Friday, July 10, 2026

Chief of Naval Staff (CNS)

June 29, 2026

Navy rescues building collapse victims in Lagos

He said several victims were successfully rescued from the debris and evacuated for urgent medical attention.

Alakija building collapse site
March 25, 2026

Navy, police forge stronger synergy on training, operations

The naval chief assured the police of continued support, particularly in joint operations and capacity building.

Nigerian navy and police
February 17, 2026

Navy hands over seized 250 bags of rice to customs in Badagry

Mr Omotayo said the seized items were intercepted during a series of targeted, intelligence-led operations.

Navy/Customs logos
January 28, 2026

Navy inaugurates block of classrooms in Edo community

Mr Abbas said, “These projects are avenues for the Nigerian Navy to honour its accomplished senior officers.”

Nigerian Navy
December 2, 2025

Navy says five illegal oil refining sites dismantled in Delta

FOB Escravos commanding officer, Ikenna Okoloagu, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

Illegal crude oil refining site
June 21, 2025

Naval chief Ogalla lauds troops’ victory against ISWAP in Lake Chad

Mr Ogalla urged the troops to remain resolute and focused while emphasising the need for synergy among security agencies in the theatre.

Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla [Photo Instagram]
December 9, 2024

Nigerian Navy deploys 15 warships, special forces for naval chief’s sea inspection

Mr Ogalla emphasised that Exercise Dein Abaji 2024, which translates to ‘Calm Waters’ in the Kalabari dialect, would bolster Nigeria’s blue economy development.

Nigerian Navy warship
March 22, 2024

Nigerian Navy appoints Adams-Aliu as new spokesperson

Mr Adams-Aliu was a military observer in the United Nations Mission in Liberia from 2011 – 2012.

Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu
February 9, 2024

Navy uncovers 15 illegal refineries in Rivers

Each storage tank has the capacity to hold about 30,000 litres of crude oil.

Illegal crude oil refining site
September 16, 2023

Naval chiefs celebrate success of ‘Operation Safe Domain II’ in gulf of Guinea

Conduct of the ‘Operation Safe Domain II’ is a joint initiative involving Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Niger Republic.

Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla