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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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DSSC2021/027051 IBRAHIM KWADA SIMON M ADAMAWA ARMAMENT TECHNOLOGY
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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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DSSC2021/036625 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
DSSC2021/043816 CHIUDO SUNDAY UKENI M EBONYI 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
DSSC2021/000157 THEOPHILUS YUSUF M FCT CHAPLAIN
DSSC2021/003801 GODWIN SHEKWONYA EDWARD M FCT AIR PROVOST
DSSC2021/004679 MUSTAPHA HARUNA NASIR M GOMBE REGIMENT
DSSC2021/006784 YAKUBU ABUBAKAR M GOMBE WORKS & SERVICES
DSSC2021/012438 DANIEL JOHN M GOMBE MEDICAL
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DSSC2021/045082 LOUISA CHINYERE OBASI F IMO MEDICAL
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DSSC2021/030962 SHUAIBU HASSAN M JIGAWA ARMAMENT TECHNOLOGY
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DSSC2021/047620 IBRAHIM SALIHU M NIGER ADMINISTRATION
DSSC2021/003621 JOB MAMMAN KOLO M NIGER COMMUNICATION INFORMATION & SPACE TECHN
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DSSC2021/016759 IYANUOLUWA TIJESULADEMI IDOWU M OGUN AIR INTELLIGENCE
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DSSC2021/039202 ENIOLA TEMITOPE ISAIAH F ONDO ADMINISTRATION
DSSC2021/040373 FREDRICK OLUWADUNSIN AKINOLA M ONDO MEDICAL
DSSC2021/000353 SAMUEL AKINTUNDE OLUKAYODE M ONDO REGIMENT
DSSC2021/015038 ADENIJI SIMON AGBEDE M ONDO ADMINISTRATION
DSSC2021/004427 OLUWATOYIN KABIR KAZEEM M OSUN AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING
DSSC2021/000155 ABDULAZIZ ADEBAYO M OSUN WORKS & SERVICES
DSSC2021/014511 ABDULMAJEED BANKOLE HAMZA M OSUN PUBLIC RELATIONS
DSSC2021/001825 TUNDE MICHAEL AKANNI M OSUN ADMINISTRATION
DSSC2021/007101 EDWARD MOYO EWETUNDE M OYO AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING
DSSC2021/008549 SAMSON FOLUSHO FADOYIN M OYO WORKS & SERVICES
DSSC2021/027754 TIMILEHIN OYEWALE ABIODUN M OYO LOGISTICS
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DSSC2021/046017 VICTOR LOT GOLDEN M BAYELSA ARMAMENT TECHNOLOGY
DSSC2021/008447 THANKGOD OWOICHO AGBO M BENUE WORKS & SERVICES
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DSSC2021/009426 ANAS YAKUBU M KATSINA ADMINISTRATION
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DSSC2021/027850 DAVID YAHAYA EKPA M KOGI ACCOUNT & BUDGET
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DSSC2021/046285 SUSAN UJAH F BENUE ADMINISTRATION
DSSC2021/010961 CHIROMA LUMI ISHAYA M BAUCHI AIR PROVOST
17 soldiers killed as EIGS fighters launch complex attack on gendarmerie base in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
At least 17 soldiers of the Nigerien National Gendarmerie were killed on Wednesday in a complex and coordinated attack by fighters of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) on a security position in Garbougna, located along the Terra–Niamey axis.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the assault, launched in the early afternoon, involved heavily armed militants who overwhelmed the gendarmerie post with a combination of direct fire, improvised explosive devices and manoeuvre tactics.
The preliminary casualty report indicates that 17 personnel, including the team leader, a captain, were killed, while 34 others sustained serious injuries.
Several soldiers were also reported missing following the raid.
The attackers reportedly destroyed multiple operational vehicles and made away with others. They also seized military equipment and weapons before withdrawing from the location.
Reinforcement teams were deployed to the area shortly after the incident, while aerial surveillance was activated to track the fleeing assailants.
Wednesday’s attack adds to the rising wave of coordinated assaults by EIGS and other extremist groups operating across Niger’s tri-border region, where security forces remain heavily engaged in counter-terrorism operations.
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Nigerian Army neutralizes 239 terrorists, recovers weapons in Kaduna and Niger states
By: Zagazola MAkama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under the command of 1 Division, Sector 1 Operation FANSAN YANMA, have successfully neutralized 239 violent extremists and insurgents while recovering a significant cache of weapons and ammunition across Kaduna and Niger states, a top military officer has disclosed.
Maj Gen Abubakar Sadiq Muhammed Wase, during the operational briefing to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, said the successes were part of sustained clearance operations, patrols, ambushes, raids, and anti-kidnapping missions aimed at denying terrorists freedom of action in the sector.
The operations, he said, led to the recovery of 185 assorted weapons and 5,860 rounds of ammunition from identified insurgent enclaves and hideouts. “Our offensive and non-kinetic operations continue to degrade terrorist capabilities and disrupt their operational networks,” Maj Gen Wase said.
He highlighted that the Division’s area of responsibility, which covers Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa, and Niger states, is characterised by rugged terrain, dense forests, and underdeveloped infrastructure, which terrorists exploit as hideouts. Despite these challenges, he said the coordinated use of mobile combat units, light mobility platforms such as motorcycles and gun trucks, and aerial surveillance have restricted insurgent movements and enhanced operational coverage.
Maj Gen Wase also noted the recovery of over 1,091 life-support items, 364 vehicles and motorcycles, and the rescue of 563 kidnapped victims since the Division assumed operational control. He attributed the success to a combination of kinetic operations, intelligence-led targeting, and inter-agency collaboration, which have strengthened the Division’s capacity to dominate its area of responsibility.
He noted that the Nigerian Army has strengthened its commitment to community development and civil-military cooperation with the completion and commissioning of a new primary school in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State.
The unveiling of the Chidambere Community Primary School was part of a broader initiative by 1 Division, Sector 1 Operation FANSAN YANMA, to complement military operations with developmental interventions aimed at winning the hearts and minds of local communities.
Maj Gen Abubakar Sadiq Muhammed Wase, who briefed the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, said the project was commissioned and handed over to the Kaduna State Government as part of the Division’s ongoing non-kinetic engagements.
He explained that the Army’s engagement in education, healthcare, and infrastructure is designed to enhance civilian confidence, reduce community vulnerability to terrorist influence, and strengthen local cooperation with security agencies. “The school will serve as a symbol of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to peace, stability, and sustainable development in conflict-affected communities,” Maj Gen Wase said.
The commissioning follows a series of non-kinetic initiatives, including medical outreaches in Tutunbiri, Amarabanjoz, and other affected communities, aimed at ameliorating humanitarian challenges created by prior security operations and air component strikes.
He noted also that as part of ongoing efforts to reduce insurgent influence and promote peace, the Nigerian Army has successfully facilitated the surrender of several terrorist groups operating in Kaduna State, Maj Gen Abubakar Sadiq Muhammed Wase has disclosed.
The surrenders were achieved through a reconciliation and engagement team constituted in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government and the Office of the National Security Adviser. Targeted localities included Chukun, Egebi, Ndiwa, and Birnin Gwari LGAs, where terrorists were encouraged to lay down arms and accept government amnesty.
Maj Gen Wase revealed that 16 notorious terrorist groups, including Dogo Gide, Yelo Jamboros, Kolo Meri, Alhajilabi, Bilia, Gwamna, and Kabiru Boderi, expressed willingness to surrender. Weapons and ammunition were recovered during the process, and 142 kidnapped victims were released without ransom, including Dr. Daniel Okuola, a medical doctor who had been abducted in 2023 from the National Eye Center, Kaduna.
The GOC emphasised that these non-kinetic engagements do not reduce the intensity of ongoing kinetic operations. Rather, they complement military efforts by isolating terrorists from vulnerable communities, gathering intelligence, and strengthening civil-military relations.
He noted that the Division’s integrated approach of reconciliation, civil engagement, and targeted operations has strengthened public confidence in the military and supported the broader aim of restoring peace and security across the sector.
Maj Gen Wase said the Division remains committed to sustaining dialogue with repentant elements while continuing offensive operations against those who reject government amnesty.
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COAS storms Kebbi , orders massive manhunt for abducted schoolgirls
By: Zagazola Makama
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Monday stormed Kebbi State in a decisive show of force, directing troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA to leave no stone unturned in the ongoing search-and-rescue operation for students abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area.
The COAS, who arrived the state with a strong delegation of Principal Staff Officers from Army Headquarters, held an operational meeting with frontline commanders before addressing troops deployed in the search effort.
In a firm and emotionally charged message, Shaibu ordered the soldiers to intensify both day and night operations until all the abducted schoolgirls were safely rescued.
“You must continue day and night fighting. We must find these children,” he told the troops gathered at the forward operating location.
“For the commanders here, you must leverage intelligence to conduct intelligence-based missions. It has become a pattern that bandits target soft targets. If they know you are in a location, they will not come there or face you in a fight and you can defeat them, can’t you?”
Shaibu reminded officers and soldiers that a ruthless determination to succeed was essential.
“You must have all the commitment to make sure you succeed. Once you receive intelligence of something of this nature, you must act professionally and decisively. This is not just about our image; it is about doing our job properly,” he cautioned.
The Army Chief also held a separate engagement with local vigilantes and hunters supporting the operation. He emphasized the need for enhanced collaboration, describing them as indispensable partners due to their deep knowledge of the terrain.
“If we have people like you, it is you who will work with us and provide local intelligence. You know these forests and you are the ones to tell us where the criminals are,” he said.
“Your hunters should storm the nooks and crannies of these forests. Soldiers will also join you. We are counting on you to work with us to bring lasting peace. What these evil people are trying to do is to scare children from going to school. Let every man know we will not allow that.”
He commended the vigilantes for their courage and contributions, assuring them of the military’s full support.
Earlier, Lt.-Gen. Shaibu paid a sympathy visit to the Traditional Ruler of Danko, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Allaje, and the Principal of the attacked school, Hajiya Rabi Musa Magaji.
During the visit, he assured the monarch and the school authorities of the military’s unwavering resolve to rescue the girls unharmed.
“We are fully committed. We will not relent. The safety of these children is a national priority, and we are deploying every resource to ensure they return home safely,” the COAS said.
In her remarks, Hajiya Rabi expressed gratitude for the Army Chief’s swift visit, saying it demonstrated the urgency with which the military and federal authorities were treating the incident.
“Your visit has given us hope. We believe that with this level of commitment, our girls will soon return,” she said.
The abduction at GGCSS Maga has triggered widespread concern across the country, prompting an intensified military response involving ground and air components under Operation FANSAN YANMA.
Security sources who spoke to Zagazola Makama said troops, supported by surveillance assets, have expanded search corridors across forested areas spanning Danko/Wasagu and adjoining boundaries.
The COAS and his entourage later proceeded to inspect additional deployment points before returning to the operational command centre for a review briefing.
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