Tag: Helicopters
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Just in: IGP deploys operatives, helicopters to rescue abducted medical students
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered deployment of police tactical teams and assets, including drones, helicopters and specilised vehicles for the swift rescue of 20 medical students who abducted in Otukpo, Benue State on Thursday evening The students, from University of Jos and University of Maiduguri were on their way to…
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Tinubu inducts 2 newly acquired combat helicopters into NAF Inventory
President Bola Tinubu has inducted two newly acquired T-129 ATAK Helicopters and a King Air 360ER Beechcraft into the Order of Battle (ORBAT) of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, on Tuesday in Abuja.
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Tinubu approves payment of 12 attack helicopters for army
President Bola Tinubu has approved payment for the procurement of 12 attack helicopters for the Nigerian Army. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, made this known at the
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Why Nigerian Army is acquiring helicopters – Lagbaja
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says the Army is reactivating its Air wing to enhance its operations and relieve pressure on the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). Lagbaja made this known to newsmen
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How we auctioned 2 helicopters for N1.2bn – NCAT
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, Kaduna State, says it auctioned two helicopters at 556,200,322 USD (N1.2 billion), because of underutilisation. The Rector and Chief Executive Officer
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Insecurity: Turkish drones, helicopters to arrive in Nigeria
Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Nigeria, Hidayet Bayraktar, has said that drones and helicopters from Turkey will soon arrive in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen the security architecture of the country. Bayraktar made this known during the commemoration of the 99th National Day of the Republic of Turkey in Abuja.
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2 Ukrainian helicopters shot down
The Russian military has shot down two Ukrainian combat helicopters, according to Defence Ministry spokesperson, Igor Konashenkov. Konashenkov said the Russian forces fired on 81 military targets on Thursday, with Moscow intensifying its attacks on Ukraine. On Thursday, the military reported the targeting of 29 objects the day before.
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TRENDING VIDEOS: Fresh panic in Orlu, Imo State as Nigerian Army deploys soldiers, helicopters to ESN hideouts
There was fresh panic in Orlu and Orsu Local Government Areas of Imo State on Thursday as the Nigerian military began operations in search of the camps occupied by the personnel of Eastern Security Network (ESN) linked with Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). https://twitter.com/EmekaGift/status/1362270113991434243?s=20 TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that a similar incident had played out some…
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Lagos Assembly queries Sanwo-Olu over whereabouts of three state helicopters
The Lagos State House of Assembly has asked Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to explain the whereabouts of three helicopters belonging to the state government. Mrs Mojisola Miranda, the House’s Chief Whip raised the matter during plenary on Monday sequel to the Matter of Urgent Public Importance. Thereafter, the House summoned some key government officials to explain…
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2019 NAF day: Buhari commissions two new combat helicopters [Photos/Video]
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday unveiled two Agusta 109 Power Attack Helicopters recently delivered by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), to mark its 55th anniversary. Buhari, who was represented by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, said he was happy to be part of the celebration, which was held at Eagle Square, Abuja. He said that it…