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...
Despite the failing health system in Nigeria,a hospital in Anambra has proven to be in a class of its own after it recorded another success in open heart surgery.It was gathered that the Dr Joe Nwilo heart center at the Saint Joseph's hospital in Adazi Nnukwu,Anaocha local government area of Anambra state,recently conducted an open heart surgery on a 6-year old boy.The little boy identified as Solomon Chinweuba,had been diagnosed with heart problems,and was operated on by a team of both Indian and Nigerian heart surgeons at the hospital.Solomon's mother identified as Mrs Dephine Joseph,said they were sent to the heart center from Lagos State University Teaching Hospital {LUTH}.She also proceeded to shower praises on the Anambra state government who she says paid the bill for the surgery,asking God to also protect Governor Willie Obiano.The state commissioner for health,Dr Josephat Akabuike,addressed newsmen after the surgery,stating that the government would continue to aid mission hospital for the people of Anambra state.He also said that surgeries involving the heart was not only very expensive,but also very complex,so he went ahead to praise the team of doctors.Dr Akabuike also called on Nigerians to patronise the heart center for their heart-related diseases,instead of borrowing money to go abroad for treatment.Speaking on why he started the heart center,Dr Joe Nwilo,said he hoped to help the treatment of heart diseases in Nigeria.He said the center has already performed over 30 successful heart surgeries with the help of the state government.He said the input of the government has ensured that most patients undergo surgery free of charge.Dr Narendra,a doctor from the Vikram hospital in India,led the team of surgeons who conducted the open heart surgery.He expressed satisfaction over the state of the arts equipment the heart center boasts of.More photos below.
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