NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION. (PHOTO).
NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of five new helicopters as the Federal Government accelerates efforts to modernize Nigeria’s airpower capabilities and strengthen the Armed Forces’ capacity to respond effectively to contemporary security challenges. A statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame indicates that the platforms comprise three AW-109 Trekker B helicopters and two H-125 helicopters. The three AW-109s, which form part of 10 recently acquired by the Federal Government, were received in Lagos on 15 September 2026, with the remaining seven expected to be delivered before the end of 2026. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, described the acquisition as another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s sustained investment in the modernization and re-equipment of the NAF noting that the new pl...
The vigilant officers and men of the NCS Sokoto/Kebbi/Zamfara Command has arrested a suspected smuggled vehicle concealed in a truck loaded with firewood.Addressing reporters at the Command headquarters,the CAC Compt,Sani Madugu told newsmen that the truck was arrested along Tangaza-Ruwawuri road coming into Nigeria.He said examination conducted by his officers revealed that the truck was found to contain 1 used Honda Accord 2006 Model with chassis no.{IHGCCM564867090155}. Similarly,another Mitsubishi Canter with Reg: No. XA 683 TSF carrying cow dung {Manure} was arrested by the Command's Roving Team B,along Kamba Road in Kebbi State.Examination further revealed that the Canter was loaded with 37 bales of second cloths.The CAC used the medium to warn smugglers that Customs is always a step ahead of them and call on them to imbibe legitimate trading.








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