maritime crimes
2 Oct
The Federal Government has been urged to combat corruption, high debt burdens, outdated infrastructure, non-implementation of policies, environmental degradation, socioeconomic pressure, high unemployment and other issues impeding the Nigerian Navy
31 Aug
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, on Friday, called for the establishment of special courts dedicated to maritime crimes, as it would lead to more effective and efficient justice delivery and curb insecurity.
30 Aug
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, yesterday, vowed to eradicate oil theft in the country to increase the contribu
4 Mar
The Renewed Hope Ambassadors of Nigeria (RHAN) has applauded the Nigerian Navy's aggressive onslaught on crude oil theft and other maritime crimes in the Niger Delta region. The group said the Navy's operations have drastically reduced the negative trend, notably in the destruction of illegal refining sites and the arrest of sea pirates. According to a…
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The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commenced the rehabilitation of the failed sections of the Port Harcourt-Owerri link road. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, announced this development on Tuesday during an inspection of ongoing repair works at the Umuapu and Umuagwo sections of the road. He explained that the commission undertook the…
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Hundreds of Christians in war-ravaged Gaza City gathered at a church on Tuesday, praying for an end to the war that has devastated
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the government is working tirelessly to make things better for citizens. Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, the Lagos State Chairman of the party, made the statement on Tuesday, in his Christmas message to residents. Ojelabi, rejoicing with residents,urged them to live in line with the teachings of Jesus Christ,who is the…
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An Abuja High Court has given an order of interim injunction restraining the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and others from selling landed property. The property is located at Plot No. 4411, Cadastral Zone A09, Guzape District, Abuja. Justice Mohammed Zubairu made the order following an ex-parte motion moved by counsel to…
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The Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO) has sealed three companies for extracting large quantities of groundwater for commercial purposes without proper authorisation and compliance with regulations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three companies are Nigerian Bottling Company, producers of Coca-Cola, FrieslandCampina, makers of Peak Milk and Guinness Nigeria Plc. Mr…
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Some Commuters have groaned over gridlocks on various expressways caused by multiple checkpoints and roadblocks by security agencies and tax agents within the South East geopolitical zone. The commuters, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews, blamed the high cost of transportation to the roadblocks and the extortions by the…
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Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with residents of the State, particularly the Christians as they join the rest of the world to celebrate this year's Christmas, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ. Speaking at the Lagos House, Marina, on Tuesday during the presentation of a book, titled "Beyond Rhetorics: Sanwo-Olu Unprecedented"…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday, lauded the Muslim Community in the state for its immense support for his administration and the contributions of the Muslim Ummah to the growth and development of the state since he assumed office. Makinde stated this while receiving the Muslim Community of Oyo State, led by its…
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Fatiha Abdulhakeem who was accused of killing a retired Permanent Secretary in Niger State has died in Police custody in Minna, Niger State. Police authorities did not disclose the cause of the death of the 18-year-old Abdulhakeem. The suspect was paraded a few days ago at the Police Headquarters Minna by the Commissioner of Police,…