Eko Hot Blog reports that the outgoing Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Olusola Oluwagbire, disclosed on Monday that the Navy intercepted N95 billion worth of stolen crude oil in the region between April 2023 and February 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player Of The Tournament … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft has intercepted 14 stowaways onboard a motor tanker UOG Constantine at Lagos Road Stead. The Commander, NNS Beecroft and Maritime Component Commander of Operation Awatse, Commodore Kolawole Oguntuga, made this known in a statement signed by the Base Information Officer, NNS Beecroft, Sub-Lieutenant H. A. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Navy has announced that is it receiving applications from suitable Nigerians for enlistment through the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 29. The statement which was signed by the Navy Secretary and shared on Monday via the Navy’s official account on the X platform, disclosed that online registration for … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that eight barges with about 100,000 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel, have been impounded in the Bonny Area of Rivers State. This was disclosed by the Commander, Joint Task Force, South-South, OPDS, Real Admiral Olusegun Ferreira, while addressing journalists on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Chevron Nigeria Limited has debunked reports that the company has a hand in the raging oil theft in the crude oil-rich region of the Niger Delta. Chevron is the operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and CNL – NNPCL/CNL JV. Editors Pick BREAKING: DSS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Nigerian Navy (NN) has announced the successful retrieval of more than 200 bags of cannabis, totaling 10,000 kilograms (kg), in the Ibeju-Lekki region of Lagos State. According to the Nigerian Navy, the interception was made possible through utilisation of Falcon Eye, a state-of-the-art maritime awareness domain facility technology. Editors … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Nigerian Navy has reshuffled the appointments of senior commanders, including 56 rear admirals and a Commodore. This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday by Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, the Director of Information. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Thursday, June 29th, 2023 How Ifako-Ijaiye LG, General Hospital, Health Centre ‘Turned … Read more
In Ajegunle, Lagos, a naval officer has been shot and killed by unidentified gunmen, causing fear and apprehension among residents. The officer was ambushed while walking in the area, and the identity of the shooters and their motive remains unclear. The Nigerian Navy has cautioned its officers against seeking revenge, while the police have confirmed … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Nigerian Navy has described the allegations by Niger Delta leader and former agitator, Mujahid Asari Dokubo, that military officers are the ones behind oil theft in the country as false. Dokubo, had on Friday, alleged that the majority of cases of oil theft recorded in the oil-rich southern region … Read more
Niger Delta leader Asari Dokubo claims that the Nigerian Army and Navy are responsible for 99% of oil theft in the region. He supports the government in eliminating oil theft and believes the military has sufficient resources to combat security challenges. Dokubo criticizes the release of Nnamdi Kanu, stating it rewards criminality and calls … Read more
Buhari expresses confidence in President-elect Tinubu to maintain the tempo of his administration. He praises the Nigerian Navy’s combat displays and highlights his administration’s efforts in strengthening the Navy Fleet. Buhari expects Tinubu’s leadership to continue acquiring new assets, combat piracy, and address crude oil theft in Nigeria’s maritime domain. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Security operatives have reportedly gunned down two suspected IPOB members in Imo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that troops of Headquarters 82 Division Nigerian Army, made up of troops of 34 Artillery Brigade, in conjunction with troops of the Nigerian Navy, Air Force, and other security agencies on Tuesday neutralised two combatants of the … 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 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
Nigerian Navy Vows to punish Cute Abiola for violating social media rules Says it’s for his personal safety Ekohotblog reports that Nigerian Navy has once again explained the reason naval personnel and online comedian, Abdulgafar Ahmad Oluwatoyin, better known as Cute Abiola is being detained. You will recall that Ekohotblog had earlier reported that the … Read more
Nigerian Navy has admitted to detaining comedian, Cute Abiola who was earlier declared missing Says he broke their social media policy Ekohotblog reports that popular Instagram comedian, Cute Abiola has been confirmed to be in the detention of Nigerian Navy. The comedian was declared missing yesterday by his fellow skit maker, Mr Macaroni. The social … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu said the state government is currently increasing the number of jetties and ferry terminals. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged the security agencies and Nigerians to brace up and work collaboratively to keep Nigeria safe and secure internally and externally. Governor Sanwo-Olu said the Lagos State Government will … Read more
By Dare Babarinsa One announcement that has raised more than a few eye brows and even bewilderment is the news of a naval base in Kano, the ancient entrepot of the Trans-Saharan Trade. Kano is a great city. For several centuries, it was the centre of Hausa civilization and the epicenter of Islamic scholarship. In … Read more
The Nigerian Navy is set to relocate its Bases in Lagos to other states. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian Navy has planned to relocate some of its Bases in Lagos State to other states. A source in the Nigerian Navy, who made the disclosure on Sunday, said the decision was taken to decongest the presence … Read more