CAS Aneke Commissions Personnel Accommodation In Abuja, Names Quarters After Former CAS

CAS Aneke commissions personnel accommodation in Abuja, names quarters after former CAS. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on 13 February 2026 commissioned newly completed officers’ quarters at Karmo, Abuja, reinforcing the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) commitment to personnel welfare and enhanced operational readiness. The housing project comprises two blocks of three-bedroom flats, one block of 14 two-bedroom flats, two blocks of 12 one-bedroom flats, one block of six five-bedroom flats, and a block of 30 single studio apartments.

The quarters was named in honour of former Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, in recognition of his contributions to the growth and transformation of the Service. Additionally, a newly constructed unit of 18 one-bedroom apartment as well as remodelled and renovated units of 6 four-bedroom airmen’s quarters were also commissioned at Yawuri.

Speaking at the ceremony, Air Marshal Aneke described the development as a strategic investment in human capital. He noted that providing quality accommodation for personnel and their families creates a stable and conducive environment that strengthens morale, focus, and professional performance.

“These officers’ and airmen/airwomen quarters are more than structures; they symbolise the resilience, discipline, and shared commitment that define the Nigerian Air Force,” he stated.

Personnel Accommodation

The CAS commended the engineers, contractors, and NAF personnel whose teamwork and dedication ensured the successful completion of the project. He urged personnel to remain steadfast and continue supporting ongoing efforts to restore peace and security across the country.

Air Marshal Aneke also expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his sustained support to the Service, emphasising that the commissioning reflects the NAF’s integrated approach of linking welfare with operational excellence in advancing national security objectives.

Security Agents Attempted To Arrest El-Rufai At Abuja Airport: Aide

Security agents attempted to arrest el-Rufai at Abuja airport: aide. Muyiwa Adekeye, media aide to Nasir el-Rufai, says security agents attempted to arrest the former Kaduna governor at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, as he returned from Cairo, Egypt.

Security Agents Attempted To Arrest El-Rufai

In a post on X, Adekeye alleged that operatives approached el-Rufai shortly after he disembarked from his flight on Wednesday but he declined to accompany them in the absence of a formal invitation.

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VP Shettima Departs Abuja For 2026 AU Summit In Ethiopia

VP Shettima departs Abuja for 2026 AU Summit in Ethiopia. The theme of the summit is “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063.”

Vice President  Kashim Shettima, on Thursday departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 2026 African Union (AU) Summit.

The theme of the summit is “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063.”

It will focus on advancing continental commitments towards sustainable water management, improved sanitation systems, and the broader development aspirations encapsulated in the AU’s Agenda 2063 framework.

While in Addis Ababa, the vice-president will join other African leaders at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of AU Heads of State and Government.
Similarly, Shettima will attend the 30th General Assembly,  holding from February 14 and 15.

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The vice president will participate in high-level side events and hold bilateral engagements with political and business leaders aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s diplomatic, economic, and strategic partnerships across the continent.

Mr Shettima, who is being accompanied by cabinet ministers and other senior government officials, is expected to return to Nigeria at the conclusion of his official engagements in Addis Ababa.