Nigerian Navy Destroys Two Illegal Refineries, Recovers 34,000 Litres of AGO in Rivers

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy has dismantled two illegal refining sites in Rivers State and recovered about 34,000 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, in a fresh operation aimed at curbing crude oil theft and illegal refining. According to a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS PATHFINDER, identified and deactivated the two illegal […]

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AfCFTA Picks Nigerian Customs Model for Continental Project as Tinubu Hails ‘Made-in-Nigeria’ Innovation

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the recognition of Nigeria’s Customs modernisation model by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), following the selection of a subsidiary of Nigerian-owned Bergmans Security Consultant and Supplies Limited to implement a 20-year, multi-billion-dollar continental Customs Modernisation Project. The President’s commendation was contained in a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, following the selection of Bergmans’ […]

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Nigerian Navy Rescues Two Teenagers From Drowning in Bayelsa

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Personnel of the Nigerian Navy have rescued two 16-year-old boys from drowning after their wooden boat capsized in Egweama Community, Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. According to a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the incident occurred on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, while the teenagers were returning from a routine trip through the community’s waterways. The Navy said […]

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Nigerian Navy Hands Over Two Rescued Trafficking Victims to NAPTIP

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy has handed over two suspected victims of human trafficking to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) following their rescue during an operation in Lagos State. The victims were rescued by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry during a targeted anti-human trafficking operation on 17 July 2026 and subsequently handed over to NAPTIP’s Lagos Zonal Command in Ikeja […]

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Nigerian Navy intercepts stolen pipeline sections, arrests two suspects in Imo

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Navy has foiled an alleged pipeline vandalism operation in Imo State, intercepting a truck loaded with suspected stolen crude oil pipeline sections and arresting two suspected members of a pipeline vandalism syndicate. The operation was carried out by personnel of Naval Base Oguta in Oguta Local Government Area following intelligence reports. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Naval Information, Navy […]

July 25, 2026 24

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Nigerian Army, ICRC strengthen partnership on humanitarian protection, national security

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Army and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration aimed at promoting human rights, protecting civilians and enhancing national security through strict adherence to international humanitarian standards. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, stated this on Wednesday while receiving the Head of Delegation of the ICRC in Nigeria, Miss Doris El Doueihy, during […]

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Nigerian Army seeks stronger media partnership to tackle misinformation, boost national security

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN), stressing the importance of credible and timely information in supporting national security efforts and countering misinformation. The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele,revealed this while receiving the President of DECAN, Mr Odita Sunday, and members of the association's executive committee during a courtesy visit […]

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Nigerian Navy Dismantles Illegal Crude Oil Storage Pits in Bonny

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Navy has foiled another attempt by crude oil theft syndicates to establish illegal storage facilities in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. In a statement issued by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, said personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny, acting under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, uncovered seven concealed dugout pits during a targeted anti-crude oil theft operation around […]

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Nigerian Navy Recovers 39,500 Litres of Suspected Stolen Crude in Rivers

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja The Nigerian Navy has recovered about 39,500 litres of suspected stolen crude oil after dismantling an illegal crude oil storage network in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State under Operation DELTA SENTINEL. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore (formerly Navy Captain) Abiodun Folorunsho, the Navy said personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny carried out the […]

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