Tag: Navy

Aliko Dangote Predicts $21bn Revenue and 100,000 Jobs from Refinery; President Buhari Expresses Confidence in Tinubu’s Ability to Sustain Administration’s Momentum | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Aliko Dangote Predicts $21bn Revenue and 100,000 Jobs from Refinery President Buhari Expresses Confidence in Tinubu's Ability to Sustain Administration's Momentum PDP: Tribunal's Refusal for Live Broadcast Not a Setback…

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“Operation Burst” is replacing police brutality, an injury to the #EndSARS protests

It's quite upsetting to realise that freedom of expression still remains a foreign concept to a good number of Nigerian authorities. The unwillingness of governing and security bodies in Nigeria…

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We’re fit and ready to counter any threat to the Nation – Naval Chief

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Vice Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas on Saturday gave the assurance that his men are prepared to counter any threat to the country. He spoke shortly after…

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Navy releases list of successful candidates for Direct Short Service

The Nigerian Navy on Monday released the list of names of successful candidates for its Direct Short Service Commission Course 24 Selection Exercise. The Acting Director of Information, Naval Headquarters,…

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The Defence Headquarters need to provide details on the Navy, Police clash in Calabar

by Alex Onukwue The official word, as it stands, from the clash between officers of the Navy and the Police was that there had been a disagreement at a traffic…

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Navy deploys swamp buggies to combat illegal refineries in N’Delta

The Nigerian Navy ship DELTA has deployed swamp buggies to combat illegal refineries in Niger Delta creeks. Commander of NNS DELTA, Commodore Ibrahim Dewu, flagged off the crushing of illegal…

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Osinbajo presides over security meeting (PHOTOS)

by Dolapo Adelana Acting president Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday presided over a security meeting with Service and Intelligence chiefs. Osinbajo was flanked on both sides by Defence Minister, Mansur Dan-Ali…

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DPR intercepts vessel loaded with contaminated fuel in Lagos

The Department of Petroleum Resources has said it seized a vessel, MT JAZI, loaded with 1. 5 million litres of contaminated petroleum product in Lagos. A Director in DPR, Mordecai…

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Navy destroys N3bn illegal refineries in Niger Delta

The Nigerian Navy said it has destroyed 40 illegal refineries, equipment and petroleum products. The Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, Rear Adm. James Oluwole, disclosed this in Port Harcourt…

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Navy seizes N420bn worth of stolen crude oil, illegally-refined diesel

The Nigerian Navy on Wednesday said it has seized 1,078,104 metric tonnes of illegally-refined diesel in 2016. It said 810,725 metric tonnes of stolen crude were seized and 181 illegal refineries were destroyed…

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Navy discovers illegal naval training school in Rivers

The Nigerian Navy on Friday said it has uncovered a fake and illegal naval training school in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The navy said it arrested 6 operators and 4…

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Navy arrests 47 stowaways in Lagos

The Nigerian Navy has rescued 47 stowaways from a merchant ship during an operation in the Apapa area of Lagos State. It was gathered that they had tried to leave…

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[The Presidential Blog] The President is in Lagos

President Muhammadu Buhari, has just arrived in Lagos accompanied on the visit by the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola Governor Akinwunmi Ambode tweeted earlier that he had just received…

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Navy arrests 5 illegal refineries operators in Rivers

The Nigerian Navy said it has arrested five suspects who were in charge of illegal refineries in the Ijawkiri area of Rivers State. Director of Information and Public Relations, Nigerian…

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The YNaija Tracklist: Atiku, a leader with substance – Tinubu | NBA promises to rid judiciary of corruption

From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. Atiku, a leader with substance – Tinubu - YNaija APC crisis: Amosun, Aregbesola, Ajimobi, Akande meet - YNaija Probe alleged killing of Biafra agitators…

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Navy arrests 28 oil thieves

In a bid to rid Nigeria's maritime of criminals, the Nigerian Navy said it has arrested 28 oil thieves during recent operations. In a statement by Navy spokesman, Commodore Christian…

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BREAKING: Gunmen abduct VP, teacher, 2 pupils

Four persons were abducted on Thursday when gunmen stormed Igbo Nla Model College in the Igbo Nla, Epe area of Lagos State. The gunmen who arrived in speedboats shot into the air sporadically…

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BREAKING: Navy arrests Avengers strike force leader

The Nigerian Navy has arrested a leader of the Niger Delta Avengers strike force responsible for blowing up pipelines, The Punch reports. The suspect Abraham Suru was arrested on Tuesday September 20,…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

Here are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Melaye, Tinubu reconcile The President Of the Senate, Bukola Saraki brokered peace between Senators, Oluremi Tinubu and Dino Melaye. 2. Crime…

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Nigerian militants

‘There are no Avengers anywhere’ | Niger Delta youths have a message for FG

The Ijaw Youths Congress (IYC) on Thursday, advised the Federal Government what to do to end the slew of attacks by the Niger Delta Avengers who keep blowing up important pipelines…

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Why the FG is probing the Navy, Army and Airforce

The Federal Government has revealed its decision to probe the Army, the Navy and the Air Force. According to the Federal Ministry of Finance on Thursday, May 12, it became necessary…

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How Nigerian Navy saved ship with ’25 foreigners’ from being hijacked by pirates

The Nigerian Navy has averted an attempt by suspected sea pirates to hijack and abduct 25 foreign nationals aboard a Maersk merchant ship carrying general cargo to Nigeria. The Executive…

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How the peaceful Biafra protest in Onitsha turned into a bloodbath

What started out as a peaceful protest on Tuesday, December 1, by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) against the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the Radio Biafra Director, escalated into a bloodbath…

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Pres. Jonathan launches 4 new naval ships, promises to rout Boko Haram

by Ranti Joseph President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday at the Naval Dockyard Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos inaugurates naval ships. He assured Nigerians of routing the Boko Haram sect as he inaugurated…

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Busted! Nigerian Navy arrest ship hijackers

by Mayowa Aboah   The Nigerian Navy ship, NNS Ibusa, has arrested a vessel named MT Itiri in Lagos waters. The arrest is in connection with a hijack incident off…

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Sen. Obanikoro takes a tour of Nigerian Naval Bases (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Monday, July 14, 2014 Obanikoro seen here with former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke as he arrives Calabar, Cross River State for a nationwide inspection tour…

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Opinion: Is the APC pursuing an Islamic agenda for 2015?

by Yekinni Shakiru When did an Oyegun, an Ngige, a Fayemi, an Oyinlola, a Boni Haruna, an Okorocha and all others too numerous to mention here embrace the ‘Islamic agenda’?…

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Sonala Olumhense: Mike Akhigbe shouldn’t have died in America, he was not a great man

by Sonala Olumhense Not only should Akhigbe never have died in America, he may not even have died last week, had his ailment been diagnosed early. He was in office…

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Perfect match: Navy veteran donates a kidney to dying woman after hearing her husband’s street appeal for donor

A devoted husband who spent a year walking the streets with a sandwich board appealing for a kidney donor for his wife is a very happy man after his wife…

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SEE monster fish that grows up to 50ft long and lives nearly a MILE undersea (PHOTOS)

The giant oarfish, the largest bony fish alive, has finally been caught on camera in its natural environment. Marine biologists at Louisiana State University captured the mysterious fish on camera…

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