Nigerian Navy
6 Aug 2023
Former Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr Dumebi Kachikwu has called for an independent probe into the story surrounding the purported oil theft by MT Praisel. Kachikwu, in a statement, insists that the Nigerian Navy lacks the moral authority to sit in judgement over a matter that concerns it. He noted: "The…
4 Aug 2023
The Nigerian Navy said the vessel arrested for allegedly transporting stolen crude on Thursday was certified by the agency of government responsible for regulating midstream and downstream petroleum operations in Nigeria. The Navy in a statement said the vessel "MT PRAISEL was duly approved by Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)" to load…
4 Aug 2023
The Nigerian Navy Logistics College, Kano, has averted a criminal attempt to break in and loot food items at the government's own grain warehouse in Kano. Besides, the Navy Command also rescued 18 female persons who were being trafficked out of Kano to Libya, an operation recorded after an actionable intelligence and quick response Commandant…
2 Aug 2023
Ogun State government has pledged to collaborate with the Nigerian Navy for the protection of lives and property of Nigerians living on Tongeji Island, in Ipokia Local Council of the state.
30 Jul 2023
The Nigerian Navy has disclosed that security assets acquired under the Deep Blue Project have been deployed across the South West, Central and Eastern Zonal operations to enhance adequate patrol of the Nigerian maritime domain.
27 Jul 2023
The Nigeria Police Force said it will prosecute comedian, Abdulgafar Ahmad, popularly known as Cute Abiola for rubbishing its uniform. “Such acts are not only offensive but also undermine the integrity and dignity of the men and women who wear the uniform in service to the nation," Police spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi said in a statement.…
27 Jul 2023
Nigerian Navy said it deployed assets acquired by Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) under the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure, known as Deep Blue Project, across the South West, Central and Eastern zones, to enhance patrol of the nation’s maritime domain.
27 Jul 2023
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Nigerian Navy, have re-affirmed their commitment to the fight against oil theft.
25 Jul 2023
Flag Officer Commanding Central Naval Command, Rear Admiral Umar Chugali, has explained why the Nigerian Navy will continue to burn vessels intercepted with stolen crude oil. On July 11, 2023, the Navy set ablaze a Cameroon-bound vessel, MT TURA II, laden with 150 metric tonnes of stolen crude oil. The burning of the vessel was…
25 Jul 2023
The outgoing Commander of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder, Port Harcourt, Commodore Sulieman Ibrahim, said the noticeable increase in crude oil production in the country could be attributed to the onslaught on oil thieves and saboteurs by the Navy in recent times. The Navy chief disclosed this in his farewell speech at the Naval Base…
20 Jul 2023
In a data-based analysis report titled 'The implications of Chinese naval presence in the Gulf of Guinea' by SBM Intelligence, the recent arrival of Chinese naval ships in Lagos, Nigeria, has captured global attention and brought to light China's expanding influence as a maritime power. While China's investments in infrastructure projects and oil exploration in…
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