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EID-EL-KABIR CELEBRATION WITH TROOPS

The representative of the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, Major General Ikechukwu Okeke - Commander Medical Corps, the General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Nigerian Army Brigadier General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu, Commanders and Principal Staff Officers of 7 Division at Eid-El-Kabir Sit Out with Sick and Wounded in Action Soldiers at 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital, Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri.

jakeporeshenko:
They aren’t NAF bro they are Liberians trained by NAF

Just noticed

jakeporeshenko:
Onboard an NN vessel

What's going on here ...

allexpensive:
Since you guys seems to know much about intelligence here. May I know your opinion towards the president's close protection.

Watching through the news highlights, I observed several civilians moving close to him with his security details having an extreme time containing the crowd.

This is something usual among our leaders in Nigeria in a bid to get closer to the masses but I have a negative feeling concerning its security risks.

Not only in Nigeria, have seen a lot of politicians in western & European countries getting close to civilians/crowd's. They usually do these when it is close to election time, especially when they contesting for the 2nd time. ...

In my own opinion it's dangerous but it's a risk they take once in a while.

ugo4u:
Watched the video of the 4 American soldiers ambushed in Mali as retrieved from their bodycams. You could see the immediate tactical positioning by the soldiers and returning of fire but sadly they were overpowered, no thanks to the environment. Desert warfare is one of the most technical and challenging terrain to fight on. In that video one of the soldiers was desperately looking for a cover but there was non except for their non-armoured aka light skinned vehicle.

War is never fear ....

NAF & NA personnels with president and commander in chief of the armed forces of Liberia ; HE Dr. George M. Weah

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CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF CELEBRATES EID-EL-KABIR WITH TROOPS OF OPERATION DIRAN MIKIYA

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, yesterday, 21 August 2018, hosted officers and men of the Air Task Force (ATF), Operation DIRAN MIKIYA, to a luncheon as part of the Eid-El-Kabir celebrations. The occasion, which held at the ATF Headquarters in Katsina, provided an opportunity for the CAS to interact with the troops who had been working tirelessly to ensure peace and stability in the Northwest of Nigeria. NAF personnel in various frontline locations in Zamfara State were not left out of the celebrations as they were similarly hosted at their locations in Kaura Namoda, Galadi, Shinkafi as well as the 207 Quick Response Group Headquarters in Gusau.

Addressing the troops, the Air Officer Commanding, Special Operations Command, Air Vice Marshal Samson Akpasa, who represented the CAS at the event, expressed delight with the performance of the ATF under the command of Air Commodore Ayoola Jolasinmi. He extended the good wishes of the CAS and further encouraged personnel to sustain the tenacious approach towards eliminating the activities of armed bandits in Zamfara and surrounding States with a view to ensuring peace in the Country. Furthermore, the CAS commended troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) and other security agencies for their efforts in the joint operations against the armed bandits.

Some heads of sister Services and security agencies in Katsina State, including the NA and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), who attended the luncheon along with some of their personnel, all acknowledged the efforts of the NAF and the significant successes achieved in the fight against armed banditry in the Northwest since the commencement of Operation DIRAN MIKIYA. They expressed appreciation to the CAS for the laudable initiative behind the operation, noting that the potency of Air Power had been effectively demonstrated in the tangible results that had been witnessed. They stated their commitment to work together for the success of the anti-armed banditry operations in the Northwest of the country.

The occasion, which ended with a vote of thanks delivered by the Commander 213 Forward Operations Base Katsina, Group Captain Hadi Ahmed, also had officials of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency and Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority in attendance.

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

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FIGHT AGAINST INSURGENCY: FRONTLINE TROOPS RECEIVE MORALE BOOST AS CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF CELEBRATES SALLAH IN THE NORTHEAST, COMMISSIONS WELFARE PROJECTS IN YOLA

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, yesterday, 21 August 2018, visited Yola and Maiduguri to celebrate the Eid-El-Kabir, in line with his tradition of spending festive periods with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) troops on the frontline. The CAS, who was accompanied by some senior officers from NAF Headquarters, also used the visit to commission some projects in Yola.

The visit to Yola started with the commissioning ceremony of 2 newly constructed and furnished blocks of 12 units of one-bedroom single officers' quarters, executed by NAF Headquarters, as well as a leisure park at the 163 NAF Hospital, executed by the Commander of the Hospital. While speaking during the event, the CAS remarked that the various welfare-related projects executed in NAF bases across the country were initiated to provide conducive work and living environment to enable personnel focus on the onerous task of securing the country and its citizens. “My desire is to see all personnel adequately quartered not only here in Yola, but all over NAF units across the Country. However, your peculiarity, in view of your unassailable contributions as a frontline Unit in the ongoing fight against insurgency, demands extra attention from me”, he said. Speaking further, the CAS reminded personnel to remain apolitical and exhibit the highest level of professionalism, while showing absolute respect for the rights and privileges of citizens.

Air Marshal Abubakar expressed delight with the commanders of units in Yola for always taking steps to add value within their areas of responsibility, as evidenced by the impressive number of laudable unit-initiated projects executed in recent times. He also expressed the gratitude of the NAF to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, for his unflinching support to the NAF in providing the necessary conditions and critical resources that had enabled the Service to fulfil its statutory responsibilities.

Speaking earlier, the ATF Commander, Air Commodore James Gwani, stated that the consistent presence of the CAS in the LAFIYA DOLE Theatre was a huge source of motivation to the personnel that would spur them to greater performance. He also thanked the CAS for providing all the necessary facilities that had ensured effective service delivery. The Commander 153 Base Services Group, Air Commodore Anthony Ndace, in his welcome address, also thanked the CAS for making out time to felicitate with NAF frontline troops noting that the gesture would continue to reassure the personnel that their welfare was of paramount importance to the leadership of the NAF.

The CAS and his team then joined the personnel for the Sallah luncheon where he expressed delight over the seating arrangement that ensured there was no high table, thus enabling personnel to freely interact with senior officers. He noted that the NAF, within past 3 years, had been gradually repositioned into a highly professional force for effective, efficient and timely employment of air power. In the process, the Service had been restructured with the creation of 2 additional headquarters staff branches, 2 new field commands and several additional units. Moreover, significant human capacity development had been achieved in all NAF specialties, including the training of 82 new pilots as well as many engineers and technicians and, more recently, 20 personnel were being trained in geospatial intelligence to enhance NAF’s Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capability. Furthermore, welfare had also received a considerable boost with massive infrastructural development in the areas of new accommodation, schools and medical facilities. The high point of the luncheon was the presentation of awards to the neatest airmen’s blocks as well as the best airman of the Third Quarter in NAF Base Yola; Master Warrant Officer Paul Kalau.

The CAS, along with other senior officers, later proceeded to Maiduguri where the ATF Commander briefed them on status of air operations in the LAFIYA DOLE Theatre; after which the CAS addressed the troops. During the address, Air Marshal Abubakar commended the troops for their commitment, while conveying the Commander-in-Chief’s appreciation for the excellent job the ATF was doing. He stated that the successes in the fight against insurgency in the past 3 years had enabled persons who had been displaced from their communities for several years to safely return to their ancestral homes. The CAS noted that the NAF had also made significant progress in the Northwest since the commencement of Operation DIRAN MIKIYA on 30 July 2018, which had led to drastic reduction in armed banditry and other criminal activities in Zamfara and surrounding states. He stressed that all the achievements recorded were due to the tireless efforts and sacrifices of the gallant officers, airmen and airwomen of the NAF and the personnel of sister Services. He therefore urged them not to relent in their efforts but sustain their dedication towards the performance of NAF’s constitutional roles. In addition, the CAS again reminded troops to remain non-partisan, while exercising their rights to vote for candidates of their choice at appropriate elections. Like in Yola, awards were presented to deserving personnel; with Flight Lieutenant Ibrahim Goni and Sergeant Alhassan Yusuf receiving the best officer and airman awards, respectively, for their exceptional professional performance during the Third Quarter of 2018. The CAS and members of his entourage have since returned to Abuja.

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

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Historic Video. KANO 1943: World War II. Never-seen-before video of Nigerian Army leaving for the Burma War ~ the South East Asian war theatre of the 2nd World War, in 1943 (seventy-five years ago). Shows the matchpast of the 82nd (West Africa) Division (1941-1946) which was formed under British control during World War II. It is a very impressive video, and though the video is without sound, it is quite rich in quality and history as Nigerians would see their forefathers take the last salute before marching off into battle. It also shows the great walls of Kano, and the Emir of Kano Abdullahi Bayero dan Muhammad Abbas, his emirate and also other Northern Emirs witnessing the event. (Watch the video till the end).

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The representative of the COAS, the Commander Corps of Engineers, Maj Gen JS Malu celebrated Sallah with troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade, Bama:

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

The NAF is doing a great job, nice video.

NIGERIAN AIR FORCE FIGHTER JETS NEUTRALIZE BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS CAMPS AT ZANARI, TUNBUN REGO IN BORNO STATE

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has recorded further gains in the ongoing air interdiction operations designed to wipe out remnants of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) within the fringes of Lake Chad. This occurred as the ATF yesterday, 20 August 2018, conducted air strikes on BHT camps at Zanari and Tunbun Rego in Borno State.

The air strikes at Zanari were planned and executed based on intelligence reports indicating that the BHTs had established a training camp in the village and were converging in an area prior to departing for an attack on own troops locations around the Lake Chad area. Accordingly, the ATF scrambled 2 NAF Alpha Jet aircraft for a pre-emptive strike on 2 specified locations within Zanari, where the BHTs were assembled. The fighter aircraft acquired and attacked both locations, neutralizing several BHTs, with only few survivors seen fleeing the area. These were later mopped up by follow-on rocket strikes. Similarly, another identified BHT rendezvous point and staging area on the outskirts of Tunbun Rego was also attacked and destroyed by the Alpha Jets. The NAF will continue to deploy its platforms to conduct intensive Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions in the entire Northeast aimed at discovering the possible locations of remnants of BHTs and neutralizing them.

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

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Representative of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) the Chief of Training and Operations at Army Headquaters, Major General Lamidi Adeosun accompanied by the Theatre Commander Operation LAFIYA Dole, Major General AM Dikko, the Corp Commander Artillery (CCA) Major General Abubakar Adamu Tarfa, the General Officer Commanding 7 Division Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Bulama Biu, the Chief of Staff ,7 Division, Brigadier General AA Eyitayo and principal Officers from both Army Headquarters , Theatre Command and 7 Division.celebrate Eid El Kabir at 212 Battalion Parade Ground Maimalari Cantonment Maiduguri.

MILITARY IS NOT OWING TROOPS ALLOWANCES IN OPERATION SHARAN DAJI

The Defence Headquarters responded promptly to unwarranted killings of people in Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina, Sokoto and Birni Gwari areas by establishing Operation Sharan Daji. So far, our gallant troops have taken the battle to the forests where the bandits and militias use as hideout before their numerous attack on innocent citizens.

Now that the tide has changed against the bandits, there is a plot to distract and cause disaffection among our troops with a false message circulating in the social media that the troops allowances are not being paid completely.

Let me state categorically here that, there is no other special allowance approved from Defence Headquarters than what is being paid to the troops in Operation Sharan Daji, and the troops allowances are paid up to date. In fact, even the troops August allowances have been paid to the Force Commander and arrangement has been completed to pay their August allowances by next week.

I therefore urge our gallant troops to remain focused and not distracted as the Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Gabriel Olanisakin who is always concerned about the welfare of troops, knows and approves all your allowances.

The general public is hereby requested to disregard the false message as it is intended to distract and discourage the fighting spirit of our gallant troops.



John Agim
Brigadier General
Acting Director Defence Information

Eid Mubarak to all Muslim Faithfuls

Odunayaw:
If these boys have tracking skills they can follow up & chase those damn bandits to hell

They don't leave behind trails .

abiodunalasa:
Me I will choose both...

I will wear the local one under my uniform, then wear the foreign one over my uniform.

Sense will nor kill me

Destroying bandit camps

Zoharariel:
I love the T-14 Armata because seeing its picture makes me a happy man.

Just like Martin Luther King - I have a dream where hundreds of T-14 Armata will be lined up in front of the "coven" on 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500, USA - and ordered in unison to rain down rainbow-ful sparks of fire that will turn the White House into Black ashes.

On that day, I will be seated on my throne in my village in ijebu, rain will be falling, lightning will be striking, thunder will be clapping & blood will be flowing - but it will be the blood our enemies.

I want everybody to bookmark this page so that when it happens, you will remember that a hybrid god from the celestial orbit of Nibiru once prophesied this judgement - and all Nations shall rejoice & give praises unto my name with drums, harps, tabrets, psalteries & instruments of 10-strings!

Lucasbalo, Bookface & Missy89 - What do you think?

Dude you are wicked oh....

lionel4power:
Rare photo showing the applique explosive armour blocks being bolted onto the sides of Russia's latest generation T-14 MBT at this week's Army 2018 expo in Moscow.

Pic via Said Aminov https:///pU18Z6TKHn

Damn look at the thickness.

jakeporeshenko:
That’s a “patrol boat”

Wow...

The NN should get couple of these beautiful babies.

Watch Documentary on Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2018 with the theme: "The Nigerian Army and National Security: A Panacea for Nigeria's Economic Development" held from 29 June - 6 July 2018 at Monguno, Borno State.
Kindly watch and also disseminate the information to all and sundry. Thanks.


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ADMISSIONS INTO POSTGRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2018/2019 ACADEMIC SESSION

GENERAL

The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) is a tertiary institution engaged in imparting knowledge and skills to students using specialized facilities and multi-disciplinary approach; a centre of excellence for serious innovative research and development in aerospace, aeronautical, aviation and allied industries/disciplines.

Admissions into National Universities Commission accredited Postgraduate and First Degree programmes offered in the Institute are open to the general public. Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following programmes for the 2018/2019 Academic Session:

a. School of Postgraduate Studies

(1) M Eng Aerospace Engineering.
(2) PGD Aerospace Engineering
(3) PGD Electrical and Electronics Engineering
(4) PGD Logistics and Supply Chain Management


b. Faculty of Air Engineering: B.Eng Aerospace Engineering.

c. Faculty of Ground Engineering and Environmental Studies

(1) B.Eng Mechanical Engineering
(2) B.Eng Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
(3) B.Eng Automotive Engineering.
(4) B.Eng Civil Engineering.
(5) B.Eng Information and Communication Technology.
(6) B.Sc Cyber Security

d. Faculty of Social and Management Sciences

(1) B.Sc Accounting.
(2) B.Sc Business Administration
(3) B.Sc Economics.
(4) B.Sc Marketing.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

3. Candidates seeking admission into AFIT’s undergraduate programmes are required to write JAMB UTME examination. Those intending to pursue Postgraduate programmes will be offered direct entry admission if they meet entry requirements. Entry requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered in AFIT are as detailed below:

a. Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) Programmes - Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Civil Engineering, Information & Communication Technology and B.Sc in Cyber Security
(1) JAMB UTME cut-off pass mark of 170. To be considered for admission, candidates must have changed their institution of First Choice to AFIT through JAMB.

(2) Minimum of WASC/GCE/SSCE/NECO/NTC/NABTEB with at least credit passes in 5 subjects in not more than 2 sittings. The subjects must include Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry and one other subject from Additional Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Auto-Mechanics, Applied Electricity, Metal Work, Statistics and Geography.
b. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Programmes – Accounting, Business Administration, Economics and Marketing

(1) JAMB UTME cut-off pass mark of 160. To be considered for admission, candidates must have changed their institution of First Choice to AFIT through JAMB.

(2) Minimum of WASC/GCE/SSCE/NECO/NTC/NABTEB with 5 credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and 3 other subjects from Economics, Commerce, Business Methods, Principles of Accounts, Government, Statistics, and Geography.

c. Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes in Aerospace Engineering.
Minimum of Third Class in Engineering, Material Sciences or Physics or HND with a minimum of lower credit in Mechanical Engineering,

Electrical/|Electronic Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Material Science Engineering.

A minimum of Third Class in first Degree Engineering, Material Sciences or Physics or HND with a minimum of lower credit in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/|Electronic Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Material Science Engineering.
d. Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) Programme in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

A minimum grade of B.Sc degree with Third Class Honours or HND with a minimum of lower credit in Purchasing & Supply and other related fields.

e. Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) Programme in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

A minimum of Third Class in first Degree or HND with a minimum of lower credit in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and other related fields.

f. Masters Programme in Aerospace Engineering
A minimum of Second Class Honours in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/|Electronics Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering and Material Science Engineering or Physics.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

4. Interested candidates are to visit AFIT website at www.afit.edu.ng and thereafter proceed as follows:
a. Navigate to “Admission” menu select the program of your choice,
b. Create a new user profile with JAMB Reg. No and Email for undergraduate application and only email for postgraduate applications. .
c. To access the admission form, you will be required to pay a non refundable fee of N2,000 only for undergraduate application and N10,000 only for postgraduate application using our online payment portal.
d. after a successful payment, complete the form appropriately, submit and print a hard copy.

e. Applicants for postgraduate programmes are to forward transcripts of degree/diploma certificates by mail. to AFIT Registrar, PMB 2104, AFIT, Kaduna.

SCREENING EXERCISE

5. Screening exercise for admission will hold from 3-5 October 2018 at AFIT, Kaduna by 9am daily. Candidates are to attend the exercise with the following:

a. Original and photocopies of O’ level Results and First Degree Certificates (as applicable).
b. 2 Passport Size Photographs
c. 2018 UTME Result Slip.
d. Photocopy of Completed Admission Form

6. Screening exercise will be conducted as follows:

a. Postgraduate Programmes – 3 October 2018.
b. Engineering Programmes – 4 October 2018.
c. Social and Management Sciences Programmes – 5 October 2018

CLOSURE OF APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION

7. All applications for admission will close on Sunday 30 September 2018. Candidates are equally advised to visit the Institute’s website from time to time for important information after application. For further enquiry, please contact us on 081555559571/09074411999.

Signed
DAVID AJAYI
Air Commodore
Registrar

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