Nigerian Air Force
4 LAS News stories tagged “Nigerian Air Force”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
President Bola Tinubu to travel to Saudi Arabia for Umrah after commissioning new Air Force equipment
Nigeria’s president will leave Abuja on 29 October for Makkah to perform Umrah and pray for the nation’s peace and progress, following a ceremony to commission recently acquired Nigerian Air Force assets.
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LAS News Desk · 29 Oct 2026, 05:45 WAT · 2 sources
Nigerian Air Force pledges continued salaries for families of ATR crash victims
The Nigerian Air Force confirmed that salaries of deceased personnel from the October 5 ATR 42‑500 crash in Igbokoda will be paid until death benefits are fully settled, and outlined ongoing recovery and support measures.
LAS News Desk · 29 Oct 2026, 04:45 WAT · 2 sources
Nigerian Air Force reports 6,100 flying hours and 10m litres fuel use in security ops
The Nigerian Air Force has disclosed that it conducted over 2,900 sorties and consumed nearly 10 million litres of fuel in security operations from November 2025 to September 2026.
LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 12:17 WAT · 1 source
Nigerian Air Force strikes ISWAP hideout in Lake Chad, kills senior leaders
The Nigerian Air Force conducted a precision air strike on an ISWAP hideout in the Lake Chad region on 19 October, eliminating key militants and destroying logistical equipment, officials said.
LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 04:45 WAT · 2 sources