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Insecurity: Air Chief Orders Troops To Strike Terrorists Harder
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The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has directed air component commanders from ongoing military operations nationwide to increase the strength of their strikes on terrorists.
Aneke made the call when he convened a high-level strategic meeting with the commanders from all operational theatres at the NAF Headquarters, Abuja.
The meeting, held under the new leadership’s directive, focused on intensifying precision air operations and delivering smarter, harder, and more decisive strikes against insurgents, terrorists, and criminal elements undermining Nigeria’s peace and stability.
The engagement, according to a statement by NAF, marked a decisive step in recalibrating its operational posture and strengthening inter-service synergy for enhanced national security outcomes.
Addressing the commanders, the CAS emphasised the importance of “agility, precision, and intelligence-driven warfare to effectively counter evolving threats across all theatres”.
“We must fly smarter and strike harder; every mission must reflect professionalism, purpose, and patriotism,” he told the senior officers.
Intelligence-Led Operations
He further underscored the need for synchronisation of intelligence-led air, land, and maritime operations.
These, he said, would ensure joint mission success, assuring that the NAF would continue to work closely with sister services and security agencies to achieve unified operational effectiveness.
According to the statement, Aneke, while reaffirming his commitment to personnel welfare, innovation, and continuous training, pledged to equip airmen and airwomen with the tools and skills required for mission success.
He also reiterated that the NAF remains dedicated to supporting the government’s vision of peace and security, “while upholding international standards of conduct, discipline, and accountability”.
“The safety and confidence of our citizens are our mission success indicators. Nigeria is counting on us, and we will not fail,” the air chief added.
The CAS’ order came in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s call on the Federal Government to address what he described as the “mass slaughter” of Christians, designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Interest (CPC).
Trump had threatened to have American boots on the ground in Nigeria, saying the US “cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening”.
But the Federal Government, while dismissing the claim, urged the US governmnent to approach Nigeria’s situation with understanding.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced a city-wide desilting of drainage channels following heavy torrential rainfalls that triggered flash floods across parts of the nation’s capital.
Inspecting the ongoing clearance operations along the Airport Expressway on Thursday, Mr Richard Dauda, acting Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), said the exercise was directed by the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike.
The directive followed a flash flood that flooded the Airport Expressway on Tuesday.
According to Dauda, the effort is to mitigate flood risks during the peak of the rainy season.
Dauda noted that while recent downpours align with earlier meteorological warnings and climate change trends, the Abuja Master Plan inherently recognises certain areas, including the Airport Expressway axis as flood plains.
He assured residents that while resilient infrastructure was originally built to handle high water volumes, human activities have severely compromised its efficiency.
“Some of these drainage facilities over time have been silted. Part of the cause is residents dumping refuse into drainage channels.
“When rain falls, it washes down polythene bags, waste, and even large objects that block the outlets,” he said.
Dauda highlighted two major human factors aggravating the flash floods: illegal development and widespread infrastructure vandalism.
Exposing a major choke point along the expressway, Dauda pointed to a triple-cell box culvert meant to discharge a powerful stream flowing from the Galadima Roundabout.
He explained that a private developer had illegally constricted the waterway further downstream by constructing retaining walls to expand a personal plot.
“What that causes is that the volume of water that ought to pass no longer passes, causing detention, backflow, and eventual flooding.
“To restore adequate discharge capacity, we must remove the structures built by this developer,” he said.
Dauda also decried the theft of metal gully inlet covers by vandals, which allows large debris to flow directly into underground drains instead of being sieved at the surface.
“When vandals steal these covers, it’s like stealing from yourself as a taxpayer,” he remarked.
To permanently curb the theft, he revealed that the FCDA is exploring replacement materials made from non-recyclable compounds rather than steel or cast iron.
The FCDA boss confirmed that workers were already desilting trapezoidal drains, U-channels, and culvert outlets along the Airport Expressway, with plans to reconstruct damaged points where necessary.
Dauda urged Abuja residents to stop dumping refuse into waterways, warning that government infrastructure can only protect the city if public cooperation is guaranteed.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA has began disilting of accumulated silt, sand and other objects blocking drains are being removed.
Men from FCTA were captured on camera as they clear blockades caused by flood.
See photos below:
The Black Market Dollar-to-Naira Exchange Rate for 3rd September 2026 Can Be Accessed Below.
NOTE: The exchange rate changes hourly. It depends on the volume of dollars available and the Demand. This means…you can buy or sell 1 dollar at a certain rate, and the price can change (high or low) within hours.
The exchange rate fluctuates hourly based on the supply and demand of dollars in the market.
What’s the dollar to naira black market today, 3rd September 2026?
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players sell a dollar for ₦1403 and buy at ₦1395 on Thursday, 3rd September, 2026, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.
Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Selling Rate ₦1405
Buying Rate ₦1395
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) CBN Rate Today
Highest Rate ₦1335
Lowest Rate ₦1326
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