Ogalla
18 Jan
The Forward Operating Base (FOB) of the Nigerian Navy, Akarakumo, Badagry, Lagos on Friday handed over 109 bags of foreign parboiled rice to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Navy Capt. Linus Osuman, the Commanding Officer, FOB, Badagry, in a statement said two fibre boats carrying 109 bags of foreign rice were intercepted by his men…
9 Jan
Nigeria’s vast maritime industry, long neglected, has the potential to generate an estimated N7 trillion annually, presenting a significant opportunity for economic growth, according to the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla. Speaking at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) during a Defence Week Course for Course 46 participants,…
11 Dec
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, has promised to continue addressing issues of inadequate accommodation in the Navy to boost the morale of officers. The naval boss stated that the Navy is facing challenges with accommodation, which has resulted in some officers living outside the barracks. Ogalla, however, noted that the…
2 Nov
The Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity has, since its launch in January 2024, seized 35 vessels, deactivated 827 illegal refinery sites, and arrested 65 suspects, saving Nigeria billions of naira in lost revenue in 2024. Chief of Naval Staff, Emmanuel Ogalla, revealed these successes while speaking at the University of Nigeria Nsukka’s 2024 Distinguished Personality…
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The Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the role of the traditional institution in the state as one of the prime movers of invaluable ideals and suggestions in assisting the present administration. Speaking at the one-year coronation of the 23rd Dagburewe of Idowa, the governor stated that the stool has been placed on…
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Chelsea signed United States defender Naomi Girma from San Diego Wave on Sunday in a reported world-record deal for a female footballer. Girma is believed to have cost Chelsea £900,000 ($1.1 million), surpassing the previous world record of £685,000 paid by Bay FC for Racheal Kundananji in February 2024. The 24-year-old was unveiled on the…
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The Commissioner of Police (CP), Lagos State Command, Mr Olanrewaju Ishola, said effective collaboration and intelligence sharing among security agencies was responsible for the zero crime rate during the yuletide in the state. He said the achievement underscored the importance of interagency cooperation in maintaining law and order, especially during peak festive periods. He said…
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AC Milan turned jeers to cheers on Sunday as two goals in stoppage time gave the seven-time European champions a stunning 3-2 win over Parma in Serie A. Trailing to what looked like being Enrico Delprato's winner for Parma heading into added time, Milan triumphed thanks to strikes from Tijjani Reijnders and Samuel Chukwueze, sending…
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Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Mr. Samuel Udeh, handed over a large sum of money left behind by a passenger in one of their parks within Owerri Municipality to the Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma. Udeh, accompanied by other management team members of the union, handed over…
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President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the government and the people of Enugu State following a tragic fuel tanker explosion on Saturday that claimed at least 18 lives and left several others injured. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. at the Ugwu Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. A fuel tanker carrying fuel lost control…
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Determined to continue its advocacy aimed at improving the quality of infrastructure in public universities across the country for enhanced teaching and learning, a non-governmental organization (NGO), Education Advancement Initiative (EAI), has called for the immediate release of N600 billion this year as revitalisation fund for the public universities in Nigeria. To this end, the…
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Stakeholders in Owo, headquarters of the Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, at the weekend disclosed that the recent violent cult clashes in the ancient town were being aided by politicians patronising gangsterism for political gains. The stakeholders, who converged on the community during a security summit organised by the Owo Youths Forum, stressed…
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Delta State government has urged public servants, contractors, and other relevant bodies that carry out procurement activities to operate within the confines of the law, or face the consequences. Addressing journalists shortly after holding a crucial inaugural meeting on Thursday in Asaba, the State capital, Chairman of the Delta State Public Procurement Council, Mr. David…
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Five members of the Compliance Monitoring and Sensitization Implementation Progress Team have reportedly been held hostage for over two hours by top management staff of Sterling Exploration and Energy Petroleum Company (SEEPCO) in their Kwale office, Ndokwa West council of Delta State. The Guardian learnt that the monitoring team, responsible for the implementation of the…