Tag: navy

Navy donates relief materials to 5,000 flood-displaced people in Rivers LG

By Desmond Ejibas, Port Harcourt.   The Nigerian Navy on Sunday distributed food and other relief items to more than 5,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by flood in various communities in Ahoada, Rivers.   The Commander of the Nigeria…

November 6, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Nigerian Navy’s rearmament on course, says Iraboh

By Desmond Ejibas, Port Harcourt.   The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Iraboh, on Saturday assured of the Federal Government’s commitment to rearming the Nigerian Navy with modern warships and weaponry.   Iraboh gave the assurance on the…

June 4, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Navy offers free medical services to 5,000 Calabar residents

The Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital, Calabar, on Saturday, offered free medical services to more than 5,000 residents of the city, as part of its corporate social responsibility to the host community.   Speaking at the event, Commander of the hospital,…

July 10, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Navy destroys 15 militant camps, arrests 17 suspected pirates in Akwa Ibom 

The Nigerian Navy, NNS Jubilee, says it has destroyed 15 militant camps and arrested 17 suspected pirates in Akwa Ibom.   The Commander of NNS Jubilee, Commodore Abdulmajid Ibrahim, said this, while speaking to newsmen on Thursday at NNS Jubilee Base…

February 11, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Navy arrests 24 suspected oil thieves in Ondo

The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB), Igbokoda, says no fewer than 24 suspected illegal oil thieves have been arrested on the coastal waters of Ilaje Local Government Area (LGA), Ondo State.   Navy Capt. Shuaibu Muhammed-Ahmed, the Commanding Officer,…

January 17, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

U. S. hands over equipment to Nigerian Navy for maritime security

The U.S. on Friday handed over some equipment to the Nigerian Navy, as part of efforts to promote bilateral relations between the two countries.   Rear Adm. Oladele Daji, the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command (WNC), said that the equipment…

December 11, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Navy hands over abandoned oil smugglers’ barge to EFCC

The Nigerian Navy handed on Friday in Port Harcourt over a barge laden with unspecified quantity of adulterated diesel, which was abandoned by suspected smugglers, to the EFCC.   The barge was handed over to the EFCC by Commodore Suleiman…

November 13, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

House Committee passes vote of confidence on Nigerian Navy

The House of Representatives Committee on Nigerian Navy has passed a vote of confidence on the Nigerian Navy for the good performance of its 2020 budget.   Rep. Yusuf Gadi, the Chairman of the House Committee commended the Navy during…

November 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

CNS calls for more synergy among Navy, others for national development

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Ibok Ibas, has called for more synergy between the Navy, individuals and corporate bodies in efforts to promote national development.   Ibas made the call on Thursday in Imeri, Ondo State, at…

October 8, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Navy organises refresher training in weapons handling, marksmanship for personnel

The Central Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy on Monday began its small arms firing and range classification exercise to refresh the marksmanship and weapons handling skills of its personnel. The exercise, which is part of the Nigerian Navy’s schedule…

September 28, 2020 · by komolafe times ·