Military
NAF release names of reserved candidates for 2021/2022 direct short service
NAF release names of reserved candidates for 2021/2022 direct short service
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the names of successful and reserved candidates for the 2021 direct short service commission course.
The NAF said 143 candidates qualified for enrolment into different fields, including Space Tech, Armament Technology, Medical and Air Intelligence, amongst others.
Air Vice-Marshal PO Jemitola, who announced the successful applicants on Friday, said all entrants except those on the reserve list are to report to Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Ribadu Campus (Old Site), Kaduna State, on March 5, 2022.
He said, “Any candidate who fails to report by 1800 Hrs (6:00 pm) Monday 7 March 2022 will forfeit the training slot. Selected candidates will be received on arrival at the Centre of Excellence Building, NDA Ribadu Campus and must come along with the ORIGINALS and photocopies of their credentials which include First School Leaving Certificate, NECO/WAEC/NABTEB results, Degree/HND Certificate, Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age, Letter of State of Origin, Nigerian Air Force Applicant Acknowledgement Card, Signed Attestation of Parent/Guardian Consent Form and Local Government Area Attestation Form. Any candidate who fails to present originals of the stated documents will not be accepted into the Academy.”
The candidates are also required to report at the campus with the following:
“Two pairs of black and white trousers, One lounge suit (dark colour), Two belts (preferably black), One pair of black cover shoes (male), Two pairs of white canvas shoes, Two pairs of white shorts, Pyjamas, One pair of football boots (male), Three pairs of blue shorts and white round neck vests, Two white shirts (long sleeves), Four pairs of white socks, One black rubber-strapped digital quartz wristwatch, Black polish, brushes, shaving kit and toiletries, Two white bed sheets and pillowcases for 8 spring bed, Black swimming trunk/shirt, Personal computer (laptop), Pressing iron and Six passport photograph.”
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Female candidates were asked to come along with the following: “One pair of black low heel cover shoes, Four lounge skirts (dark colours), Four pairs of black or blue short tight and Two pairs of trouser suits.”
Jetimola added that “All candidates are encouraged to learn basic swimming skills before reporting for training. Candidates on the reserve list are NOT to report to the Academy until invited. Selected candidates are not allowed to receive visitors and will not leave the Academy for the first three months of training.
“Specialties allotted to candidates are NOT subject to change while in the Nigerian Air Force. Candidates with such intentions are strongly advised to decline this offer.”
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DSSC2021/029988 NNEORA OCHIUWA M ABIA ADMINISTRATION
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DSSC2021/016801 SAMUEL BASSEY IDIO M AKWA-IBOM EDUCATION
DSSC2021/026715 STELLA OBIOMACHUKWU JIMBE F ANAMBRA MEDICAL
DSSC2021/000510 RUTH LOVE OKOLI F ANAMBRA ACCOUNT & BUDGET
DSSC2021/027713 VICTOR ODINAKA AGUGOESI M ANAMBRA CHAPLAIN
DSSC2021/001544 NURA GARBA M BAUCHI AIR INTELLIGENCE
DSSC2021/027576 CALEB BITRUS RABSON M BAUCHI CHAPLAIN
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DSSC2021/015755 LUBEM JOSEMARIA ASOONA M BENUE ADMINISTRATION
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DSSC2021/036625 JOHN ERNEST OWAI M CROSS-RIVER WORKS & SERVICES
DSSC2021/011647 DIVINE IYIOWO OBEY M CROSS-RIVER PUBLIC RELATIONS
DSSC2021/029545 PRESTIGE HARVEST M DELTA AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING
DSSC2021/007789 KYRIAN OMONIGHO AKPOROKAH M DELTA ADMINISTRATION
DSSC2021/005524 CHUBBY OGHENETEGA AZANUBI M DELTA MEDICAL
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DSSC2021/026848 MICHAEL AMOBI ONUOHA M ENUGU AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING
DSSC2021/012904 MICAH CHIMEZIE LAWRENCE M ENUGU COMMUNICATION INFORMATION & SPACE TECH
DSSC2021/006622 DANIEL CHIBUIKE EMENIKE M ENUGU ADMINISTRATION
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DSSC2021/027114 GABRIEL IORPINE AJO M NASARAWA AIR PROVOST
DSSC2021/007258 ISAH KANDI SULEIMAN M NIGER PUBLIC RELATIONS
DSSC2021/047620 IBRAHIM SALIHU M NIGER ADMINISTRATION
DSSC2021/003621 JOB MAMMAN KOLO M NIGER COMMUNICATION INFORMATION & SPACE TECHN
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DSSC2021/004916 JOSEPH ADEDAMOLA ADEBANJO M OGUN ADMINISTRATION
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DSSC2021/039202 ENIOLA TEMITOPE ISAIAH F ONDO ADMINISTRATION
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DSSC2021/015038 ADENIJI SIMON AGBEDE M ONDO ADMINISTRATION
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DSSC2021/000155 ABDULAZIZ ADEBAYO M OSUN WORKS & SERVICES
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DSSC2021/001825 TUNDE MICHAEL AKANNI M OSUN ADMINISTRATION
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DSSC2021/008549 SAMSON FOLUSHO FADOYIN M OYO WORKS & SERVICES
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DSSC2021/027850 DAVID YAHAYA EKPA M KOGI ACCOUNT & BUDGET
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Power Minister-Designate Clarifies Promise on Fixing Nigeria’s Grid in Three Months
By: Michael Mike
The camp of Nigeria’s Minister-designate for Power, Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has dismissed media reports claiming he promised to fix the country’s troubled national power grid within three months, describing the reports as inaccurate and misleading.
In a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesperson, Adeola Adelabu, the minister-designate clarified that no such commitment was made during his Senate screening on May 6, 2026.
According to the statement, Tegbe had clearly explained that timelines for major reforms in the power sector were still being developed and would depend on technical diagnostics as well as consultations with key stakeholders.
The clarification followed widespread reports suggesting that the minister-designate pledged to completely resolve Nigeria’s persistent electricity grid problems within a three-month period.
The statement stressed that while Tegbe assured lawmakers that initial efforts aimed at stabilising the national grid would begin within his first 100 days in office, he also acknowledged that deeper structural reforms in the sector could take significantly longer.
It quoted the minister-designate as saying that reforms relating to sector credibility, gas supply, metering and operational efficiency may require about one year to achieve meaningful progress.
“My promise to this chamber and to Nigeria is that Nigerians will see visible improvement in the sector,” Tegbe reportedly told senators during the screening.
He further pledged to stabilise the national grid, modernise electricity infrastructure, strengthen commercial frameworks within the sector and enforce accountability across the entire power value chain.
On electricity tariff reforms, Tegbe reportedly assured that vulnerable households would be protected while government works to balance affordability, sector sustainability, investor confidence and operational efficiency.
The statement also emphasised that the minister-designate remains open to constructive engagement with the media and encouraged journalists to seek clarification where necessary in order to avoid misinformation.
According to the spokesperson, Tegbe views the media as critical partners in nation building and in helping Nigerians understand the scope and direction of the proposed reforms in the power sector.
Nigeria’s electricity sector has continued to face major challenges, including repeated national grid collapses, inadequate generation capacity, weak transmission infrastructure, gas supply constraints, poor metering and mounting debts across the value chain.
The minister-designate’s clarification comes amid heightened public expectations over the ability of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the country’s longstanding electricity crisis and improve power supply to homes and businesses.
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Troops Intensify Farming Support Patrols to Boost Socio-Economic Recovery in Borno Communities
Troops Intensify Farming Support Patrols to Boost Socio-Economic Recovery in Borno Communities
By: Zagazola Makama
Nigerian Army troops in the North-East of Bama have intensified farming support patrols aimed at strengthening socio-economic recovery in liberated communities, with security escorts now routinely provided to farmers and rural traders across vulnerable routes in Borno State.
Brig. Gen. Tosin Ayoola, the Commander of the 21 Special Armour Brigade, Bama disclosed this during an engagement with journalists in Bama, noting that the initiative forms part of broader non-kinetic operations designed to restore livelihoods and encourage sustainable return of displaced populations to farming activities.
He said troops under Operation Hadin Kai p continued to provide protection for farmers, herders, and rural workers engaged in seasonal agricultural activities, especially during peak farming periods when movement into distant farmlands increases.
“We provide escorts for farmers, for those going to fetch firewood, and for people engaged in agricultural activities,” he said, adding that the patrols are designed to reduce exposure to security threats while enabling uninterrupted economic activity.
According to him, the farming support operations are conducted in collaboration with volunteer forces, community-based security groups, and other supporting agencies operating within the theatre.
He explained that the joint arrangement has improved coverage of rural farming routes and strengthened early response to security incidents affecting agricultural communities.
The officer further noted that coordination with the police and the Department of State Services (DSS) has enhanced intelligence sharing, allowing security agencies to better anticipate risks along farmlands, feeder roads, and rural markets.
He said the presence of security escorts has encouraged more displaced persons to return to farming, particularly in areas previously affected by insurgency, where agricultural activity is gradually resuming.
“In many communities, farming activities are picking up again, and we are ensuring that farmers can access their fields safely,” he said.
He added that troops have also supported local economic recovery by securing rural road corridors used for transporting farm produce to markets within and outside Bama axis.
The officer stressed that stabilisation efforts are not limited to kinetic operations, noting that non-kinetic measures such as farming patrols, medical outreach, and community engagement remain central to restoring normal life in affected areas.
He said military-medical teams continue to support rural communities with basic healthcare services, particularly for elderly residents and vulnerable groups with limited access to medical facilities.
The commander Commanded the General Officer Commanding 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Brig Gen. Ukechukuw Unachukwu, Theartre Commander North East Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI, Maj Gen Abdulsalam Abubakar and the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Waidi Shaibu for their unwavering support for the brigade which had translated into resounding successes.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Brigade to sustaining such initiatives, describing them as essential to consolidating peace gains and rebuilding confidence among returning communities.
He urged residents to continue cooperating with security agencies by sharing timely information that would support ongoing patrols and safeguard agricultural activities across the theatre.
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Troops kill scores of terrorists, destroy enclaves in Borno operations
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have sustained offensive operations against terrorist groups in Borno State, neutralising several insurgents and destroying key enclaves in coordinated ground and air assaults.
Security sources said the operations, conducted under Operation Desert Sanity V, targeted terrorist hideouts across the Bulabulin Forest and Timbuktu axes, with strong support from the Air Component Command.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 2, in conjunction with a stabilisation force brigade and elements of the Civilian Joint Task Force, cleared multiple enclaves in Mar, Subdu, Yaro Lawanti and Yaro Shuwari areas, which are contiguous to the Bulabulin Forest and the Kamadogu Yobe stretch.
The sources disclosed that troops made contact with terrorists around Malam Shiri Village, where they executed a coordinated flanking manoeuvre and engaged the insurgents in a fierce battle.
“A total of 11 terrorists were neutralised during the encounter, while others fled with injuries. Troops destroyed life-support structures within the enclaves and recovered significant quantities of arms and logistics,” the sources said.
Recovered items include nine AK-47 rifles, three PKT machine guns, five motorcycles, assorted ammunition, and materials used for the fabrication of improvised explosive devices.
In a related engagement along the Timbuktu axis on the Wajiroko–Sabon Gari corridor, troops, supported by air strikes, engaged another group of terrorists and maintained tactical superiority throughout the encounter.
Items recovered from the scene include AK-47 rifles, rocket-propelled grenade tubes, bandoliers, communication equipment, and a large cache of ammunition.
Further operational reports indicated that troops advancing through the Bulabulin axis also engaged terrorists around Bultuwa in Yunusari Local Government Area, where six insurgents were killed and additional weapons, including AK-47 rifles, a PKT machine gun, motorcycles, ammunition, and IED-making materials, were recovered. No casualties were recorded among troops, although some vehicles sustained tyre damage during the operation.
Meanwhile, troops deployed around the Azir Bridge area came under attack late at night by terrorists using armed drones. Reinforcements moving to the location encountered an improvised explosive device, which struck a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle without causing further losses.
Air assets were subsequently deployed, with multiple precision strikes conducted on terrorist positions, forcing the attackers to retreat.
The sources confirmed that two terrorist bodies and a rifle were recovered after the engagement, while one soldier was killed in action.They added that the Air Component Command played a decisive role in the operations by providing continuous intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, as well as precision strikes on identified targets, which significantly degraded the terrorists’ capabilities.
Troops are currently conducting follow-up exploitation operations along the Forfor, Multe and Wajiroko axes to track fleeing insurgents and prevent regrouping.
The sources said the sustained operations demonstrate increasing operational effectiveness and continued dominance by security forces across the theatre.
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