13/02/2026
CAS RETURNS TO CHILDHOOD HOME, INSPIRES NAF YOUNGSTERS
It was a moment of cheers, reflection, and warm nostalgia on 2 February 2026 as the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, stepped back into the corridors of his childhood at the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja, Lagos, not as a young lad on the playground, but as the leader of the Nigerian Air Force. His official inspection programme included a detour to his childhood residences, instantly transforming the visit into a deeply human encounter between past and present. Residents poured out in excitement, particularly youngsters and mothers, as the Air Chief walked paths that once shaped his early life. His return stood as a living testimony that humble beginnings within the NAF community can rise to the highest levels of leadership through discipline, hard work, and unwavering dedication.
The CAS visited the flat units where he lived for more than a decade with his father, who rose through the ranks and retired with distinction as an Air Warrant Officer. At each stop, he greeted residents warmly and extended kind gestures, echoing a similar visit to his childhood residence in NAF Base Kaduna last year. Standing in familiar surroundings, he shared vivid recollections of growing up on the base and spoke about the values of discipline, service, and perseverance instilled in him from an early age. For many watching, it was more than a senior officer speaking; it was a reminder that greatness can grow quietly in ordinary spaces.
The emotional peak came as youngsters gathered around him, chanting, “We love you, sir, and want to be like you.” Smiling, the CAS encouraged them to remain focused, disciplined, and committed to their dreams, assuring them that their present environment could shape an extraordinary future, just as it shaped his. Nearby, a mother, visibly moved, reminded her son of the power of education and perseverance. In a people-focused policy highlight, the CAS directed a conce
09/09/2025
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09/09/2025
CAS CHARGES FRONTLINE TROOPS IN BIRNIN GWARI TO REMAIN VIGILANT, RESOLUTE, AND UNITED IN SAFEGUARDING CIVILIANS
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare and morale of frontline personnel, while charging them to remain steadfast in their mission of protecting civilians against bandits and insurgents. This call was made on 3 September 2025 during the commissioning of worship centres and value-addition projects at 4135 Force Protection Wing, Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State. The projects, comprising worship centres for both Christian and Muslim personnel, a Mini-Mart, and a Quarter Guard Stand, were executed in line with the command philosophy of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, which emphasises personnel welfare as a cornerstone of operational effectiveness.
Representing the CAS, the Air Officer Commanding Air Training Command (AOC ATC), Air Vice Marshal Ahmed Yusuf Dari, praised the troops for their professionalism and sacrifices in the fight against criminal elements. He noted that their resilience has brought relative calm to communities once terrorised by bandits, while weakening the networks of those who seek to destabilise the region. AVM Dari charged the troops to remain vigilant, resolute, and united, stressing that their mission goes beyond combat, it is about safeguarding innocent civilians, building trust with communities, and ensuring lasting peace. “The communities we protect are safer today because of your efforts,” he declared. “But you must remain watchful, support one another in the field, and never forget that our ultimate duty is to shield civilians from harm.”
He reminded the personnel that unity of purpose and respect for civilian populations are powerful enablers of operational success, urging them to maintain cohesion and discipline even in the face of adversity. The AOC further assured the troops of the unwavering support of the CAS, noting that the projects commissioned were clear
08/09/2025
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04/09/2025
PRESIDENT DEFENCE AND POLICE OFFICERS’ WIVES ASSOCIATION WORKING VISIT TO NAVAL HEADQUARTERS
Earlier today, Monday, 1 September 2025, the President of Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Oghogho Musa paid a working visit to the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, at the Naval Headquarters (NHQ) Abuja.
The visit was to seek the Nigerian Navy’s support for various intervention projects championed by the association, including its flagship initiative, “Thank You to Our Troops.”
Speaking during the visit, Mrs Oghogho Musa stated that the association was committed to the welfare of military personnel, their families, and host communities through empowerment programmes, humanitarian outreaches and advocacy initiatives. She explained that “Thank You to Our Troops” is designed to recognize the sacrifices of officers and men of the Armed Forces while boosting their morale in the line of duty. Hence, the visit to NHQ was to thank the CNS for his support and request for more assistance in specific areas.
In his remarks, the CNS commended DEPOWA for its vision and unwavering dedication to improving the lives of personnel and their dependents. He described the “Thank You to Our Troops” initiative as both noble and timely, stressing that it would go a long way in encouraging officers and ratings to remain steadfast in their service to the nation. The CNS assured DEPOWA of the Nigerian Navy’s continued support and collaboration in the implementation of its intervention projects.
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Nigeria Military Update
04/09/2025
Late Lieutenant Akinyemi Dayo.
Lieutenant Akinyemi Dayo, a promising Nigerian Army officer commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 2013, was tragically killed by Boko Haram in May 2015. After completing training in England in 2014, he was immediately posted to Maiduguri, where he lost his life just a month later. Lieutenant Dayo was laid to rest alongside other officers at the Maiduguri cemetery on July 1st, 2015. May his gallant soul continue to rest in peace. 🪦😭
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04/09/2025
TRAINING OF NIGERIAN LEGION CORPS of COMMISSIONAIRES COURSE 14; The training of Nigerian legion Corps of Commissionaires, Course 14 will commence on the 1st of September 2025 at the Legion Headquarters. All registered Commissionaires that has not trained are requested to make use of this opportunity and avail themselves for the training. Briefing for preparation and other related issues concerning the training by the Commandant is scheduled for 28 august 2025. Please inform all concerned
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04/09/2025
Late Brigadier General Zakari Ahmadu Saidu Laid to Rest in Abuja
The body of the late Brigadier General Zakari Ahmadu Saidu was laid to rest at the Guards Brigade Military Cemetery, Lungi Barracks, Abuja, following a solemn funeral service attended by senior military officers, dignitaries, family members, and colleagues.
In a statement, the Academy Public Relations Officer, Major Muhammed Maidawa, said the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General OO Oluyede, NAM, was represented at the ceremony by the Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Major General AK Ibrahim, OFR. Also in attendance were senior officers from Defence and Services Headquarters, including the Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), Major General AB Ibrahim, and the Chief of Policy and Plans (Navy), Rear Admiral I Dewu.
Reading the funeral oration, the NDA Commandant eulogised the late Brigadier General Saidu as “brilliant, resourceful, diligent, self-assured and a consummate professional with impeccable integrity and the resoluteness to shoulder additional responsibilities.” He praised his dedication to service and his unwavering commitment to the Nigerian Army and the nation.
Born on 19 January 1971 in Kaduna State, Brigadier General Saidu hailed from Kaduna North Local Government Area. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in History from the Nigerian Defence Academy and a Master of Science degree from Mufta University, Jordan. Commissioned into the Nigerian Army Armoured Corps on 17 September 1994 as a member of the 41 Regular Combatant Course, he steadily rose through the ranks and attained the rank of Brigadier General in 2021.
Until his passing on 31 August 2025, he was serving at the Nigerian Defence Academy as TETFUND Desk Officer, an appointment he assumed on 20 January 2025. In recognition of his distinguished service, he was decorated with several honours, including the Distinguished Service Star, Forces Service Star, Meritorious Service Star, Command Medal, Nigerian Army Purple Hear
04/09/2025
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29/08/2025
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29/08/2025
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18/08/2025
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