Navy Arrests Vessel, 12 Crew Members Over Alleged Crude Oil Theft in Akwa Ibom

Navy Arrests Vessel, 12 Crew Members Over Alleged Crude Oil Theft in Akwa Ibom

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy has arrested a vessel, MT FILIA, and its 12 crew members over alleged crude oil theft at the UTUE Terminal in Akwa Ibom State. The vessel was intercepted in the early hours of Thursday, 23 July 2026, by naval personnel operating under Operation Delta Sentinel following intelligence gathered through the Navy’s surveillance systems. In a statement, the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun […]

July 25, 2026 28

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IGP receives Akwa Ibom governor in Abuja, seeks stronger security collaboration

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday received the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja during a courtesy visit. The governor was accompanied by the Secretary to the State Government, Enobong Uwah; Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Frank Archibong; Commissioner for Internal Security, Gen. Koko Essien; Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Prof. Eno Ibanga; […]

April 1, 2026 29

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Army Arrest Diesel Theft Suspect as Clash Erupts in Akwa Ibom Community

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The army have arrested a suspect accused of siphoning diesel from heavy-duty equipment belonging to a company in Akwa Ibom State, following an operation targeting criminal activity in the area. In a statement signed by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters 2 Brigade, Captain Lawal Bala Muhammad, the army said the suspect was intercepted after troops acted on intelligence about fuel theft at Sterling Petroleum […]

March 29, 2026 17

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NAF Commissions School Project in Akwa Ibom as Air Chief Receives Traditional Honour

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Air Force has commissioned a new block of classrooms and staff offices at Edemaya Unity College in Ikot Abasi, in a move officials say reflects its deepening civil–military relations The project, inaugurated on 20th February, was accompanied by the conferment of a traditional title on the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke. Community leaders bestowed on him the honour “Ufan […]

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