajah… Three days after the abduction of Retired Air Vice Marshal Ladi Smith, there have been no words on the retired military officer’s whereabouts. EKO HOT BLOG gathers that three days after masked gunmen stormed his workplace in … Read more
Scores have been feared dead as NAF Jet bombed Borno community. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the fighter jet operated by the Nigerian Air Force has mistakenly dropped a bomb on a Nigerian community in the Lake Chad region, an AFP report disclosed in another costly glitch with military strike precisions on Tuesday. Locals disclosed … Read more