The Nigerian Navy on Friday said it arrested seven alleged impostors parading themselves as security personnel in Port Harcourt. Cdr. Murtala Rogo, Base Operations Officer, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder, Port Harcourt, said this whsn handing over the suspects to the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Onne, Rivers. READ ALSO Navy nabs […]
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas has called for improved synergy between the Nigerian Navy and the Cameroonian Navy, particularly at the operational level. Admiral Ibas made the call during a bilateral discussion with the Cameroonian CNS, Rear Admiral Jean Mendoua on the sidelines of the recent Global Maritime Security Conference […]
A lot has been written on the exploits of the Nigerian troops fighting Boko Haram Insurgency in North East Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari has also received commendation on the choice of Service Chiefs for the Army, Navy, and Airforce. But a few know about the Chief of Defence Staff and the unseen role he plays […]
Following the insecurity plaguing the nation’s sea ports, the Nigerian Ports Authority NPA has sought the collaboration of the Nigeria Navy, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, and other relevant agencies to tackle the menace to its barest minimum. Speaking at the Onne Ports Complex, near Port Harcourt, Rivers State, yesterday, during a […]
The Nigeria Navy has destroyed 30 new illegal refineries with a combine capacity to produce 4 million litres of petroleum products daily, in Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers state. Speaking during the destruction of one of the illegal refineries, the Executive Officer of NNS Pathfinder, Port Harcourt, Captain Victor Jooji, said that all the […]
Nigeria Navy says, it has set up a committee to partner with Abia State government for the promotion and patronage of the Made-Abia products. The new Flag Officer Commanding (F. O.C) Navy Training Command, Lagos Rear Admiral Obi Ferdinand Offodire disclosed this in Umuahia while on courtesy visit to the state governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, stating […]
The Nigerian Navy now has 10 new state-of-the-art security gunboats meant to be deployed to patrol of the waterways in Rivers State. The gunboats would be delivered to the Navy anytime from now. According to the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, the gunboats were acquired by the state government to assist the Navy in enhancing its operations. Speaking […]
Italian navy and merchant ships rescued a group of almost 1,000 migrants from three overcrowded boats about 48 kilometers from the coast of Libya. One person died before the rescue workers reached the boats. The migrants sent a distress call by phone Friday and were being taken to the island of Lampedusa, following rescue […]
Italian navy and coast guard ships have picked up about 1,500 migrants at sea in just 24 hours. Authorities said Sunday they received distress calls from three migrant vessels in trouble in the Mediterranean off the Libyan coast. On the way to the rescue site, they found two other foundering boatloads of migrants. […]
The Commander, Naval ship NNS Delta, Commodore Musa Gemu, on Wednesday, warned disgruntled people along the creeks of the Niger Delta, to steer clear of President Goodluck Jonathan’s visit to Ogidigben in Warri Southwest today. Gemu urged those who are planning to take advantage of the President’s visit to foment trouble to have a rethink, […]
The Commander, Odekpe Naval Outpost, Captain Mike Oamen, on Wednesday, warned politicians and political thugs not to engage in electoral malpractice in the riverine communities of Anambra State. Oamen told journalists in Onitsha that the Navy would be deploying more boats and personnel along the waterways to avert ballot box snatching and other forms of […]
The Nigerian Navy has launched a manhunt for members of a syndicate, after it foiled their alleged attempt to extort a monthly levy of N20 million for security from operators of vessels plying the Delta waterways in Delta State. The Navy Command, which is saddled with the responsibility of policing the Delta waterways, was said […]