By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Navy has described as spurious, the allegations by ex-Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, that some cabals in the military are involved in oil theft in the region. Dokubo made the claims when he visited President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Friday. Reacting toContinue Reading
Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Awwal Gambo, flanked by top naval officers, inaugurating newly built Officers’ Quarters at Gudu Abuja on Friday (16/6/23) By Sumaila Ogbaje Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Awwal Gambo, on Friday pledged commitment to the welfare of personnel to enhanceContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola The Comprehensive Life Skills and Health Education (CLHE) has empowered adolescents in schools to speak up against sexual abuse and other violent acts. Mrs Elizabeth Abimbola, Regional Coordinator, Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN), South-West, made this known on Wednesday at the CLHE Graduation ceremony held atContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola Some anti-corruption crusaders have urged Nigerians to reject the bill passed by the Senate to whittle down the power of the chairman of ICPC. They also urged President Bola Tinubu to withhold assent on the amended bill. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the senateContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola Some activists have described the indefinite suspension of the Chairman of Economic and Finance Crime Commission (EFCC) Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as right step aimed at giving the anti-gratf agency the desired credence. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, suspended BawaContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Awwal Gambo, says the Nigerian Navy will continue to increase the strength of its special forces to defend the nation’s territorial waters. Gambo gave the assurance during the inauguration of the Special Forces Holding Bay and other projects onContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Force Commander, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Maj.-Gen. Gold Chibuisi, has urged troops to remain vigilant and ensure the safety of unarmed civilian populations in their area of responsibility. Chibuisi gave the directive during operational visit to troops in Baga, Cross Kauwa and BossoContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Defence Headquarters says the military has eliminated several Boko Haram and Islamic States of West Africa (ISWAP) terrorists in both land and air operations in North East, in last two weeks. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Musa Danmadami, made the disclosure on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Director, Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Commodore Ayodele Famuyiwa, says the military airstrike of Jan. 24 in Nasarawa State only targeted and eliminated terrorists. Famuyiwa said this while reacting to questions at a bi-weekly news briefing on the operations of theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Navy is set to unveil seven additional navigational charts as part of activities to mark the 2023 World Hydrography Day. The Chief of Policy and Plans (Navy), Rear Adm. Seidu Garba, made this known at a news conference on the occasion of the 2023Continue Reading
