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Perfectdanny:
Sorry to bug u sir. Please who can sign attestation of good character for me?

Am sorry, I wouldn't be able to sign it. Are you in Jos right now.

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EX OBANGAME 2019


Senior leaders from the U.S. Africa Command, representatives of maritime forces from the Gulf of Guinea, Europe, North and South America, as well as regional and international organizations, gathered in Lagos today for the opening ceremony of the multinational maritime exercise, Obangame Express 2019. As part of the opening ceremony, Consul General Bray, Rear Admiral Heidi Berg, and the Nigerian Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibas, commissioned the Maritime Domain Awareness Training School in Apapa. The school was built by the Nigerian Navy and equipped by the United States Navy. Obangame Express is part of a comprehensive strategy by the U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa to provide collaborative opportunities among African forces and international partners that address maritime security concerns. The Nigerian Navy is hosting the 2019 exercise from March 14 to 22.

NAF COMMISSIONS NEW GUEST HOUSE FOR OFFICERS IN ABUJA

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today, 13 March 2019, commissioned a new Guest House at the NAF Officers’ Mess (NAFOM), NAF Base, Bill Clinton Drive, Abuja. The new Guest House, which is another initiative of the current NAF leadership to improve the welfare of NAF personnel, consists of 10 rooms was furnished with modern facilities and is expected to cater for the transit lodging needs of both officers and allied guests visiting Abuja.

Speaking during the commissioning, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, who was represented by the Chief of Administration, Air Vice Marshal Kingsley Lar, said the new NAFOM Guest House was geared towards meeting the lodging needs of officers who visit Abuja from units outside the capital. He further highlighted that the Guest House was well-furnished to provide comfort for guests as well as project the good image of the NAF. He enjoined all who would use the facility to do so with decorum. The CAS also added that, in the course of actualizing the project, the main Mess also received attention with the construction of a gazebo and Sit-Out Bar as well as the renovation of the Mess building.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Deputy Managing Director NAF Investment Limited (NAFIL), Air Commodore Uchechi Nwagwu, who is also a Member of the Mess Committee, thanked the CAS for his relentless efforts at providing the necessary infrastructure to enable NAF Base Bill Clinton Drive Abuja have a wide spectrum of facilities to cater for officers' needs.

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

BELARUS COMMENDS NAF ON FIGHT AGAINST INSURGENCY, IDENTIFIES POSSIBLE AREAS OF COLLABORATION

The Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Nigeria, Mr Vyacheslav Bril, has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for the role it has continued to play in the fight against insurgency and other forms of criminality in Nigeria, especially since 2015. The Ambassador assured NAF of the Belarusian Government’s continued support in this regard whilst identifying possible areas of collaboration between his country and the NAF. Some of these areas include acquisition and repairs of aircraft and aviation equipment, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) technology, aircraft armament, airfield meteorological equipment, training as well as cyber security, amongst others. This was made known by the Ambassador yesterday, 13 March 2019, while on a courtesy call to the Office of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, at the Headquarters NAF Abuja. Mr Vyacheslav stated further that the Belarusian Government and its people were open to more cooperation with Nigeria so as to deepen the relationship between the two countries. He also seized the opportunity to invite a NAF team to attend the 2019 International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) scheduled to hold in the Belarusian capital, Minsk, in May.

In his remarks, the CAS expressed delight to receive the Ambassador in his Office. He also thanked him for highlighting the range of opportunities in Belarus which could be exploited by the NAF to surmount some of its extant challenges. Air Marshal Abubakar noted that Nigeria and Belarus had maintained a very cordial, mutually-beneficial relationship, which had spanned several years and resulted in tangible results. He remarked that many of the Armed Forces Special Forces (AFSF) personnel, which included some NAF officers and men, were trained in Belarus. He highlighted that the AFSF was instrumental to most major successes recorded in the Northeast since their induction into the Theatre of Operation in 2014. He equally attested to the dexterity of Belarusian aircraft technicians, having had some attached to his unit while serving as the Commander 115 Special Operations Group in Port Harcourt. Accordingly, he said, he was fairly-well acquainted with the level of expertise in defence and security matters that was available in Belarus. He therefore expressed the willingness of the NAF to explore the opportunities presented by Belarus, especially in the area of training. He said arrangements would, consequently, be made for a team of NAF officers to not only attend IDEX 2019 but also visit some of the training institutions, factories and repair facilities in Belarus as well as hold technical discussions with a view to ascertaining specific areas of collaboration that would enhance NAF operations.

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

fabselad:
These guys are the best spec ops Naija has presently.Kudos to the COAS of the NAF.HE is does his job properly.Wish he could be head of the nigerian armed forces

Better-still the COAS, If I is possible

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*OPERATION YANCIN TAFKI UPDATE: BOKO HARAM SUFFER MORE LOSSES*

In consonance with the determination of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) to unhinge the structures of Boko Haram and dismantle it's terror networks in the Lake Chad Area, Air and Ground Components of the Task Force have intensified air interdictions and mop up activities in the Area of Operation.

In a recent engagement, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance platforms as well as ground attack aircrafts from a coalition of Cameroonian, Niger and Nigerian Air Forces intercepted and destroyed Boko Haram Terrorists in Tunbum Rego, a prominent island in Lake Chad, believed to harbor High Valued Boko Haram Targets.

In a related development, MNJTF troops from Sector 4 attacked Boko Haram assets in Arege, killing scores of terrorists in the process. A summary of personnel and equipment casualties suffered by Boko Haram in the last 2 days alone are shown below:

1. Thirty three terrorists killed in Action.
2. Two Gun Trucks recovered.
3. One Amoured Personnel Carrier destroyed.
4. Two Motor Cycles destroyed.
5. One 120MM Motar Tube recovered.
6. Twelve AK 47 Riffles recovered.
7. Two 60MM Motar Bombs recovered.
8. Three Thousand Seven Hundred and Thirty Six (3736) rounds of assorted ammunition recovered.
9. One Binocular recovered
10. Two Hand Grenades recovered.

The MNJTF wishes to warn individuals still associated with Boko Haram to surrender themselves for demobilization and rehabilitation, while the opportunity still exists.

Please, disseminate this information to the general public.

Colonel Timothy Antigha
Chief of Military Public Information
MNJTF
N'Djamena - Chad.

jakeporeshenko:
Where are all NAF super Pumas ?

Guess they are on rest; we see more of the two bell help these days.

jakeporeshenko:
NAF internal security opps

@jak lets give the CAS 3-gbosa for these MARAUDERS MRAPs.

PRESS RELEASE

SAUDI ARABIA DEFENCE ATTACHE TO NIGERIA VISITS COAS, Promises to Enhance Mil Partnership With NA

The Saudi Arabia Defence Attache (DA) to Nigeria Brig Gen Mohammed Salim Al-humid had visited the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen TY Buratai on Tuesday the 12th of March 2019. He expressed appreciation to the COAS and the entire personnel of the NA for the warm reception accorded him during the visit and pledged to enhance collaboration and cooperation of his country with Nigeria especially in the areas of mutual agreements and support in defence and other military related matters such as training, procurement/hardwares where possible.

According to him "Having assumed office recently, I feel is good to come to the Army Headquarters to familiarise myself and assure you of my determination to move our nations' relationship to high level particularly on security and defence related matters. I wish to commend the Nigerian Armed Forces and other agencies especially the army for their efforts in degrading Boko Haram terrorism.

In his remarks, the COAS pledged to collaborate with Saudi Arabian Army on training and other security matters of common interest between the two nations.

Some Principal Staff Officers of Army Headquarters attended the occasion.

SAGIR MUSA
COLONEL
ACTING DIRECTOR ARMY PUBLIC RELATIONS
13 MARCH 2019

Troops ‘kill 55 bandits, rescue 760 abductees’ in Zamfara


https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/nwest/319885-troops-kill-55-bandits-rescue-760-abductees-in-zamfara.html

SternProphet:
Yes US won't permit the sale of Blackhawk chopper especially to Nigeria

Why... .?

#NAF ALPHA JET PILOT

Insecurity worsening, terrorists gaining grounds in North West… Ahmad Salkida




https://www.icirnigeria.org/insecurity-worsening-terrorists-gaining-grounds-in-north-west-ahmad-salkida/

Just coming in from @ahmad salkida

Operational Update: Today, KDF soldiers in @amisomsomalia while on patrol, engaged a pocket of Al-Shabaab terrorists in the area of Bura Hache, Somalia. 3 Al-Shabaab terrorists were killed & one captured in-flight. 2 AK-47 Rifles, 1 SLR & assorted ammunition too were captured.

Sunset from the most resilient city on earth Maiduguri .

LTGEN:
The pictures on the SATCOM are the the first real confirmation that the NA bought Radio equipment from Nambia within the last 2-3 years? Does anyone have a more accurate timeframe?

I think Henry posted some on is thread some time ago

jakeporeshenko:
Imagine having this many colleagues who have passed away during this conflict, the price to pay for war is expensive! Very sad indeed.

Very sad and touching.

jakeporeshenko:
OPERATION YANCIN TAFKI: NAF, NIGERIEN AIR FORCE SUPPORT MNJTF GROUND TROOPS TO PURSUE, DECIMATE SCORES OF TERRORISTS IN NORTHERN BORNO

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has continued to provide active support to ensure success of Operation YANCIN TAFKI, the joint multi-national operation aimed at routing remnants of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in the Lake Chad Basin area. NAF Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms and Alpha Jet attack aircraft, working in synergy with ISR platforms and attack aircraft from the Nigerien Air Force, supported surface troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) to pursue and decimate fleeing ISWAP fighters around Tumbun Rego area on the fringes of Lake Chad in the northern part of Borno State on 12 March 2019. The effectiveness of interdiction and close air support missions conducted by the attack aircraft of the 2 countries facilitated the routing of the terrorists at Arege, resulting in the killing of 33 fighters, destruction of some terrorists’ equipment as well as the recovery of an array of weapons and equipment.

In a related development, the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has continued to provide airlift support to troops of participating national contingents of Operation YANCIN TAFKI. This has enhanced liaison between the various Commanders and facilitated visits to forward locations. NAF ISR platforms and helicopters are also providing aerial command posts for enhanced coordination of close air support missions as well as fire control support for ground artillery bombardment of terrorists’ positions. The NAF, operating in concert with allied air and surface forces, will continue to sustain its efforts to support all operations in the Northeast.

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

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jakeporeshenko:
Is this join training or operations ?

Those radio comms are manufactured in Namibia by Sat-Com

Training.....

#RANDOM

#SF

ugo4u:
If them dash us them go die? let them further cement the friendships by presenting these toys as gift mana.. Naija never forgets her friends in trying times we will help them out incase Israel or Iran decides to play rough with them . They should ask Sierra Leone or Liberia

jakeporeshenko:
TROOPS OF OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE NEUTRALISE MORE BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS
...CAPTURE GUN TRUCK AND ARMS

The dogged troops of 152 Battalion successfully crushed some members of the Boko Haram Terrorists ( BHTs) when they attempted to infiltrate their location yesterday, 11 March 2019 at about 1900hrs around Bula - Yobe, Banki axis in Borno State.

The Terrorists in their futile attempt came in with several Gun Trucks mounted with Anti Aircraft Guns and Motorcycles. The troops engaged the terrorists with superior fire power and inflicted heavy casualty on the BHTs and their equipment. The fierce gun battle set confusion and disorganisation in the terrorists camp, withdrawing in disarray while the troops gave them a hot pursuit. In that process, unconfirmed number of terrorists were neutralised while several others fled with gunshot wounds.

A Gun Truck mounted with Anti Aircraft Gun and several Motorcycles belonging to the BHTs were destroyed while one Gun truck mounted with Anti Aircraft Gun and Mortar Carrier were captured from the terrorists.

The Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Benson Akinroluyo through the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 1, Operation Lafiya Dole, Brigadier General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu extolled their effort and sacrifice and also conveyed the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai's special commendation for their dogged fighting spirit and brilliance. He urged them to maintain the aggressive posture and sustain the offensive.

You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your medium.

Thank you for your usual cooperation.

ADO ISA
Colonel
Deputy Director
Public Relations
7 Division Nigerian Army/Operation
LAFIYA DOLE
12 March 2019

BHT is getting ducked in the ass ............ they are now targeting soft military formation in other state.

NAF INTENSIFIES AERIAL SURVEILLANCE, PATROLS OVER KADUNA, ABUJA-KADUNA HIGHWAY

In continuation of efforts to enhance security in Kaduna State and its environs, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), working with other security agencies, has intensified aerial surveillance over identified hotspots and flashpoints in the State while sustaining its air patrol along the Abuja-Kaduna Highway. Some of the areas covered in the surveillance missions include Gonin Gora, Kajuru, Kujama, Kasuwar Maganin and surrounding settlements. The air patrols, on the other hand, are focused on portions of Abuja-Kaduna Highway, which had thitherto been susceptible to the activities of armed robbers and kidnappers.

It may be recalled that the NAF conducted a “Show of Force” Exercise in Katari village, one of the identified criminal hotspots along the Abuja-Kaduna Highway, on 9 February 2019. The exercise, which combined aerial and ground operations by NAF Special Forces (SF) and Regiment personnel, sent a stern warning signal to criminal elements, that the NAF and other security agencies are ready to engage them both from the air and on ground to frustrate their nefarious activities. The NAF will sustain its aerial surveillance, coupled with armed vehicular patrols, along the Highway, Rail Line and other areas in the State to ensure security of citizens as well as safe travels for law-abiding commuters.

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



Video link: https://www.facebook.com/1684425015103776/posts/2277247875821484/

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SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2019 NIGERIAN AIR FORCE ZONAL RECRUITMENT EXERCISE
The 2019 Nigerian Air Force Zonal Recruitment Exercise is scheduled for Saturday 16th – Saturday 30th March 2019 at 15 Centres.
The schedule of activities at the various Centres daily are as follows:
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. All applicants are to come to the Centres only on their scheduled days.
2. Applicants will be attended to ONLY at the Centres they chose when they completed the forms.
3. On screening days, applicants are to come along with the following:
(a) Original copy of Birth certificate/ Declaration of Age
(b) Original certificates of NECO, WASC, NABTECH, ND as applicable, Trade test 3, 2,1 as applicable, NCE as applicable.
4 On Saturday 30 March 2019 (day slated for the Aptitude Test) all applicants are to come along with only their Acknowledgement Cards and blue biros from 7:00am. The Aptitude Test starts at 11:00am in all the Centres and ends at 12:00 noon.

Click the link below to download the schedule of activities.
http://airforce.mil.ng/post-schedule_of_activities_for_the_2019_nigerian_air_force_zonal_recruitment_exercise

jakeporeshenko:
this is all heartwarming news, someone actually stated here that their leadership might have been compromised, the vehicles look like an airstrike took them out, no bullet holes like we usually see just burnt vehicles so this is clearly the handwork of NAF pilots, I'm not surprised NAF released airstrike videos yesterday. although it looks like NA soldiers were in the area so they came in and did mop up and battle damage assessment.

Yeah soldiers can be seen dismantling the AAG. Let's them continue sustaining the tempo, the raining season is just around the corner.

Ablemax:
What rank in naf can one start using side arm..

Has a commissioned officer in the Nigeria Navy, Army, Airforce and NPF you're entitled to a firearm usually a side arm.

OPERATION YANCIN TAFKI: BOKO HARAM LEADERSHIP OVERWHELMED AND IN DISARRAY

As an aftermath of sustained air and land operations of the ongoing Operation YANCIN TAFKI, information from captured and defected Boko Haram fighters indicates that the leadership of Boko Haram terror network has been overwhelmed and are currently in disarray. The former fighters who are receiving humane attention further divulged that morale and fighting spirit of Boko Haram fighters is very low as a result of growing insecurity and the inability to replenish stranded fighters in the islands with food, medicine and ammunition.

It would be recalled that an integral part of Operation YANCIN TAFKI has been a series of well coordinated day and night Human Intelligence as well as Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions conducted by the Air Forces of the Lake Chad Basin countries; Chad, Cameroon, Niger and Nigeria, leading to successful and devastating air interdictions which have destroyed Boko Haram logistic facilities and fighters in TUMBUM GINI, ABADAM, AREGE, TUMBUN REGO and DAGAYA environs between 7 and 11 March 2019 . Additionally, In the last 4 weeks of the Operation, about 70 Boko vehicles; mostly Gun Trucks, facilities; such as fuel dumps, weapons and ammunition have been destroyed.

Furthermore, since the commencement of OPERATION YACIN TAFKI several terrorists have surrendered while others are battle - weary and have indicated interest to surrender. Morale of fighters is at its lowest, while desperation has also set in, leading to intrigues and in-fighting. Reliable sources say internal crisis led to change of Boko Haram leadership on 3 March 2019, it could be recalled that the Islamic State West Africa Province announced the sack of the former Boko Haram Chief, Abu Mus'ab AL Barnawi and the appointment of Abu Abdullahi Ibn Umar AL Barnawi.

The frequent execution of Boko Haram Commanders and fighters which have been observed in the past few months as well as the recent replacement of its leadership are clear indications of the effectiveness of recent past and ongoing OPERATION YACIN TAFKI. The Multinational Joint Task Force is therefore poised to sustain current operations until Boko Haram capitulates and its leadership brought to justice.

Please, disseminate this information to the general public.

Colonel Timothy Antigha
Chief of Military Public Information, MNJTF
N'Djamena - Chad