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...
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is shocked and profoundly saddened by the death of Prof. Babatunde Osotimehin,Executive Director of the United Nation Population Fund {UNFPA}.The State House Press Release read ''Acting President Yemi Osinbajo,SAN,is shocked and profoundly saddened on the death of Prof. Babatunde Osotimehin,68,Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund {UNFPA},and a former Minister of Health in Nigeria.On behalf of the people and Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,Prof. Osinbajo extends heartfelt condolences to his wife,children and entire family over the passage of their beloved father,grandfather and also an illustrious Nigerian.The Acting President also commiserates with the staff of the UNFPA and the UN system on the demise of a very remarkable international public servant,who served passionately,diligently and worked tirelessly at the global and national stages to reduce maternal mortality and promote universal access to reproductive health.The late Osotimejin,who also had a distinguished career as medical doctor and teacher before he served as a cabinet minister in Nigeria,and later at the UN,will be long remembered for his many significant developmental contributions at home and in the international community,according to Acting President Osinbajo.As Prof,Osotimehin is being mourned internationally,the Acting President urges the Osotimehin family,friends and associates to take solace knowing that his notable service and worthy contributions especially towards improving women and children's health across the world are widely acclaimed,deeply appreciated,and would be long remembered and honoured.
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