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Anambra governor donates patrol vehicles, gadgets to security agencies
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State on Friday donated vehicles, motorbikes and modern security gadgets to security agencies to tackle crime in the state.
Senate probes alleged secret recruitment in FIRS, NASDRA , NDLEA, others
The Senate Committee on Federal Character has summoned some federal agencies over alleged secret recruitment.
Recruitment: Nigerian Navy releases list of successful candidates
Nigerian Navy has released the list of successful candidates in the 2019 recruitment interview held in Lagos between July 29 and Aug. 27.
Police parade ‘killer of female navy commander’
The Nigerian Navy has handed over the suspected killer of a female navy commander, Oluwayemisi Ogundana, in Jaji near Kaduna State, to the police for prosecution.
Nigerian Navy receives six foreign naval ships
In a bid to become one of the best globally, the Nigerian Navy has received six foreign naval ships this year, exploring diplomatic ties with their foreign counterparts.
Nigerian Navy rewards officers for excellence
The Nigerian Navy in Lagos at the weekend, rewarded five officers and four ratings who distinguished themselves in the course of performing naval duties within the Western Naval Command.
30 Naval personnel abandon counter-insurgency training
Thirty members of the Nigerian Navy Special Boat Services (SBS) have abandoned ship during a training on asymmetric war and how to confront emergency threats towards providing the required security in the nation’s maritime environment.
Nigerian Navy begins enlistment for direct short service
The Nigerian Navy has commenced the enlistment of graduates and HND holders into the Direct Short Service Commission.
Ex-President Obasanjo’s teacher passes on at 92
A teacher who taught former President Olusegun Obasanjo at Baptist Boys High School (BBHS), Abeokuta, has died at the age of 92 years.
Nigerian Navy arrests 26 crew, four foreigners over illegal fishing
Nigerian Navy (NN) says it has arrested 26 crew and confiscated two fishing trawlers belonging to a Nigerian Company, (ORC fishing and food processing Limited) for illegal fishing activities.
Piracy reports on Nigeria is manipulated – Navy
The Nigerian Navy has warned the media against carrying the international piracy reports on Nigeria as credible news saying that, “Most of these are manipulated for their economic gains.’’
Nigerian Navy deepens collaboration with other agencies
Speaking at the event, the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral, Oladele Daji, said that the exercise was basically created to promote Inter-agency cooperation through the combined exercise which gave him great pleasure and sense of honour to attend.
Nigeria loses $600 million annually to illegal fishing
Nigeria is losing $600 million annually to illegal and unreported fishing by foreign vessels as a result of lack of equipment such as Automatic Identification System (AIS) and Vessel Monitoring System (VMS), and adequate manpower to police the country’s vast coastline, investigation has revealed.
Rights group urges Nigerian Navy to release Captain Labinjo, others
Centre Against Impunity, a human rights body, has appealed to Nigerian Navy to immediately release Captain Dada Labinjo and seven other Nigerians, saying their continuous detention despite court ruling, is a violation of their human rights.
Nigeria security situation critical – Naval chief
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has advocated committed collaboration and cooperation among sister services and other security agencies to enable them tackle the security challenges facing the country.
Navy committed to supporting Nigeria’s democracy – Naval chief
The Nigerian Navy has said that as a partner in ensuring the restoration of internal security, it would continue to support democracy by remaining loyal and dedicated to the service of the country.
Nigerian Navy uncovers illegal diesel depot
The Nigerian Navy in Ikot Abasi, says it has uncovered illegal Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) depot at Liverpool Street in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom.
Nigerian Navy arrests fishing trawlers for ‘illegal’ activities
Operatives of the Nigerian Navy (NN) have arrested two fishing trawlers for alleged illegal activities in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
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Federal government to support implementation of grazing reserves in Bauchi
The Federal Government yesterday disclosed that it would support Bauchi State Government to modernize its grazing reserves in line with international best practice.
Uganda police cancel Bobi Wine’s Independence Day concert
Inspector General of Police Martin Okoth Ochola in his letter dated October 2, but released on Tuesday to Kampala Metropolitan Police, said Bobi Wine did not consider plans for medical care, traffic and crowd control and security.
Troops kill 15 Boko Haram terrorists in Borno
Fifteen members of the Boko Haram insurgents were reportedly killed during a fierce fight with troops at Jigalta village, 27 kilometres from Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State in the northeast Nigeria.
Boarder closure: Jigawa will soon be leading rice producer – governor
The Jigawa governor Alhaji Muhammadu Badaru Abubakar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the state government and the government of Huanan Province of China, under which modern farming implements and tools factories would be established for the production of farming implements and tools locally.
Anti-Grazing Bill not practicable – Fulani group
Various Fulani associations on Wednesday stormed the Oyo State House of Assembly, venue of the public hearing on a bill for a law to prohibit open grazing in the state, voicing their stand against the bill.