Nigerian Navy rescues kidnapped victim in Bonny
The Nigerian Navy has rescued a man who was kidnapped in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. The victim, identified as Benedict Eze, was freed after a series of strong security operations carried out by naval officers from the Forward Operating Base in Bonny. “The victim, who was abducted on 23 March 2026 at […]
Navy dismantles illegal refinery in Rivers, recovers 20,000 litres of stolen crude
The Nigerian Navy has dismantled an illegal refinery in Rivers State, recovering about 20,000 litres of stolen crude oil. The operation was part of ongoing efforts to combat oil theft and illegal refining activities in the Niger Delta region. Officials revealed that the site was discovered during routine patrols, with equipment used for illicit refining […]
Navy destroys illegal crude oil storage site in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has destroyed an illegal crude oil storage facility discovered in Rivers State as part of its ongoing fight against oil theft in the Niger Delta. The operation was carried out during routine patrol activities aimed at stopping illegal refining and environmental damage. Naval officials said the illegal site was used to store […]
DIMDEX 2026: Chief of Naval Staff explores technologies to strengthen Nigerian Navy
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has taken steps to boost the strength and efficiency of the Nigerian Navy by exploring modern maritime defence technologies at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) in Qatar. His participation in the ninth edition of the event reflects Nigeria’s drive to […]
Wike’s conduct an assault on national symbol – Senior lawyer, Kunle Edun
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Kunle Edun, has criticized the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, over his public confrontation with Naval officer Lt. AM Yerima. Edun described Wike’s conduct as an “assault” on both the dignity of the legal profession and the respect due to Nigeria’s military. In […]
Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land
AM Yerima, a senior officer in the Nigerian Navy, has recently made headlines for challenging Governor Wike over a land dispute in Abuja. Known for his disciplined military background, Yerima has drawn attention to issues surrounding alleged illegal land development and the enforcement of regulations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Yerima argued that proper […]
Nigerian Navy rescues 10 crew members from distressed vessel
The Nigerian Navy has successfully rescued 10 crew members from a vessel that ran into distress at sea. According to reports, the operation was carried out swiftly after a distress signal was received, showing the Navy’s continued commitment to maritime safety and protection along the nation’s waterways. The rescue team responded immediately, working under challenging […]
Meet The Outstanding Awardees During The NDA 72 RC POP
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) recently held its Passing Out Parade (POP) for the 72 Regular Course, a ceremony that celebrated discipline, courage, and excellence. Among the graduating cadets, some stood out by receiving prestigious awards for their remarkable performance during training. These awardees were recognized for their academic brilliance, military skills, leadership qualities, and […]
Navy deactivates 71 illegal refineries, recovers 411,000 litres stolen crude and arrests three suspected smugglers in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Navy has taken firm action against oil theft across the Niger Delta, deactivating 71 illegal refinery sites and recovering more than 411,000 litres of stolen crude oil in a series of operations throughout July 2025. This was made known in a statement released on August 7, 2025, by the Director of Naval Information, […]
Navy dismantles nine illegal refineries, seizes 173,000 litres in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has successfully dismantled nine illegal refineries and seized a total of 173,000 litres of stolen oil in Rivers. This marks a major step in the ongoing fight against crude oil theft and illegal bunkering in the state. On May 12, 2025, the NNS Pathfinder’s Tactical Riverine Assault Squadron Team carried out a […]