Ibikunle Daramola Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/byline/ibikunle-daramola/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:24:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 Ibikunle Daramola Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/byline/ibikunle-daramola/ 32 32 42672738 NAF Announces New Top Air Force Appointments https://prnigeria.com/2021/03/05/naf-announces-appointments/ Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:24:12 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=61919 NAF Announces New Top Air Force Appointments As part of routine exercise aimed at re-invigorating operational effectiveness and enhancing service delivery, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has appointed new Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding (AOCs), Commandants of Tri-Service Institutions and other functionaries, including a new Spokesperson. The newly appointed Branch Chiefs are Air Vice Marshal […]

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]]> 61919 NAF Lays to Rest Remains of Flight Lieutenant Gadzama, Others at Military Cemetery, Abuja https://prnigeria.com/2021/02/25/naf-lays-rest-gadzama-others/ Thu, 25 Feb 2021 22:24:35 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=61745 NAF Lays to Rest Remains of Flight Lieutenant Gadzama, Others at Military Cemetery, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today, 25 February 2021, laid to rest the remains of 7 of its personnel who died on 21 February 2021 in an air crash involving a NAF Beechcraft King Air B350i aircraft in Abuja. The late […]

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]]> 61745 Women Minister Commiserates with NAF over Plane Crash https://prnigeria.com/2021/02/22/women-minister-commiserates-with-naf-over-plane-crashibi/ Mon, 22 Feb 2021 19:35:54 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=61669 Women Minister Commiserates with NAF over Plane Crash The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, has described the death of the 7 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel who lost their lives in an air crash involving a NAF Beechcraft King Air B350i in Abuja yesterday, 21 February 2021, as a great loss, not […]

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]]> 61669 Updated: NAF Provides More Information on Crashed Military Aircraft https://prnigeria.com/2021/02/21/naf-aircraft-crash-abuja/ Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:26:43 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=61622 UPDATE ON AIR ACCIDENT INVOLVING NIGERIAN AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT 1.    The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), earlier today, 21 February 2021, confirmed that one of its aircraft, a Beechcraft KingAir B350i (NAF 201), crashed while returning to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja after reporting engine failure enroute Minna, where it was scheduled to conduct surveillance […]

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]]> 61622 NAF Records Casualties after Eliminating Scores of Bandits in Kaduna https://prnigeria.com/2021/02/14/naf-casualties-bandits-kaduna/ Sun, 14 Feb 2021 21:33:09 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=61443 NAF Records Casualties after Eliminating Scores of Bandits in Kaduna Troops of the 271 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Detachment on 13 February 2021, foiled an ambush set up by a group of over 100 armed bandits at Ungwan Laya near Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State. The gallant troops were able to fight their way through […]

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]]> 61443 Counter-Insurgency: NAF Chief Amao Lands in Borno, Urges Sustained Airstrikes against Terrorists https://prnigeria.com/2021/02/09/naf-chief-amao-lands-borno/ Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:28:51 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=61310 Counter-Insurgency: NAF Chief Amao Lands in Borno, Urges Sustained Airstrikes against Terrorists The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Oladayo Amao, has charged the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE (OPLD) to sustain the onslaught against Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT)/Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) elements in the […]

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]]> 61310 NAF Holds Fly-Out Parade for Air Marshall Sadique Abubakar, Wife https://prnigeria.com/2021/02/02/naf-fly-out-parade-sadique-abubakar/ Tue, 02 Feb 2021 21:18:11 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=61164 NAF Holds Fly-Out Parade for Air Marshall Sadique Abubakar, Wife As part of activities to mark the handing over of the mantle of leadership between the 20th Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the 21st CAS, the NAF today, 2 February 2021, held a colourful Fly-Out Parade at […]

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]]> 61164 PHOTO: AVM Amao Takes over as Chief of Air Staff…. Assures of Commitment to National Security https://prnigeria.com/2021/01/29/avm-amao-air-chief/ Fri, 29 Jan 2021 20:11:16 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=61073 AVM Amao Takes over as Chief of Air Staff…. Assures of Commitment to National Security The newly appointed Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Oladayo Amao, has assured Nigerians that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), in synergy with sister Services and other security agencies, would do its best to provide the […]

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]]> 61073 Nigerian, Nigerien Air Forces Sustain Collaboration against Insurgency https://prnigeria.com/2021/01/28/nigerian-nigerien-forces-collaboration/ Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:16:33 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=61038 Nigerian, Nigerien Air Forces Sustain Collaboration against Insurgency The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Nigerien Air Force, Colonel Amirou Abdulkader, has commended the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE (OPLD), for the successes recorded so far, in its renewed offensive operations against Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) and Islamic State of West Africa Province […]

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]]> 61038 NAF Trains 676 Personnel in Force Protection… Partners NCAA, NAMA on Airspace Security https://prnigeria.com/2021/01/23/naf-trains-personnel-airspace-security/ Sat, 23 Jan 2021 19:20:19 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=60884 NAF Trains 676 Personnel in Force Protection… Partners NCAA, NAMA on Airspace Security In furtherance of its continued efforts at developing the capacity of its personnel to tackle various security challenges in the Country, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today, 23 January 2021, graduated another batch of 676 Regiment personnel, comprising 3 officers and 673 […]

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]]> 60884 NAF, Hungary Partner to Combat Insurgency in Nigeria https://prnigeria.com/2021/01/22/naf-hungary-partner-insurgency/ Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:43:27 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=60850 NAF, Hungary Partner to Combat Insurgency in Nigeria As the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and sister Services of the Armed Forces continue to record several successes in the fight against insurgency, the Service is set to ramp up its partnership with Hungary in the areas of fighter pilot training, operation and maintenance of Intelligence Surveillance […]

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]]> 60850 NAF Launches “Eagle Wing” Movie https://prnigeria.com/2021/01/20/naf-launches-eagle-wing-movie/ Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:23:44 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=60807 NAF Launches “Eagle Wing” Movie The Honourable Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has commended the untiring efforts of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) under the leadership of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, for utilizing the media space to enlighten citizens and other stakeholders about the tremendous […]

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]]> 60807 NAF Losses Gallant Operative, Eliminates 30 Bandits in Zamfara https://prnigeria.com/2021/01/18/naf-losses-gallant-operative/ Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:10:56 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=60739 NAF Losses Gallant Operative, Eliminates 30 Bandits in Zamfara Troops of Sector 1 of Operation HADARIN DAJI have neutralized no fewer than 30 armed bandits at the Maje Riverline near Yar Katsina under Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. This was achieved when the troops from Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) at Kekuwuje, Kwatarkwashi and […]

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]]> 60739 NAF Chief Pays Condolence Visit to Family of Late Air Marshal Nsikak Eduok https://prnigeria.com/2021/01/10/naf-condolence-family-nsikak-eduok/ Sun, 10 Jan 2021 13:24:23 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=60481 NAF Chief Pays Condolence Visit to Family of Late Air Marshal Nsikak Eduok The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, today, 9 January 2021, paid a condolence visit to the family of late Air Marshal Nsikak-Abasi Essien Eduok. The late senior officer, who died on 6 January 2021 at a hospital […]

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]]> 60481 NAF Mourns Air Marshal Nsikak Eduok, Former Chief of Air Staff https://prnigeria.com/2021/01/07/naf-mourns-nsikak-eduok/ Thu, 07 Jan 2021 17:52:17 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=60434 NAF Mourns Air Marshal Nsikak Eduok, Former Chief of Air Staff The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, on behalf of officers, airmen/airwomen and civilian staff regretfully announces the passing away of the former Chief of the Air Staff, NAF, Air Marshal Nsikak-Abasi Essien Eduok (Retired).  Late […]

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]]> 60434 NAF Conducts Joint Search and Rescue Exercise on Kaduna-Abuja Highway https://prnigeria.com/2021/01/02/naf-conducts-joint-search-rescue/ Sat, 02 Jan 2021 18:48:17 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=60296 NAF Conducts Joint Search and Rescue Exercise on Kaduna-Abuja Highway In furtherance of its sustained efforts to enhance the capacity, professionalism and combat readiness of its personnel to tackle various internal security challenges and secure the lives and properties of Nigerians, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today, 2 January 2021, conducted a Joint Combat Search […]

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]]> 60296 Air Chief Joins Troops on the Frontline for Christmas https://prnigeria.com/2020/12/26/air-chief-troops-frontline-christmas/ Sat, 26 Dec 2020 17:26:33 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=60119 Air Chief Joins Troops on the Frontline for Christmas In keeping with his tradition of celebrating festive seasons with Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel serving on the frontlines, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has hosted luncheons to celebrate the Yuletide season with personnel of the Air Task Force (ATF), […]

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]]> 60119 NAF Prepares Infrastructure for Super Tukano Aircraft https://prnigeria.com/2020/12/23/naf-prepares-infrastructure-tukano-aircraft/ Wed, 23 Dec 2020 19:09:13 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=60061 NAF Prepares Infrastructure for Super Tukano Aircraft In preparation for the expected arrival of A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from the United States of America by the end of the Second Quarter of 2021, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is leaving no stone unturned in its drive to emplace necessary infrastructure at the NAF Base Kainji, […]

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]]> 60061 NAFOWA Commissions Angels School in Bauchi https://prnigeria.com/2020/12/22/nafowa-angels-school-bauchi/ Tue, 22 Dec 2020 19:44:58 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=60030 NAFOWA Commissions Angels School in Bauchi The Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association (NAFOWA) on Monday, 21 December 2020, commissioned the NAFOWA Little Angels’ School, at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base, Bauchi. Speaking during the Commissioning Ceremony, the Special Guest of Honour, the NAFOWA National President, Hajiya Hafsat Sadique Abubakar, said the decision to […]

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]]> 60030 NAF Produces Clinical Oxygen for Covid-19 Patients https://prnigeria.com/2020/12/17/naf-produces-oxygen-covid-patients/ Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:59:51 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=59889 NAF Produces Clinical Oxygen for Covid-19 Patients In response to the recent spike in COVID-19 infections across the Country, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has directed the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Plant at the 103 Strike Group (103 STG), Yola to scale up the production of […]

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