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Tunisia will provide a C130J Super Hercules and 75 officers from the Air Force to support the peacekeeping mission in #Mali.
It is the first time Tunisian Air Force participates in a UN mission.
A Quick Reaction Force (QRF) and a company of MPs are to be deployed as well later.

#beautiful
#Amazing picture for a #Tunisian C130J getting ready to take off.
By John Rossino.

The Egyptians aren't just flying stunted fighters with dated weapons systems as their backbone. Ammunition stocks of the few modern systems they have would not hold up in prolonged combat operations.

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NORTHERN BORNO CLEARANCE OPERATIONS: THEATRE COMMANDER URGES TROOPS TO SUSTAIN HIGH COMBAT SPIRIT AFTER VICTORY

The Theatre Commander Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Major General Benson Akinroluyo has urged troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE conducting clearance operations in Baga town and adjoining villages to sustain the fighting spirit with which they have defeated Boko Haram terrorists in Baga and other surrounding villages. General Akinroluyo gave the charge today, during an operational visit to Baga, where he conveyed the special commendation of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai to gallant troops who had in a recent clearance operation dislodged elements of Boko Haram terrorists from Baga, as well as other surrounding villages thereby fully regaining control of the locations.

Addressing the troops, who were evidently in high spirit, General Akinroluyo accompanied by the Commander, Nigerian Army Special Forces Command, Major General Moundhey Ali, told the troops that the COAS was particularly pleased with their recent victory over the insurgents and the operational successes in the general area of Baga and the adjoining villages. He urged them to be relentless and decisive in combating the insurgents, adding, that no inch of Nigeria's territory should be occupied by the terrorists. He also enjoined the troops to sustain the tempo of the operation and maintain a high morale to enable them consolidate on the successes so far made in the clearance Operations.

General Akinroluyo further gave the troops assurance that their welfare is paramount to the Chief of Army Staff and pointed out, that their wellbeing is a priority, that cannot be misplaced by the current leadership. He noted, that troops who were wounded during the operation are currently receiving adequate treatment and are fast recuperating.

The Theatre Commander and other members of the visiting team, later inspected the troops' equipment at their various deployments.

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Thank you for your usual cooperation.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Colonel
Deputy Director Public Relations
Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE

EVarn:
The shading even trended on BBC Africa last two years. Something about it being the ugliest flag in the world.

Seriously...

EVarn:
Truly beautiful. And some people said the Nigerian flag is ugly

1st time am hearing Nigeria flag is not beautiful......

#NA

SPECIAL COMMENDATION TO TROOPS OF OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE BY LIEUTENANT GENERAL TY BURATAI NAM GSS psc(+) ndc (BD) OMM (BR) FCMH FNHAM BA (HONs) MA MPhil PhD (h.c) CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF ON 10 JANUARY 2019

1. I am very delighted to receive the good news of your triumphant entry, clearing of the strategic town of Baga and neutralising the Boko Haram terrorists that tested our might some days back. Your efforts and open display of gallantry, as well as patriotism that brought about this unprecedented feat, gladdened my heart, all Nigerians and indeed, peace loving people around the world. I am very proud of you all.
2. Consequently, I wish to commend the Theatre Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Major General BA Akinroluyo, Commander of the newly created and game changing Nigerian Army Special Forces Command, Major General MG Alli, Commander Sector 3 Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Major General OT Akinjobi, Commander 707 Special Forces Brigade, Brigadier General DO Donibo Commander of Integrated Fire Support Centre, Brigadier General BR Sinjen, Chief of Staff, NASFC, Brigadier General MLD Saraso, Commander of NASFC Military Intelligence Brigade, Colonel AA Idris, Commander, Integrated Logistic, Colonel C Ochimana, as well the Commander of the Armed Forces Special Forces, Commander (NN) GB Osuobeni, Commanding Officer of 123 Battalion, Major LA Balogun and the Commanding Officer of Army Headquarters Strike Group, Major MT Nasiru. My special commendation goes to all the gallant officers and soldiers, ratings, airmen and the Civilian JTF that fought tirelessly and supported in liberating all those areas infested by the criminal Boko Haram terrorists.
3. I would like to enjoin you to consolidate on these gains by continuous pursuit of these criminal terrorists and neutralise them to eternity. You should be more proactive and continue with the clearance operations on any known Boko Haram terrorists hideouts in your respective areas of responsibilities. The Nigerian Army will continue to provide all the needed support to ensure that you succeed in this noble task.
4. I have directed for more replenishment and special welfare packages for you all which will be made known by your various Commanders. I want you to invoke the spirit of courage and bravery that the Nigerian military is noted for, the world over. Victory is very near. Definitely, you are the ones that will make it nearer and sweeter. I would like to express our sincere gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari, President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria for the continued support, political will and guidance which made our modest accomplishment possible.
5. While praying for the repose of the souls of our fallen heroes, I wish all those wounded in action speedy recovery. Once more, I am proud of you all, you should continue to be motivated, maintain the momentum and the fight against the criminal terrorists until you clear them out anywhere they are hibernating on our territory. Well done our gallant troops, sustain the offensive and be assured of our total support.
6. God bless you all.

TY BURATAI
Lieutenant General
Chief of Army Staff
10 January 2019

CAS CHARGES PERSONNEL TO REMAIN PROFESSIONAL, COMMISSIONS SNCOS’ ACCOMMODATION IN JOS

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has again charged officers, airmen and airwomen of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to remain focused and professional in performing their duties of protecting Nigeria’s territorial integrity. The CAS gave the charge yesterday, 10 January 2019, while commissioning a newly completed block of 18 units of 2-bedroom flats for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) at 551 NAF Station Jos. With today’s commissioning, the effort of the current NAF leadership to increase accommodation sufficiency for personnel has been given a further boost.

Represented by the Chief of Administration, Headquarters NAF, Air Vice Marshal Kingsley Lar, the CAS said the project was geared towards enhancing the welfare of personnel to enable them focus on their tasks while spurring them to do even more in adding value to the Service. He enjoined the beneficiaries of the new housing unit to make the best use of the facility and ensure that the structure was properly maintained. The CAS stated that personnel would need to build on the significant successes recorded by NAF aircraft and NAF Special Forces personnel in Operations SHARAN DAJI, LAFIYA DOLE and DIRAN MIKIYA in the Northeast and Northwest of the country. He noted however that these successes would not have been possible without the resolute support of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari. “We are indeed grateful to the government for this support and promise to continue to sustain our efforts towards enhancing a strong and prosperous nation”, he said.

In his welcome remarks, the Commander 551 NAF Station Jos, Air Commodore Kabiru Aliyu, said the commissioning was a dream come true for many personnel and their families who would enjoy the new facilities thereby further boosting their morale and willingness to excel on the job. He said the giant stride taken by the CAS in providing befitting accommodation for personnel was highly commendable. The accommodation, he said, was one amongst the many positive developments and initiatives of the present NAF leadership which would remain indelible in the minds of the 551 NAF Station Jos Community. Other dignitaries present at the event included Honorable Luka Madaki, who represented the Plateau State Governor, Barrister Simon Lalong, as well as traditional rulers, senior military officers and heads of paramilitary agencies in Plateau State.

The commissioning brings to 6 the number of housing projects commissioned in NAF Base Jos alone between July 2015 and January 2019. These include 6 units of 2 bedroom bungalows for Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs), a block of 10 units of one-bedroom Studio Accommodation for NCOs, a block of 30 units of one bedroom high-rise accommodation for NCOs and 6 blocks of 3-bedroom Married Officers’ Quarters (MOQ). Others are 2 blocks of 10 units of one-bedroom Single Officers’ Quarters (SOQ), a block of 18 units of 2-bedroom flats for SNCOs as well as a newly constructed Mess for NCOs.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

#COIN

jakeporeshenko:
When I saw MOU agreed between the 2 heads of state and signed a whole year after I was expecting billions of dollars not Naira...

China Donates N2billion To Nigeria To Support Fight Against Insurgency​



http://saharareporters.com/2019/01/11/china-donates-n2billion-nigeria-support-fight-against-insurgency%E2%80%8B

jteku:
Nigerian Police Force, now bigger and better

Hmmmmmm these is deep......

allexpensive:
Alive

All tnx to all mighty God.

How is the frontline

#NPF

@allexpensive where are you at....

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jakeporeshenko:
Nigerian immigration service NIS

These NIS guys are not smiling at all....

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PRESS RELEASE

CDS VISITS OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE THEATRE

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Gabriel Olonisakin, along with the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, accompanied by some Principal Staff Officers from the Defence and Services Headquarters, today, Saturday 22nd December 2018, visited Operation LAFIYA DOLE theatre in the North East. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, who has since been in the theatre of Operation received the CDS and the Service Chiefs on arrival.

During the visit, the CDS was briefed by the Theatre Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Major General Benson Akinroluyo, on the operational activities of the troops in the ongoing counter terrorism and counter insurgency operations. The CDS and the Service Chiefs equally had interactions with other field commanders who also gave updates on the operational activities in their respective areas of responsibility.

The visit which was essentially to evaluate the fight against terrorism and insurgency in the North East, ended on a successful note as it was entirely hitch free.

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Thank you for your kind cooperation.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Colonel
Deputy Director Public Relations
Theatre Command

Fully Kitted Nigerian Army Soldires "No Going Back"





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCsbVk0Jkg8

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CAPACITY BUILDING: CAS CHARGES PERSONNEL TO BE INNOVATIVE IN THE DISCHARGE OF DUTIES

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has charged personnel of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to be innovative in the discharge of their duties. The CAS gave the charge during the combined graduation ceremony of 277 personnel of Sundry Courses at Military Training Centre, (MTC), NAF Base, Kaduna yesterday, 21 December 2018. The CAS, who was represented by the Chief of Administration NAF Headquarters, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Kingsley Lar, while congratulating the graduands for completing the various courses, further charged them to apply the skills and knowledge acquired during the course to tackle future challenges.

The CAS also reiterated that the Service would not accept anything less than the standard already established in terms of loyalty, discipline, professionalism and performance. He therefore implored the graduands to uphold these high standards. The CAS also reminded them to remain apolitical and concentrate on their constitutional mandate of providing security of lives and properties for the citizenry. Additionally, he commended the Commandant MTC and his team for their tireless efforts and dedication to duty.

Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Commandant MTC, Air Commodore Paul Masiyer, while expressing appreciation to the CAS for his policy direction and infrastructural development in the Centre, stated that MTC runs 2 categories of sundry courses, which are basic and upgrading non-technical ground specialist courses. He noted that the courses undertaken during the period included the Initial Personnel Administrative and Management Officers Course, Air Police Special Investigation Course and Air Police Basic Course. Others are Advance Music Course, Basic Military Band Course, Basic Physical Education (PE) Course, PE Supervisory Course, Admin Upgrading Course, Military Instructors’ Course and Integrated Basic Clerical Course. Dignitaries at the graduation ceremony included the Air Officer Commanding Ground Training Commanded, AVM Idi Amin, as well as other senior officers.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

jakeporeshenko:
NAF is busy winging new UAV pilots and in their own magazine and press releases they have confirmed the purchase of UCAV from UAE (yahbon flash 20/40) and months ago Tdayof even claimed that he has access to pictures of these drones at Markurdi... so is this secrecy due to the controversial nature of armed drones or is NAF havin technical issue with attaining operational status/capability

pic; algeria Yhabon united40

Why keep the secrete for so long.... ??

They should be fully operational in the N.E by now.

joshingjosh:
Do u have link to the complete video??

nope

jakeporeshenko:
The guy with the Galil is a DSS operative in the bush, not something you see everyday.

I think; Nigerian police IRT.

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PTDF ASSURES AFIT OF GREATER SUPPORT IN RESEARCH, STAFF DEVELOPMENT

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has assured the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) of its continued partnership and collaboration in areas of research and staff development, among others, in order to enhance technology in the country. This was disclosed when the Executive Secretary of the PTDF, Dr Aliyu Gusau, paid a courtesy call on the Commandant AFIT, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Cletus Udeagulu, at Headquarters AFIT on 20 December 2018. The Executive Secretary expressed willingness to support AFIT in areas of Research and Development (R&D), Training and Staff Development, Improvement of the Institute’s Information Communication Technology (ICT) facilitates as well as Scholarship for AFIT's undergraduates, amongst others.

The PTDF Team was conducted on a tour of AFIT facilities, where the Executive Secretary expressed satisfaction with efforts of the Institute to promote technology and innovation. Dr Gusau stated that the visit had further strengthened his resolve to immediately upgrade the level of collaboration between PTDF and AFIT for the development of the nation. He recalled that, based on the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the 2 organizations, the PTDF had sponsored the training of some AFIT staff for their Masters and Doctorate degree programmes. He said there was urgent need to renew and upgrade the terms of the MOU to formalize the additional support that would be provided to enable AFIT sustain the good work it was doing.

While responding, the Commandant AFIT thanked the Executive Secretary and his team for their visit to the Institute. He also appreciated PTDF for its willingness to help achieve the vision to transform AFIT into a world class learning Institute for aerospace and defence engineering. He pointed out that the Institute could support the oil and gas industry through the use of locally made Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Hexacopter and other R&D products for surveillance and monitoring of activities and hazards in the oil and gas sector.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force