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Obasanjo Exposes State Governors’ Involvement in Failed Third-Term Plot; Super Eagles Squad Set for Sierra Leone Clash in AFCON Qualifier | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Obasanjo Exposes State Governors' Involvement in Failed Third-Term Plot Super Eagles Squad Set for Sierra Leone Clash in AFCON Qualifier Nigerian Navy Denies Involvement in Oil Theft, Challenges Asari Dokubo…
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The tragedy at Abule Ado is a reminder that nothing insulates you from Nigeria
Yesterday, Lagosians woke up to a gas explosion at Abule Ado in Festac Town. In the era of the Coronavirus, a preventable disaster like this was unexpected and unanticipated. 15…
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[The Injustice Blog] How a Naval officer looted a tailor’s shop after failing to pay for his services
The level of indiscipline and arrogance of military men in Nigeria has been chronicled by a lot of individuals and international organisations. Times without number, there have been reports of…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 9th of November
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Nigerian Navy launches ‘Octopus Grip’ in Delta
The Nigerian Navy, Central Naval Command, has launched the Phase Two of it’s “Octopus Grip Exercise” to further combat criminalities in the maritime domain. Rear Admiral Bello Al-Hassan, Flag Officer…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 7th of November
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Niger Delta: The Nigerian Navy say they would deal effectively with any threat
While Boko Haram insurgency remains a problem in the North East and indeed the whole of Nigeria (in some way); the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Ibok-Ete Ibas has threatened…
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Nigerian Navy to begin operation “Octopus Grip” in Bayelsa, Delta
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Central Naval Command, (CNC), Rear Adm. Bello Al-Hassan said the command would soon commence riverine and sea exercises, code-named “Octopusgrip’’ in Bayelsa and Delta. Al-Hassan, who…
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‘Nigerian Navy announces date for recruitment’
The Nigerian Navy has commenced the process for recruitment of qualified Nigerian graduates through the Nigerian Navy Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 25. The Acting Director of Public Relations,…
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Navy to investigate clash with police in Calabar
The Nigerian Navy has said an investigation has begun to ascertain the cause of the incident between the Navy and Police in Calabar. The Director of Information, Nigerian Navy (NN),…
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3 policemen reportedly burnt alive by angry naval officers in Calabar
Three policemen were reportedly burnt to death on Tuesday, following a clash between the Police and some officers of Nigerian Navy in Calabar, Cross River state capital. The Cable reports…
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Naval fleet commander found dead in Lagos home
Fleet commander of the Western Naval Command, Nigerian Navy, Rear Admiral Teikumo Ikoli was found dead in his Lagos home on Wednesday. Spokeswoman of the Western Naval Command, Chinwe Umar…
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Reps summon Emefiele over allocation of Forex to oil companies
The House of Representatives ad hoc committee on the review of price of petroleum on Monday summoned the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr Godwin Emefiele to appear…
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Navy raids 23 illegal refineries in Delta
The Nigerian Navy says it has raided 23 illegal refineries. Director of Information, Rear Admiral Christian Ezekobe, who said this on Thursday added that 47 stowaways were also arrested. The statement…
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Eye on Ambode: Five film theatres to be built in Lagos before end of 2017, and more
by Tolulope Omoyeni We bring another edition of our weekly recap of the activities of Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode. This week, the governor attended to sports, the…
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Navy arrests fake Naval Commodore at National Assembly
The Nigerian Navy (NN) has arrested a fake Naval Commodore as part of its crackdown on fake maritime outfits. The suspect, one Mr Allen Benson Edema was arrested on Friday…
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Navy clamps down oil thieves
The Nigerian Navy (NN) says it has intensified efforts to clampdown on crude oil theft and illegal bunkering activities in the Niger Delta. According to a statement issued on Monday…
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NNS Unity arrives Nigeria from China
The latest ship acquired by the Nigerian Navy, has arrived Lagos Nigeria. The vessel, Nigerian Navy Ship UNITY constructed by the China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Limited (CSOIL) which departed…
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Orowale Samuel Kolapo: I did not quit [Nigerian Voices]
by Orowale Samuel Kolapo I was at home on that day in February 2011, lost in my thoughts as usual. I didn't go to the football field that day like I…
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The YNaija Tracklist: #Debate: Clinton going to jail once Trump becomes president | FG’s withdrawal of forgery case not worth celebrating – PDP | Rivers CP to be sanctioned for ‘aiding’ Governor Wike
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. #Debate: Hillary Clinton is going to jail once Trump becomes president - YNaija Navy seizes boats with 47000 litres of illegally refined…
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Navy seizes boats with 47000 litres of illegally refined diesel
The Nigerian Navy said it has seized three boats laden with 47,000 litres of illegally refined diesel. This was revealed by the Commander in the Navy, Commodore Saidu Garba in Ikot…
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Navy intercepts 19,200 litres of illegally refined diesel
The Nigerian Navy has seized two Cotonou boats laden with 19,200 litres of illegally refined diesel in Akwa Ibom. The Nigerian Navy Ship Commander, Commodore Saidu Garba on Wednesday said the seizure…
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4 oil thieves arrested by Navy in Akwa Ibom
The Nigerian Navy has arrested four oil thieves in the Niger Delta. The thieves were arrested after youth of Ataba community in Akwa Ibom state alerted naval personnel on the…
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Navy stops attempted bombing of Warri Refinery
The Nigerian Navy has foiled an attempted destruction of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company, Warri, Delta State by suspected militants. According to reports, the explosive went off at about 9:25pm on…
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Navy repel sea robbers in gun duel
Operatives of the Nigerian Navy have successfully repelled attack by suspected sea robbers on Marine Tanker (MT) HANZE KOCHI enrouted Lagos from Port Harcourt. This is contained in a statement…
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Our operations in Niger Delta have been successful – Naval Chief
Recent operations by the Nigerian Navy in the Niger Delta region has been successful, Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas said on Saturday. Ibok who was represented by Rear Adm. Adeniyi…
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Navy destroys tanks of stolen oil, arrests 11 in Delta
The Nigerian Navy on Thursday said it has arrested 11 suspected crude oil thieves in Delta State. In a statement by its Director of Information, Commodore Christian Ezekobe, the Navy said…
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Navy arrests militant leader
The Nigerian Navy has arrested one Mr Uduak Etim Thompson aka Sangata, a top leader of a militant group known as Bakassi Strike Force (BSF). This is contained in a statement released on Wednesday…
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Navy arrests 7 oil thieves in Delta
The Nigerian Navy on Saturday said it has arrested 7 suspected oil thieves in the Escravos axis of Delta State. This was revealed in a statement by the Director of…
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How the Navy rescued 13 foreigners from sea pirates
The Nigerian Navy has rescued 13 foreign nationals who were on a merchant ship leaving Nigeria for Cameroon from sea pirates. This was revealed by the Commanding Officer of the…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy