Category: Security

Nigerian Navy rescues 11 passengers from sinking boat, shuts down illegal Refineries in Niger Delta

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has rescued 11 passengers from a sinking speedboat along the Bonny River and dismantled several illegal refining sites across Delta and Rivers States in its renewed efforts to secure the nation’s maritime environment. In a statement signed by Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, Director of Information, the Navy said personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny carried out the rescue operation on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, after receiving a distress call. The speedboat, which left Nembe Waterside Jetty in Port Harcourt for Coal Beach Jetty, Bonny Island, reportedly…

Navy boosts grassroots security, commissions surveillance centre in Ikenne

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a move to strengthen community-based security and enhance real-time surveillance, the Nigerian Navy has commissioned the Ikenne Security Coordination Centre (ISCC) a Special Intervention Quick Impact Project (QIP) at Ikenne Remo, Ogun State. The state-of-the-art facility, equipped with high-resolution solar-powered cameras and a 10KVA inverter for 24-hour operation, was commissioned on Friday, 31st October 2025, by the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, represented by Rear Admiral Mike Oamen (rtd).   Facilitated by Rear Admiral Abolaji Orederu (rtd), the ISCC is designed to enhance local surveillance, promote…

ANAMBRA 2025: NSCDC vows to secure voters, safeguard critical national assets during polls

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As Anambra State prepare for the 2025 governorship election, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reassured voters of maximum security and reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) before, during, and after the polls. The Commandant General of the Corps, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, gave the assurance through the Deputy Commandant General in charge of Operations, DCG Philip Ayuba, stated the that officers deployed for election duties have been thoroughly briefed to conduct themselves with professionalism, neutrality, and respect for human rights. “Our…

Navy reshuffles Top Brass as 65 Rear Admirals get new postings

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has approved the appointment and redeployment of 65 Rear Admirals to key positions across the Nigerian Navy, Defence Headquarters (DHQ), and Tri-Service Institutions in what is seen as one of the most extensive shake-ups in recent years.   The large-scale postings, announced on Thursday, 30 October 2025, reflected the renewed drive of the Nigerian Navy to strengthen operational efficiency and enhance its capacity to fulfil constitutional responsibilities under the leadership of Vice Admiral Abbas, the 23rd indigenous Chief of…

NOA hails Security, Enforcement agencies, as Nigeria reports 12% drop in violent crimes, ₦566bn corruption recoveries

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced a significant improvement in Nigeria’s security and anti-corruption performance indicators for October 2025, showing a 12 percent decline in violent-crime fatalities and over ₦566 billion recovered from corruption proceeds within two years.   The announcement came during the October edition of the Joint Security Press Briefing (JSPB) a monthly inter-agency platform coordinated by the NOA to promote transparency, public trust, and citizen engagement on national security, law enforcement, and governance issues.     Speaking at the session in Abuja, the Director-General of the…

FCT Security Spokespersons meet to deepen Inter-Agency collaboration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Public Relations Officers and spokespersons from various security and emergency response agencies within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have met to strengthen inter-agency collaboration and enhance communication strategies for improved security coordination.   The meeting, held on Thursday at the Federal Fire Service FCT Command Headquarters, Kubwa, brought together representatives from the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and the Federal Fire Service, among others.   The…

Changing The Guard: General Musa exits, Oluyede steps in as new Defence Chief

Emporium Reporters

The Nigerian Armed Forces on Thursday witnessed a significant leadership transition as the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa , officially handed over to his successor, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, during a colourful ceremony held at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja.   General Musa, who retired after 39 years of distinguished military service, described his tenure as “challenging but fulfilling,” while expressing profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the trust reposed in him.   “We faced a complex and dynamic security environment, but we…

BREAKING: Tinubu decorates newly appointed Service Chiefs with new ranks

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially decorated the newly appointed Service Chiefs with their ranks during a ceremony held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja.   Those honoured were General Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Defence Staff; Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff; Vice Admiral Idi Abass, Chief of Naval Staff; Air Marshal Kevin Aneke, Chief of Air Staff; and Major General Emmanuel Undiendeye, Chief of Defence Intelligence.   The symbolic ceremony marked a new phase in Nigeria’s military leadership and…

Rear Admiral Idi Abbas takes command as Nigeria’s 23rd Chief of Naval Staff

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A new chapter has opened in the Nigerian Navy as Rear Admiral Idi Abbas (Admiralty Medal) on Thursday formally took over as the 23rd Indigenous Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) from Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla (Admiralty Medal) at a colourful ceremony held at the Naval Headquarters, Abuja.   The handover ceremony, which marked the end of an era and the beginning of another, featured the signing of official documents, the handing over of the Navy Ensign and ceremonial binoculars, and the symbolic lowering and hoisting of the Admiralty…

Senate screens, confirms Generals Oluyede, Shaibu, Others as new Service Chiefs

Emporium Reporters

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Major General Waheedi Shaibu as the new Chief of Army Staff, directed him to “take a bow” and assume office immediately.   His confirmation came shortly after the upper chamber also cleared General Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Defence Staff, signaled the formal commencement of the screening and approval process for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s newly appointed service chiefs.   The exercise, held at the National Assembly complex in Abuja under tight security, involved both open and closed-door sessions as lawmakers vetted the nominees’…