Nigerian Navy
9 Dec
The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) FORMOSO has reiterated its commitment to the well-being and safety of its host communities and environs.
29 Nov
The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibaka in Akwa Ibom State has arrested three suspected drug smugglers and impounded illicit drugs valued at N500 million.
25 Nov
The Nigerian Navy confiscated more than 8.1 million barrels of stolen crude oil and 86,500 MT of illegally refined AGO in four years. The Chief of Training and Operations (Navy), Rear Adm. Olusegun Ferreira, made this known while briefing newsmen on the activities of the navy on Monday in Abuja. Ferreira also said that the…
22 Nov
The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB), Ibaka has arrested three suspected oil thieves with 2,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), and 1000 cartoons of beer with the intention of smuggling to the Republic of Cameroon. The Commanding Officer of the Base, Capt. Uche Aneke disclosed this while handing over the suspects, seized…
22 Nov
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), led by President Afam Osigwe, SAN, has commended Tantita Security Services and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for their ongoing efforts to combat oil theft and increase oil production in Nigeria's Niger Delta region. READ MORE: IPOB disowns Simon Ekpa During a recent visit to the Niger Delta, Osigwe…
15 Nov
In a bid to foster civil-military relationships, the Nigerian Navy has commissioned the renovated Major IE Muazu Memorial Primary School
8 Nov
The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Ibaka has apprehended three suspected oil thieves and seized a boat containing
5 Nov
The Nigerian Navy has deployed five warships, two helicopters, and two fast-attack boats to take part in a major multinational maritime exercise in the Gulf of Guinea. The seven-day exercise, called Exercise Grand African NEMO 2024, will bring together naval forces from 26 countries, including the United Kingdom, France, and Spain, in a coordinated effort…
1 Nov
A UK Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessel, RFA Lyme Bay, has arrived in Premiere Port (Apapa Quays) Lagos, Nigeria, as part of a defence engagement programme across West African partner nations.
23 Oct
The Nigerian Senate has directed the Nigerian Navy to calculate and pay the salaries and allowances owed to Officer Ewato Flaubert Oluwadolapo, who was dismissed for establishing an illegal roadblock. However, the Senate upheld his dismissal, stating that it serves as a necessary deterrent to other officers against similar misconduct. This resolution followed the presentation…
23 Oct
The Nigerian Navy has been cautioned against breaching international maritime laws by deploying its personnel as security on merchant vessels, to prevent the escalation of legal conflicts and security breaches in shipping and maritime operations.
18 Oct
The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Ibaka has announced the arrest of two suspected smugglers caught with a speedboat carrying 350kg bags of fertiliser, allegedly destined for Cameroon.
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