Navy

Navy arrests 2 vessels, 12 crew members over violation of maritime law

The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB) FORMOSO, Baylesa, has arrested two motor vessels and 12 crew members over alleged violation of maritime laws. The Commanding Officer, Captain Murtala Rogo,…

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Navy appoints Adams-Aliu as new spokesman

The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla Admiralty Medal has approved the appointment of a new Director of Naval Information and official Spokesperson for the Nigerian Navy…

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Navy deploys 7 ships, 2 helicopters for rescue services

The Nigerian Navy has deployed seven ships and two helicopters to provide effective maritime search and rescue services on Nigerian waters. The deployment included other facilities and a patrol vessel…

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Navy impounds boat smuggling petrol to Cameroun, arrests 3

The Nigerian Navy arrested three men at Ibaka in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on Monday as they were ferrying 10,000 litres of petrol to Cameroon. Commanding…

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Navy intensifies operations against oil theft  

……in Bayelsa The Nigerian Navy Ship SOROH, has intensified the Operation Cordon and Search within its area of responsibilities in Bayelsa State. The Troops discovered and destroyed illegally refined products…

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Navy reacts to fraud allegations against CNS

The Nigerian Navy (NN), has denied the involvement of the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla in any fraud or shady deal. According to navy spokesman,…

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Navy decorates 29 new Rear Admirals, tasks them on dedication

The Nigerian Navy, on Wednesday, decorated 29 senior officers newly promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral, the Navy Board had on December 22, approved the promotion of 29 Commodores…

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Navy honours 58 with CNS Commendation Awards

The Nigerian Navy has honoured 58 officers and ratings with the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Commendation Awards for distinguishing themselves in the areas of research and innovation,  character and…

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Navy warns petrol smugglers on Badagry waterways

The Forward Operating Base (FOB) of the Nigerian Navy, Badagry, on Saturday warned petroleum  dealers in the town over smuggling of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) known as petrol to neighbouring…

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Defence Minister lauds Navy for acquiring new platforms

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has lauded the Nigerian Navy for acquiring new platforms to fight illegal activities on Nigerian waters and in the Gulf of…

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