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NAF GRADUATES ANOTHER SET OF TRAINEES, RECRUITS 5,707 IN LESS THAN 3 YEARS

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) yesterday, 2 February 2018, graduated 1,544 recruits, who have just successfully completed the Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 38/2017 at the NAF’s Military Training Centre (MTC), Kaduna. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, who was the Reviewing Officer and Guest of Honour during the colourful Passing Out Parade (POP) ceremony, stated that the NAF had trained a total of 5,707 young Nigerians as airmen/airwomen since July 2015, when the current NAF leadership assumed office. This, according to him, is in consonance with the NAF’s aspiration of boosting the capacity of the Service to curtail insecurity and insurgency in Nigeria. He then expressed his delight that the efforts made by the current administration at expanding the training facilities have continued to meet the desired objectives.

Speaking further during the Passing Out Parade ceremony held on the Parade Ground of MTC, Air Marshal Abubakar said the 6 months of rigorous training was designed to prepare the recruits for a challenging but rewarding career. He added that he was not too surprised that 55 of those who started the training could not withstand the strenuous training. He therefore congratulated the graduands for their resilience to withstand the rigours of training while announcing that they would be further equipped through series of specialist training courses in the course of their career in the NAF. Air Marshal Abubakar also charged the graduands to take advantage of the knowledge and skill acquired, from the Internal Security Module, to safeguard lives and properties wherever and whenever they were deployed for Internal Security duties. In addition, the CAS reminded the new recruits of their civic responsibility and that they were subject to both military and civil laws. “You should always remember that good civil-military relations is a key component of a civilized society. You must therefore resist the temptation to brutalize civilians. Your duty is to protect all Nigerians irrespective of their political, ethnic, religious or other inclinations”, he added.

Air Marshal Abubakar then assured Mr President of the NAF’s unalloyed loyalty and total commitment to his administration’s aspiration for a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria. One of the highlights of the occasion was the presentation of awards, by the CAS, to the best 3 graduands in order of merit. The award recipients were Aircraftwoman Ololade Olabisi, Aircraftman Elekwachi Ifeanyi and Aircraftman Ukuta Michael, three of who won the CAS Award, AOC GTC Award and Commandant MTC Award respectively. It was the first time in the history of the NAF that a female would come first during BMTC. The POP ceremony was attended by many senior military officers, serving and retired, as well as dignitaries, including the representatives of the Governors of Kaduna and Yobe States. Another set of successful recruits would soon commence the BMTC at MTC, NAF Base Kaduna.

OLATOKUNBO ADESANYA
Air Vice Marshal
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

US Air Force chief flies TEJAS in Jodhpur.

Watch video..




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrbdVs3lOvE

tdayof:
Pakistan.

Just noticed now.

But it's a Pakistan and Nigerian flag, these is the first time I'll be noticing these.

tdayof:
Pakistan trained. These guys should stop having those flags on their kit at the war front.

Which flag..............................................

#CION
#COMMANDOS

nemesis4u:
testing

Seriously.......

tdayof:
Coil gun or rail gun.

But what's a rail gun doing on what looks like a supply or logistic ship......

tdayof:
Looks like a supply ship sef. I haven't even heard anything about it.


17 days countdown to the Tucano deadline

The tucano is a good CION asset.

But is it by force to buy from America. I pray we don't meet the deadline, we can always go to Russia for other air assets.

Radarada........

#NAF PILOTS

Selection of UXO, ERW and IEDs recovered in #Benghazi recently
#Libya #IED

Russian SOF in Syria. Check his equipment.

NAVY APPOINTS FIRST FEMALE GENERAL FROM THE NORTH

The Nigerian Navy on Monday decorated Navy Captain Jamila Malafa with her promoted rank of Commodore, equivalent with army rank of Brigadier General, making her the first female of Northern extraction to become a one-star general.

The Chief of Policy and Plans (COPP), Navy Headquarters Abuja, Rear Admiral Henry Babalola said it is a thing of pride to attained the rank of Commodore in the Navy, adding that there are a few women that have achieved such height.

He noted that going by her resume the Nigerian Navy exposed her to a lot of courses and training during her career, capping it up with the prestigious MNI.

He said her elevation should serve as an inspiration to women folk in the Armed Forces, adding that there is no limit to what they can achieve.

Commodore Malafa noted that she is the first female of northern extraction to be promoted to the rank of general in the Navy.

She said the promotion inspires her to be more loyal and dedicated in her duties to the Navy and Nigeria.

Commodore Jamila Malafa was born in 1965 in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa state.

She joined the Nigerian Navy in 1988 and was Commissioned as midshipman in 1990.

Source: Daily Trust.

abiodunalasa:
Why na?
Wanna show my kid brother... He's found of watching North Korean awesome parades on YouTube. Wanna knock some patriotism into him heart before it is too late...

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Photo news: Nigerian army Zaria, Kaduna state, on Tuesday, December 19, staged a colourful parade of the 76 regular recruits intakes at a depot.

Major General IM Alkali represented Lieutenant General TY Buratai, chief of army staff as the special guest of honour and reviewing officer.

Photo credit: Nigerian army

Stephandeswardt:
M 16 fah?

I didn't even noticed but part of the riffle seems missing.

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TROOPS INFLICT HEAVY CASUALTY ON BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS AS THEY ABANDON VEHICLES, ARMS AND EQUIPMENT

In continuation of Operation DEEP PUNCH 2, designed to smoke out Boko Haram terrorists inhabiting remote islands in Lake Chad basin lying within Nigerian territory, troops of 8 Division, Nigerian Army, on Operation LAFIYA DOLE, supported by soldiers of the Armed Forces Strike Group have inflicted heavy casualty on Boko Haram terrorists.

The operation which commenced about 2 weeks ago was proceeded by coordinated air and artillery bombardment of islands and localities occupied by terrorists, and from where they sneak into Magumeri, Kauram and other locations to loot property and attack security personnel and villagers.

So far, 20 terrorists have been killed, captured 17 others, while over 100 elderly men, women and children have been rescued. Preliminary investigation has revealed that a large number of the rescued persons were held against their will and forced to work in farms under life threatening conditions and penurious wages. More investigation and interviews will be conducted before the rescued persons are handed over for further action.

The operation which is on - going has yielded handsomely as terrorists abandon vehicles, arms and ammunition, as well as assorted equipment when troops swooped on them. The troops also recovered 1Mercedes Benz Truck,
3 Toyota Land Cruiser Gun Trucks, 5 AK-47 Riffles, 3 Fabrique Nationals (FN) Riffles, 2 G3 Riffles and 1 Pump Action Riffle. Other items include 1 Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) tube, 2 Bombs, 2 Very High Frequency (VHF) Radios and 1 Night Vision Goggle.

The troops also recovered 55 Rounds of 5.56 X 45mm ammunition, 5 Bangalore Torpedo, Two 120mm Mortar Bombs, 1000 Rounds of 7.62mm Ball Metal Link Ammunition, 55 Rounds of 7.62mm Ammunition and 108 Rounds of 12.7mm Ammunition with links, as well as 2 memory cards, 2 Hydraulic Jacks and a 1.5 Amph Battery.

It is heartwarming to note we have not lost any life among our troops so far. However, 6 soldiers sustained various injuries and have since been evacuated for prompt medical attention.

Please, disseminate this information to the general public.

Colonel Timothy Antigha
Deputy Director Public Relations
8 Division Nigerian Army

BROADCASTING OF A NIGERIAN AIR FORCE DOCUMENTARY TITLED ‘BEYOND THE BOMBS AND BULLETS’ ON NTA AT 10PM ON 15 DECEMBER 2017

The Nigerian Air Force has just produced a compelling documentary titled ‘Beyond the Bombs and Bullets’. The documentary highlights the humanitarian activities of the Nigerian Air Force in the Northeast and other parts of the country. The 30-minute documentary will be shown on NTA by 10pm on Friday 15 December 2017. You are please requested to inform others and also create the time to watch the documentary. Thank you for your usual support and interest in the Nigerian Air Force.

Olatokunbo Adesanya
Air Vice Marshal
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

LTGEN:
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/252478-nigerian-governors-approve-1-billion-from-excess-crude-account-to-fight-boko-haram.html
how credible is this report?

Right now all fingers are crossed.

I pray it's true and the money be judiciously spent.

Ibrahimanees:
Nigeria no go kill person abeg
Nigeria have been making this call for the past few years now.
But they ve aggressive under the current administration
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/12/nigeria-demands-immediate-restructuring-expansion-un-security-council/

Someone amongst the African nation as to start making the call. Are you underrated us......

Frumentum:
I know there was a split in BH, with one faction pledging to Al-Qaida, and the other to Daesh. Does that correspond to the Shekau vs Albarnawi split you mentioned?

One can't really tell what lead to the split and it might be part of what lead to Shekau and Albarnawi faction.

But hope you know ow that the Albarnawi faction is been headed by the son of the late BH founder Muhammed Yusuf.