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Aneke Prioritises Air Force Veterans’ Welfare, Healthcare

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By Mary Fatile (Lagos)

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has declared that improving veterans’ healthcare, economic integration, financial welfare, and sustained engagement remains his top priority, describing them as critical to delivering effective national security outcomes.

Air Marshal Aneke made this known during a parley with veterans at the NAFOWA Hall, Ikeja, Lagos.

Represented by the Director of Veteran Affairs, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ademuyiwa Adedoyin, the Chief of Air Staff said the Nigerian Air Force is prioritising digital education and employment support to help veterans reintegrate successfully into civilian life.

Air Marshal Aneke disclosed that discussions are already underway to develop a structured playbook that will integrate veterans into national labour and employment strategies through collaboration with the Ministry of Labour.

He further revealed plans to establish a special healthcare section in Nigerian Air Force hospitals, dedicated to providing comprehensive medical care for veterans.

The Chief of Air Staff also announced that the Presidency has approved a group life assurance policy, ensuring compensation for families of deceased veterans.

Meanwhile, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the payment of all outstanding backlog entitlements for the entire Nigerian Air Force.

The Air Officer Commanding Logistics Command, Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Suleh, said the series of parleys across various NAF units continue to strengthen the foundation upon which the Nigerian Air Force stands as a pillar of Nigeria’s defence and national security.

One of the guest speakers, Retired Air Vice Marshal Nicholas Spiff, speaking on the theme “Life After Service,” urged veterans to understand that post-service life is fundamentally different and must be approached with early planning, optimism, and purpose.

Over 400 veterans attended the interactive forum, which began in 2023 as an annual event but has grown in relevance and impact, leading to its adoption as a biannual gathering.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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NAF Sets December 13 for Aptitude Test

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By Rasheedah Makinde

The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has published the list of shortlisted candidates for the 2025 Basic Military Training Course aptitude test.

In a statement, Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said applicants can check their status on the NAF recruitment portal at nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng.

According to him, the aptitude test will take place on December 13, 2025, across 15 designated centres nationwide, with activities commencing by 7:00 a.m.

Air Commodore Ejodame advised all shortlisted applicants to report early to their centres with their acknowledgement slips and required writing materials, stressing that the items are compulsory for participation.

He reaffirmed the Air Force’s commitment to a transparent and merit-based recruitment process, aimed at selecting the most qualified young Nigerians to serve the country with honour and professionalism.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Security: NAF Pledges Collaboration with NSCDC

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Nigerian Air Force, NAF, pledges continuous support for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, to collectively secure and protect the lives and property of the citizens.

Air Commodore Nasir Folaji of the Nigerian Air Force, 671 Detachment Ibadan, made the pledge during a courtesy visit to the state Command of NSCDC at Agodi Ibadan. 

He noted that the security of Oyo State can only be achieved through persistent cooperation between the two organizations as it is done in the past.

“Security of the Nation is the duty of all security operatives, therefore there should be a synergy of efforts between the two security agencies”.

Reacting, the Oyo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Mr. Micheal Adaralewa noted that the era of inter-agency rivalry was over, as securing the lives and properties of the people of Oyo state and the nation at large was the common goal.

Mr. Adaralewa stated further that the corps has improved in its activities through investment in training and retraining exercise implemented by the Commandant General of the Corps, Mr Abubakar Audi.

The Commandant stressed further that the Corps would continue to work hand-in-hand with the Nigerian Air Force when necessary as the security of lives and properties was a joint venture for all security agencies and the citizens.

Rasheedah Makinde

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Nigerian Air Force Raids Bandits Camp, Hostages Escape

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The Nigerian Air Force says 26 kidnap victims escaped after an air strike hit the militant camp where they were being held, in Kaduna in north-west Nigeria.

The leader of the armed group and his 17 members were killed, the force said.

Air force spokesman Edward Gabkwet identified the militia leader as Alhaji Shanono, who was said to be holding a meeting with his fighters.

“Overhead the location, terrorists were sighted under clusters of trees at the foot of Ukambo high ground and after ensuring the absence of civilian settlements within the location, the crew received the authorization to strike”, Mr Gabkwet said.

More than 30 rifles and 20 motorcycles were reportedly destroyed in the airstrike.

Meanwhile, another set of seven hostages abducted during an attack on a train on the Abuja-Kaduna train route has regained their freedom. They include six members of the same family and an elderly woman.

BBC/Simeon Ugbodovon

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Arotile to be Buried July 23 with Full Military Honours

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Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot, Tolulope Arotile, who died on July 14, will be buried next Thursday, July 23, the Nigerian Air Force said on Friday.

The NAF said Arotile will be laid to rest with “full military honours at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja.

A condolence visit to the Arotile family in Lokoja comprising of the CAS, Minister of Women Affairs and Chairmen, Senate and House Committees on Air Force, has been scheduled before the burial.

FRCN Abuja