Category: Security

2023 Census: NPC Chairman meets COAS,seeks collaboration

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The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, met with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, on Thursday to discuss security arrangements for the upcoming Population and Housing Census. The meeting, which took place at the Nigerian Army Headquarters in Abuja, was part of the NPC’s ongoing strategic engagement with key stakeholders ahead of the census. Kwarra briefed the COAS on the level of preparations for the 2023 census. He also solicited the support of the Nigerian Army in providing security cover…

Product of MT PRAISEL not stolen crude oil as alleged – Nigerian Navy

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Nigerian Navy has confirmed that MT PRAISEL was duly approved by Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to load 1,114,721 Litres of High Pour Fuel Oil (HPFO) from Greenmac Energy Storage/Tarus Jetty Koko from 26 July – 8 August 2023. This according to Nigerian Navy has repeatedly been substantiated by NMDPRA. “However, due to the allegation and suspicion of the vessel’s product to be stolen crude oil, samples of the product were collected on Thursday and Friday 3 & 4 August 2023 relevant agencies in line with laid…

Nigerian Navy clears air on arrest of MT PRAISEL on allegation of crude oil theft

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The Naval Headquarters has reacted to publications and news reports in the media on the arrest of Motor Tanker (MT) PRAISEL by a private security outfit, Tantita Security Service Limited (TSSL) for suspected illegal oil Bunkering.The publication further alleged that the vessel was escorted by a Nigerian Navy (NN) boat and it averred that TSSL’s operation had the backing of the National Security Adviser and Chief of the Naval Staff. Nigerian Navy made its position known to public in a statement signed by Commodore AO Ayo-Vaughan, Director of Information. The…

EMEFIELE: DSS to investigate face off with NCoS officials

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The Department of State Security Service DSS has condemned fracas that occurred between the its operatives and Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS)in the premises of Federal High Court,Ikoyi Lagos over who should take to custody the embattled CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele who was granted bail by the high court on 25th July,2023.   The service stated that the incident was unfortunate and does not in any way reflect the professional disposition of the DSS.   DSS in a statement signed by its Spokesperson, Peter Afunanya said it did not and would…

INTERNAL SECURITY: IGP Egbetokun meets NSA, promises improved synergy amongst security institutions

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The Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Tuesday 11th July, 2023, paid a courtesy visit on the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, at the Office of the National Security Adviser, Three Arms Zone, Abuja to consolidate on the gains recorded so far in the internal security architecture of the nation.   The IGP was accompanied by the DIG Operations, Adeleke Adeyinka Bode,DIG Training and Development, Bala Ciroma; AIG Force Intelligence Bureau, Abdulyari Lafia; the Force Secretary, AIG Habu Sani; the Director, National Cyber Crime Centre,…

DSS debunks online media reports on alleged invasion of ICPC,CCB Offices

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has refuted reports by sections of the online media particularly SaharaReporters, Peoples Gazette and Jackson Ude on alleged invasion of ICPC and CCB Offices.   The Service in a statement by its Spokesperson,Dr.Afunanya Peter stated that the news platforms variously and wrongly fed the public with misleading narratives and accusations against it.     DSS said; “For instance, SaharaReporters wrote that the Service stormed the Independent Corrupt Pratices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and carted away certain…

Air Commodore Gabkwet resumes as NAF Spokesperson

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Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet has assumed office as the new Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI), Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The senior officer took over today, 3 July 2023 from Air Commodore Ayodele Famuyiwa at a brief ceremony held at Headquarters NAF, Abuja.   Recalled that Air Commodore Gabkwet served as the DOPRI from 9 March 2021 to 6 January 2023. Prior to his reappointment, the senior officer was the Commander 551 NAF Station Jos, Plateau State.      

Nigerian Navy refutes report on alleged absurdities in Admiralty University ….. Says it’s misleading

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The Nigerian Navy (NN) has debunked news report of alleged absurdities in Admiralty University that has been making its rounds on both online and conventional media. The news report published on 28th June, 2023, titled “Absurdities in Admiralty University” was described by Nigerian Navy in a statement signed by Commodore AO Ayo-Vaughan, Director of Information,as the handiwork of mischief makers whose crave for position appeared to have made them lose every good sense and decency. The statement read in part; “However, being conscious of the Nigerian Navy’s responsibilities to the…

Shake- Up in Navy,as 56 Rear Admirals get new posting

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The Nigerian Navy on 27 June 2023 reshuffled the appointments of top senior officers comprised 56 rear admirals and a Commodore. In the redeployment, Rear Admiral Olusanya Bankole formerly the Director of Logistics, Defence Space Administration, is now appointed as the Chief of Communications and Information Technology, Naval Headquarters while Rear Admiral Alexander Bingel formerly Director Combat Policy and Tactics is now the Director of Logistics, Defence Headquarters. Rear Admiral Ibrahim Dewu, formerly Director Project Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate, Naval Headquarters is now the Chief of Defence Civil Military…

Nigeria Considers Involving Navy in Fishing and Aquatic Animals Operations to Boost the Blue Economic Revenue

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By Abdullahi O. Haruna (Haruspice)     In a bid to unlock its revenue potential, the Federal Government of Nigeria is exploring the possibility of engaging the Navy in fish harvesting activities along the country’s coastal waters. Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, revealed this during a visit by Chief of Defence Staff, Maj.-Gen Christopher Musa, and the newly appointed service chiefs and Chief of Defence Intelligence at Defence House. Highlighting the untapped resources in Nigeria’s high seas, Dr. Kana emphasized that the Navy’s…