Navy Uncovers Illegal Refining Sites, Recovers 120,000 Litres of Petroleum Products in Rivers

Navy Uncovers Illegal Refining Sites, Recovers 120,000 Litres of Petroleum Products in Rivers

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy has uncovered two illegal refining sites and recovered about 120,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and illegally refined petroleum products in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The operation was carried out by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder under Operation Delta Sentinel following credible intelligence on renewed illegal refining activities in the area. According to a statement issued by the […]

June 15, 2026 12

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Navy Recovers 92,660 Litres of Illegally Refined Diesel in Rivers

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy has recovered 92,660 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), popularly known as diesel, during an operation targeting crude oil theft and illegal petroleum activities in Rivers State. In a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the recovery was made under Operation Delta Sentinel following credible intelligence on the activities of oil thieves operating along the […]

June 8, 2026 8

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Nigerian Navy Commissions Housing, Recreational Facilities in Lagos, Vows to Complete Abandoned Projects

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Navy has commissioned a number of welfare and infrastructure projects in Lagos as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy Week and the service's 70th anniversary celebration. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ikechukwu Emmanuel Ogalla, represented by Vice Admiral I. Abbas, said the projects underscore the Navy's commitment to improving personnel welfare and strengthening support infrastructure […]

June 1, 2026 9

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Navy Uncovers Illegal Crude Oil Staging Sites, Recovers 6,500 Litres in Delta Creeks

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Navy has uncovered and dismantled multiple crude oil staging sites hidden within creek networks in Delta State as part of intensified operations against oil theft in the Niger Delta. In a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, on Thursday, the operations were conducted by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship DELTA under Operation DELTA SENTINEL. The statement said the […]

May 23, 2026 14

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Nigerian Navy, UAE Strengthen Maritime Security Partnership in Gulf of Guinea

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening operational collaboration with the United Arab Emirates to improve maritime security and protect strategic trade routes in the Gulf of Guinea. Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, made this known during a meeting with the United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Nigeria, Saylem Saeed Alshamsi. Discussions at the meeting focused on maritime domain awareness, shipbuilding, naval […]

May 19, 2026 16

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Nigerian Navy Hands Over Five Suspected IPOB/ESN Members to DSS in Anambra

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy has handed over five suspects linked to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Eastern Security Network (ESN), and other criminal elements to the Department of State Services in Anambra State for further investigation. In a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the suspects were arrested by personnel of Naval Outpost Onitsha deployed at Forward Operating Base Amiyi […]

May 16, 2026 19

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Navy Celebrates 70 Years, Seeks Royal Backing from Oba of Lagos Ahead of Anniversary Festivities

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Ahead of the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary celebration, the Commander of Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT, Commodore A Adams-Aliu, has paid a courtesy visit to the Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu, at his palace in Isale Eko, Lagos. The visit formed part of preparations for the anniversary events scheduled to hold from May 29 to June 4. During the meeting, Commodore Adams-Aliu formally invited the […]

May 16, 2026 16

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Nigerian Navy Seizes 6,000 Litres of Smuggled Petrol in Badagry Operation

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on cross-border fuel smuggling with the recovery of more than 6,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, during an operation along the Badagry-Ajara axis of Lagos State. The operation was carried out by personnel of the Forward Operating Base, Badagry, following intelligence reports on the activities of fuel smugglers operating within the area. According to a statement […]

May 16, 2026 22

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Navy Uncovers Illegal Fuel Stockpile Along Rivers–Bayelsa Corridor

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Navy has intensified operations against crude oil theft and illegal refining activities in the Niger Delta, uncovering illegal refining sites in Bonny and intercepting a concealed fuel stockpile along the Rivers–Bayelsa border corridor. In a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Navy said personnel of Forward Operating Base BONNY, under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, foiled attempts by suspected […]

May 16, 2026 14

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