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NAF TARGETS TERROIRIST
Airstrikes by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have targeted terrorist enclaves in the Mandara Mountains, destroying key structures and logistics hubs.NAF’s spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
He said sustained counter-terrorism airstrikes have significantly degraded the terrorists’ capacity to carry out attacks against civilians in the area.
Ejodame said while acting on credible intelligence and prior confirmatory Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), NAF air assets executed a coordinated operation that identified multiple terrorist structures and logistics hubs actively supporting insurgent activities within the area.
The strike resulted in the destruction of key terrorist structures and logistics hubs, significantly degrading their operational capability and reinforcing the NAF’s relentless posture in denying adversaries freedom of action and safeguarding national security,” he said.
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AKWAIBOM STATE GOVT, TAKE OF ON INTL. FLIGHT
The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced that the maiden international flight from the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, to Kotoka International Airport, Accra, Ghana, will take off on Saturday, May 2, 2026, following presidential approval for the upgrade of the airport to international status.
the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno,
said, “I am pleased to announce that following Presidential approval for the upgrade of Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, to international status, the maiden international flight from Uyo to Kotoka International Airport, Accra, Ghana, is set to take off on Saturday, May 2, 2026.”
He appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the airport’s upgrade and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, for his support, while also acknowledging past leaders of the state for laying the foundation for the aviation sector.
The Government and people of Akwa Ibom State also appreciate the contributions of former governors of the State for their pioneering roles in the development of the aviation sector and reiterate their commitment to the sustained development of the aviation ecosystem for the economic advancement of the State.”
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NPF INVESTIGATES IMPERSONATION
The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into a viral video showing a man dressed in police attire driving a commercial bus in Lagos while allegedly threatening to kill passengers and dump their bodies in a river.
The incident, which reportedly occurred near Eko Bridge, was captured in a video showing the driver, wearing a police T-shirt and cap, exchanging words with passengers.
According to an account of the incident posted by X user Oyindamola on Monday, the driver became aggressive when passengers questioned the sudden stop of the bus.the NPF New Media Officer, CSP Aliyu Giwa, confirmed that the Force is reviewing the footage.
Giwa noted that while the man was wearing items labelled “NPF/Police,” he was not in standard police uniform. He added that the individual’s status as a serving police officer is yet to be verified.
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The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, on Monday, led members of the Command Management Team on separate courtesy visits to the 63 Brigade Nigerian Army and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Delta State Command as part of efforts to deepen inter-agency collaboration in tackling crime.
During the visits, Oyeniyi stressed that crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, child trafficking and drug-related offences are interconnected and require a unified, intelligence-driven response from security agencies.
At the NDLEA command, the police commissioner particularly highlighted the need for joint action against drug trafficking and substance abuse, describing them as major drivers of crime and serious threats to young people.
Responding, the Brigade Commander of 63 Brigade, Brigadier General M.A. Shonibare, and the NDLEA State Commander, CN Halilu Hamidu, commended the Delta State Police Command for its efforts in crime control and reaffirmed their commitment to sustained partnership.
NAF TARGETS TERROIRIST
Airstrikes by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have targeted terrorist enclaves in the Mandara Mountains, destroying key structures and logistics hubs.NAF’s spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
He said sustained counter-terrorism airstrikes have significantly degraded the terrorists’ capacity to carry out attacks against civilians in the area.
Ejodame said while acting on credible intelligence and prior confirmatory Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), NAF air assets executed a coordinated operation that identified multiple terrorist structures and logistics hubs actively supporting insurgent activities within the area.
The strike resulted in the destruction of key terrorist structures and logistics hubs, significantly degrading their operational capability and reinforcing the NAF’s relentless posture in denying adversaries freedom of action and safeguarding national security,” he said.
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AKWAIBOM STATE GOVT, TAKE OF ON INTL. FLIGHT
The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced that the maiden international flight from the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, to Kotoka International Airport, Accra, Ghana, will take off on Saturday, May 2, 2026, following presidential approval for the upgrade of the airport to international status.
the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno,
said, “I am pleased to announce that following Presidential approval for the upgrade of Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, to international status, the maiden international flight from Uyo to Kotoka International Airport, Accra, Ghana, is set to take off on Saturday, May 2, 2026.”
He appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the airport’s upgrade and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, for his support, while also acknowledging past leaders of the state for laying the foundation for the aviation sector.
The Government and people of Akwa Ibom State also appreciate the contributions of former governors of the State for their pioneering roles in the development of the aviation sector and reiterate their commitment to the sustained development of the aviation ecosystem for the economic advancement of the State.”
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NPF INVESTIGATES IMPERSONATION
The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into a viral video showing a man dressed in police attire driving a commercial bus in Lagos while allegedly threatening to kill passengers and dump their bodies in a river.
The incident, which reportedly occurred near Eko Bridge, was captured in a video showing the driver, wearing a police T-shirt and cap, exchanging words with passengers.
According to an account of the incident posted by X user Oyindamola on Monday, the driver became aggressive when passengers questioned the sudden stop of the bus.the NPF New Media Officer, CSP Aliyu Giwa, confirmed that the Force is reviewing the footage.
Giwa noted that while the man was wearing items labelled “NPF/Police,” he was not in standard police uniform. He added that the individual’s status as a serving police officer is yet to be verified.
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The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, on Monday, led members of the Command Management Team on separate courtesy visits to the 63 Brigade Nigerian Army and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Delta State Command as part of efforts to deepen inter-agency collaboration in tackling crime.
During the visits, Oyeniyi stressed that crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, child trafficking and drug-related offences are interconnected and require a unified, intelligence-driven response from security agencies.
At the NDLEA command, the police commissioner particularly highlighted the need for joint action against drug trafficking and substance abuse, describing them as major drivers of crime and serious threats to young people.
Responding, the Brigade Commander of 63 Brigade, Brigadier General M.A. Shonibare, and the NDLEA State Commander, CN Halilu Hamidu, commended the Delta State Police Command for its efforts in crime control and reaffirmed their commitment to sustained partnership.