The Defence Headquarters on Wednesday announced the dismissal of Seaman Haruna Abbas, a naval rating, for disobedience to orders. Abbas’s wife, Hussaina Iliya, had publicly accused the military of unjustly detaining her husband since 2018, specifically naming Brigadier General A.S. Adamu for ordering the detention. Her claims, which went viral, led Chief of Defence Staff … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has expressed concerns over the delay in the prosecution of suspected crude oil thieves and pipeline vandals. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player Of The Tournament REVEALED! How Model Of Aircraft Carrying Wigwe, Wife, Son Crashed … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has directed an investigation into oil theft allegations against Emmanuel Ogalla, chief of naval staff. A report by Peoples Gazette had alleged that Ogalla was involved in a multibillion naira oil bunkering and contract-splitting fraud. EDITOR’S PICKS Trailer Driver Falls Off Lagos-Ibadan Expressway … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 77-meter-long Motor Tanker Vinnalaris 1 Lagos was reportedly apprehended by Nigerian Navy forces on Thursday. The vessel was involved in illicit crude oil siphoning from one of the well heads at the EBESAN oil field, approximately seven nautical miles off the coast of the Awoye riverine community in Ilaje Local … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Navy has intercepted 127 bags of cannabis sativa worth N254 million and several jerry cans and drums of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in a fibre boat at Eleko Beach, Lekki, and in the vicinity of Liverpool, Apapa, Lagos State, respectively. The Commander, NNS BEECROFT, Commodore Kolawole Oguntuga, announced … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Navy has thwarted an oil theft operation at Lekki Waters and arrested four individuals identified as men of TANTITA Security Service, owned by a Niger Delta ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. However, Tantita security service swiftly dismissed the report, claiming their men were after the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Navy NNS Pathfinder announced on Wednesday that its men in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital city, burst a Marine Vessel, MV Cecilia, laden with no less than 350,000 litres of petroleum products suspected to be stolen diesel. Speaking with journalists in Port Harcourt, Commander, Operation Delta Safe, OPDS, … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Defence Headquarters (HQ) has directed all officers who are seniors to the newly appointed service chiefs till Monday to voluntarily retire from service. All the new service chiefs, except the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Maj. General Christopher Musa, are member of the NDA regular course 39. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Navy has announced the deployment of new Flag Officers Commanding (FOCs), commandants of Teri-service institutions to man the commands and units of service across the country. This online media platform reports that this was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday night signed by the Director naval information, … Read more
MDAs through the backdoor received billions of naira to them between 2017 and 2021 How public offices misused funds for SWV under Buhari’s regime A complete list of affected agencies revealed! Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate has exposed how Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the federal government misused the N3.8 trillion they … Read more
Thailand’s navy said Sunday that the death toll from the sinking of one of its warships earlier in the week had risen to 18. Eko Hot Blog reports that the HTMS Sukhothai sank in severe weather early Monday, leaving dozens of its crew missing in stormy seas in the Gulf of Thailand. EDITOR’S PICKS British … Read more
Lagos State Government has approved the creation of new units under the Neighborhood Safety Agency. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the establishment of the units as part of efforts to improve the security architecture of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Alake: How US Embassy Exonerated Tinubu From Criminal Allegations LAMATA Suspends … Read more
Security operatives have rescued 50 girls who were forced into prostitution, according to the Nigerian Navy. Eko Hot Blog reports that security operatives have raided two brothels in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, and rescued 50 young girls allegedly forced into prostitution. EDITOR’S PICKS Death Toll In India’s Bridge Collapse Rises To 132 Bridge … Read more
Current situation at Amuwo-odofin LGA have shown that residents are being harrassed and beaten up by Navy personnels at PVC centre EKO HOT BLOG reports that Navy personnels present at Amuwo-Odofin Local Governments Area In Lagos have harassed and beaten up residents at a PVC Center. In a video sighted on social … Read more
Navy has gotten new spokesman. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Navy, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Commodore Adedotun Olukayode Ayo-Vaughan as its new spokesman following the redeployment of his predecessor, Commodore Suleman Dahun. According to a statement signed by the Director of Plans, Rear Admiral JD Akpan, Dahun is now Director … Read more
The Eastern Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy on Friday said that the command had deactivated 175 illegal refining sites and arrested 27 vessels within 11 months. The outgone Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Eastern Naval Command, Rear Adm. Sanusi Ibrahim, stated this in Calabar while handing over the leadership of the command to his successor, … Read more
EFCC grills 22 suspected oil thieves arrested by Navy in Port Harcourt EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is questioning 22 suspected oil thieves arrested in Port Harcourt, the Rivers capital. They were intercepted by the Nigerian Navy, along with vessel MT. TIS IV, over alleged illegal dealing in … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has taken over from the Nigerian Navy, a vessel marked MT TIS IV laden with suspected stolen crude oil arrested by the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Soroh, at the Akassa River in Brass Local Government Area last December. Also handed over to the EFCC were twenty-two crew members … Read more
The Nigeria Navy has announced recruitment exercise. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Navy has announced recruitment exercise for interested Nigerians to apply. Interested candidates would then begin their application process by filling online application forms through this link (https://joinnigeriannavy.com/#) On completion of online registration by interested candidates, successful applicants are invited for an … Read more
Navy Is Actively Protecting National Assets From Maritime Threats Says CNS EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Zubair Gambo has explained that the Nigerian Navy (NN) is actively protecting Nigeria’s maritime territorial integrity and making tremendous progress in warding off threats to national assets. Gambo who made this … Read more