The senate president thanked the retired senior officers for devoting themselves to the defence of the nation.
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Mr Amakiri said the quantity of the petrol product translates to about 15,540 litres, valued at ₦9,479,400 at the current rate of about N610 per litre.
The statement also denied that Mr Ogalla accepted bribes totalling over $170 million over the past six months.
“We call for patience as the investigative process unfolds.’’
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Preliminary investigations estimated the chief of naval staff had accepted over $170 million in bribes over the past six months alone.
Mr Tinubu, after that, signed the anniversary register and released the ceremonial pigeons as a symbol of national peace and freedom.
“This year, we have made significant progress in fleet renewal efforts.
Mr Ogalla gave the commendation at the NOWA Christmas Carol and Night of Nine Lessons, held on Sunday in Abuja.
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Governor Babagana Zulum claimed that Boko Haram insurgents leverage sensational reporting, using such information to breathe despite their diminishing capacity.
He said the navy acted after an intelligence tip-off about suspected smuggling activities within its area of operation.
