NAF Advances Operational Competence Through Specialised Warfare And Targeting Training

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre (AWDC), has advanced its drive towards a more capable and mission-ready force with the graduation of participants from two specialised operational competence courses.
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The training, which concluded on 3 July 2026, strengthened participants’ expertise in force sustainment, operational planning and precision targeting, reinforcing the NAF’s commitment to developing highly skilled personnel capable of responding effectively to contemporary security challenges.

By enhancing targeting proficiency and collateral damage estimation, the training further equips personnel to deliver purposeful and decisive air power against terrorist and criminal elements while safeguarding civilian lives and property.

Representing the Chief of Logistics, Headquarters NAF, at the graduation ceremony, the Director of the Nigerian Air Force Museum and Hall of Fame, Air Vice Marshal U Ariahu, congratulated the participants on the successful completion of the courses and urged them to apply the knowledge and skills acquired to improve operational effectiveness across their respective units.

He emphasised that continuous professional development remains indispensable to sustaining the Nigerian Air Force’s operational readiness and mission success in support of national security objectives.

The Commandant of the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre, Air Vice Marshal GI Jibia, represented by the Director of Coordination, Air Commodore I Suleiman, noted that the courses reflect the Nigerian Air Force’s unwavering commitment to developing a highly professional and mission-focused force.

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This aligns with the vision of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, who has consistently emphasised that “mission success begins with a highly trained and mission-ready force.”

The graduation therefore underscores the Nigerian Air Force’s sustained investment in building the operational competence required to deliver precise, responsible and decisive air power in defence of Nigeria and its people.
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Invasive Fish Can Breathe Air, Cross Land, Survive 4 Days Out Of Water, And Produce Up To 50,000 Eggs

Native to parts of Asia, this predatory fish has spread into waterways across the United States and become one of the most closely watched invasive species in the country. What makes it so unusual is its ability to breathe air.
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A specialized organ located near its gills allows the fish to absorb oxygen directly from the atmosphere. As long as its body stays moist, it can survive out of water for several days. And it does not just survive. It moves.

Using its fins and body, the snakehead can travel across wet ground, mud, and other surfaces to reach new ponds, lakes, and streams.

Once established, the species becomes a powerful predator. It feeds on fish, amphibians, crustaceans, and other aquatic animals. A single mature female can produce tens of thousands of eggs, helping populations expand rapidly.

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Because of the ecological risks, wildlife agencies across the United States closely monitor snakehead populations and urge anglers not to release captured fish back into the wild.

Its appearance may resemble an ordinary fish. But its ability to breathe air, move across land, and thrive in new habitats has made the Northern Snakehead one of the most remarkable invasive species in North America.
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Why Rep Seeks Suspension Of Proposed NYSC Reforms

A House of Representatives member, Philip Agbese, has urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) pending a comprehensive review by a broader committee.

Mr Agbese, deputy spokesman for the lower legislative chamber, made the appeal in a statement on Sunday, warning that the reforms could undermine the scheme’s original purpose.

The lawmaker, representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, said modernising the NYSC was desirable but should not weaken its national integration mandate.

The reforms were proposed by the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, as part of plans to reposition the scheme.

Among the proposals is splitting the orientation camp into three phases to provide more structured activities and improve participants’ overall experience during service.

The reforms also propose introducing 11 specialised career streams from which prospective corps members would choose during registration based on career interests and aspirations.

Other proposals include strengthening skills acquisition programmes, replacing the traditional khaki uniform with locally made attire and appointing a civilian instead of a military officer to head the scheme.

Mr Agbese cautioned against transforming the NYSC into what he described as merely a skills acquisition and vocational training centre.

He stated, “NYSC should not be reduced to a skill acquisition/training centre. That is not healthy for our national life.”

The member of the house committee on youth argued that some proposed changes could erode the scheme’s core objectives and weaken Nigeria’s broader national defence policy.

According to him, the NYSC remains a strategic national institution whose primary responsibility extends beyond youth development to promoting unity and national cohesion.

He stated, “The NYSC scheme is a national institution that has played a critical role in fostering national unity and should not be restructured in a manner that compromises its founding ideals.”

Mr Agbese also defended the scheme’s longstanding military orientation, arguing that it promotes discipline, patriotism and preparedness among young graduates serving the nation.

He opposed appointing a civilian to lead the organisation, insisting the military tradition remains central to achieving the scheme’s objectives.

The lawmaker said the NYSC had consistently supported national development by deploying corps members to education, healthcare, electoral duties and other emergency response operations nationwide.

According to him, the contributions demonstrate that the scheme remains an important national asset deserving careful and inclusive policy consideration before significant structural changes are introduced.

He said, “I urge President Bola Tinubu to establish an expanded committee comprising security experts, lawmakers, former NYSC officials, youth groups and other critical stakeholders.”

He said the proposed committee should undertake a more extensive review before any reforms are implemented to ensure the scheme’s foundational objectives remain protected.

Mr Agbese recalled that the NYSC was established on May 22, 1973, by Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd) following the Nigerian Civil War to promote reconciliation and national unity.

He noted that for more than five decades, graduates had been posted outside their states of origin, encouraging cultural exchange and addressing manpower shortages across critical sectors.

According to him, the scheme has also strengthened inter-ethnic understanding, supported community development projects and contributed to government health campaigns, elections and emergency interventions.

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He observed that though previous administrations had introduced adjustments, the current proposals represented the most extensive restructuring since the NYSC’s establishment.

“While successive administrations have introduced policy adjustments to improve the scheme, the current proposals represent the most far-reaching restructuring effort since the NYSC’s creation,” Mr Agbese said.

He added that the significance of the proposals made careful consultation imperative because the future direction of the NYSC would have lasting implications for national unity and development.
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