The Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS, BEECROFT has intercepted 19 suspected stowaways trying to illegally migrate to Europe. The ship’s Information Officer, Lt. Hussaini Ibrahim, who revealed this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos, said 15 stowaways were intercepted on December 19 onboard European bound vessel Moto Tanker, MT, KRITI RUBY. Ibrahim said that an … Read more
His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Olukayode Olufolarin Ogunsanwo (Telade IV), the Alara of Ilara Kingdom, recently welcomed Rear Admiral MG Oamen, Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) of the Western Naval Command, to his palace in Epe, Lagos State. The visit focused mainly on the ongoing development of a naval base in Ijih, Ilara, a project set … Read more
A tragic boat accident on the River Benue near Ocholonya in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State has left many feared dead, with women and children among the casualties. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better Welfare from Government BREAKING: … Read more
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has launched the third edition of the French-supported maritime exercise, Crocodile Lift, designed to enhance skills in amphibious operations. Representing Vice Admiral Ogalla at the event was the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Naval Doctrine Command, Rear Admiral Shehu Gombe. The event was held on Saturday … Read more
The team searching the Atlantic Ocean off Bonny Finima’s coast has recovered the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) from the Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, registered as 5N BQG, which crashed on October 24, 2024. Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji, NSIB’s Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, announced that the recovery team included the … Read more
The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB), Ibaka has arrested three suspected oil thieves carrying a boat containing crude oil worth N32 million in the state. The Commanding Officer of the Base, Capt. Uche Aneke disclosed this while handing over the suspects and seized items to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Akwa Ibom … Read more
Six days after a tragic helicopter crash in Port Harcourt, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has reported the recovery of one more body. The NSIB noted that one of the bodies required special handling due to decomposition before it could be transferred to the morgue. The Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, registered as 5NBQG, was en … Read more
The Forward Operating Base, FOB, of the Nigerian Navy, Badagry, Lagos state, on Friday handed over four suspected victims of human trafficking to National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP. Lt Bunmi Awodeyi, the Base Information Officer, BIO, representing Navy Captain Augustus Amakiri, the FOB Commanding Officer, during the handling over said the … Read more
A tragic incident unfolded early Friday morning in Dansadau, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, where a naval officer identified as Leading Seaman (LS) Akila allegedly shot and killed his colleague following a heated argument. The altercation took place at approximately 6 a.m. while the two officers were stationed at Team 3 under the … Read more
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North senatorial district, has voiced his opposition to the proposed establishment of the Nigerian Coast Guard, which is intended to protect Nigeria’s maritime areas. Speaking during a plenary session, Oshiomhole argued that the Nigerian Navy is already effectively carrying out the responsibilities that would be assigned to the Coast Guard. … Read more
The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) Formoso has handed over the vessel MV Bravo Alero, laden with approximately 200,000 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), along with its three crew members, to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for further investigation and possible prosecution. The handover took place at Brass … Read more
The presidency has addressed reports circulating about a yacht spotted flying the Nigerian flag in St. Tropez, a coastal town in France. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that social media claims suggested that a “presidential yacht belonging to the Nigerian government was being used for a vacation in St. Tropez.” However, presidential spokesman for digital and … Read more
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, says the Nigerian Navy has arrested at least 4, 606 suspects for various maritime crimes between. Ogalla made this disclosure on Friday while presenting the 3rd distinguished personality lecture at Institute for Peace and Strategic Studies (IPSS), University of Ibadan. DITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For … Read more
A Nigerian Navy personnel, Abdul Rasheed Muhammad, has been apprehended for the murder of Aminu, the son of former Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral I. I. Ibrahim (retd). On Wednesday, during a press briefing in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, Bennett Igweh, revealed that Muhammad was responsible for the killing of … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved a 20% increase in pensions for Armed Forces personnel, effective from January. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, announced on Thursday that President Bola Tinubu has approved a 20 percent increase in pensions for Armed Forces personnel. Vice Adm. Ogalla made this … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Navy has arrested two individuals for alleged involvement in oil theft activities in Rivers State. The suspects were caught operating a covert bunkering operation hidden within their private residence. EDITOR’S PICK FG To Repatriate 250 More Nigerians From UAE JUST IN: Imo Assembly Votes Out Chief Judge For Alleged … Read more
Tinubu Inaugurates Three warships, Two helicopters In Lagos. Tinubu, represented by Shettima, encouraged the Navy to build strategic partnerships to support the Africa Blue Economy project during its 68th anniversary celebrations. Tinubu highlighted the alignment of maritime security efforts with UN SDG 14, Africa’s Integrated Maritime Strategy 2050, and Africa’s Agenda 2063. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Kidnapped Father and Son Freed in Ondo Victims Regain Freedom After Two-Day Ordeal Joint Effort by Navy and Amotekun Corps Secures Release Eko Hot Blog reports that in a distressing incident, a man identified as Maliki Onose and his son Jethro fell victim to a kidnapping while traveling along the Benin-Owo road in Ose Local … Read more
The Anambra State Police Command conducted searches in gunmen hideouts targeting police stations. The Joint Security Force operation in Ogbaru forest led to the discovery and destruction of numerous camps. Commissioner of Police commended the military’s support and issued a stern warning to cultists. Eko Hot Blog reports that The Anambra State Police Command reported … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft Operation Delta Sanity has confirmed the interception of a Ghana-owned motor tanker, SWEET MIRI, for its alleged involvement in crude oil theft. The Navy revealed in a statement released over the weekend that the vessel was seized 174 nautical miles away from the Nigerian coast, … Read more