Category: Security

Nigerian Navy Commissions Educational Projects at LEA Primary School, Zaria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a significant stride toward enhancing basic education and strengthening civil-military relations, the Nigerian Navy has commissioned multiple Special Intervention Quick Impact Projects at Waziri Lawal LEA Primary School, Zaria. The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, commissioned the projects facilitated by Rear Admiral Mohammed Miftah Abdullahi. The projects included the renovation and furnishing of classrooms, construction of an administrative block, four blocks of toilets, and a mechanized solar-powered borehole. In his remarks, Rear Admiral Abdullahi expressed heartfelt gratitude to the CNS for approving the…

Nigerian Navy rescues 99 passengers in Boat Collision on Rivers Waterways

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a swift and heroic operation, the Nigerian Navy on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, rescued 99 passengers from drowning following a tragic boat collision in the waterways of Rivers State. The incident occurred when a market boat, en route to Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, was involved in a head-on collision with a barge identified as ADAM (Damen Buba). The crash caused severe structural damage to the market boat, leaving its passengers in grave danger. Upon receiving the distress signal, personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER, stationed at Naval Security…

Nigerian Navy to establish Special Operations Command in Benue, as CNS visits Makurdi

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, has announced that the Nigerian Navy will establish a Special Operations Command in Benue State. He made this known during a one-day working visit to Makurdi, the state capital, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The visit commenced with a courtesy call on the Executive Governor of Benue State, Reverend Father (Dr) Hyacinth Alia. During the meeting, Vice Admiral Ogalla commiserated with the Governor and the people of Benue over the recent attacks on some communities that led to…

Russian Presidential Envoy visits Nigeria’s Defence Chief, pledges stronger support for Counterterrorism Operations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Representative of the President of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Andrei Averianov, on Monday, 28 April 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. During the visit, Lt Gen Averianov described the engagement as a memorable day in the history of the Russian Federation, expressing appreciation to the CDS and the Nigerian military for their warm hospitality. He acknowledged that while it has been 80 years since Russia fought against Nazism, today’s global security landscape is…

Nigerian Navy Provost and Regulating School graduates 45 Personnel

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy Provost and Regulating School, Makurdi, has successfully graduated 45 personnel after completing various professional courses aimed at enhancing discipline and leadership within the service.   The graduation ceremony, held on Friday, 25 April 2025, was conducted under the leadership of the Commandant, Captain Henry Ebute Ejeh. The graduating students completed the Master at Arms Refresher Course, Master at Arms Qualifying Course, Petty Officer Regulator Qualifying Course, and Leading Regulator Qualifying Course.   The 16-week training was designed to refresh the knowledge of Master Warrant Officers and prepare…

Defence Ministers, CDS visit frontline Troops in Borno, convey President Tinubu’s appreciation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Honourable Minister of Defence, Alhaji Abubakar Badaru; Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle; and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, on Thursday visited frontline troops engaged in counterinsurgency operations in the North East to assess the security situation and boost troop morale.   During a courtesy call at the Borno State Government House in Maiduguri, Minister Badaru emphasized that the visit was aimed at evaluating the security landscape in the state and engaging Governor Babagana Zulum on strategies to strengthen peace and stability.…

Troops neutralize Terrorists, arrest 29 Oil Thieves ,rescue dozens in sustained nationwide operations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a significant show of strength and coordination, the Nigerian Armed Forces have dealt another decisive blow to terrorists, kidnappers, and oil thieves across various regions of the country. This was disclosed by the Director of Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Markus Kangye, in a weekly operational update covering the period from April 17 to 25, 2025.   According to Major General Kangye, the troops recorded several operational successes in the fight against insurgency, banditry, and economic sabotage in all theatres of operation. These included the neutralization of terrorists,…

Chief of Naval Staff Commissions Solar-Powered Water Project in Kaoje

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a significant gesture of civil-military collaboration, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, on Wednesday commissioned an 80,000-litre solar-powered motorized borehole water project in Kaoje, Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The project is part of the CNS Special Intervention Quick Impact Projects and was facilitated by Rear Admiral Hamza Umar Farouk Kaoje, a native of the community and Chief of Communication and Information Technology, Nigerian Navy. The CNS, who was represented by Rear Admiral Monday Unurhiere, commended Rear Admiral Kaoje for his…

Nigerian Navy smashes Oil theft syndicates in bold 3-Day Crackdown across South-South states ….. Six suspects arrested, four illegal Refineries dismantled, weapons recovered in nationwide maritime offensive

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a series of well-coordinated operations aimed at crippling oil theft and pipeline vandalism, the Nigerian Navy has recorded major breakthroughs across Bayelsa, Delta, and Anambra States under its ongoing Operation DELTA SANITY. Between 20 and 22 April 2025, naval units intensified anti-crude oil theft efforts, resulting in the arrest of six suspects, deactivation of four illegal refinery sites, and the seizure of two vehicles laden with illegally refined products.   On Sunday, 20 April, operatives aboard Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH apprehended four suspected pipeline vandals at River-Kolo Creek,…

Okpebholo declares death penalty by hanging for Kidnappers in Edo State …. As Vigilante Members set to join State Civil Service

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced a tough stance against kidnapping in the state, declaring that anyone convicted of the crime will face the death penalty by hanging.   Governor Okpebholo made the declaration during an interactive session with stakeholders and members of the Arewa community in Esanland, held at Uromi Town Hall.   This announcement followed the recent passage of a bill by the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), which amends the Kidnapping Prohibition Amendment Law (and Related Matters) 2013. The new legislation prescribed capital punishment…