Nigerian Navy – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:53:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Nigerian Navy – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Nigerian Navy Arrests Three Suspected Oil Thieves https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-navy-arrests-three-suspected-oil-thieves/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-navy-arrests-three-suspected-oil-thieves/#respond Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:00:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=393311 The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Ibaka, Akwa Ibom State, has apprehended three suspected oil thieves transporting a boat loaded with crude oil valued at N32 million. Captain Uche Aneke, Commanding Officer of FOB Ibaka, disclosed the arrest while handing over the suspects and seized items to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-navy-arrests-three-suspected-oil-thieves/feed/ 0 Nigerian Navy Deactivates 124 Illegal Refining Sites, Arrests 55 Suspects in Niger Delta https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-navy-deactivates-124-illegal-refining-sites-arrests-55-suspects-in-niger-delta/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-navy-deactivates-124-illegal-refining-sites-arrests-55-suspects-in-niger-delta/#respond Wed, 09 Oct 2024 21:00:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390797 The Nigerian Navy has announced significant progress in its crackdown on illegal oil refining operations in the Niger Delta. Troops from Operation Delta Sanity deactivated 124 illegal refining sites and arrested 55 suspects involved in oil theft and illegal refining over the past four months. This was disclosed by the Flag Officer Commanding Central Naval [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-navy-deactivates-124-illegal-refining-sites-arrests-55-suspects-in-niger-delta/feed/ 0 Nigerian Navy Intercepts Boat Smuggling Illegally Refined Petroleum to Cameroon https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-navy-intercepts-boat-smuggling-illegally-refined-petroleum-to-cameroon/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-navy-intercepts-boat-smuggling-illegally-refined-petroleum-to-cameroon/#respond Sun, 19 May 2024 11:00:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378368 The Nigerian Navy’s troops of Operation Delta Sanity, stationed at the Forward Operating Base in Ibaka, Akwa Ibom State, intercepted a wooden boat carrying drums of illegally refined petroleum en route to Cameroon. This interception was announced in a statement posted on the Navy’s verified Facebook page on Sunday. The statement read: “Operation Delta Sanity: [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-navy-intercepts-boat-smuggling-illegally-refined-petroleum-to-cameroon/feed/ 0 Lawyers petition President Buhari over Commander of Navy Special Forces in Kogi State https://www.theinfostride.com/lawyers-petition-president-buhari-over-commander-of-navy-special-forces-in-kogi-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lawyers-petition-president-buhari-over-commander-of-navy-special-forces-in-kogi-state/#respond Tue, 31 Jan 2023 10:58:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=340696 President Muhammadu Buhari was on Sunday asked to sack the Chief of Naval Staff. “We wish to state that the actions of Commander Akalezi and Chief of Naval Staff are a clear breach of the operational code of conduct of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.” The President was also asked to arrest [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lawyers-petition-president-buhari-over-commander-of-navy-special-forces-in-kogi-state/feed/ 0 I’ll Keep Fighting Till I Win My Battles – Cute Abiola https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-keep-fighting-till-i-win-my-battles-cute-abiola/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-keep-fighting-till-i-win-my-battles-cute-abiola/#respond Mon, 13 Dec 2021 22:30:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=314596 Popular Instagram comedian, Cute Abiola has jumped on his Instagram page to flaunt a photo after he was released from the custody of the Nigerian Navy. He was recently released to his family and given back his car keys, and Nigerians have been reacting. See photo, His words, ”You may have to fight a battle [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-keep-fighting-till-i-win-my-battles-cute-abiola/feed/ 0 Cute Abiola Is In Our Custody For Breaching the Armed Forces Social Media Policy – Nigerian Navy https://www.theinfostride.com/cute-abiola-is-in-our-custody-for-breaching-the-armed-forces-social-media-policy-nigerian-navy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cute-abiola-is-in-our-custody-for-breaching-the-armed-forces-social-media-policy-nigerian-navy/#respond Wed, 17 Nov 2021 21:31:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=312978 The Nigerian Navy has come out to debunk claims that one of its personnel, who is also a popular comedian, Cute Abiola is missing. This was recently revealed in a statement released by Suleman Dahun on behalf of the Chief of Navy Staff, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, contrary to reports, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cute-abiola-is-in-our-custody-for-breaching-the-armed-forces-social-media-policy-nigerian-navy/feed/ 0 Army Troops Arrests 3 Kidnappers in Kaduna https://www.theinfostride.com/army-troops-arrests-3-kidnappers-in-kaduna/ https://www.theinfostride.com/army-troops-arrests-3-kidnappers-in-kaduna/#respond Sat, 06 Feb 2021 22:52:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=284073 Troop of the Nigerian Navy have arrested three suspected kidnappers in the Kujama, Chikun local government area of Kaduna State. According to a statement from the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, the bandits, in a black Toyota Corolla, drove up to the shop of a POS agent in the area and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/army-troops-arrests-3-kidnappers-in-kaduna/feed/ 0 Nigerian Navy Deserves Proper Funding – Senate https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-navy-deserves-proper-funding-senate/ Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:17:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243595 The Nigerian Senate wants adequate funding of the Nigerian Navy to aid the Force to procure required vessels to clear the over 150 vessel deficit. According to the Senate, the funding will go a long way in helping the navy to carry out its constitutional responsibilities without relying on Private Maritime Logistics Support Companies (PMLSC). [...]

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]]> Illegal Bunkering: Navy hands over Vessel, 13 Suspected Oil Thieves to EFCC https://www.theinfostride.com/illegal-bunkering-navy-hands-over-vessel-13-suspected-oil-thieves-to-efcc/ Fri, 14 Jun 2019 22:37:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=234617 The Port Harcourt Zonal Office of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken custody of a vessel, MV DE BLESSING and 13 suspects allegedly involved in illegal oil bunkering for further investigation and possible prosecution. The Nigerian Navy, through the Forward Operating Base, Bonny, Rivers State yesterday handed over the custody to EFCC. The [...]

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]]> Nigerian Navy Recruitment Exercise 2017: Online Registration Ends On Monday, July 31 https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-navy-recruitment-exercise-2017-online-registration-ends-on-monday-july-31/ Tue, 18 Jul 2017 23:30:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172357 The Lagos State Government (LASG) on Monday informed interested indigenes of the State that the online registration for the Nigerian Navy 2017 recruitment exercise which commenced on Saturday, July 1st, 2017 and would end on Monday 31st, July 2017.  A statement issued by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tunji [...]

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]]> Navy/Police Clash Set To Be Probed In Calabar https://www.theinfostride.com/navypolice-clash-set-to-be-probed-in-calabar/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 21:03:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167977 The Defence Headquarters has set up a high-powered committee to investigate the remote and immediate causes of the recent clash between personnel of the Nigerian Navy and Police in Calabar. The Director, Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche on Tuesday, noted in a statement that the committee was mandated to recommend appropriate sanction or sanctions to [...]

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]]> Nigerian Navy Arrest Suspected Oil Thieves In Akwa Ibom https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-navy-arrest-suspected-oil-thieves-in-akwa-ibom/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 11:09:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167030 The Nigerian Navy on Thursday said it had arrested five suspected oil thieves in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. The Commander, NNS Jubilee, Commodore Saidu Garba, disclosed this to newsmen while handing over the suspects to the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Garba said that men of [...]

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]]> Tompolo Is An Enemy – Niger Delta Avengers https://www.theinfostride.com/tompolo-is-an-enemy-niger-delta-avengers/ Sun, 31 Jul 2016 00:22:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=138188 The militant group, Niger Delta Avengers has issued a statement saying the former militant leader, Tompolo is their enemy. The statement which was signed by its spokesman, Brig. Gen Mudoch Agbinibo, said “We are warning everybody for the last time stop associating Tomopolo to us. He is our enemy as the Nigeria government and those [...]

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]]> Court Sentences Two Oil Thieves To 6-Year Jail Term Each Without An Option Of Fine https://www.theinfostride.com/court-sentences-two-oil-thieves-to-6-year-jail-term-each-without-an-option-of-fine/ Tue, 14 Jun 2016 22:10:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=132235 Paul Etim and Okon Edet Okon were on Tuesday, June 14 convicted and sentenced by Justice E.A Obile of the Federal High Court, Calabar, Cross River State to 6 years imprisonment each without an option of fine, on a 2-count charge of illegal dealing in petroleum products preferred against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes [...]

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]]> 1st Year In Office: Governor Ahmed Making Our Good Better In The Face Of Economical Turbulence https://www.theinfostride.com/1st-year-in-office-governor-ahmed-making-our-good-better-in-the-face-of-economical-turbulence/ Mon, 30 May 2016 06:30:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=129848 It is with delight and pleasure that I put to pen my thought on Maigida’s 1st year of his second term in office and the reasons are very visible to the eyes for all to see, we couldn’t have prayed for a better prudent and resource manager than Dr. Abdulfathai Ahmed who has been able [...]

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]]> EFCC Boss Magu Calls On Naval Ratings To Support Anti-corruption War https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-boss-magu-calls-on-naval-ratings-to-support-anti-corruption-war/ Sat, 14 May 2016 21:26:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=128636 The Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has urged Naval ratings undergoing the Basic Intelligence Operative Course 18/16 at the Nigerian Navy Intelligence School (NNIS), Naval Base, Lagos to join hands in the fight against corruption. In his lecture titled: ‘‘History, Roles and Organizational Structure of the Commission,’’ Magu also [...]

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]]> Nigerian Navy Arrests Ship With 400 Truck Load Of Stolen Crude Oil https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-navy-arrests-ship-with-400-truck-load-of-stolen-crude-oil/ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 23:55:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=109442 The Nigerian Navy in the Delta state has nabbed a self propelled barge loaded with an estimated 4000 metric tonnes, equivalent of 400 truck load of suspected crude oil in what the Central Naval Command, CNC. Flag Officer Commanding, FOC, CNC, Rear Admiral Apochi Suleiman who briefed the press Friday at the Nigeria Navy Ship, NNS [...]

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]]> Nigerian Navy Hands Over 6 Vessels, 15 Suspected Oil Thieves To NSCDC https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-navy-hands-over-6-vessels-15-suspected-oil-thieves-to-nscdc/ Mon, 09 Nov 2015 08:51:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=106647 The Nigerian Navy in Port Harcourt on Sunday handed over six vessels and fifteen suspected oil thieves to the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, for prosecution. Speaking at the handover, Olusegun Soyemi, Executive Officer, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder, said that the suspects were arrested for their alleged involvement in illegal bunkering. He said [...]

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]]> Security Contract With Tompolo’s Company Intact – NIMASA https://www.theinfostride.com/security-contract-with-tompolos-company-intact-nimasa/ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 01:14:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101476 The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has dismissed speculations that the deal it entered with Global West Vessels Specialists Limited, allegedly belonging to former Niger-Delta war-lord, Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo, has been voided. It also denied that the deal encroached on the constitutional duties of the Nigerian Navy to protect the nation’s maritime [...]

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]]> Oil Theft: Nigerian Navy Arrests 30 Ships In Nine Months – ENC https://www.theinfostride.com/oil-theft-nigerian-navy-arrests-30-ships-in-nine-months-enc/ Sat, 19 Sep 2015 07:35:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=99925 The Eastern Naval Command (ENC) of the Nigerian Navy on Friday confirmed it had arrested 30 ships in the last nine months. Rear Adm. Henry Babalola, out-gone Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) the ENC, disclosed this in Calabar during a handing over ceremony to his successor, Rear Adm. Atiku Abdulkadir. “In the last nine months, we have [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Naval Officers Didn’t Injure, Let Alone Kill MASSOB Members In Anambra – Rear Admiral https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-naval-officers-didnt-injure-let-alone-kill-massob-members-in-anambra-rear-admiral/ Sun, 06 Sep 2015 09:30:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-naval-officers-didnt-injure-let-alone-kill-massob-members-in-anambra-rear-admiral/ The Central Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy has denied the alleged killing of members of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra by its operatives in Anambra State.The CNC, which has its headquarters in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, is in charge of Anambra, Kogi, Edo, Delta and Bayelsa states. The Flag [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Navy Takes Ownership Of New Warship To Combat Oil Theft and Piracy https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-nigerian-navy-takes-ownership-of-new-warship-to-combat-oil-theft-piracy/ Sat, 05 Sep 2015 19:30:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-nigerian-navy-takes-ownership-of-new-warship-to-combat-oil-theft-piracy/ The Eastern Naval Command (ENC) of the Nigerian Navy in Calabar, Cross River, on Friday received a new warship, the NNS Centenary. The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, who was on ground to receive it at the NNS Victory jetty, said the ship was the newest in the navy’s fleet. Ibas [...]

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]]> 50% Of Nigerian Navy Ships Grounded – Naval Chief | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/50-of-nigerian-navy-ships-grounded-cns-nigeria/ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 13:13:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/50-of-nigerian-navy-ships-grounded-cns-nigeria/ About half the number of ships in the inventory of the Nigerian Navy are presently grounded, the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe-Ibas, said. He said this yesterday while addressing officers and ratings of the Nigerian Navy in Lagos. The Naval chief was at the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Quora in Lagos [...]

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]]> Half Of Naval Ships Are Already Grounded, Says Navy Chief | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/half-of-naval-ships-are-grounded-cns-nigeria/ Mon, 24 Aug 2015 21:30:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/half-of-naval-ships-are-grounded-cns-nigeria/ The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Vice Admiral Ibok Ette-Ibas today revealed that 50 percent of Nigerian Navy (NN) platforms are grounded. Speaking at the naval base, Apapa, during his maiden familiarisation tour of units and commands in the Lagos area, the CNS noted that most of the problems with the grounded vessels were avoidable. He, [...]

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